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Tata Curvv Series X launched at Rs 9.9 lakh

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Tata Curvv Series X launched at Rs 9.9 lakh
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Tata Motors has introduced the Curvv Series X, with prices ranging from Rs 9.9 lakh to Rs 18.5 lakh (ex-showroom). The new range gets a reshuffled variant lineup, with features from higher variants moved to lower and mid-spec versions. Tata has also expanded the availability of the #DARK edition across the range, while the powertrain remains unchanged.

Tata Curvv Series X price

Tata Curvv Series X ex-showroom prices
VariantPrice
Smart XRs 9.9 lakh
Pure XRs 10.99 lakh
Pure X+Rs 11.79 lakh
Creative XRs 12.91 lakh
Accomplished XRs 13.99 lakh
Accomplished X+Rs 18.5 lakh

The Smart X is the most affordable variant in the lineup, priced Rs 14,000 higher than the previous base trim. The petrol-diesel price gap has been reduced to Rs 1.3 lakh from Rs 1.5 lakh previously, while the premium for the automatic gearbox has also come down to Rs 1.3 lakh from Rs 1.5 lakh.

Tata Curvv Series X interior and features

The Curvv Series X gets a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automatic climate control, cruise control and a rear-view camera. It also gets a 10.25-inch digital cockpit, smart key with push-button start, front and rear USB ports, Wi-Fi connectivity and multiple drive modes.

The cabin gets a lighter interior theme with leatherette upholstery and leatherette finishes on the steering wheel, gear-shift knob and centre-console armrest. Rear passengers get dedicated AC vents, a rear armrest and reclining rear seats. The front seat-back is 10mm slimmer, while the rear seat has been moved 20mm rearwards and 10mm lower.

Other features include a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree 3D surround-view camera with a blind-view monitor, front parking assist, rain-sensing wipers and automatic headlamps. Safety equipment includes six airbags, ESP, hill-hold control, ABS with EBD and rear parking sensors.

Tata Curvv Series X exterior

The Curvv Series X retains the SUV-coupe design of the existing model, with flush door handles, an illuminated four-spoke steering wheel, LED headlamps, DRLs and tail-lamps, and a rear spoiler. The Series X gets a black grille treatment in place of the earlier chrome finish. The #DARK edition is now available from lower down the range, with a blacked-out exterior and Obsidian-themed interior. It gets 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, while higher versions offer 18-inchers.

Tata Curvv Series X powertrain 

The Curvv Series X continues with three engine options: a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol producing 120hp and 170Nm, a 1.2-litre direct-injection turbo-petrol producing 125hp and 225Nm, and a 1.5-litre diesel producing 118hp and 260Nm.

The 1.2-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel are available with a 6-speed manual and 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, while the 1.2-litre direct-injection turbo-petrol is exclusive to the top-spec Accomplished X+ and is paired with the 7-speed DCA.

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TVS outsells Hero and Honda to top bike and scooter sales in August 2026

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TVS outsells Hero and Honda to top bike and scooter sales in August 2026
Graphic with TVS Apache, Honda Activa, and Hero Xtreme 160 4V on a podium

August 2026 delivered strong year-on-year growth across the board as manufacturers gear up for the festive season, but the standout story was TVS Motor Company leapfrogging both Honda and Hero MotoCorp to become India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer by monthly dispatches for the first time.

TVS Motor: 5,91,437 units

TVS recorded its highest-ever monthly two-wheeler sales this past August, with dispatches climbing 21 percent year-on-year from 4,90,788 units last August. This pushed it past both Honda and Hero for the top spot this month. Domestic two-wheeler sales grew 18 percent to 4,33,796 units, while the company’s electric two-wheeler business posted growth of 137 percent to 59,453 units. TVS also continued to lead as an exporter, shipping 1,57,641 two-wheelers overseas, up 29 percent year-on-year.

Honda: 5,79,162 units

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) posted 8 percent YoY growth, with total sales rising from 5,34,861 units last August. Domestic sales grew at the same 8 percent clip to 5,17,329 units, while exports rose by a sharper 15 percent to 61,833 units.

Hero MotoCorp: 5,68,398 units

Hero two-wheeler dispatches grew a modest 2.65 percent year-on-year from 5,53,727 units. Domestic ICE dispatches stood at 5,16,747 units, while the Vida brand continued its strong run with 25,558 units dispatched – a 38 percent growth. Exports fell 24.6 percent to 26,093 units from 34,588 a year earlier.

