Generation Speed: Aamby Valley set to transform into auto epicentre in February
The roar of high-performance engines is set to return to the scenic Aamby Valley in Maharashtra as Generation Speed – India’s premier motoring festival – announces its second edition. Scheduled for February 7-8, 2026, it will be held on the Aamby Valley air strip near Lonavala, like last time.

Hyundai, Vinfast lead the charge as cabs become the new battleground for carmakers; Maruti sits pretty at top
Mumbai: A near-three-fold growth in passenger vehicle registrations as taxis in four years is set to intensify competition among India's carmakers in the fast growing segment.

Southern states anchor India's electric passenger vehicle expansion
 

Q3FY26 auto sector preview: Festive demand, GST cuts to lift earnings
 

VinFast plans big launches in 2026, including eBuses, e2Ws, eBicycles
Vietnam-based electric vehicles (EVs) maker VinFast on Saturday said, 2026 will be a big year for the company as it prepares for multiple products launches, including eBuses, electric multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) for fleet as well as private owners, eTwo-wheelers (e2Ws) and even e-Bicycles. The company said it has invested $500 million in 2025 and more investment would come this year, for these launches and other businesses, top officials at VinFast India told businessline.

Maruti Suzuki plans expansion, to invest ₹35,000 cr in new Gujarat plant
The plant will add production capacity of up to 1 million vehicles a year for ​the automaker as it expands manufacturing to meet rising demand in India, the world's third-largest car market, and for exports, Gujarat said in a statement.

Compact SUV slowdown likely to persist into 2026
New launches and facelifts in the under-4 metre SUV segment are expected to remain limited this calendar year, suggesting that the category’s recent slowdown could extend into 2026 even as overall passenger vehicle demand stays firm.

Kia Carens Clavis receives new HTE (EX) variant. What it offers?
Kia India has tossed up the variant lineup of Kia Carens Clavis MPV with new HTE (EX) variant. Available in multiple powertrain options, the Kia Carens Clavis MPV's HTE (EX) trim is available at a starting price of ₹12.55 lakh (ex-showroom), while the pricing goes up to ₹14.53 lakh (ex-showroom), depending on the powertrain.

Kia Syros gets new HTK (EX) trim. Price and powertrain options explained
Kia India has introduced a new variant to its Syros SUV. Christened as HTK (EX), the new trim of the Kia Syros SUV comes offering the customers an expanded lineup option, which enhances the choice for the consumers. The HTK (EX) trim of the Kia Syros comes priced between ₹9.89 lakh and ₹10.64 lakh (ex-showroom), depending on the powertrain variants. This makes the new variant commanding a premium of ₹50,000 over the immediate lower trim HTK (O).

How the Windsor became top-selling EV of 2025
Year 2025 was the best ever for electric car sales in India, with data sourced from the government’s Vahan dashboard (retail) showing 85.6% growth – from 106,184 EVs sold in 2024 to 197,098 in 2025 – but a car that stood out was the MG Windsor EV.

Rationalise customs duty on imported luxury cars: Mercedes-Benz India CEO
The Telegraph
https://www.telegraphindia.com/business/rationalise-customs-duty-on-imported-luxury-cars-mercedes-benz-india-ceo/cid/2143209

Budget FY27-Can it shape India’s hybrid cars strategy?
The upcoming Union Budget (FY27) offers a pivotal opportunity to accelerate India’s clean mobility transition by positioning hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) as a practical complement to battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

‘The green number plate is aspirational’, Vinay Raina, CCO, JSW MG Motor India
 

Why electric tractors are becoming a practical choice for Indian farms in 2026
Indian agriculture in 2026 is undergoing a structural shift driven by economic, technological, and sustainability pressures. With over 86 per cent of Indian farmers owning less than 2 hectares of land, mechanisation choices are increasingly judged on cost, efficiency, and adaptability. Electric tractors, once considered experimental, are now emerging as a practical solution across multiple farming segments.

Car makers slowly doing away with stepney
 

Shifting gears. Rane group looks for a resurgence
Exactly 35 years ago, in the January 1990 issue of a business magazine, this writer’s article had focused on the Chennai-based (then Madras) Rane group. Featuring vice chairman L Lakshman and his younger brother L Ganesh, later to be Chairman of the group, the article said: “The Madras-based Rane group wears its conservatism on its sleeve and wholeheartedly swears by its virtues, but that has not stopped it from approaching the ₹100 crore turnover mark!” If that was the extent of ambition then, today the Rane group — still admittedly conservative, and spearheaded by Lakshman’s son, Harish, the current Chairman, who took over from Ganesh — has seen revenues burgeon to ₹7,413 crore in FY24-25 (21 per cent from international markets), serving customers in over 30 countries, with eight business units and 31 manufacturing plants.

Delhi eying ‘Beijing model’? CAQM proposes doubling Metro network to combat toxic air
Air quality remained “very poor” across Delhi on Saturday as a dense fog drastically reduced visibility. The AQI jumped marginally higher to 368 despite the re-imposition of GRAP 3 curbs across the national capital region a day earlier. Meanwhile the Commission for Air Quality Management has recommended a drastic expansion of Delhi Metro services in order to reduce vehicular emissions — urging the city to take a cue from Beijing.

