Royal Enfield has launched a special edition of the Classic 650, called the Hypershift, to commemorate the Chennai based manufacturer’s 125th anniversary. It is priced at Rs 4.26 lakh, and the company has clarified that it’s limited to 125 units in each of its key markets, including India. Hence, interested customers will need to register to buy one; registrations will be open until October 28, when sales will happen.
The Classic 650 Hypershift is mechanically identical to the production-spec Classic 650. There are no changes to the underlying design either. It has been priced at Rs 4.26 lakh, which is a Rs 58,000 premium over the base Vallam Red colour (Rs 3.68 lakh) and a Rs 43,500 premium over the top Black Chrome colour (Rs 3.82 lakh). For customers who are able to place an order for one of the 125 units on October 28, deliveries will begin in November.
Royal Enfield has launched a special edition for the Classic 650, called Hypershift, to commemorate the Chennai-UK based manufacturer’s 125th anniversary. While there is a price, Rs 4.26 lakh, the company has clarified that it’s limited to 125 units in each of its key units, including India. Hence, interested customers will need to register to buy one; registrations will be open from today (October 16) at 2pm, till October 28, when sales begin.
All prices mentioned are ex-showroom.
Mechanically identical to the production-spec Classic 650
Costs Rs 58,000 more than the base Classic 650; Rs 43,500 more than the top
Royal Enfield Classic 650 125th anniversary edition: What’s special?
Strictly cosmetic, with exclusive Hypershift detailing
The Classic 650 Hypershift is mechanically identical to the production-spec Classic 650. There are no changes to the underlying design either. What sets it apart, primarily, is the bespoke Hypershift finish that transforms between shades of red, green and gold as light moves across the motorcycle. Complementing the finish are the additional 125-year crest on the teardrop tank, special badging on the sidepanels and of course, hand-painted pinstripes.
The Classic 650 was first launched in 2025, sharing the 648cc, air-cooled parallel twin with the Interceptor 650 and the likes, making 47hp and 52.3Nm. It has a chassis that’s derived from the Super Meteor 650, currently the most expensive Royal Enfield 650 at Rs 4.39 lakh. While the Super Meteor has a USD fork, the Classic swaps that for RSU (right side up) telescopic fork and reduces the twin-shock’s travel from 101mm to 90mm.
Classic 650 Hypershift
Classic 650 Black Chrome
Classic 650 Vallam Red/Bruntingthorpe Blue
Price (ex-showroom)
Rs 4.26 lakh
Rs 3.82 lakh
Rs 3.68 lakh
The Classic 650 Hypershift has been priced at Rs 4.26 lakh, which is a Rs 58,000 premium over the base Vallam Red colour (Rs 3.68 lakh) and a Rs 43,500 premium over the top Black Chrome colour (Rs 3.82 lakh). For customers who are able to place an order for one of the 125 units on October 28, deliveries will begin in November.
BSA Motorcycles has introduced two new colour schemes to the Gold Star 650 in India. Now the price of the motorcycle ranges from Rs 3.42 lakh for the Insignia Red to Rs 3.65 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the new range topping Brooklands Black Legacy Edition.
Two new colours: Birmingham Blue and Brooklands Black Legacy Edition
No mechanical changes
Powered by the 652cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine
BSA Gold Star 650 details
The large 652cc single makes 45hp and 55Nm of torque
The new Birmingham Blue is priced at Rs 3.56 lakh and the new Brooklands Black Legacy Edition at Rs 3.65 lakh. Other colour options along with this includes Insignia Red (Rs 3.42 lakh), Midnight Black (Rs 3.45 lakh) and Sheen Silver (Rs 3.60 lakh).
As aforementioned, the motorcycle remains mechanically the same as the outgoing model. It is still powered by the 652cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder engine, delivering 45hp and 55Nm of torque paired with a 5-speed gearbox. BSA also offers accessories like windshield, rear rack and knee pads for the Gold Star.
In the 650cc retro-roadster segment, the chief rival for the BSA Gold Star 650 is the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 (Rs 3.38 lakh to Rs 3.69 lakh ex-showroom, Chennai). The core difference between them comes down to the engine architecture, a big-bore single-cylinder or a smooth torquey parallel-twin. The Interceptor brings in parallel-twin refinement for effortless highway riding, while the Gold Star appeals to riders seeking old-school big-single-thump with modern liquid-cooling.
