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The Honda Elevate gets new features and cosmetic updates with its first facelift. Honda has launched the Elevate facelift with prices starting at ₹11.80 lakh (ex-showroom). Marking the SUV's first major mid-cycle update since its initial debut in 2023, the facelifted model introduces revised exterior styling, upgraded cabin technology, and enhanced passenger comfort features. Honda Elevate Facelift Price in IndiaElevate Facelift VariantPrice (Ex-showroom)SV₹ 11.80 LakhV₹ 12.29 LakhVX₹ 13.93 LakhZX₹ 15.39 LakhZX+ (NEW)₹ 16.80 LakhHonda Elevate Facelift ExteriorExterior revisions focus primarily on updated...

Meet Triumph’s new 350cc Bonnevilles, featuring classic looks and modern technology. Triumph Motorcycles has introduced the Bonneville T40 and T40 Black, bringing the brand’s classic roadster styling to its 350 cc range. The new models pair traditional Bonneville details with a liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine and modern rider technology. The Triumph Bonneville T40 gets heritage-inspired two-tone paint with hand-painted coach lining, while the Bonneville T40 Black has a darker finish. The Bonneville T40 is offered in three colour schemes: Aegean Blue and Fusion...

Nissan’s festive campaign provides up to ₹70,000 in savings across the Magnite, Tekton, and Gravite models, alongside assured rewards and optional warranty extensions of up to 10 years. Nissan has introduced its festive promotional campaign in India, offering benefits across its vehicle portfolio in India. The limited-time scheme covers the Nissan Magnite, Nissan Tekton, and Nissan Gravite models, providing buyers with cash benefits, assured rewards, and ownership service packages while stocks last.Model Pricing and Festive BenefitsUnder the campaign, the Nissan Magnite...

The industry body has cautioned that YoY comparisons of sales numbers are not necessarily useful because GST 2.0 disrupted typical retail patterns at this time last year. The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has released its all-India sales data for the month of September 2026, characterising the month as the best-ever September on record, but with a major caveat. Total vehicle sales in India amounted to 25,36,920 units, which marked a 31.82 percent YoY increase. However, the basis for this...

The Skoda Slavia facelift gets subtle design changes and a new 8-speed automatic gearbox with its 1.0-litre engine.  Skoda Auto has launched the Slavia facelift in India with prices starting at ₹9.99 lakh and reaching up to ₹18.84 lakh (ex-showroom).Marking the sedan's first significant mid-cycle update since its 2022 introduction, the refreshed model retains its entry-level pricing while increasing top-end variant prices by ₹64,000. The updated Slavia continues to compete against the Volkswagen Virtus, Honda City, and Hyundai Verna.  Skoda Slavia...

The updated scooter adds an IP65-rated charger and offers an optional Intellipack connected feature suite.  Ampere has launched the Nexus EX+, an updated version of its Nexus electric scooter, with a more powerful motor, a water-resistant charger and the option of connected features through its Ampere Connect App.The new 5 kW motor produces a peak 202 Nm of torque at the wheel. Ampere says the Nexus EX+ can accelerate from 0 to 40 kmph in 4.5 seconds, with stronger pick-up and...

TVS Motor Chairman Emeritus Venu Srinivasan advocated for a technology-agnostic approach to automotive emissions, supporting ethanol blending and consumer choice while calling for elevated Indian manufacturing quality. Electric vehicles should not be viewed as the sole solution for reducing automotive emissions, and the industry must adopt a technology-agnostic strategy that protects consumer choice, according to TVS Motor Chairman Emeritus Venu Srinivasan. Speaking to PTI on the sidelines of the IFQM Symposium 2026, Srinivasan urged policymakers and manufacturers to evaluate the overall...

The limited-period offer includes a cash benefit, nil processing fee, and five free services. Bajaj Auto has announced festive offers across its Pulsar motorcycle range, with benefits of up to ₹12,000 on select models. The offer is now available across India for a limited period. It includes a cash benefit, nil processing fee, and five free services. The value of the benefits varies by model and region. The offer covers models including the Bajaj Pulsar 125, NS125, Pulsar 150, N160 S/SS, NS160,...