GRAP III reimposed in Delhi: What vehicles are allowed and what’s banned
GRAP 4 rules enforced in Delhi as AQI falls into ‘severe’ category; see full list of bans
The Financial Express

GRAP-IV reimposed in Delhi as AQI slips to ‘severe’ category at 439
 

Vinfast VF5 India launch on the cards
While Vinfast India is gearing up to launch the Limo Green 3-row MPV in the country this year and is evaluating the sub-compact VF3, the Vietnamese EV brand is also looking at bringing the VF5 hatchback to our market. Slotting between the aforementioned VF3 and the larger VF6 SUV in Vinfast’s international line-up, the VF5 is likely to be a Tata Tiago EV or Punch EV rival, depending on what specification is brought to India.

Opinion: The charm of large, naturally aspirated engines
Wait a minute. Is the large-capacity naturally aspirated engine dead? It certainly appears to be. Yeah, sure, Ferrari has an ace, and Lamborghini hasn’t put an end date on its large-capacity V12 yet, but look around elsewhere, and you certainly can’t find any. Sad.

World of Triumph Mumbai: The Aspirational Ladder
Triumph curated a special event last weekend for its owners and folks of the riding community. After Bengaluru, Delhi and Kolkata, it was Mumbai’s turn to experience the brand’s lineage and heritage. Held at the Raymond Track in Thane, the event brought together Triumph owners—both new and old—under one roof.

Tesla Model Y gets up to Rs 2 lakh discount in India
To clear unsold MY2025 inventory, Tesla India is offering up to Rs 2 lakh discount on its only EV on sale here – the Model Y. The offer is limited to the Standard Range variant in Stealth Grey with an all-black interior, priced at Rs 59.89 lakh ex-showroom. Note that, as is generally the case with such offers, the discount is valid only while stocks last.

TVS Orbiter Real World Range Tested and Explained
The Orbiter is an affordable electric scooter in the TVS lineup, priced at Rs 1.05 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi before subsidies). It gets two riding modes: Eco and City, and is tuned to deliver riding range over performance. Eco can get to an indicated top speed of 46kph, while City can get to an indicated 68kph.

Goa Street Circuit IRL race to be held on February 14-15
The new Goa Street Circuit will make its debut, hosting Round 4 of the 2025 Indian Racing League (IRL), on February 14-15. The track was originally supposed to be built at Vasco. However, following protests from local councillors and residents, the location has been moved to the Manohar International Airport.

Bajaj Chetak C25 review: Small, simple and cheerful
The new Bajaj Chetak C25 is much more than just a new entry-level variant. This scooter is based on a new architecture and has been designed to take on a new role - one of being compact, lightweight and friendly for newer or smaller riders.

5 things to know before buying the Honda SP160
The Honda SP160 is based on the same platform as the Honda Unicorn but features more contemporary styling, borrowing design cues from the SP125. If you’re considering one, here are answers to some of the questions you might have.

Skoda Kushaq facelift teased again ahead of January 2026 launch
Skoda India has released another teaser of the upcoming Kushaq facelift. The short teaser confirmed a couple of exterior tweaks for the SUV, which is set for a mid-lifecycle refresh. First launched in 2021, the Kushaq rivals models such as the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Maruti Suzuki Victoris, Honda Elevate and Tata Sierra.

2026 looks to be prime time for midsize sedans
Midsize sedans used to be quite popular among Indian car buyers, but the ballooning popularity of SUVs over the past decade has dramatically shrunk the three-box segment. In fact, one of the longest-running midsize sedan contenders, the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz, was phased out of production last year, with no replacement on the cards.

Taking a look back at 140 years of Mercedes Benz
Mercedes-Benz, one of the oldest and most eminent brands in the global auto industry, traces its roots to the very birth of the automobile. 2026 marks 140 years since the inception of Mercedes-Benz, so let's delve into the German marque’s history, including its early days, most notable innovations, key business developments, motorsport involvement, and presence in India.

Luciano Benavides, Nasser Al-Attiyah win Dakar 2026
KTM’s Luciano Benavides and Dacia’s Nasser Al-Attiyah emerged as the big winners as the 2026 Dakar Rally wrapped up after 13 stages of gruelling action across 8,000km. 

2025 1000 Miglia Experience UAE: Automotive Nirvana
Imagine automotive heaven. For me, it looks something like this. A lawn liberally peppered with some of my favourite cars, wide-open desert and mountain roads where these cars can be properly ‘exercised’, and speed limits that, in places, are as high as 160kph.

Upcoming Honda bike launches in India in 2026
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India had a busy 2025 with the addition of new commuter motorcycles as well as a slew of big bike launches. The company is likely to continue that momentum this year with the introduction of new bikes and scooters.

Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC unveiled as a Shelby GT500 replacement
Ford Racing, the division responsible for creating the flagship Mustang GTD, has now unveiled the Mustang Dark Horse SC. Revealed as a successor to the erstwhile Shelby GT500, the Dark Horse SC will be slotted just below the GTD in the Mustang lineup when it enters the US market this summer. The new Ford Mustang Dark Horse SC will be available in Standard and Track Pack versions, and will rival the likes of the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and Porsche 911 GT3.

Upcoming Yamaha scooters and bikes in India in 2026
After finally bringing the XSR155 to India last year, Yamaha Motor India will be expanding its motorcycle lineup further in 2026 with the all-new R2 sportbike. The two electric scooters shown last year - EC-06 and Aerox-E - are also slated to enter the market in the coming months

Tesla granted more time in US investigation into its self-driving tech