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2026 Maruti Baleno Specs, Features Detailed – 24.77 Kmpl Mileage

2026 Maruti Baleno Specs, Features Detailed – 24.77 Kmpl Mileage

Bookings have opened for a token amount of Rs 11,000 - Claimed mileage is 23.80 km/l with manual and 24.77 km/l with AGS. CNG claimed efficiency stands at 33.61 km/kg The post 2026 Maruti Baleno Specs, Features Detailed – 24.77 Kmpl Mileage appeared first on RushLane.

via Rushlane6 Sept 2026

Kia Clavis discounts go up to Rs 1.20 lakh in September 2026

Kia Clavis discounts go up to Rs 1.20 lakh in September 2026

Kia has announced a range of enticing offers for buyers this September. These schemes come in the form of cash offers, exchange or scrappage benefits, loyalty incentives and corporate discounts. The most lucrative of deals are being offered with the Carnival and Carens Clavis MPV

via Autocar India6 Sept 2026

New Maruti Baleno Facelift Launch Price Rs 6.1 Lakh – L2 ADAS

New Maruti Baleno Facelift Launch Price Rs 6.1 Lakh – L2 ADAS

New Maruti Baleno facelift has just been launched in the country and it continues to rival the likes of Tata Altroz and Hyundai i20 The post New Maruti Baleno Facelift Launch Price Rs 6.1 Lakh – L2 ADAS appeared first on RushLane.

via Rushlane5 Sept 2026

2026 Maruti Baleno facelift launched at Rs 6.10 lakh

2026 Maruti Baleno facelift launched at Rs 6.10 lakh

Maruti Suzuki has launched the mid-lifecycle update for the Baleno, priced from Rs 6.10 lakh, ex-showroom. With this year's facelift, the premium hatchback gets a couple of design tweaks, additional interior and safety features, and a new petrol engine. Speaking of the engine, it

via Autocar India5 Sept 2026

2027 Toyota Innova Hycross Facelift Interior Spied – Touchscreen Hidden

2027 Toyota Innova Hycross Facelift Interior Spied – Touchscreen Hidden

Toyota Innova Hycross facelift has been spotted testing once again in India, and this time the spy shots provide the clearest look yet at its cabin The post 2027 Toyota Innova Hycross Facelift Interior Spied – Touchscreen Hidden appeared first on RushLane.

via Rushlane5 Sept 2026

Top 6 Car OEMs Aug 2026 – Maruti, Tata, Mahindra, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota

Top 6 Car OEMs Aug 2026 – Maruti, Tata, Mahindra, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota

Maruti Suzuki retained a commanding lead, while Tata Motors and Mahindra occupied the second and third positions respectively The post Top 6 Car OEMs Aug 2026 – Maruti, Tata, Mahindra, Hyundai, Kia, Toyota appeared first on RushLane.

via Rushlane5 Sept 2026

New Tata Osprey SUV Launched In South Africa – Price ZAR 250k (Rs 14.8 L)

New Tata Osprey SUV Launched In South Africa – Price ZAR 250k (Rs 14.8 L)

In addition to launching the OSPREY in South Africa, Tata has also unveiled its new global TATA.CARS retail brand The post New Tata Osprey SUV Launched In South Africa – Price ZAR 250k (Rs 14.8 L) appeared first on RushLane.

via Rushlane5 Sept 2026

New Audi Q3 India launch on October 16

New Audi Q3 India launch on October 16

Audi India is slated to launch the new Q3 on October 16, 2026. The India-spec Q3 debuted in August 2026 and is the first of all-new Audis to arrive in India. The German carmaker’s entry-level luxury replaces its second-generation version, which has been on sale for four years and

via Autocar India5 Sept 2026

Kia Sorento vs Toyota Fortuner – Specs, Performance, Prices Compared

Kia Sorento vs Toyota Fortuner – Specs, Performance, Prices Compared

Available in both 6-seat and 7-seat configurations, Kia Sorento is being offered in the price range of Rs 27.99 lakh to Rs 40.39 lakh The post Kia Sorento vs Toyota Fortuner – Specs, Performance, Prices Compared appeared first on RushLane.

