Confused between BH series and state number plate for new car? Here is how to apply in 2026
The Bharat (BH) Series vehicle registration, introduced by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) in 2021, continues to gain popularity among professionals with transferable jobs. This pan-India vehicle registration system eliminates the need for re-registering your vehicle when relocating to another state, thus saving time and avoiding additional taxes or paperwork. For new car buyers in 2026, opting for a BH number plate during purchase is straightforward, especially if you meet the eligibility criteria.

Force Motors logs strong gain for third straight year, up 197% in 2025
Shares of Force Motors gained 4 per cent at ₹19,289 on the BSE in Monday’s intra-day trade in an otherwise weak market. The stock price of the passenger cars & utility vehicles company had hit a record high of ₹21,999.95 on August 22, 2025.

GST cut lifts late demand as PV retail sales hit record 4.37 million in 2025
Passenger vehicle retail sales rose to a record 4.37 million units in calendar year 2025, growing 8.2% year-on-year, as tax cuts announced midway through the year triggered a sharp rebound in demand after a muted first half. The outcome exceeded industry expectations that had pegged growth in low single digits, though it remained below the double-digit expansion recorded in 2022 and 2023.

Why is silver outperforming gold in 2025? Solar panels, EV demand and these things fuel bull run
After scaling the record high of Rs 254,853 per kilogram, the silver price crashed 8% or Rs 21,000 per kilo on the MCX. It recovered from the day's low and settled at Rs 235,873 per kilogram. Buoyed by increased demand, the white metal silver has delivered an exceptional return in the current calendar year. It soared by Rs 1,52,554, or nearly 175%. Its bull run was so aggressive that it eclipsed the returns offered by gold, which is up over 80% this year.

EV resale: Automakers launch buybacks, battery health checks to win buyers
 

New 2026 Renault Duster teased ahead of Republic Day debut: What to expect, including price
Renault India has officially teased the third-generation Renault Duster, marking the iconic SUV’s highly anticipated return to the Indian market after a brief hiatus. The teaser showcases a completely redesigned model inspired by the Bigster concept, featuring aggressive styling, modern technology, and India-specific tweaks. The new Duster is set to make its global debut for the Indian market on January 26, 2026—coinciding with Republic Day—reviving a nameplate that pioneered the compact SUV segment in India back in 2012.

Cost comparison of renting Vs buying commercial vehicles
Noida: When it comes to operating a fleet of vehicles for commercial purposes, one of the most significant decisions a business must make is whether to lease or buy. The choice between renting vs buying commercial vehicles can have substantial implications for cash flow, operational efficiency, and long-term profitability.

The great trucking rebound: 3 stocks to ride India’s structural CV recovery
India’s commercial vehicle (CV) industry is currently undergoing a structural recovery, driven by segment-specific growth factors. The highly cyclical Medium and Heavy CV segment (MHCVs) is rebounding due to infrastructure spending, increased mining activity, replacement-led demand, and a shift towards higher tonnage vehicles.

Focus is on e-buses as state modernises public transport: Dayashankar Singh
 

In green mobility, India turns focus to where it matters—electric buses, trucks
The Indian government will focus on boosting the adoption of electric buses and trucks and charging infrastructure in 2026, which remains crucial for the nation’s goal of 30% electric mobility by 2030.

Indias size and diversity make it a powerful innovation engine: Prabhjeet Singh President, Uber India and South Asia
How does India rank within Ubers global portfolio, and what are your expansion priorities for the next2-3 years?

From road to rail: Unpacking India's transport strategy to meet national climate commitment
Climate finance is becoming an increasingly important topic, especially as we see more gaps in Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) commitments and rising surface temperatures. Countries outline their climate goals by labelling targets as either unconditional, achievable with their own resources, or conditional, relying on international support for finance, technology, or capacity building. How a country classifies its strategies really shows its financial situation and how capable it is of gathering the resources necessary to reach its climate goals.

5 Most Exciting Motorcycle Launches of 2025
2025 turned out to be a landmark year for motorcycle enthusiasts, with manufacturers raising the bar across performance, design, and everyday usability. From long-awaited all-new platforms to bold reinventions of familiar nameplates, the launches this year felt more rider-focused than ever. What stood out was not just the engines or tech, but how these motorcycles blended excitement with real-world relevance. This list looks at five of the most exciting motorcycle launches of 2025 that genuinely made an impact, whether on the road, on the spec sheet, or simply in the way they made riders feel every time they twisted the throttle.

