Car buying, redefined

The All Stars edition of the 42 FJ comes in six new colours and brings in a refreshed identity. Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles has expanded the appeal of the 42 FJ with the introduction of the Jawa All Stars range. Rather than making mechanical changes, the company has focused on giving the 42 FJ a new visual identity and positioning it as the first model under what it describes as a community-led brand philosophy. The move comes less than two years after the...

India is now the world's largest market for electric three-wheelers and the second-largest for electric bikes.  India's EV market has grown by 50.6 percent over the last four years, according to a new research report by JMK Research and Analytics. As per VAHAN data, 25,24,819 lakh new EVs were registered in India in FY 2026, which is a 25 percent year-on-year increase over FY 2025. Cumulative EV registrations across all vehicle categories have reached 80.48 lakh units as of FY 2026,...

Mini India has launched its official vehicle customisation programme, allowing new and existing owners to create one-of-a-kind vehicles with over 2.5 million potential combinations, factory-backed original accessories, and a 24-month warranty on official decals. Mini, the maker of popular premium vehicles like Cooper and Countryman, has launched ‘Mod My Mini’ customisation programme in India. It’s rooted in the core philosophy that no two Mini vehicles on the road should look identical, the programme offers a curated suite of factory-backed upgrades designed...

The discovery shows that Internet-connected cars can be just as vulnerable as other smart devices and appliances. (Image for representation only) Security firm Kaspersky’s Threat Research team has published details of what it’s calling the world’s first documented case of malware that specifically targets car infotainment head units via their automatic update capabilities. Although it takes multiple steps for the malicious payload to carry out its attack, compromised systems can be used by the attacker to run malicious activities including advertising...

Maruti Suzuki has become the first passenger vehicle manufacturer to dispatch cars by rail to the Pollachi Railway Terminal in Tamil Nadu. Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced that it has become the first passenger vehicle manufacturer to transport vehicles via rail to the Pollachi Railway Terminal in Tamil Nadu.The initial rake carrying 120 vehicles, including high-volume models such as the Wagon R, Ertiga, Dzire, and Celerio, was flagged off from Maruti Suzuki's in-plant railway siding in Manesar on 18 August...

MG’s new ADAPT platform-based Hector Tomahawk series is offered in both EV and PHEV versions. JSW MG Motor India has officially launched the Hector Tomahawk range, introducing both the fully electric Hector Tomahawk EV and the Hector Tomahawk Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV).Built on the ADAPT platform, this dual-powertrain lineup is designed to cater to diverse driving needs across India. The deliveries for the PHEV version are scheduled to commence from November, while the EV's deliveries will start from September.MG Hector...