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Upcoming car launches and debuts in October 2026

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October marks the onset of the festive season in India, which means manufacturers line up a barrage of new car launches and debuts for prospective buyers to consider. It’s no different this year, with October 2026 looking quite stacked with fresh launches and debuts, especially during the first half of the month. Let’s delve into every new car that will either go on sale or debut in India next month. Mercedes-Benz Maybach S-Class facelift Launch: 5 October Following the launch of the 2026 S-Class facelift back in June , Mercedes-Benz India will bring the sedan’s longer and more luxurious Maybach derivative in October. Compared to its standard version, the Maybach S-Class facelift continues to be 180mm longer, but carries styling differentiators like a vertically-slatted grille adorned with a ‘Maybach’ wordmark, mildly revised bumpers, bespoke wheel designs, lots of Maybach logos peppered across the bodywork, and the signature dual-tone exterior finish. Inside, the Maybach prominently...

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Hyundai Verna vs Honda City petrol CVT real-world mileage compared

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The Hyundai Verna and Honda City have been arch-rivals in the midsize sedan segment for a long time. Both are available with a petrol-CVT powertrain with similar specifications and prices. But in terms of fuel efficiency, how do the naturally aspirated petrol-CVT versions of the Verna and City compare? We put both sedans through our real-world efficiency tests to find out. Hyundai Verna vs Honda City: Specifications, price Both sedans get a similar engine and have a similar price range Hyundai Verna vs Honda City: Specifications and price   Hyundai Verna Honda City Engine 4 cyls, naturally aspirated petrol 4 cyls, naturally aspirated petrol Displacement (cc) 1,497 1,498 Power (hp) 115 121 Torque (Nm) 144 145 Gearbox CVT CVT Fuel tank (litres) 45 40 Kerb weight (kg) 1,224 1,168 Claimed mileage (kpl) 19.6 17.97 Price range (in Rs lakh) 14.46-17.21 14.59-17.44 Both the Hyundai Verna and Honda City are powered by 1.5-litre four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engines that produc...

Ather crosses 8 lakh sales milestone even before Konarc picks pace

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Ather has become the fourth Indian electric two-wheeler manufacturer to attain cumulative retail sales (customer deliveries) of over 8 lakh units. As per the data available on the Vahan portal, the Bengaluru-based company crossed the milestone on September 28, 2026. Ather has delivered 4.75 lakh scooters since January 2025 217 units of the Konarc sold in its first month Rizta currently leads Ather’s sales, but Konarc is expected to eat into it Ather is the fourth Indian e2W maker to cross 8 lakh units in sales 59 percent of its sales came since 2025 Other EV manufacturers to sell over 8 lakh scooters are Ola , TVS and Bajaj via Chetak . While Ola crossed 10 lakh sales in March this year, TVS raced past Ola in August to become India’s second EV manufacturer to sell 10 lakh scooters. Bajaj crossed the 8 lakh sales milestone in June. Except Ola, the other three manufacturers mentioned above have maintained a steady pace of growth so far. As the retail statistics reveal, Ather’s growth ...

Range Rover Sport Electric revealed with up to 609km range

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JLR has unveiled the Range Rover Sport Electric and opened order books for the SUV in India. It is the first all-electric model in the Range Rover Sport lineup and gets a 118.5kWh battery pack, the same unit used by the previously revealed Range Rover Electric, albeit with a higher 609km claimed WLTP range. It gets a dual-motor all-wheel-drive (AWD) setup, which delivers “performance to match the V8-powered Range Rover Sport”. The dual-motor setup produces up to 550hp and 850Nm 0-100kph acceleration is claimed at 4.5 seconds Exterior and interior designs are similar to the ICE model Range Rover Sport Electric: Powertrain details Gets a 118.5kWh battery, 609km claimed range and a 550hp dual-motor setup The Range Rover Sport Electric is built on JLR’s 800-volt Flexible Modular Longitudinal Architecture (MLA-Flex), which also underpins the flagship Range Rover Electric. It uses the same 118.5kWh battery pack as the Range Rover Electric, but offers a slightly higher claimed range of 609k...

Suzuki Hayabusa Special Edition launched in India at Rs 19.90 lakh

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The Suzuki Hayabusa needs no introduction in India, for it is the most popular super bike here. Suzuki is looking to make it even more special with a new Special Edition and additional bits for about a lakh more than the standard variant; which has also seen a refresh to its colours and both the motorcycles have received refinements across a few electronic rider aid systems. Please note that this Special Edition is globally known as the 2026 version; Suzuki’s global website has a 2027 one, in a different Pearl Brilliant White colour with Grey highlights.   2026 Suzuki Hayabusa Special Edition versus 2027 Suzuki Hayabusa Special Edition   Hayabusa Special Edition is a new cosmetic variant, positioned at the top Standard Hayabusa gets three new colours Both motorcycles continue with no changes to the 1340cc in-line four engine What’s different on the Suzuki Hayabusa Special Edition? Gets additional standard accessories and decals, no mechanical differences Suzuki offers the Ha...

Mercedes-Benz GLC Electric launch on November 4

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Mercedes-Benz will launch the GLC Electric in India on November 4, 2026. The electric SUV will be assembled at the manufacturer’s Chakan plant in Pune and, according to Mercedes-Benz, will become the fastest global model to arrive in India as a locally assembled vehicle, just six months after sales began in Europe. In India, the GLC Electric will be offered in the 400 4Matic guise, with bookings set to open in October. from Autocar India https://ift.tt/TJo8ds4

Tata Aeris vs Maruti Dzire: Top-spec CNG trims compared

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Tata recently launched the Aeris as the facelifted version of the Tigor, retaining the same mechanicals while adding more features. The Aeris goes up against the Dzire , a long-standing bestseller in the segment. Both sedans are available with CNG powertrains at similar price points. So, which of the two offers better value in CNG guise? We compare the highest-spec CNG trims of the Aeris (Accomplished) and Dzire (ZXi) to find out. Tata Aeris vs Maruti Dzire: Specifications The Dzire is wider but the Aeris CNG offers a much larger boot space Tata Aeris vs Maruti Dzire: Dimensions and other specifications   Tata Aeris Maruti Dzire Difference Length (in mm) 3,995 3,995 No difference Width (in mm) 1,684 1,735 -51 Height (in mm) 1,532 1,525 +7 Wheelbase (in mm) 2,450 2,450 No difference Ground clearance (in mm) 170 163 +7 Boot space (litres) 227* Negligible - *227 litres is the Tigor iCNG’s boot space and is expected to be the same on the Aeris. While both sedans have identical length...