Ducati bets on India-EU FTA as 40% GST weighs on luxury motorcycles
 

Apollo Tyres’ margin upside looks capped, to weigh on stock
Apollo Tyres Ltd is navigating a rocky patch. Its India business remains on relatively firm ground, supported by a demand boost following cuts in goods and services tax (GST) rates and a recovery in exports, while Europe continues to be a drag amid persistently weak demand.

Crude Oil to remain under pressure in 2026 as oversupply outweighs geopolitical risks: Analysts
New Delhi: Crude oil markets are likely to remain under sustained pressure in 2026 as chronic oversupply, swelling inventories and modest demand growth outweigh geopolitical risks, giving prices range bound to bearish tone despite efforts by OPEC+ to defend price floors, analysts said.

With steep dip in crude price, India oil imports up 2.4%, but bill down 12%
 

Delhi’s air ‘severe’ again, Noida emerges as the most polluted city in the country
Delhi’s air quality deteriorated further on Monday, with the city’s average air quality index (AQI) climbing to 401, slipping into the ‘Severe’ category from 390 a day earlier when it was in the ‘Very Poor’ range, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Noida emerged as the most polluted city in the country, recording an AQI of 410, in the ‘Severe’ category. The city’s AQI was, however, marginally lower than Sunday’s 419.

Vinfast VF7 India review: Most powerful EV in its class
Vietnamese EV giant Vinfast has officially entered India with two electric crossovers – the Creta Electric-rivalling VF6 and the one you see in images here, the VF7. The VF7 takes on larger electric SUVs like the Tata Harrier EV and the Mahindra XEV 9e, and, as such, comes loaded with features, a potent 353hp AWD powertrain and a starting price tag just north of Rs 20 lakh. We’ve now finally got a chance to sample it on Indian roads to see what it’s like.  

Porsche Cayenne and Range Rover Sport: Are they worth the premium pricing?
There’s nothing like a big, chunky luxury SUV to tell the world you’ve arrived. None of that compact, entry-level stuff; that’s for common folk. I’m talking big, hulking 5-seaters with 6-cylinder engines that demand proper money – over a crore at least – to show people you do business, and you mean business. The likes of the Mercedes GLE and BMW X5 come to mind, and turning up in either would be a power move. But what if you want to tell the world you’ve arrived… a little further?

Mahindra Adventure drive to the Himalayas: The Silence of Spiti
There are road trips, and then there are journeys that feel like they belong to another world. The 10-day Spiti Escape with Mahindra Adventure sits firmly in the latter. It began the way most Himalayan stories do, with a quiet sunrise flight into Chandigarh and that unmistakable sensation of stepping into something larger than yourself. Waiting in the parking lot was a grey Mahindra Thar Roxx that would be my transport, shelter, and at times, my only companion through the days ahead. I expected chaos, delays and the usual unpredictability that defines Himalayan travel, but what followed was an expedition so seamlessly organised that it caught me by surprise.

Ducati XDiavel V4 vs Diavel V4: Price and differences explained
The XDiavel V4 is Ducati’s interpretation of a cruiser. While the term ‘cruiser’ instantly brings to mind a typical American motorcycle with an open-chest riding position and forward-set footpegs, Ducati likes to do things differently. It calls the XDiavel a power cruiser — and rightly so. It packs in more power than most cruisers and delivers a far more engaging riding experience, being a cruiser that can also carve corners when you want it to.

TVS Ntorq 150 performance tested and explained
The TVS Ntorq 150 uses a 149.7cc single-cylinder air-cooled engine that puts out 13.2hp at 7,000rpm and a peak torque of 14.2Nm at 5,500rpm (including 0.7Nm from iGO electric boost). The scooter gets two ride modes – Street and Race – each with a different mapping. For our performance runs, we tested the scooter in Race mode, and here are the numbers.

What to expect from the Tata Punch facelift
The Tata Punch received its first update in September 2024, but those changes were restricted to the shuffling of some trim levels and their equipment list. Since then, test mules of the Punch facelift have been spotted on public roads, with the latest spy shots surfacing around Christmas 2025. While Tata Motors is yet to officially disclose details, here’s all that we know about the 2026 Tata Punch.

