Mercedes-Benz says the new 2026 S-Class facelift has 50 per cent new components, and it arrives in India with a plug-in hybrid powertrain.

A reduction in fares has already been implemented for electric, CNG and diesel bus services. (Representative image)

Toyota could be preparing to soon launch the latest iteration of its iconic lifestyle pickup truck in India.

Lewis Hamilton claimed his first Formula 1 victory for Ferrari at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, beating George Russell and Lando Norris after an aggressive three-stop strategy. The result has sharpened the 2026 title race, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli retiring late for Mercedes.

Kush Maini converted a front-row start into a commanding Sprint Race victory at Barcelona, giving ART Grand Prix its first win of his 2026 Formula 2 campaign. The result adds weight to the Indian driver’s season after a measured, mistake-free drive on one of the championship’s most familiar circuits.

Hyundai’s fourth-generation i20 has made its Brazil debut with crossover design cues, a K3-derived platform, connected tech and petrol-flex powertrains. There is no confirmed India launch yet, but the model points to how premium hatchbacks are being repositioned in markets where compact SUVs dominate.

The Maruti Suzuki Wagon R Flex Fuel could soon be joined by other E100-compatible models from multiple carmakers in India.

Citroën India is celebrating the French brand’s 108th year with a month-long dealership campaign across the country. The initiative combines service benefits, ownership offers and customer engagement as the company sharpens its India focus.

Volkswagen’s latest workforce reduction plan underlines the pressure on Europe’s largest carmaker to reset costs, capacity and profitability. For India, the development reinforces the strategic value of localisation and export-led manufacturing.

Let’s understand how BYD’s electric-first DM-i plug-in hybrid technology in the upcoming Seal U SUV differs from traditional strong hybrids in cars like the Toyota Innova Hycross and Honda ZR-V.