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Skoda has globally unveiled the all-new Elroq electric SUV, debuting the brand’s ‘Modern Solid’ design language in production form. It is Skoda’s first EV in the midsize SUV space that’s positioned between the flagship Enyaq iV and the upcoming Epiq compact EV due in 2025. It has already gone on sale in Europe, and while there's no confirmation on an India launch, Skoda India says it is indeed under consideration. Elroq has an electric range of over 560km It is electric alternative to the ICE-powered Karoq   Could come to India in 2025 Skoda Elroq exterior design The Modern Solid design language was first previewed by the Vision 7S concept in 2022, and the most defining element about the design is what Skoda calls the ‘Tech-Deck Face’. The familiar Skoda butterfly grille is gone, and in its place is a new black panel that spans the width of the face and features four segmented LED daytime running lamp elements at either edge. The main headlamps are positioned on the bump

KTM will return to the famed EICMA motorcycle show for the first time in five years and it is coming in all guns blazing. The Austrian marque has a litany of new models waiting in the wings, important for the Indian audience are the next-gen 390 Adventure R, 390 Enduro R and the 390 SMC R. The big-bike portfolio is also set to be overhauled and expanded with new models based on the 990 as well as the big-bore 1390 platforms. 390 Adventure, Enduro, SMC R to use new 399cc motor from Duke New 990, 1390 models to also be shown  KTM's AMT gearbox will also break cover KTM’s small-bore off-road-oriented models have been testing for quite a while in India now and we finally have confirmation on what models are coming. This time around, there are 3 bikes - 390 Adventure R, 390 Enduro R and 390 SMC R - the first is a traditional ADV, the second is a road-legal dualsport with 21/18-inch spoke wheels and the third model will be a supermoto with minimal bodywork, resembling the Enduro. 

The Kia Carens facelift, which is set to be introduced next year, will go into series production by May, according to our sources. There have been sightings of multiple test mules of the updated MPV, and we have earlier reported that the company will also introduce an EV powertrain with the refreshed line-up.  Carens facelift’s front to get a fresh look with an LED light bar New design for alloys, tail-lights and bumper Expected to pack more features, including an ADAS suite Kia Carens facelift: what will be new? The Carens facelift is being tested simultaneously in India and South Korea. The MPV will get comprehensive cosmetic changes that will bring an all-new look to the front and rear of the MPV, including reprofiled bumpers and new grille and headlamps. There will be some changes in the cabin, too, possibly to the dashboard design; expect interior bits to be shared with the Seltos. It is also expected to get new features such as a 360-degree camera and an ADAS suite, the l

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In May 2024, Autocar India exclusively reported that Kawasaki would launch a locally manufactured version of the KLX 230 S dual sport motorcycle. Now we can build on the same and report that this bike is set to launch in India in October 2024 and is expected to have a very tempting price. Will be locally manufactured in Chakan Likely to cost below Rs 2 lakh   Will rival the Hero Xpulse  Also See: Made-in-India road-legal Kawasaki KLX 230 S spotted testing Recent spy image s  from July revealed that the KLX 230 S being localised for India is the 2024 model, which is slightly more capable than its predecessor. But even so, the KLX 230 S is Kawasaki's idea of a new rider-friendly dual-sport motorcycle, featuring less suspension travel and a lower seat height compared to typical dual-sport machines. Going by specifications on international websites, the Kawasaki KLX 230 S has an 843mm seat height, 239mm of ground clearance, and 198mm/220mm of suspension travel. Crucially, th