Kia has revealed the all-new Syros EV ahead of its launch later this month. Based on the K1 platform, the Syros EV is largely identical to its ICE counterpart inside and out. The fundamental difference is on the powertrain front, with the Syros EV sharing its battery pack options with the Carens Clavis EV and also the Hyundai Creta Electric. It is available with two battery pack options – 42kWh and 51.4kWh – with the larger one offering up to 526km of claimed range. Bookings for the Kia Syros EV have commenced today for a token amount of Rs 25,000.
The limited-edition motorcycle is based on the Shotgun 650 and draws inspiration from the ‘Caliber Royale’ custom built by Taiwanese custom house Rough Crafts. It was first showcased at EICMA 2025 before making its India appearance at Motoverse 2025.
Priced at Rs 5.75 lakh (ex-showroom, India), the motorcycle will be limited to just 100 individually numbered units worldwide, of which, only 25 are allocated for India. Finished in a combination of Gloss Jet Black and Matte Stealth Black, the motorcycle gets hand-applied gold leaf stripes with subtle grey accents, a cast brass Rough Crafts collaboration badge and individually numbered fuel tanks. Other exclusive touches include black bar-end mirrors, quilted leather seats, contrast-cut alloy wheels and gold-coloured fork tubes.
Royal Enfield will retail the motorcycle through its ‘Drop’ format, with sales staggered across global markets between July 27 and July 30. India’s allocation of 25 motorcycles will go on sale on July 30 at 7pm IST.
To be eligible, prospective buyers must register through the Royal Enfield App or the company’s website between July 15 and July 30. On the sale day, the first 25 customers to successfully complete their purchase will secure one of the motorcycles allotted for India.
Volkswagen has pulled the covers off the ID Cross, the German carmaker’s first compact electric crossover. The ID Cross is built on the same MEB+ platform as that of the Volkswagen ID Polo, which broke cover in April. It was also previewed by the ID Cross concept at the 2025 Munich Motor Show.
Royal Enfield has opened registrations for the limited-edition Shotgun 650 x Rough Crafts, a factory-built version of the bobber inspired by the one-off ‘Caliber Royale’ custom motorcycle. Priced at Rs 5.75 lakh (ex-showroom, India), the motorcycle will be limited to just 100 individually numbered units worldwide, of which only 25 are allocated for India.
Limited to 100 units globally, with 25 for India
Priced at Rs 5.75 lakh (ex-showroom)
Registrations open until July 30; India sale on July 30 at 7pm IST
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Limited edition: What is it?
It draws inspiration from the custom built ‘Caliber Royale’ by Rough Crafts.
The limited-edition motorcycle is based on the Shotgun 650 and draws inspiration from the ‘Caliber Royale’ custom built by Taiwanese custom house Rough Crafts. It was first showcased at EICMA 2025 before making its India appearance at Motoverse 2025.
Finished in a combination of Gloss Jet Black and Matte Stealth Black, the motorcycle gets hand-applied gold leaf stripes with subtle grey accents, a cast brass Rough Crafts collaboration badge and individually numbered fuel tanks. Other exclusive touches include black bar-end mirrors, quilted leather seats, contrast-cut alloy wheels and gold-coloured fork tubes.
Royal Enfield will also include a numbered artwork featuring a sketch of the Caliber Royale custom, designed and signed by Rough Crafts founder Winston Yeh, with every motorcycle.
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Rough Crafts edition: availability
Royal Enfield will retail the motorcycle through its ‘Drop’ format, with sales staggered across global markets between July 27 and July 30. India’s allocation of 25 motorcycles will go on sale on July 30 at 7pm IST.
To be eligible, prospective buyers must register through the Royal Enfield App or the company’s website between July 15 and July 30. On the sale day, the first 25 customers to successfully complete their purchase will secure one of the motorcycles allotted for India.
The Rough Crafts edition is mechanically unchanged from the standard Shotgun 650 and continues to use the same 648cc, parallel-twin, air/oil-cooled engine producing 47hp and 52.3Nm, paired with a six-speed gearbox. Its updates are limited to cosmetic and equipment enhancements inspired by the Caliber Royale custom, making it a more exclusive, collector-focused version of the Shotgun 650.