Bajaj Auto: 4,43,748 units

Bajaj two-wheeler dispatches grew 30 percent YoY from 3,41,887 units. Domestic sales rose 10 percent to 2,01,898 units, while exports jumped 53 percent to 2,41,850 units, continuing the company’s run as one of India’s largest two-wheeler exporters.

Royal Enfield: 1,26,479 units

Royal Enfield motorcycle sales grew 11 percent YoY from 1,14,002 units. Domestic sales rose 11 percent to 1,14,204 units, while exports grew 10 percent to 12,275 units. The month saw the launch of the Classic 350 Gorkha Edition and an updated Continental GT 650, alongside continued momentum for the Flying Flea C6, which the brand says has crossed 50,000 customer-driven kilometres in its current sole market of Bengaluru.

Suzuki: 1,20,611 units

Suzuki posted 6 percent year-on-year growth from 1,13,936 units, driven largely by domestic sales, which rose 13 percent to 1,03,118 units. Exports declined to 17,493 units from 22,307 units a year earlier.

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Honda Elevate discounts go up to Rs 1.79 lakh in September 2026

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Honda Elevate discounts go up to Rs 1.79 lakh in September 2026
Honda Elevate in showroom front quarter static

Honda has rolled out discounts for the Amaze, City and Elevate models for September 2026. Of the three, the schemes being offered on the Amaze and Elevate remain more or less the same compared to August 2026. That said, the Japanese automaker is providing higher discounts on the City than it did last month. Note that the offers mentioned here are valid from September 1 to September 30, 2026.

  1. Loyalty and corporate benefits are the same for all three cars
  2. 50 percent discount on Honda’s extended 7-year warranty
  3. The City is available with higher discounts this month

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.

Honda Elevate offers in September 2026

Benefits of up to Rs 1.79 lakh

Honda Elevate front static

The Honda Elevate is available with discounts worth up to Rs 1.79 lakh this September, applicable for both MY25 and MY26 cars. These come in the form of cash discounts of up to Rs 60,000, loyalty benefits of Rs 4,000, corporate benefits of up to Rs 10,000 and exchange offers worth up to Rs 1.05 lakh. Honda is also providing buyers of the Elevate with an extended 7-year warranty at up to Rs 18,600, which is inclusive of a 50 percent discount. The price of the Honda Elevate ranges from Rs 11.81 lakh to Rs 16.78 lakh.

Honda City offers in September 2026

Benefits of up to Rs 1.30 lakh

2026 Honda City front quarter

The top-spec variants of the Honda City are being offered this month with discounts amounting to Rs 1.30 lakh. Customers can avail cash discounts worth up to Rs 60,000 and loyalty incentives of Rs 4,000. There are also exchange benefits worth up to Rs 56,000, while corporate discounts can go up to Rs 10,000. There’s also a 50 percent discount on the extended 7-year warranty, now costing Rs 16,900. The Honda City is priced from Rs 12.08 lakh to Rs 21.44 lakh.

Honda Amaze offers in September 2026

Benefits of up to Rs 50,000

Honda is offering discounts similar to those available last month on both the second-gen and third-gen Amaze in September 2026. Those opting for the former can avail consumer benefits worth up to Rs 40,000, alongside the brand’s extended 7-year warranty with a 50 percent discount, i.e., at Rs 14,600.

Honda Amaze Front View

Select variants of the third-gen Amaze come with cash discounts of up to Rs 15,000, loyalty benefits of Rs 4,000 and corporate offers of up to Rs 10,000. Exchange bonuses of up to Rs 21,000 are also available. Meanwhile, the extended 7-year warranty is the same as that of the second-gen model. The price of the Honda Amaze second-gen model is from Rs 5.99 lakh to Rs 7.80 lakh while that of the third-gen Amaze is between Rs 7.65 lakh and Rs 10.00 lakh.

All prices are ex-showroom, India.

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Updated Hero Mavrick 440 spotted with USD fork and a TFT cluster

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Updated Hero Mavrick 440 spotted with USD fork and a TFT cluster
Inside image of the updated Hero Mavrick 440 showing the USD fork and back of the new TFT instrument cluster

Hero Mavrick 440 was the brand’s flagship product at launch, both in terms of price and features. It shared the engine and the platform with the original Harley-Davidson X440 but stuck to a conventional telescopic fork and a simpler LCD instrument cluster. Hero discontinued the Mavrick in India in early 2025, although it continues to be sold as Hunk 440 in the overseas markets. Now, an updated version of the Mavrick 440 has been spotted.

