Category: Cars
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Why Car Prices Are Rising Again: Skoda’s 1.2% Hike Reflects Industry-Wide Input Cost Pressure
Spread the loveCar buyers in India are bracing for another round of price increases, with Skoda Auto India announcing a hike of up to 1.2% on its entire model range starting October 1, 2026. The company stated that the increase is being implemented to manage rising input costs and operational expenses, a challenge that has…
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Luxury EV Offensive: Mercedes GLC EV, Kia EV5, and the Battle for India’s Premium Electric Buyer in 2026
Spread the loveIndia's luxury electric vehicle segment is gearing up for a significant expansion in 2026. German automaker Mercedes-Benz has confirmed a major product offensive for the year, with the all-new GLC EV leading the charge. At the same time, dimension data suggests the upcoming Kia EV5 will compete in a similar space, setting up…
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Kia EV5 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs BYD Atto 3: How the 2026 Premium Electric SUV Contenders Stack Up
Spread the loveThe premium electric SUV space is heating up for 2026 with three distinct contenders from Korea and China. The Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV5, and BYD Atto 3 each bring different philosophies to the segment, built on dedicated EV platforms with unique battery technologies and drivetrain layouts. For Indian buyers tracking global launches,…
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Mercedes-Benz GLC EV India Launch Confirmed for November 4: Fastest Global-to-Local Luxury EV Debut
Spread the loveMercedes-Benz has officially confirmed that the GLC Electric will make its India debut on November 4, 2026. The luxury electric SUV will be assembled at the company's Chakan plant in Pune, marking the fastest global-to-local transition for any Mercedes-Benz model in India. The German automaker states that the GLC Electric reaches Indian shores…
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Skoda Price Hike October 2026: How the 1.2% Increase Impacts Kushaq, Slavia, and Kodiaq Buyers
Spread the loveSkoda Auto India has confirmed a price increase of up to 1.2 percent across its vehicle lineup effective October 1, 2026. The revision applies at the ex-showroom level and the maximum increase is capped at Rs 20,000. The company cites rising input and operational costs as the reason for the hike. This move…
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Kia EV5 India Launch Timeline: What the December 2026 Debut Means for the Premium EV SUV Segment
Spread the loveKia is preparing to expand its electric vehicle portfolio in India with the EV5, a compact electric SUV that has been generating significant interest since its global debut. Multiple automotive platforms now point to a December 2026 launch timeline, positioning the EV5 as a critical addition to the premium electric SUV segment in…
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Level 2 ADAS, 10 Airbags, 12.9-inch Screen: Skoda Superb’s Tech Package Detailed
Spread the loveSkoda has officially showcased the fourth-generation Superb in India, confirming its return to the executive sedan segment after a brief absence. The new model is expected to go on sale in the first half of 2027 as a completely built unit import in a single, fully loaded Laurin & Klement variant. This marks…
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5 Skoda-Volkswagen Launches Confirmed for India: Superb Diesel, Slavia Facelift, New SUV & More
Spread the loveŠkoda Auto Volkswagen India is preparing its biggest product offensive in recent years with five confirmed launches spanning both brands. The lineup includes two facelifted sedans, a returning executive sedan with a diesel engine, a brand-new compact SUV, and a transmission upgrade for an existing model. Most of these vehicles will arrive between…
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Tata Aeris Creative Variant Review: The Sweet Spot in the Compact Sedan Range?
Spread the loveThe Tata Aeris has replaced the Tigor as the homegrown automaker’s entrant in the sub-four-metre sedan segment. Prices start at Rs 5.29 lakh ex-showroom for the base Smart variant, and the range tops out at Rs 9.74 lakh for the fully loaded Accomplished CNG AMT. Between these extremes sit five variants: Smart, Pure,…
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Skoda Kylaq Gets 8-Speed Automatic: Better Highway Cruising & City Driving Promised
Spread the loveSkoda India is preparing a significant update for its sub-4 metre SUV, the Kylaq. The biggest change will be the introduction of an 8-speed automatic transmission, replacing the current 6-speed torque converter unit. This update was confirmed in recent company roadmap updates and promises to improve both highway cruising and city drivability. The…
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