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Kia India have announced a combined investment of USD 2 billion (approximately Rs 18,000 crore) with its supplier partners to set up its second manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh. The carmaker signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with the state government for the proposed facility, which will be located in Anantapur, where Kia already operates its existing manufacturing plant.

The India-made Renault Kiger has secured a 4-star rating for adult occupant protection (AOP) and a 3-star rating for child occupant protection (COP) in the latest Global NCAP crash tests. The SUV tested was manufactured in India for the South African market and came equipped with 6 airbags and electronic stability control (ESC) as standard.

The next-generation Hyundai Creta was spotted testing in Manalie recently, revealing fresh exterior design details. The 3rd generation Creta will launch in India in April 2027 and is expected to be positioned above the new Bayon 2026.

BYD looks set to expand their Indian portfolio as a camouflaged BYD Atto 2 electric SUV was recently spotted testing on Indian soil. This marks the Atto 2’s first appearance in the country, hinting at a potential launch in the coming months. Positioned below the Atto 3, the Atto 2 is set to enter the competitive C-segment, challenging rivals like the Hyundai Creta EV, Tata Curvv EV as well as the Maruti Suzuki eVitara.

Bharat NCAP has extended the Mahindra XUV 3XO’s 5-star safety rating to its factory-fitted CNG variants, sold as the XUV 3XO ZNG. The CNG version earned 5 stars in both categories, scoring 29.36 out of 32.00 for adult occupant protection and 45.00 out of 49.00 for child occupant protection.

V3Cars have obtained exclusive photos of at least 3 Denza D9 electric MPVs at a dealer yard. A green Denza Z9 GT, the brand’s high-performance electric estate, is parked nearby. BYD’s luxury brand will make its India debut in Mumbai on November 13, 2026.

VinFast have revised the prices of the VF MPV 7 Electric for November 2026. The VF MPV 7 Electric with the 60.13kWh battery pack received a price cut of Rs. 4.10 lakh, making it significantly more affordable.

The VinFast VF MPV 7 Electric 2026 price now stands at Rs. 20.39 lakh, down from its previous price of Rs. 24.49 lakh. In percentage terms, the price reduction stands at 16.74%.

Toyota have introduced the Innova Crysta Limo, a dedicated offering for fleet and commercial mobility customers. Available exclusively in the GX-SLF variant, the new Limo branding aims to give Toyota’s professional mobility offering a distinct identity.

Hyundai have introduced usage-based insurance for owners of Bluelink-connected cars across their range. It lets insurance companies offer up to 15 percent off the own-damage premium at renewal, depending on the car’s driving score on the Bluelink app.

Kia have begun testing the 2nd-generation Sonet in India ahead of its expected launch in 2027. The latest spy shots of the upcoming B2-segment SUV reveals several changes to its exterior design.

Volkswagen have released a teaser of the updated Virtus, offering an early look at the facelifted sedan’s revised styling. The 2026 Virtus facelift is expected to make its India debut in late November, ahead of an early-December launch.

Mercedes-Benz have launched the GLC Electric in India at Rs. 78.50 lakh (ex-showroom). The electric SUV comes in the GLC 400 4MATIC variant with AMG Line styling and a 94kWh battery.

The 2026 Maruti Baleno facelift gets a new 1.2L 3-cylinder petrol engine, level 2 ADAS and ventilated front seats. We drove it to see whether the new engine and added features make up for the loss of the old 4-cylinder’s refinement.

Tata have launched the 2026 Curvv Series X with a simpler variant lineup and several features moved further down the range. We got a closer look at the new Curvv Series X, including the Pure X Plus and Creative X Plus variants. In this detailed photo gallery, we take you through their exterior differences, interior, features, rear-seat space and the construction of Tata’s R-Comfort seats.

The 2026 Maruti Brezza adds a 1.0L turbo petrol engine, more features and a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating. Its underbody CNG cylinder also frees up the full 328L boot. However, not every powertrain and variant offers equally strong value. We explain which Brezza to buy and when a rival makes more sense.

We drove the 2026 Maruti Arena Brezza with its new 1.0L turbo petrol engine and 6-speed manual transmission. We covered roughly 50km over about 2 hours at speeds representative of typical city driving. Here are my impressions of its performance, refinement, mileage, highway manners, ride and everyday usability.

The 2026 Maruti Brezza CNG now has its cylinder mounted below the body, allowing it to retain the petrol version’s full 328L boot space. We examine the practical improvement, dimensions, ground clearance and boot-related features offered with each CNG variant.