  1. Besides the USD fork and the TFT cluster, likely to get ride by wire
  2. Expected to retain the 440cc engine and the design

Hero bringing Mavrick 440 back in India

The Mavrick was discontinued in early 2025

A social media user has posted a picture of an updated Mavrick 440 with two of the major concerns addressed. First, the conventional right side up (RSU) telescopic fork has been swapped for an upside down (USD) fork. And the instrument cluster has been upgraded to a TFT one, presumably the same one as the Harley-Davidson X440 T, which shares the same platform. With the update, the X440 T got two ride modes and traction control. It remains unclear if the Mavrick 440 will get those extra features too.

The engine likely remains unchanged with the same air- and oil-cooled 440cc single-cylinder mill with 27hp and 38Nm of torque. Nothing on the design front appears to have been updated in any way either. At launch, the Mavrick 440 started at Rs 1.99 lakh, going up to Rs 2.24 lakh for the top variant (both prices ex-showroom, Delhi). With these additional features, the price would have gone up if Hero was planning to relaunch the bike in India. However, we believe that this bike is destined for export markets only, and Hero won’t be launching it here any time soon.

Image credit: xtremeAnkit (Reddit)

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MY2025 Volkswagen Taigun gets up to Rs 3.5 lakh discount in September 2026

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MY2025 Volkswagen Taigun gets up to Rs 3.5 lakh discount in September 2026
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Volkswagen is offering benefits on the Virtus, Taigun, Tiguan R-Line and Tayron in September 2026. The benefits vary by model, variant and model year, and comprise cash discounts, exchange or scrappage bonuses and loyalty benefits.

Disclaimer: Discounts vary from city to city and are subject to stock availability. Check with your local dealership for exact figures.

Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line discounts in September 2026

Up to Rs 6 lakh off

The Tiguan R-Line gets benefits of up to Rs 6 lakh in September 2026. These comprise a Rs 3.5 lakh cash discount, a Rs 2 lakh exchange bonus and a Rs 50,000 loyalty bonus. Customers opting for scrappage can get Rs 20,000 instead of the Rs 2 lakh exchange bonus.

Volkswagen Taigun discounts in September 2026

Up to Rs 3.5 lakh off

Volkswagen is offering different benefits on the outgoing Taigun and the updated Taigun this month. The outgoing Taigun gets higher benefits, with MY2025 cars getting a cash discount of up to Rs 2 lakh, along with Rs 1 lakh in liquidation support. MY2026 cars get a cash discount of up to Rs 1 lakh. Eligible buyers can also get a Rs 30,000 exchange bonus or a Rs 20,000 scrappage benefit, along with a Rs 20,000 loyalty benefit.

On the updated Taigun, cash discounts range from Rs 20,000 to Rs 25,000, depending on the variant. The GT Line gets Rs 20,000, while the Topline AT and GT Plus DSG Sport get Rs 25,000. A Rs 30,000 exchange bonus or a Rs 20,000 scrappage benefit, as well as a Rs 20,000 loyalty benefit, is also available on eligible variants.

The exchange and scrappage benefits cannot be combined, and customers can choose either a loyalty or a corporate benefit.

Volkswagen Virtus discounts in September 2026

Up to Rs 1.55 lakh off

Volkswagen is offering different benefits on the Virtus, depending on the variant and model year this month. MY2025 cars get a cash discount of up to Rs 75,000, while MY2026 cars get up to Rs 50,000 off. Eligible buyers can also get a Rs 30,000 exchange bonus or a Rs 20,000 scrappage benefit, along with a Rs 50,000 loyalty benefit.

The highest benefit is available on the MY2025 Virtus Topline MT and AT, which get a Rs 75,000 cash discount, a Rs 30,000 exchange bonus and a Rs 50,000 loyalty benefit, taking the total to Rs 1.55 lakh. The MY2026 Topline variants get a Rs 50,000 cash discount, making the maximum benefit Rs 1.30 lakh when combined with the exchange and loyalty benefits.