The all-new Lexus ES 350h has been launched in India, with prices ranging between Rs 66.10 lakh and Rs 71.80 lakh (ex-showroom). The new hybrid variant adds to the ES lineup in India which already consists of the all-electric 500e variant and is priced at Rs 89.99 lakh. Built on the TNGA GA-K platform, the eighth generation of this Lexus sedan introduces an all-new design inside and out. It is powered by a 244hp, 2.5-litre 4-cylinder strong-hybrid engine.
Maruti Suzuki will debut the updated Brezza on July 24, 2026. This will be the first update to the second-generation Brezza, which was first introduced in 2022. Bookings for the compact SUV have already commenced for a token amount of Rs 11,000. Ahead of its debut, here’s everything you can expect from the updated Maruti Brezza.
What exterior changes could the updated Maruti Brezza get?
Maruti Suzuki had recently shared a teaser of the updated Brezza online, hinting at new design changes. These include a revised grille design with a thin red strip connecting the headlamps and a red trim for the lower side of the front bumper. Additionally, there’s cladding on the lower side of the doors, while the ‘Brezza’ branding on the tailgate is done in a new font.
A new design for the alloy wheels was partially spotted and is likely to have a 4-spoke design as seen on the prototypes. The front bumper is restyled, with the squarish fog lamps positioned slightly higher, a silver trim, and a silver faux skid plate. Meanwhile, the LED headlamps with L-shaped DRLs and slim LED tail lamps are retained.
What interior changes and feature additions are likely on the updated Maruti Brezza
Current Brezza’s interior used for representation.
Maruti is expected to keep the overall cabin layout similar to the current version, albeit with an updated colour scheme and trim materials. A glimpse of the cabin from the teaser showcased an HUD unit and a free-standing infotainment screen, which was also there on the current version. The latter could be upgraded from the current 9-inch display to a larger 10.-inch unit from the Victoris.
Additionally, a new comfort feature was spotted in the form of curved side bolstering for the rear headrests. Features like a powered driver’s seat, front-seat ventilation and ambient lighting are expected to make it to the equipment list. Level 2 ADAS could be part of the safety kit, along with front parking sensors, as the latter was spotted on testing mules.
What powertrains will the updated Maruti Brezza offer?
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The Brezza is the only compact SUV in the segment that does not offer a turbo-petrol engine. This could change as the Fronx’s 1.0-litre Boosterjet turbo-petrol unit is likely to make it on the Brezza. A 6-speed manual gearbox is likely to be paired with this engine, as a prototype of the Brezza was spotted in February 2026 with this transmission. A CNG kit could be paired with this engine as well.
If powered by the 1.0-litre mill, the Brezza would be eligible for the lower 18 percent GST rate compared to the 28 percent GST rate for the current version’s 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine.
What is the expected price of the updated Maruti Brezza
The substantial introduction of upgrades over the current version is likely to make the Brezza slightly pricier. The outgoing Brezza has an ex-showroom price of Rs 8.26 lakh to Rs 12.86 lakh. It will continue to take on rivals like the Hyundai Venue, Tata Nexon, Skoda Kylaq, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Kia Sonet and Syros.
The Ferrari Amalfi Spider is launching in India on July 17. It is essentially the drop-top version of the entry-level Amalfi coupe. Save for a new powered open-top setup, the Amalfi Spider’s design is similar to the hardtop version, and it features the same twin-turbo V8 powertrain.
Weighs 86kg more than the Amalfi Coupe
0-100kph still takes 3.3 seconds, same as the Coupe
Is powered by a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 with 640hp and 760Nm
Ferrari Amalfi Spider: What to expect
Except for a soft-top roof, everything else is the same as the non-Spider Amalfi version
Compared to the standard hardtop Amalfi, the drop-top Spider features a fabric roof that can be electronically opened or closed in 13.5 seconds at speeds up to 60kph. The Maranello-based manufacturer says that the fabric top “ensures outstanding thermal and sound insulation.”
Everything else is the same as the standard non-Spider Amalfi. The Ferrari Amalfi Spider gets slim LED headlights, joined by a black band, like other Ferrari cars. The front bumper features air splitters that improve aerodynamics and massive air intakes to cool the internals.
