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Jaiveer Mehra

Sep 26, 2025, 8:22 AM

New CAFE-3 Draft Norms Retain Benefits For Hybrids; Incentives For Small Cars, Flex Fuel Vehicles Proposed

The latest draft published by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency introduces a new Carbon Neutrality Factor allowing for discounting of reported CO2 levels of E20+ compliant small cars, CNG cars, hybrids and flex fuel vehicles.

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  Jaiveer Mehra | Sep 25, 2025

  Maruti Suzuki Invicto Secures Five-Star Bharat NCAP Crash Safety Rating

  Maruti’s most expensive model on sale in India received a full five-star rating for adult and child occupant protection, mirroring its sister model, the Toyota Innova Hycross.

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  Jaiveer Mehra | Sep 23, 2025

  Renault Kwid 10th Anniversary Edition Launched: Entry Hatchback Updated With More Safety Features

  Aside from the new 500-unit limited-run special edition, Renault has updated the Kwid with new variant nomenclatures and safety kit.

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  Jaiveer Mehra | Sep 23, 2025

  Skoda Kodiaq Lounge Launched At Rs 39.99 Lakh: New Entry Variant Has Only 5 Seats

  New entry Kodiaq misses out on powered front passenger seat, 12.9-inch touchscreen & Canton audio system.

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  Bilal Firfiray | Sep 23, 2025

  Porsche To Keep Petrol Engines Longer; New EV Roadmap Revealed

  Porsche backtracks on its EV-only plan. The next Boxster and Cayman will still offer combustion engines in top trims, while the 911 and V8-powered models remain safe well into the 2030s.

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  Bilal Firfiray | Sep 23, 2025

  BMW iX5 Hydrogen To Enter Series Production In 2028

  First-ever BMW model with five drivetrain options, which include petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid, battery electric, and hydrogen fuel-cell.

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  car&bike Team | Sep 20, 2025

  New Hyundai Venue N-Line Spotted Testing In India Ahead Of Debut

  Hyundai has been extensively testing the new Venue in India over the past year, with the model to debut soon.

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  car&bike Team | Sep 20, 2025

  GST 2.0 Effect: Jeep India Announces Revised Prices For SUV Range; Prices Cut By Up To Rs 4.84 Lakh

  The Jeep India range is priced from Rs 17.73 lakh (ex-showroom) for the entry Compass, down from Rs 18.99 lakh (ex-showroom) pre-GST 2.0.

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  Jaiveer Mehra | Sep 20, 2025

  Hyundai Confirms Entry Electric SUV For Indian Market; Debut In 2027

  At its CEO Investor Day 2025, the Korean carmaker revealed plans for a made-for-India A+ segment electric SUV due to debut in 2027.

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