Volkswagen Tayron discounts in September 2026

Up to Rs 1.5 lakh off

The Tayron, available in R-Line and Life variants, gets benefits of up to Rs 1.5 lakh. There is no cash discount, but buyers can get a Rs 1 lakh exchange bonus and a Rs 50,000 loyalty bonus. Alternatively, the exchange bonus can be replaced by a Rs 20,000 scrappage bonus.

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EVs could improve dealer customer retention, says Hero MotoCorp CBO

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EVs could improve dealer customer retention, says Hero MotoCorp CBO
EVs could improve dealer customer retention, says Hero MotoCorp CBO

Electric two-wheelers could help dealers retain more customers even as they reduce the need for traditional servicing, according to Hero MotoCorp’s chief business officer, Ashutosh Varma.

  1. EVs are currently complementing, rather than replacing, ICE two-wheelers, says Hero MotoCorp
  2. EV service retention could reach 85-90 percent
  3. Software-based services could create new revenue opportunities for dealers

EVs could improve service retention

Dealer revenue set to evolve

Speaking at a FADA conclave, Varma said the current growth of the ICE two-wheeler market suggests EVs are complementing conventional motorcycles and scooters rather than replacing them.

“The way the ICE business seems to be growing, it doesn’t seem like EVs are substituting ICE sales. It’s just like complementing ICE sales,” he said.

One of the potential benefits for dealers could be higher customer retention. Varma said average retention in the ICE business is around 60 percent, while EVs could push this considerably higher.

“In EVs it nudges us to move even further, possibly 85-90 percent,” he said.

While EVs have fewer mechanical components and generally require less routine maintenance than ICE vehicles, a higher proportion of EV owners returning to authorised workshops could help offset some of the reduction in conventional service and parts revenue.

Varma also pointed to software as another potential source of income for dealers. Manufacturers are increasingly offering modular, paid software and technology features, giving dealerships an opportunity to earn from services beyond traditional workshop jobs.

The revenue mix for dealerships is therefore likely to change as EVs become more common, rather than simply declining because vehicles need less mechanical servicing.

“The nature of revenues as you go forward will continue to evolve,” Varma said. “There are new avenues that will continue to emerge and EVs is an excellent example.”

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JSW Motors’ Jetour T2-based SUV spied in close detail

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JSW Motors' Jetour T2-based SUV spied in close detail
JSW Motors Jetour T2-based SUV spied in close detail

A camo-clad test mule of JSW Motors‘ upcoming SUV based on the Jetour T2 was recently spied on our roads. The T2-based model will be JSW Motors’ debut offering, and it will be offered with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. It will be assembled at JSW Motors’ Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad) plant in Maharashtra.

JSW Motors’ Jetour T2-based SUV: Spy shots explained

Going by the spy shots, the design resembles that of the T2 sold overseas. Even the design for the tail-lights, roof rails and wheels look similar. A design patent filed in India earlier this year suggests the JSW SUV could retain most of the T2’s design elements, while replacing the Jetour branding with the carmaker’s own.

The SUV’s interior was not seen, and specifics around the feature list are currently unknown. The global-spec Jetour T2, for reference, gets a massive 15.6-inch touchscreen, a 540-degree camera, Level 2 ADAS, a panoramic sunroof, a Sony surround-sound system, ambient lighting, a wireless charging pad, a powered tailgate and more.

JSW Motors to price Jetour T2-based SUV around Rs 40 lakh
International-spec Jetour T2’s interior shown for representation.

JSW Motors’ Jetour T2-based SUV: Powertrain details

The JSW SUV is expected to use the Jetour T2 i-DM’s plug-in hybrid powertrain, which features a 1.5-litre direct-injection turbo-petrol engine, and a 26.7kWh battery pack which powers two electric motors. One of the motors is placed on the front axle and can drive the wheels. The other motor, meanwhile, is integrated into the gearbox to provide assistance during engine starting and torque fill during gear shifts.

JSW Motors to price Jetour T2-based SUV around Rs 40 lakh

The Jetour T2 plug-in hybrid’s combined output stands at 381hp and 610Nm and transmission duties are handled by a 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT). The global-spec T2 i-DM has an NEDC-rated electric-only range of 139km, while the combined range is over 1,000km (brand claimed figure). As of now, the range figures for the JSW Motors SUV are not known.