In profile, the Amalfi Spider features 245/35 R20 wheels at the front and 285/35 R20 at the rear. It gets flush-type door handles and a black side splitter.
The rear features slim dual LED taillights and an aggressive diffuser featuring dual exhaust tips on both ends. The Amalfi Spider has an active spoiler with three configurations: Low Drag (LD), Medium Downforce (MD) and High Downforce (HD), which adjust automatically depending on the car’s longitudinal and transverse acceleration.
It offers 255 litres of boot space; with the soft top stowed, it reduces to 172 litres.
Gets the same interior layout as the hardtop Amalfi
The Ferrari Amalfi Spider’s interior design is the same as the hardtop version’s. It offers a 2+2 seating layout with leather upholstery. The dashboard features a 3-spoke steering wheel with physical controls, a 15.6-inch digital driver’s display, a 10.25-inch central touchscreen infotainment system, and an 8.8-inch display for the front passenger.
Other features on the international-spec model include powered front seats, automatic climate control, and a wireless phone charger. On the safety front, it offers a level-2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) suite, a 360-degree camera system, and a brake-by-wire system that “improves braking efficiency, reduces pedal travel and enhances modulation”.
Equipped with a twin-turbo V8 that allows a claimed sub-3.5s 0-100kph sprint
Under the hood of the Amalfi Spider is a 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 engine which churns out 640hp and 760Nm, the same as the standard hard-top version. The front-mid-mounted engine is mated with an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission (DCT) that sends power to the rear wheel. It does a 0-100kph run in 3.3 seconds (claimed), the same as the standard Amalfi, even though it weighs 86kg more. The weight difference is, however, apparent at higher speeds, as the Spider takes 0.4 seconds longer to reach 200kph.
The Ferrari Amalfi is priced at Rs 5.59 crore. However, as Ferrari is accepting orders at reduced prices in anticipation of the upcoming India-EU FTA, the Amalfi Spider is likely to be priced at around Rs 4.5 crore.
Harley-Davidson has expanded its cruiser lineup with the introduction of the Deadwood, a new factory-built bobber-inspired motorcycle that pays homage to the stripped-down Harley-Davidsons popular in the years following World War II. The 2026 Deadwood will be sold exclusively in the US and Canada markets, where it is priced at USD 17,999 (around Rs 17.32 lakh, before taxes).
Harley Davidson Deadwood has been unveiled exclusively for the US and Canada markets
It features a blacked out finish and pays homage to stripped down H-Ds of yesteryears
H-D Deadwood’s, 1,923cc, V-twin engine produces 98hp and 163Nm
Harley Davidson Deadwood: What’s new?
The Deadwood will make its public debut at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on August 7
The Deadwood gets an almost entirely blacked-out finish, with the engine, exhaust, handlebar, fork, wheels and lighting all finished in black. Chrome is limited to the lower rocker covers and pushrod tubes, while Denim Black paint is offered as the sole colour option.
Other styling highlights include a solo ‘tuck-and-roll’ seat, wire-spoke wheels, chopped windscreen and the absence of saddlebags, leaving the Softail’s hardtail-inspired rear section exposed. Harley says the 648mm seat height makes it one of the lowest motorcycles in its current line-up.
Power comes from Harley-Davidson’s 1,923cc, Milwaukee-Eight, 117 cubic inches, V-twin engine producing 98hp and 163Nm, mated to a six-speed gearbox. It is paired with a 2-into-1 exhaust and can be upgraded with Harley’s Screamin’ Eagle performance parts.
Despite its retro styling, the Deadwood comes equipped with a comprehensive electronics package that includes cornering ABS, cornering traction control, drag torque slip control, TPMS and riding modes that includes – Road, Sport and Rain.
Other equipment includes all-LED lighting, a 5-inch analogue instrument cluster with an LCD display, USB-C charging, preload-adjustable rear suspension and 49mm front fork.
The Deadwood will make its public debut at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on August 7, which is the largest biker gathering globally, drawing over 4.50 lakh riders. It will subsequently go on sale in the United States and Canadian markets.