via Rushlane5 Sept 2026

Kia Syros Flex Fuel E100 Concept – 1.0 Liter Turbo Petrol Engine, 6AT

Kia Syros Flex Fuel E100 Concept – 1.0 Liter Turbo Petrol Engine, 6AT

Kia has made changes to the ECU, TCU and fuel system - Transmission is also different from the regular Syros turbo-petrol The post Kia Syros Flex Fuel E100 Concept – 1.0 Liter Turbo Petrol Engine, 6AT appeared first on RushLane.

via Rushlane4 Sept 2026

Kia Carnival Hybrid Debuts In India – More Powerful Motor Than Sorento

Kia Carnival Hybrid Debuts In India – More Powerful Motor Than Sorento

Kia has not yet disclosed the combined system output for the India-spec Carnival Hybrid. The powertrain is expected to use a 6-speed torque-converter automatic transmission The post Kia Carnival Hybrid Debuts In India – More Powerful Motor Than Sorento appeared first on RushLane.

via Rushlane4 Sept 2026

2026 F1 Italian GP schedule

2026 F1 Italian GP schedule

F1 heads to the Temple of Speed, Monza, for Round 13 of the 2026 championship. But that’s not all; the Italian track will also host F2 this weekend. The World Endurance Championship, meanwhile, heads to Circuit of the Americas (COTA) for the six-hour-long Lone Star Le Mans race.

via Autocar India4 Sept 2026

Kia Carens, Carens Clavis CNG specs, launch timeline announced

Kia Carens, Carens Clavis CNG specs, launch timeline announced

Kia has officially announced specifications for the CNG-powered Carens and Carens Clavis MPVs on the sidelines of the Sorento launch. Both MPVs will be available with a factory-fitted CNG kit with a 1.5-litre, naturally aspirated engine, and will be offered with a 60-litre CNG ta

via Autocar India4 Sept 2026

Kia unveils Syros flex-fuel concept

Kia unveils Syros flex-fuel concept

Kia has unveiled the Syros Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) concept, its first flex-fuel car in India. The carmaker says that the Syros flex-fuel can run on pure petrol, pure ethanol, and varying ethanol-petrol blends. Kia is yet to confirm when a production-spec version will launch in ou

via Autocar India4 Sept 2026

New Kia Carens Clavis CNG Debuts Before Launch – 96 PS, 60 Litre Tank

New Kia Carens Clavis CNG Debuts Before Launch – 96 PS, 60 Litre Tank

Both Carens and Carens Clavis CNG will use the existing 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine paired with a factory-fitted CNG system The post New Kia Carens Clavis CNG Debuts Before Launch – 96 PS, 60 Litre Tank appeared first on RushLane.

via Rushlane4 Sept 2026

Kia India announces Carnival hybrid specifications

Kia India announces Carnival hybrid specifications

Kia has revealed specifications of the upcoming strong-hybrid version of the Carnival MPV on the sidelines of the Sorento launch. Expected to launch in India in the coming weeks, the Carnival hybrid uses the same 1.6-litre turbo-petrol strong-hybrid powertrain as the Sorento SUV,

via Autocar India4 Sept 2026

New Kia Sorento India Launch Price Rs 27.99 Lakh – Diesel, Hybrid, AWD

New Kia Sorento India Launch Price Rs 27.99 Lakh – Diesel, Hybrid, AWD

Kia Sorento has been launched at an introductory starting price of Rs 27.99 lakh, with the range extending up to Rs 40.39 lakh The post New Kia Sorento India Launch Price Rs 27.99 Lakh – Diesel, Hybrid, AWD appeared first on RushLane.

via Rushlane4 Sept 2026

Kia Sorento launched at Rs 27.99 lakh

Kia Sorento launched at Rs 27.99 lakh

Kia has launched the Sorento SUV in India with prices starting at Rs 27.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Manufactured at Kia’s Anantapur facility in Andhra Pradesh, the 3-row SUV is the facelifted fourth-generation (MQ4) Sorento, which debuted internationally in 2023. The brand is offering

via Autocar India4 Sept 2026

Skoda Octavia RS Returns At Rs 56.69 Lakh – Price Hiked By Rs 6.70 Lakh

Skoda Octavia RS Returns At Rs 56.69 Lakh – Price Hiked By Rs 6.70 Lakh

Skoda Auto India has brought back Octavia RS with a second limited batch of 50 units, but enthusiasts will now have to pay considerably more The post Skoda Octavia RS Returns At Rs 56.69 Lakh – Price Hiked By Rs 6.70 Lakh appeared first on RushLane.

