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Bengaluru Auto Brawl Viral: Fare Disputes, Ride Cancellations & the Need for Stronger Passenger Safety Norms
A video showing a Bengaluru auto-rickshaw driver and two women exchanging blows on a busy road has gone viral across social media platforms. The incident took place on Monday afternoon in the 3rd Sector of HSR Layout. A passerby recorded the confrontation which began as a verbal argument and quickly turned physical. Both the driver…
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Skoda Kylaq: How the Sub-4m SUV Became a Volume Driver with 75,000+ Sales in Record Time
Skoda Auto India's transformation in the Indian market has been powered by one model: the Kylaq. Launched as the brand's first sub-4-metre SUV, the Kylaq has quickly become the backbone of Skoda's volume strategy. In 2025, it accounted for over 62 percent of the brand's total sales, helping Skoda achieve its highest-ever annual sales figure…
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Kia EV5 vs Hyundai Creta EV vs Mahindra XUV.e8: Which Mid-Size Electric SUV Should You Wait For?
The Indian electric SUV space is heating up with three distinct mid-size contenders arriving from different corners of the automotive world. The Kia EV5 brings global e-GMP platform credentials with a boxy, practical design. The Hyundai Creta Electric leverages India's best-selling SUV nameplate with locally relevant packaging. The Mahindra XUV.e8 represents the homegrown brand's push…
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Why Car Prices Are Rising Again: Skoda’s 1.2% Hike Reflects Industry-Wide Input Cost Pressure
Car 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 been affecting…
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Luxury EV Offensive: Mercedes GLC EV, Kia EV5, and the Battle for India’s Premium Electric Buyer in 2026
India'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 a compelling…
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Kia EV5 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs BYD Atto 3: How the 2026 Premium Electric SUV Contenders Stack Up
The 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, understanding how…
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Mercedes-Benz GLC EV India Launch Confirmed for November 4: Fastest Global-to-Local Luxury EV Debut
Mercedes-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 just six…
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Skoda Price Hike October 2026: How the 1.2% Increase Impacts Kushaq, Slavia, and Kodiaq Buyers
Skoda 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 follows a…
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Kia EV5 India Launch Timeline: What the December 2026 Debut Means for the Premium EV SUV Segment
Kia 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 the country.…
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Level 2 ADAS, 10 Airbags, 12.9-inch Screen: Skoda Superb’s Tech Package Detailed
Skoda 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 the comeback…
