Car buying, redefined

Royal Enfield expands its electric footprint as the Flying Flea C6 arrives in Europe and the UK. Royal Enfield has officially launched its electric mobility brand, Flying Flea, in Europe and the UK with the introduction of the Flying Flea C6 (FF.C6). The premium urban electric motorcycle will be available through Flying Flea stores in Paris, London, Berlin, Barcelona and Rome, with deliveries scheduled to begin in October, 2026. The Flying Flea C6 is priced at €5,990 (₹6.58 lakh)  in Europe and...

Twenty-nine of India's 36 states and union territories have notified electric vehicle policies. The latest IEMI scores also showed an improvement over the previous year. Delhi is at the top in the 2025 edition of the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI), launched by NITI Aayog in New Delhi, followed by Maharashtra, Karnataka, Chandigarh and Goa among the top-performing states and UTs. The IEMI measures progress in electric mobility across indicators covering transport electrification, charging infrastructure readiness, and research and innovation. NITI...

This year’s show will bring together industry leaders and policymakers to showcase AI, V2V communications, and smart vehicle testing. The fourth edition of The ADAS Show is scheduled to take place on 3 December 2026 at the ADAS Test City of the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) in Takwe, Pune.Backed by ARAI, the premier mobility event will convene key stakeholders across India’s automotive and intelligent transport sectors, including representatives from the Ministry of Heavy Industries, the Ministry of Road Transport...

While orders have been issued to Rapido and Namma Yatri, investigations into Uber and Ola’s handling of the same issues are currently in progress. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) of India has fined Roppen Transportation Services Pvt Ltd, the company that operates Rapido, ₹10 lakh. The reasons stated in its order are unfair trade practices, unfair contracts, and dark patterns in the way riders are prompted to add a tip before rides are confirmed.The agency has also issued a warning...

The concession will initially cover Indian-origin ICE and hybrid passenger vehicles priced up to €50,000, with the in-quota duty falling to zero by the fifth year. The European Union (EU) will allow up to 2.5 lakh Indian-made passenger vehicles to enter its market each year at a concessional import duty of 8 per cent under the proposed India-EU free trade agreement (FTA). The annual quota will gradually increase to 4 lakh vehicles from the 10th year, according to the draft agreement...

Yulu has formally objected to MoRTH's draft proposal removing the 60 kg weight cap on low-speed electric two-wheelers, warning it may risk market dumping. Indian shared micro-mobility operator Yulu has formally raised strong objections to a draft proposal published by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).The proposed amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules seek to redefine low-speed electric two-wheelers by increasing the permissible motor power ceiling from 0.34 bhp to 0.80 bhp while maintaining the maximum speed cap...

Combining maps with real-time ADAS sensor information is likely to help BMW differentiate itself and offer extra value to users who currently rely on Google Maps or Apple Maps. Not too long after Google showed off its 3D “immersive navigation” view for drivers, BMW has announced its own visual upgrades. A new software update coming to cars equipped with the BMW Operating System X will show real-time, precise positioning on a 3D map along with navigation instructions and ADAS sensor information,...

Hyundai Motor India has officially revealed initial design sketches for its upcoming Bayon, showcasing its new design language, lighting signature, and tech-focused interior. Hyundai Motor India Limited has officially unveiled the preliminary design sketches of its upcoming SUV, the Hyundai Bayon, following the recent announcement of the model's official nomenclature.Conceptualised and developed as a global product, the newly released design renderings offer an early glimpse into both the exterior aesthetics and interior architecture of the new vehicle. The Korean carmaker is...