via Rushlane4 Sept 2026

Skoda Octavia RS second batch launched at Rs 56.69 lakh

Skoda Octavia RS second batch launched at Rs 56.69 lakh

Skoda has launched the second batch of the Octavia RS in India at Rs 56.69 lakh (ex-showroom), making it Rs 6.70 lakh more expensive than the first batch, which was priced at Rs 49.99 lakh. The previous batch was limited to 100 units and sold out ahead of its India launch last ye

via Autocar India4 Sept 2026

SIAM elects Shenu Agarwal as President for 2026-27

SIAM elects Shenu Agarwal as President for 2026-27

The Society of India Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) elected Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ashok Leyland, as President for the 2026-27 term. SIAM is the apex national body representing all major vehicle and vehicular engine manufacturers in India

via Autocar India4 Sept 2026

New Kia Sorento Reaches Dealer Showroom Ahead Of India Launch Today

New Kia Sorento Reaches Dealer Showroom Ahead Of India Launch Today

New Kia Sorento has started arriving at dealer showrooms in India ahead of its official launch event scheduled for today The post New Kia Sorento Reaches Dealer Showroom Ahead Of India Launch Today appeared first on RushLane.

via Rushlane4 Sept 2026

New Nissan Terrano SUV Spied In China – Fortuner Rival

New Nissan Terrano SUV Spied In China – Fortuner Rival

Other than the off-road-focused gear seen on the Terrano PHEV concept, the production version retains most of the design features The post New Nissan Terrano SUV Spied In China – Fortuner Rival appeared first on RushLane.

via Rushlane4 Sept 2026

India’s Largest Auto Brands Aren’t No.1 In Dealer Satisfaction – FADA Study

India’s Largest Auto Brands Aren’t No.1 In Dealer Satisfaction – FADA Study

Dealer satisfaction across India's automobile industry improved in 2026, although profitability, inventory management and long-term business viability remain key concerns The post India’s Largest Auto Brands Aren’t No.1 In Dealer Satisfaction – FADA Study appeared first on RushLa

via Rushlane3 Sept 2026

Gadkari proposes graded license points system for improper behaviour

Gadkari proposes graded license points system for improper behaviour

In a bid to address driver behavioral issues, the Government of India is planning to introduce a points system for driving licences and vehicle registration certificates. Under this system, repeat traffic offenders could face suspension or cancellation of their licences, accordin

via Autocar India3 Sept 2026

BS7 draft likely in couple of months: MoRTH

BS7 draft likely in couple of months: MoRTH

"We are ready with the next level of Bharat Stage [emission] standards and the final consultations are underway. We hopefully should be in a position to bring out the draft in a couple of months' time for the BS 7 introduction," Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) Sec

via Autocar India3 Sept 2026

Bharat NCAP 2.0 to come into effect from October 2027: Gadkari

Bharat NCAP 2.0 to come into effect from October 2027: Gadkari

At the 66th SIAM Annual Convention, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, revealed that the government is preparing for the second phase of Bharat NCAP that's set to take effect from October 2027. The new phase of the BNCAP, Gadkari said, is planned to bro

via Autocar India3 Sept 2026

Hyundai compact EV to debut by end of 2026

Hyundai compact EV to debut by end of 2026

At its 2026 CEO Investor Day, Hyundai revealed plans to debut its made-in-India compact electric SUV by March 2027. However, Tarun Garg, managing director and CEO of Hyundai Motor India, in an interaction with our sister publication Autocar Professional, said the EV will debut ea

via Autocar India3 Sept 2026

Honda’s $9.4 Billion Cost Cutting Plan – Chinese Sourcing Could Increase

Based on internal documents and people familiar with the matter, Honda is targeting savings of 1.5 trillion yen, or around $9.58 billion (Rs 90,589 Crore), by 2030 The post Honda’s $9.4 Billion Cost Cutting Plan – Chinese Sourcing Could Increase appeared first on RushLane.

via Rushlane3 Sept 2026

Tata Curvv Series X Launch Price Rs 9.99 Lakh – New Variants Added

Tata Curvv Series X Launch Price Rs 9.99 Lakh – New Variants Added

Tata Curvv Series X Prices start at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom), with the new Pure X+ priced from Rs 11.79 lakh and Creative X+ from Rs 12.91 lakh. The post Tata Curvv Series X Launch Price Rs 9.99 Lakh – New Variants Added appeared first on RushLane.

via Rushlane3 Sept 2026