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Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6 launched in Europe and UK

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India got the first glimpse of what Royal Enfield ’s approach to an EV would look like with the Flying Flea C6 . Launched in April this year, the C6 is inspired by the WWII-era Flying Flea only in the way it looks, but gained many brand-first features like traction control, customisable riding modes, lean-sensitive ABS, among other things. Now, it’s Europe and the UK’s turn because the C6 is heading there next. Flying Flea is Royal Enfield’s EV brand and C6 the first product C6 has a claimed 154km range in India; 104km in Europe Flying Flea C6 heads to five cities in Europe Indian availability remains limited to Bengaluru Flying Flea C6 uses a magnesium alloy casing and an NCA batterypack Just to jog your memory, Flying Flea is Royal Enfield’s EV brand and the C6 was their first launch. The brand’s website continues to list the scrambler-looking S6 that’s based on the same platform, but the launch timeline on that is still unknown. The motorcycle is powered by a PMS Motor with a peak ...
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Tata Trusts says re-appointment of Chandrasekaran as Chairman is illegal

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Tata Trusts, which own about 66 percent of Tata Sons, have said the Tata Sons board resolution reappointing N Chandrasekaran as executive chairman for another five years is illegal. They maintain that his August decision not to seek another term is final. In a statement issued after the board meeting on September 17, 2026, the Trusts said four directors voted for the resolution. Noel Tata, chairman of Tata Trusts and one of the Trusts' nominee directors on the Tata Sons board, voted against it. The Trusts described the resolution as a "legal nullity" under Tata Sons' Articles of Association. Because a Trusts nominee had voted against it, the Trusts said the resolution was "legally void and without any basis". The Trusts set out their reading of the Articles in three parts: The process for appointing a chairman requires a majority of the Trusts' nominee directors to vote in favour. That requirement applies equally to a first appointment and to the reapp...
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Maruti Baleno vs Tata Altroz: Whose top trim offers more value?

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The Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Tata Altroz offer a wide range of features in their respective top variants. The Baleno Alpha(O) is available with both a 1.2-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with a 5-speed manual or 5-speed AMT, while the Altroz Accomplished+S is offered only with the 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine paired with a 6-speed DCA automatic. Here, we compare the two top-spec variants on features and equipment. Maruti Baleno vs Tata Altroz: Exterior features Both get LED lighting and 16-inch alloy wheels Exterior features Maruti Baleno Alpha(O) Tata Altroz Accomplished+S Headlamps LED projectors LED projectors LED DRLs Yes Yes LED fog lamps Yes Yes LED tail-lamps Yes Yes Alloy wheels 16-inch 16-inch ORVMs Electrically adjustable and folding Electrically adjustable and folding Door handles Pull-type Flush-fitting Rear wiper and washer Yes Yes Shark-fin antenna Yes Yes Dual-tone roof No Yes Both hatchbacks get LED lighting, 16-inch alloy wheels, folding ORVMs and rear wipers, s...
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Mahindra Thar to get yet another facelift soon

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The Mahindra Thar will soon get another facelift, which sources suggest will happen on September 22. Notably, the current-gen 3-door Thar was launched in October 2020 and received a facelift in October 2025 , with slight revisions to the design and feature suite. So the upcoming model will be the second facelift for the second-generation Thar. Test mules of the facelifted model suggest the Thar could get a revised fascia, new lighting elements and fresh alloy wheels. Some feature additions are also expected.  It will get a Thar Roxx-like grille, headlights and taillights Likely to get feature additions like a wireless phone charger Expected to retain the existing powertrain configurations Mahindra Thar facelift: Expected changes Will borrow exterior design elements from the bigger Thar Roxx Image source: @rider_viishal on Instagram Test mules of the upcoming 2026 Mahindra Thar facelift have been doing rounds on Indian roads for some time now, with certain design elements borrowed...
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Maruti Baleno vs Hyundai i20: Whose top trim offers better value?

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For over a decade, the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Hyundai i20 have continuously locked horns in the premium hatchback space. Earlier this year, Hyundai updated the i20 with a rejigged lineup, while Maruti introduced a comprehensive facelift to the Baleno recently. If you’re in the market for a top-of-the-line premium hatchback, we’ve compared the Baleno and i20 on paper to determine the better value pick. In this comparison, we’ve chosen the top Alpha(O) and Asta(O) trims of the Baleno and i20, respectively. For full specs, features, and a price breakdown in our Baleno vs i20 comparison. Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Hyundai i20: Dimensions  Baleno is smaller than the i20 in several dimensions Maruti Suzuki Baleno vs Hyundai i20: Dimensions    Maruti Suzuki Baleno Hyundai i20 Difference Length (mm) 3,990 3,995 -5 Width (mm) 1,745 1,775 -30 Height (mm) 1,530 1,505 +25 Wheelbase (mm) 2,520 2,580 -60 Boot space (litres) 318 311 +7 Overall, the i20 is longer, ...
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