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The Tata Aeris may be a new name, but its roots lie in the Tigor, which has enjoyed considerable popularity since 2017 for its distinctive styling, practical cabin, comfortable ride and decent powertrains. The Aeris builds on that foundation with a sharper design, a more upmarket cabin and an even more generous equipment list while retaining the same basic mechanical package underneath. Having already driven the iCNG version , we now get behind the wheel of the petrol Aeris to see how it fares as an everyday sedan. Tata Aeris petrol performance and refinement - 7/10 The petrol version has slightly better cruising capability than the CNG  3-cylinder engine is so-so on refinement and sounds coarse when revved hard. The Tata Aeris comes with a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder naturally aspirated engine that produces 86hp and 113Nm in its petrol guise and is offered with a choice between a 5-speed manual and a 5-speed automated manual transmission (AMT). The three-cylinder engine isn’t the smoot...

Prospective buyers considering a Tata EV can take advantage of compelling benefits on the Harrier EV, Curvv EV and Nexon EV, among others. These benefits are available throughout October 2026, and depending on the model and variant, they include cash discounts, intervention offers, exchange/scrappage bonuses and loyalty incentives. Disclaimer: Offers/benefits may vary by city and are subject to stock availability. Buyers are advised to check with their local dealer for exact figures. Tata Harrier EV discounts in October 2026 Up to Rs 2.75 lakh off The Harrier EV is available with a maximum benefit of Rs 2.75 lakh for the Fearless+ and Empowered trims. These include an intervention offer of Rs 1 lakh, an exchange/scrappage bonus of up to Rs 75,000 and a loyalty incentive of up to Rs 1 lakh. However, if you're specifically looking to buy the top-spec Empowered AWD Stealth ACFC variant, you get a lower Rs 50,000 intervention offer, dropping the total benefit to Rs 2.25 lakh. Lower...

Suzuki has launched a new matte grey colour for the V-Strom SX at Rs 2.02 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), the same price as the other colours. The new colour sits alongside the other colour options of the motorcycle. Besides the new colour, the motorcycle remains mechanically unchanged. Mechanically identical to the existing V-Strom SX No change in price Customers will receive a Rynox apparel voucher worth Rs 5,000 V-Strom SX gets a new colour but no changes otherwise        Uses the same 249cc engine and features As mentioned above, the Suzuki V-Strom SX uses the same 249cc oil-cooled single-cylinder engine, which delivers 26.5hp at 9,000rpm and 22.2Nm of torque at 7,300rpm paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The design, features and pricing remain the same as the existing model. Suzuki is now also offering a Rynox apparel voucher worth Rs 5,000 to the V-Strom SX customers, subject to terms and conditions. At this price point the V-Strom SX is now competing against other p...

Bengaluru-based electric mobility startup E3 Electric.Ai has started production of the E3 Trion electric scooter at its Hyderabad manufacturing plant and it will begin deliveries from today onwards. Available in two battery pack options across three variants The first 100 customers will receive optional extended warranty at an additional cost Prices start at Rs 1 lakh and go up to Rs 1.20 lakh (ex-showroom Bengaluru) E3 Trion details   Offered in 2.3kWh and 3kWh battery packs, with up to 165km IDC range The E3 Trion is offered in three variants: C1, C1X and C2 and deliveries for the variants will begin in a phased manner. Across the three variants, the scooter will be available in two battery pack options 2.3kWh and 3kWh. The base C1 is offered in the 2.3kWh battery pack which is removable, whereas the C1X and C2 will comprise the 3kWh fixed battery pack. The C1, C1X and C2 have a claimed IDC range of 108km, 165km and 128km respectively. The scooters will feature 14-inch wheels at...

The Tata Aeris was launched recently as a facelifted and reworked version of the Tigor, with a fresh and modern exterior look and a minimalistic interior brimming with features. The powertrain options, however, are the same as those of the Tigor. We recently drove the Aeris iCNG, and here are three reasons why you should consider buying it and two reasons that could deter you. Reasons to buy the Tata Aeris CNG Modern exterior design and well-equipped interior The Tata Aeris is clearly a step up from the Tigor and looks modern. It gets slim LED headlights with integrated LED daytime running lamps (DRLs) joined by a gloss-black trim, all of which give it a clean look. Some contrast is added via the front bumper, which features a black section around the wide air inlets. The new LED fog lamps and the clamshell bonnet also look good. In profile, the CNG variants’ 14-inch stylised steel wheels look undersized, particularly against the prominent wheel-arch cladding. Chrome elements on the...

It’s here, finally. Almost three years after the very first Triumph 400s debuted (Speed and Scrambler X), we have a Bonneville for the class, and it’s looking to redraw the boundaries for the retros. However, the 350cc class is silently one of the fiercest segments in India, with Royal Enfield leading it, predominantly with the Classic 350. We have Honda trying to eat away at that dominance with the CB350 and Jawa with its 350, but sales-wise at least, Royal Enfield has so far remained unassailable. Can the Hinckley-based manufacturer finally make its Indian-UK counterpart feel the heat? Let’s see. Triumph Bonneville T40 vs Rivals: Engine and output Triumph is off to a great start   Triumph Bonneville T40 Royal Enfield Classic 350 Honda CB350C Jawa 350 Engine 350cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled 349cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled 348.36cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled 334cc, single-cylinder, liquid-cooled Power 29hp at 7,000rpm 20.2hp at 6,100rpm 21hp at 5,500rpm 22.57hp at 7,000r...

Grace, Space, Pace. That's been a long-held Jaguar maxim, clearly no more the case, though, at least not that first part. Jaguar's new Type 01 ditches grace for a design that's very much in your face, or, styled with exuberant modernism, as the brand more eloquently puts it. Yes, exuberant it most certainly is; the sheer size and presence of the car are unapologetically bold, and we knew this would be the case when we saw the Type 00 concept . At the time, Jaguar said it would greatly influence the actual production car. Love it or hate it, you have to applaud Jaguar for keeping a majority of the concept's far-out ideas to the point where a lot of time was spent engineering the new Jaguar Electric Architecture (JEA) to make the design possible.  Strike a chord The front is dominated by Jaguar's new 'strikethrough' design element, which gives the bluff nose some character. Unlike most EVs that have a blanked-off front, the strikethrough simulates a grille,...

Skoda has added a new 1.5-litre hybrid powertrain to the Octavia, allowing it to run on electric power alone for short periods without being plugged in. It combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with two electric motors and a 1.6kWh battery, which is charged through braking or by the petrol engine when required. It is offered with 136hp and 170hp system outputs.  from Autocar India https://ift.tt/KQ56pSq