2026 World Car of the Year Finalists Announced, India's Hyundai Venue Makes It To Top 10
2026 World Car of the Year Finalists Announced, India's Hyundai Venue Makes It To Top 10
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 7 Jan, 2026, 9:53 AM IST

Here are the top 10 and top 5 finalists at the 2026 World Car Awards across six categories.

CES 2026: BMW iX3 Breaks Cover, Claims 805 km range
CES 2026: BMW iX3 Breaks Cover, Claims 805 km range
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 7 Jan, 2026, 8:46 AM IST

BMW iX3 introduces bi-directional charging functions including vehicle-to-load, vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid capabilities.

Volkswagen Tayron 7-Seater SUV Teased For The First Time In India
Volkswagen Tayron 7-Seater SUV Teased For The First Time In India
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 7 Jan, 2026, 8:20 AM IST

The teaser video shared on Volkswagen's social media handles showcases the silhouette of the new Tayron and its LED lighting.

Robot Vacuum Brand Dreame Enters Hypercar Space with Kosmera Nebula 1 Concept
Robot Vacuum Brand Dreame Enters Hypercar Space with Kosmera Nebula 1 Concept
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 7 Jan, 2026, 8:13 AM IST

China-based Dreame unveiled its first electric car, the hypercar-level Kosmera Nebula 1 concept, at CES 2026, signalling a bold shift from home appliances to high-performance electric mobility.

India's Car Exports Hit Record 858,000 Units in 2025 with 15% Growth
India's Car Exports Hit Record 858,000 Units in 2025 with 15% Growth
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 7 Jan, 2026, 8:23 AM IST

Indian carmakers aim to raise passenger vehicle exports to 30 per cent of total production within the next five years.

New-Gen Renault Duster Tested For Over 1 Million Kilometres Ahead Of Launch, Ready For All Terrains
New-Gen Renault Duster Tested For Over 1 Million Kilometres Ahead Of Launch, Ready For All Terrains
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 7 Jan, 2026, 7:22 AM IST

The new-gen Renault Duster underwent multiple terrains and challenging environments during the testing period, including dust tunnels, water-wading zones, sub-zero conditions, steep inclines, and high ambient temperatures, apart from city roads.

2026 Triumph Scrambler 900 Goes On Sale in UK, Will It Come to India?
2026 Triumph Scrambler 900 Goes On Sale in UK, Will It Come to India?
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 7 Jan, 2026, 6:44 AM IST

Triumph is offering two dual-tone colour schemes with the Scrambler 900 namely Matte Khaki Green with Matt Phantom Black and Mineral Grey with Cosmic Yellow.

BMW Brings Alexa+ Conversational AI to 2026 iX3
BMW Brings Alexa+ Conversational AI to 2026 iX3
Acko Drive Team - Modified date: 7 Jan, 2026, 6:30 AM IST

BMW’s 2026 iX3 debuts Amazon’s new Alexa+ AI which aims to make auto voice commands less glitchy and more conversational.

Mahindra Eyes Over 18% Growth This Year on Robust UV Sales
Mahindra Eyes Over 18% Growth This Year on Robust UV Sales
Sumantra Bibhuti Barooah and Krishna SinhaChaudhury - Modified date: 8 Jan, 2026, 2:34 PM IST

The automaker has been expanding footprint in the SUV category, on the back of a broad portfolio and sustained consumer interest in the segment.

Mahindra Enters Sub-4-Metre EV Space With New XUV 3XO Electric, To Take On Tata Nexon EV
Mahindra Enters Sub-4-Metre EV Space With New XUV 3XO Electric, To Take On Tata Nexon EV
Sameer Fayaz Contractor and Sumantra Bibhuti Barooah - Modified date: 8 Jan, 2026, 11:50 AM IST

Speaking with Acko Drive at the launch, Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO - Automotive Business, Mahindra, said that the company waited a year to launch the XUV 3XO EV, gauging market demand.

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