JSW Motors’ Jetour T2-based SUV: Estimated price and rivals

We expect JSW Motors’ Jetour T2-based SUV to be priced between Rs 38 lakh and Rs 40 lakh, ex-showroom. At this price, it will find itself in the company of the Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tayron. However, among ICE SUVs in this price range, the T2-based SUV is expected to offer significantly more power and torque than its rivals.

As for the launch, our sources had earlier indicated a September timeline, but JSW Motors has not yet made any official announcement. Recent reports, meanwhile, suggest that the company will launch its first passenger vehicle in January 2027.

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Ather aims for a larger market presence with the Konarc

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Ather aims for a larger market presence with the Konarc
An outside image showing the Ather Konarc after the launch

Ather‘s new scooter Konarc is a broader bet for the electric two-wheeler maker to move beyond the relatively narrow customer base it has built around its technology-led products and compete for a larger share of India’s mainstream electric scooter market. Konarc is the first product on Ather’s new EL platform, which the company says was developed with safety, serviceability and scale in mind.

  1. Six different Konarcs with two available starting September
  2. Konarc doubles the service interval compared to a typical scooter
  3. AtherNode and True Health to help with charging and resale, respectively

Konarc is built to be serviced faster and less frequent

Ather says EV priorities have changed with times

The Konarc will be offered across S and Z lines. The 100km Konarc S is priced at Rs 99,999, while the 125km and 161km versions cost Rs 1.22 lakh and Rs 1.45 lakh respectively. Prices for the 200km S and the two Z variants have not been announced. The rollout will start with the S 125 and S 161 variants from September 21, followed by the 100km version in the first quarter of 2027. The Z line is scheduled for the second quarter of 2027, and the 200km S will follow in the third quarter. Once all Konarc variants are rolled out over the next year, Ather expects to have an option for 80-90 percent of the scooter market.

Ather’s own assessment is that the questions surrounding EVs have changed. Ather co-founder and CEO Tarun Mehta said that when the company started, customers asked whether an electric scooter was powerful enough, reliable enough, or even practical. As adoption has grown, the questions have become more conventional: where to charge, how safe is the battery, how long it will last, how the vehicle will be serviced and what happens when it has to be eventually sold. The company wants to solve for the three main concerns: service, charging, and resale value for its EV scooters.

Serviceability is one of the areas where Ather says the EL platform is intended to deliver an advantage. The Konarc’s service interval is 10,000 km (vs 5,000 km for most other scooters), while the number of service checkpoints has also been reduced. In a demonstration during the launch, the motor and transmission assembly was removed in 38 seconds and put back in 1 minute 33 seconds. Mehta acknowledged that service centres would not necessarily replicate these times, but said the architecture was designed to make servicing simpler.

Charging network has also been improved

Ather is solving for public and residential charging

Konarc owners will of course have access to Ather’s existing network of about 6,000 public fast chargers known as Ather Grid. The company, however, sees apartment complexes as the next charging bottleneck. To solve that, it has built AtherNode, a new residential charging system, which uses a building’s common electricity supply to serve individual parking spaces. It manages the available load, queues vehicles, and generates separate bills for residents. This could allow housing societies to add more charging points without immediately upgrading their transformers. Ather plans to introduce the system in six cities from December, beginning with Bengaluru. The Konarc itself gets a 450W onboard charger and supports combined charging; which means that it can be paired with an external 450W charger to refill the battery at 900W.

Ather True Health to help with resale value

The company remains committed to its software first approach

With the Konarc, Ather has attempted to put more conventional attributes of a mass-market scooter alongside the technology it has developed over several years. The company is wanting to solve not only the product problem, but also some of the ownership concerns that could prevent customers from switching from petrol scooters. As the third prong on that front, Ather has introduced True Health on its app, a digital report covering the battery, motor, charger, dashboard, service history and wear components for eligible scooters more than three years old. Owners can view the condition of major components, the battery’s state of health and an estimated resale value. Such a company-verified report could give buyers and sellers a better basis for arriving at a price.

Finally, the company expects software adoption to remain strong even as it moves into a more mainstream segment. For example, in Madhya Pradesh, the adoption rate for AtherStack Pro initially stood at about 40 percent, but eventually crossed 88 percent with the number of stores increasing. The Konarc is Ather’s aim at a much broader part of the market, but that means competing not only with other electric scooter makers, but also with established petrol scooter brands. It remains to be seen whether the company’s push to improve serviceability, charging, and resale value will ease that challenge.

With inputs from Nayan Jain and Stephen Raj Antony.