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Road Rage Crisis in India: How Dashcams and AI Are Changing Driver Accountability
India's roads are witnessing a disturbing rise in violent confrontations. In September 2026 a widely shared video showed a car chasing and hitting a female biker in Gurugram. The driver was later arrested on charges including attempted murder. Earlier that year a Toyota Fortuner driver in Hassan, Karnataka, rammed a group of young men who…
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Tata Sierra EV and BMW i5 LWB Lead India’s Growing Premium Electric Vehicle Market
India's electric vehicle market is entering a new phase. After years of steady but modest growth, automakers are now launching premium electric models that challenge traditional price expectations. Two recent launches illustrate this shift clearly. Tata Motors has introduced the Sierra EV at a starting price of Rs 18.79 lakh, while BMW has begun local…
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CNG Cars Gain Ground in India as Maruti and Kia Expand Alternate Fuel Lineups
For the first time in India's passenger vehicle market, alternative fuel vehicles have outsold petrol-only cars. In August 2026, CNG, hybrid, and electric vehicles together captured 41.95 percent of retail sales, edging past petrol's 40.85 percent share. The milestone comes as major manufacturers widen their powertrain offerings and adoption spreads to new regions. Market milestone…
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Renault Bigster and Bridger to Enter India in 2027 With Hybrid Powertrains
Renault is preparing its most ambitious product offensive for India in over a decade. After the new Duster arrives in 2026, the French automaker will launch two important SUVs in 2027. The Bigster will be a three-row C-segment SUV, while the Bridger will sit in the sub-4-metre compact SUV space. Both models will use the…
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Mahindra Thar 3-Door Facelift Sets New Standard for India’s Iconic SUV
The Mahindra Thar 3-door is getting ready for its second update in less than a year, with the facelifted version set to launch on September 22, 2026. The original Thar received a significant update back in late 2025, and this new refresh builds on that foundation with a host of styling changes inspired by the…
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India Bike Week 2026 Announced for December 4–5: Bigger Venue, Four Racetracks, Custom Build-Offs
India Bike Week is set to return for its 13th edition on December 4 and 5, 2026. The festival will take place in Panchgani, Maharashtra for the second consecutive year after moving away from its long-time home in Goa. Organisers have confirmed that the venue will be 50 percent larger than last year, providing more…
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Ultraviolette X-47 Skyforce Joins Kolkata Police: 183 Units Create India’s Largest Police EV Fleet
Ultraviolette Automotive has delivered 183 units of its new X-47 Skyforce electric motorcycle to the Kolkata Police. The official handover ceremony took place at the historic Lalbazar Police Headquarters on September 18, 2026. This deployment marks one of the largest inductions of electric motorcycles by any Indian police force. With this move, Ultraviolette becomes the…
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Ultraviolette X-47 Skyforce Joins Kolkata Police: 183 Units Create India’s Largest Police EV Fleet
Bengaluru-based electric vehicle manufacturer Ultraviolette Automotive has delivered 183 units of its new X-47 Skyforce electric motorcycle to the Kolkata Police. The official handover ceremony took place at the historic Lalbazar Police Headquarters on September 18, 2026. This deployment marks one of the largest inductions of electric motorcycles by any Indian police force to date.…
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Vietnamese Auto Invasion: After VinFast, What Other SEA Brands Are Eyeing India’s EV Market?
Vietnam की सबसे बड़ी EV कंपनी VinFast ने अगस्त 2025 में तमिलनाडु के थूथुकुडी में अपना $500 मिलियन का प्लांट शुरू कर दिया है। यह भारत में किसी विदेशी प्योर-प्ले EV मेकर का पहला स्थानीय मैन्युफैक्चरिंग बेस है। कंपनी ने $2 बिलियन के कुल निवेश की योजना बनाई है और 50,000 यूनिट्स की वार्षिक क्षमता…
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Why Do Modern Cars Catch Fire After Crashes? Examining Battery, Fuel System & Design Factors
Modern vehicles are engineered with multiple safety layers, फिर भी post-crash fires हादसों के बाद हो जाते हैं। यह घटना तब होती है जब fuel, oxygen, और heat source – यानी fire triangle के तीनों elements एक साथ मिल जाते हैं। Crash forces इन protective measures को breach कर सकते हैं, जिससे survivable collision अचानक…