All USD to INR conversions based on current exchange rates
Just a day after its global unveiling, the Triumph Speed Twin 1200 TFC– a limited-edition model based on the Speed Twin 1200 RS with upgraded hardware and limited to just 750 units worldwide– has been listed on the Triumph India website at Rs 21 lakh. It becomes only the fifth motorcycle to wear the Triumph Factory Custom (TFC) badge, following the Thruxton TFC, which debuted in 2019.
Limited to 750 units worldwide, each individually numbered
Features Öhlins suspension, Brembo Stylema calipers and Akrapovič exhausts
1,200cc parallel-twin makes 105hp and 112Nm
Triumph Speed Twin 1200 TFC details
Clip-on handlebars create a sportier riding position than the standard RS
The Speed Twin 1200 TFC is powered by the same 1,200cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin as the Speed Twin 1200 RS, producing an identical 105hp at 7,750rpm and 112Nm at 4,250rpm. The standard exhaust system has, however, been replaced by Akrapovič titanium silencers with black detailing and carbon-fibre end caps.
The more significant changes lie in the chassis and ergonomics. The bike gets clip-on handlebars, giving it a more aggressive and committed riding position. Suspension duties are handled by Öhlins components, with a USD fork up front and twin rear shock absorbers. While braking hardware has been carried over with a Brembo Stylema M4.30 front brake caliper, the TFC adds a Brembo MCS adjustable front brake lever. The Speed Twin 1200 TFC tips the scales at 214kg (wet), making it 2kg lighter than the standard RS.
The electronics package has been carried over unchanged and includes a bidirectional quickshifter, three riding modes, cornering ABS and traction control.
The bike is available exclusively in an Obsidian Gold paint scheme, combining a metallic black base with gold metallic detailing and carbon-fibre bodywork for the mudguards, side panels and heel plates. It also gets a hand-stitched single-piece seat. Each motorcycle features a laser-etched edition number on the billet aluminium top yoke alongside the TFC emblem, while buyers also receive a Certificate of Authenticity, a branded bike cover and a waterproof seat cover.
Triumph India has been notably quick to bring global models to our market, including limited-run collector’s editions like this one. The Speed Twin 1200 Café Racer Edition, limited to 800 units worldwide, was also listed for India, and the arrival of the Speed Twin 1200 TFC continues that trend for enthusiasts looking for something highly exclusive.
The River Indie has registered its highest-ever monthly retail sales of 4,436 units in June 2026, surpassing its previous best of 4,273 units recorded in March 2026. Cumulative sales since the scooter’s launch in October 2023 now stand at 43,805 units as of the end of June. The strong performance has also pushed the Bengaluru-based startup to seventh place in the monthly electric two-wheeler OEM rankings, up from eighth earlier this year.
River Indie posts best-ever monthly sales of 4,436 units
Cumulative sales since October 2023 cross 43,000 units
River Indie sales details
CY2026 sales already account for 54 percent of all-time cumulative sales
The Indie’s sales trajectory tells a clear story of accelerating growth. After relatively modest volumes in its first two years, River Mobility delivered 17,020 Indies in 2025, enough to rank ninth among electric two-wheeler manufacturers for the year. The momentum has continued into 2026, with 9,607 units delivered in Q1 (January-March), 62 percent higher than Q4 2025. Q2 (April-June) added a further 11,776 units.
The 23,722 units delivered in the first six months of 2026 already account for 54 percent of the Indie’s cumulative sales since launch. At its current pace, River Mobility appears on course to cross 50,000 annual sales for the first time this year.
The Indie is priced at Rs 1.55 lakh (ex-showroom, Bengaluru), putting it on par with higher-capacity variants of popular electric scooters such as the TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak and Ather Rizta. It’s a large, comfortable and practical scooter focused on everyday utility rather than outright features, with a generous 43 litres of underseat storage– the largest offered on any electric scooter currently on sale in India.
River Mobility manufactures both the Indie and the Yamaha EC-06 at its plant in Hoskote, Karnataka, which has an annual production capacity of 1,20,000 units. The company is also understood to be evaluating a second manufacturing facility ahead of the planned rollout of two new models in the first quarter of 2027.
