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Japanese giants Honda and Suzuki have entered India’s electric two-wheeler market with electric versions of their popular scooters. The Honda Activa e: features swappable batteries and a 102 km range, while the Suzuki e-Access offers a fixed battery with a 95 km range and faster charging options. Pricing sees the Activa e: at Rs 1.​Japanese giants Honda and Suzuki have entered India’s electric two-wheeler market with electric versions of their popular scooters. The Honda Activa e: features swappable batteries and a 102 km range, while the Suzuki e-Access offers a fixed battery with a 95 km range and faster charging options. Pricing sees the Activa e: at Rs 1.  

Royal Enfield has launched the 2026 Goan Classic 350 in India, featuring rider-focused updates like an assist-and-slipper clutch and an improved USB Type-C charging port. Priced from Rs 2.19 lakh ex-showroom, the motorcycle retains its iconic bobber design and the proven 349cc engine.​Royal Enfield has launched the 2026 Goan Classic 350 in India, featuring rider-focused updates like an assist-and-slipper clutch and an improved USB Type-C charging port. Priced from Rs 2.19 lakh ex-showroom, the motorcycle retains its iconic bobber design and the proven 349cc engine.  

India’s 2025 auto market saw the MG Windsor electric crossover lead EV sales, marking a significant milestone. Despite SUV popularity, the Maruti Dzire compact sedan reclaimed the overall best-selling car title, highlighting enduring demand for efficient, affordable options. Two-wheeler leaders remained the Hero Splendor and Honda Activa.​India’s 2025 auto market saw the MG Windsor electric crossover lead EV sales, marking a significant milestone. Despite SUV popularity, the Maruti Dzire compact sedan reclaimed the overall best-selling car title, highlighting enduring demand for efficient, affordable options. Two-wheeler leaders remained the Hero Splendor and Honda Activa.  

Additionally, the 2026 Punch will be offered with a new 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 120 PS of power and 170 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The overall silhouette remains the same as before, but the front and rear receive significant updates. Some design elements are inspired by the Punch EV​Additionally, the 2026 Punch will be offered with a new 1.2-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 120 PS of power and 170 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The overall silhouette remains the same as before, but the front and rear receive significant updates. Some design elements are inspired by the Punch EV  

India is set to implement vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology by the end of 2026 to enhance road safety and reduce accidents. This independent system allows vehicles to share real-time data like speed and braking, enabling early hazard detection and driver alerts, especially in challenging conditions.​India is set to implement vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication technology by the end of 2026 to enhance road safety and reduce accidents. This independent system allows vehicles to share real-time data like speed and braking, enabling early hazard detection and driver alerts, especially in challenging conditions.  

KTM has launched the new RC 160, directly challenging the Yamaha R15 in the entry-level fully-faired motorcycle segment. The RC 160 boasts a slightly larger engine and more powerful braking hardware, while the R15M counters with advanced features like traction control and riding modes. Both bikes are priced competitively, offering compelling options for buyers.​KTM has launched the new RC 160, directly challenging the Yamaha R15 in the entry-level fully-faired motorcycle segment. The RC 160 boasts a slightly larger engine and more powerful braking hardware, while the R15M counters with advanced features like traction control and riding modes. Both bikes are priced competitively, offering compelling options for buyers.  

Volkswagen has teased its upcoming three-row Tayron SUV, set to launch in India soon. Positioned as the brand’s flagship family SUV, it will feature a premium design with distinctive full-width LED lighting. The Tayron will be based on the MQB EVO platform and is expected to be powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, arriving in the first quarter of 2026.​Volkswagen has teased its upcoming three-row Tayron SUV, set to launch in India soon. Positioned as the brand’s flagship family SUV, it will feature a premium design with distinctive full-width LED lighting. The Tayron will be based on the MQB EVO platform and is expected to be powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, arriving in the first quarter of 2026.  

New safety rules mandate Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) for electric vehicles, including e-rickshaws and e-karts, from October 2026. This move aims to enhance pedestrian safety by ensuring EVs, which are nearly silent at low speeds, are audible. Existing models will have until October 2027 to comply.​New safety rules mandate Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) for electric vehicles, including e-rickshaws and e-karts, from October 2026. This move aims to enhance pedestrian safety by ensuring EVs, which are nearly silent at low speeds, are audible. Existing models will have until October 2027 to comply.  

KTM has launched the all-new RC 160 supersport motorcycle in India, priced at Rs 1.85 lakh. Featuring a sharp, aggressive design and a 164.2cc liquid-cooled engine producing 19 hp, it aims to impress sportbike enthusiasts. The RC 160 comes equipped with advanced features like dual-channel ABS and an LCD console.​KTM has launched the all-new RC 160 supersport motorcycle in India, priced at Rs 1.85 lakh. Featuring a sharp, aggressive design and a 164.2cc liquid-cooled engine producing 19 hp, it aims to impress sportbike enthusiasts. The RC 160 comes equipped with advanced features like dual-channel ABS and an LCD console.