Mahindra XEV 9S: All you need to know before the November 27 launch
The Mahindra XEV 9S will launch on November 27, 2025, as the first mass-market 3-row SUV in India. Notably, Mahindra has been teasing the XEV 9S for some time now, offering clues about what to expect from the upcoming Mahindra EV. Here’s everything you need to know about the Mahindra XEV 9S:

Mahindra XEV 9S real world range tested, explained
The Mahindra XEV 9S is the brand’s latest EV, and this INGLO platform-based three-row SUV shares its 59kWh and 79kWh battery pack options with the BE 6 and XEV 9e. As Mahindra claims an ARAI range of 679km for the larger 79kWh variants, we put the range-topping Pack Three Above variant through our range and charging tests to find out how the longer range XEV 9S fares in the real world.

Mahindra Thar Fest 2025: Sun, sand, and off-road
The Mahindra Thar is one of the most revered nameplates among Indian off-roading enthusiasts, and Mahindra is well cognizant of this. Once every few years, Mahindra holds the Thar Fest, where winning teams from various off-road club events held across the country compete with highly modified Thars in the Club Challenge, the finale to all the off-road competitions conducted by Mahindra that year.

Upcoming Tata launches in India in 2026
Tata Motors recently launched its much-awaited Sierra SUV in a front-wheel-drive (FWD) configuration and has confirmed the Sierra EV for Q1 2026. The automaker's 2026 line-up also includes a Punch facelift – first spotted in camouflaged guise in March 2024 – expected to arrive early in the year. Here are the details on these upcoming Tata models in 2026.

Renault cars to get pricier from January 1, 2026
Renault India has announced a price hike of up to 2 percent, which will come into effect starting January 1, 2026. The decision comes due to rising input costs and fluctuating currency exchange rates, among various other factors. The price revision will apply to all three models in the French brand’s line-up, which includes the Kwid, Triber and Kiger.

2026 Vinfast VF6 India review: Southeast Asian Surprise
Our brief taste of the Vinfast VF6 on a smooth, straight test track in Vietnam back in June 2025 wasn’t enough to paint a complete picture. Though early impressions were good, many questions remained, and now we get to answer many of them as we review the made-in-India EV on Indian roads.  

Mahindra XEV 9S vs XEV 9e real world range comparison
Mahindra’s flagship EVs, the three-row XEV 9S and the XEV 9e coupe, have a lot in common – from the INGLO born-electric car platform to the battery options and motors on offer. We put the two Mahindra eSUVs through our methodical, exhaustive and accurate range tests to find out which delivers more real world range.

Mahindra seals second spot in 2025 car sales
Mahindra & Mahindra has moved up to the No. 2 position in India’s passenger vehicle market for CY2025, based on Vahan data till December 25. This is the first time the brand has finished ahead of both Hyundai and Tata Motors in annual numbers, with Maruti Suzuki continuing as the market leader, registering 17.50 lakh units.

2026 Kawasaki Z650RS launched at Rs 7.83 lakh
Kawasaki has launched the updated Z650RS in India; it remains mechanically identical, but the engine is now E20-compliant and produces slightly less torque. This neo-retro sibling of the Z650 also gets a new colour and is priced at Rs 7.83 lakh, ex-showroom.

Ducati XDiavel V4 launched at Rs 30.89 lakh
Italian marque Ducati has launched the XDiavel V4 as a replacement for the XDiavel 1260 S at an ex-showroom price of Rs 30.89 lakh. This sport cruiser adopts Ducati’s MotoGP-derived V4 Granturismo engine, bringing higher performance, reduced weight and improved comfort over the XDiavel 1260 S while retaining its signature low-slung stance and muscle-cruiser design.

2018 Volkswagen Ameo Cup, Round 1: Mohite claims victory in the first race
Dhruv Mohite clinched victory in the first race of the one-make Volkswagen Ameo Cup's season opening round at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on Saturday.

Range Rover Sport: Top 3 reasons to buy and 2 to skip
Currently in its third generation, the Range Rover Sport slots just below the flagship Range Rover SUV in the stable. This RR Sport has been on sale since 2022, with local assembly starting only last year. That alone has led to a price drop of up to Rs 24 lakh for some variants, making the luxury off-roader even more desirable. We will now break down three solid reasons to buy the Porsche Cayenne rival – and two that may give you pause.

All carmakers who have announced a price hike for 2026
Carmakers are lining up their annual New Year price increases, partially offsetting the GST relief buyers enjoyed earlier this year. The hikes, which typically arrive at the start of every calendar year, will come into effect on January 1, 2026.

Most unusual car names
Among the many cars in India, there are some whose names can be considered as off-beat or unusual. While the list has not been arranged in any particular order, it only comprises models that are in production and currently on sale in the country. Several cars mentioned here are popular and well-liked amongst buyers, with their quirky names having little to no bearing on how well they sell.