Car buying, redefined

The updated version commands a minor ₹1,552 premium over the outgoing model. KTM India has officially launched the updated 200 Duke in the domestic market at ₹2.07 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). Representing the most comprehensive technology overhaul for the entry-level streetfighter since its debut, the new model commands a nominal price premium of ₹1,552 over its predecessor. Aesthetically, the 2026 KTM 200 Duke introduces two new colour choices: Liquid Carbon, featuring a stealthy all-black finish, and Slate Grey. However, the headline inclusion in this...

The automaker, whose brands include Fiat and Jeep, reported adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of €256 million for the July-September quarter. Stellantis reported a modest increase in operating profit for the third quarter, as the automaker continued its turnaround efforts while recording an industrial cash outflow of €4 billion during the period. The Franco-Italian automaker is working to reverse two years of declining sales and profitability, Reuters reported.The automaker, whose brands include Fiat and Jeep, reported adjusted earnings before...

September 2026 brought a notable shift in India's best-selling car rankings, with the Maruti Suzuki Baleno jumping from ninth place in August to first. Its monthly sales rose by 9,646 units to 25,392, while several other models slipped down the list. But the combined sales of the top 10 cars increased by 8,295 units, from 1,83,037 in August to 1,91,332 in September. However, it was interesting to see how close the competition was further down the list. The Tata Nexon finished...

Apple’s long-delayed Siri AI voice assistant functionality makes Siri more interactive and responsive Apple has released iOS 27.2, a significant update to the current version of its iPhone operating system, and many of the changes and improvements affect the experience CarPlay users will have when using its apps and features. In addition to some general design improvements, there are two major changes which people who use the default Podcasts app and the Siri voice assistant will notice.Siri AI has received a...

The updated model will offer extra features and is expected to cost more than the outgoing 200 Duke. KTM India has released the first official teaser for the updated 2026 KTM 200 Duke, signalling an imminent market launch across the country. While the teaser image showcases the silhouette of the upcoming streetfighter in shadows, recent dealership sightings have already revealed key technical and electronic enhancements. The headline update on the 2026 KTM 200 Duke is expected to be the introduction of a...

Porsche achieved an operating profit recovery in the first nine months following €2.7 billion in prior restructuring charges related to its revised EV strategy. German sports car manufacturer Porsche has reported a notable rebound in operating profit over the first nine months of the year. The financial recovery provides an early indication that the strategic turnaround strategy initiated by Chief Executive Officer Michael Leiters is beginning to deliver positive results. Leiters assumed leadership at the Volkswagen Group subsidiary at the start...

Under the rules, private cars, jeeps and other non-transport light motor vehicles (LMVs) will be permitted to use the connecting link. The Maharashtra Highway Police have announced permanent traffic restrictions on the connecting link of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, barring all goods vehicles, including small commercial vehicles, from using the route from November 1.The restrictions have been imposed in view of the tunnels’ design and technical features and to ensure commuter safety, according to a notification issued by Additional Director General of...

Tata Motors will supply the vehicles, which will be owned and operated by Amazon’s carrier partners to serve its logistics network Amazon and Tata Motors have announced that the e-commerce giant will add 3,000 electric Tata Ultra E.7 trucks to its logistics fleet, beginning this festive season to support intra-city cargo movement during the highest demand period of the year. The companies call this the largest ever rollout of electric trucks for e-commerce deliveries in India.As part of Amazon’s ongoing effort...