Hyundai Motor India has inaugurated its manufacturing plant in Talegaon, Pune, marking its first major manufacturing expansion outside Tamil Nadu. The facility currently has an installed annual production capacity of 1.7 lakh units, which is planned to increase to 3.2 lakh units by 2030. Managing director and CEO Tarun Garg announced that the company will invest Rs 11,000 crore in phases at the plant.
Hyundai Pune plant: Capacity and investment
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the plant on October 14, 2026. Hyundai Motor Group executive chair Euisun Chung and Hyundai Motor Company president and CEO Jose Munoz were also present.
Garg said, “We will invest INR 11,000 crore in phases at this facility. Beyond expanding manufacturing capacity, the facility will drive industrial development, innovation and employment generation in the region.”
The expansion will take Hyundai Motor India’s combined annual production capacity at its Pune and Chennai plants to nearly 11.4 lakh units by 2030, according to the company. The Pune facility also has an engine shop with an annual capacity of 1.5 lakh units.
The plant uses Hyundai’s E-FOREST digital factory platform, with AI-based quality checks, predictive maintenance, digital simulations and augmented reality-based worker training. Its production lines can support multiple internal combustion engine and hybrid models.
Hyundai Venue to be made at Pune plant
The Hyundai Venue will be manufactured exclusively at the Pune plant and exported to global markets. Hyundai plans to expand exports of the model to more than 35 countries.
The inauguration coincided with Hyundai Motor India marking cumulative exports of 40 lakh passenger vehicles since 1999 and domestic sales of nearly 1 crore passenger vehicles over its 30 years in India.
Chung said, “India remains one of Hyundai’s most important and strategic markets globally.” He added that the Pune plant reflected the group’s long-term commitment to India and that the export milestone highlighted the role of Indian manufacturing in its global operations.
Hyundai said 55 Tier-1 suppliers have invested nearly Rs 4,600 crore in Maharashtra. Nearly half of its supplier network is located within 50km of the plant. The combined Tier-1 and Tier-2 supplier network has generated more than 18,000 employment opportunities in the state, according to the company.
Hyundai also cited nearly 40 ongoing research projects with seven Indian academic institutions, covering battery technology, electrification and future mobility.
Hyundai has announced plans to invest USD 15.5 billion in India between 2026 and 2032. The investment will cover research and development, manufacturing capacity, local supplier development and businesses such as electric vehicle charging and automotive financing. The announcement follows a meeting between prime minister Narendra Modi and Hyundai Motor Group executive chair Euisun Chung in New Delhi on October 13.
“India remains one of Hyundai Motor Group’s most important and strategic markets globally. The past 30 years have been defined by our commitment to India. This investment reaffirms our commitment to India for the next 30 years and beyond,” Chung said.
Hyundai investment: R&D and manufacturing plans
The company plans to invest around USD 700 million in its Indian R&D centre, including a vehicle testing track. The investment is intended to expand engineering facilities and support the development of automotive technologies and local talent.
The group also plans to increase manufacturing capacity across Hyundai and Kia. Their combined annual production capacity in India currently exceeds 1.4 million vehicles, across Hyundai’s facilities in Chennai and Pune, and Kia’s plant in Anantapur.
Capacity at Hyundai’s Pune facility is scheduled to increase in phases. The group is also assessing a third manufacturing location to meet its longer-term requirements.
Our sister publication, Autocar Professional reported on September 29 that Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar in Maharashtra and Sanand in Gujarat were among the locations under consideration. According to people familiar with the plans, the proposed facility could eventually add around 500,000 units of annual capacity, with investment potentially exceeding USD 2 billion over time. The plant could come up around 2030, with capacity added in phases over five to seven years. The October 13 announcement did not confirm the location, investment schedule or additional capacity.
The company will also invest in local suppliers and regional partners to increase parts localisation and strengthen its supply chain. It plans to establish a dedicated investment entity in India to oversee the programme and identify suppliers, technology partners and investment opportunities.
Hyundai to explore new mobility businesses
Beyond vehicle manufacturing, Hyundai Motor Group plans to explore automotive financing, EV charging infrastructure and end-of-life vehicle recycling. It also intends to support promising start-ups and expand into mobility services linked to its vehicle business.
Hyundai is developing electric three-wheelers with TVS Motor Company under a joint development agreement. The partnership is aimed at commercialising electric three-wheelers for India and other markets.
The group said the investment programme is expected to create employment in manufacturing, R&D, engineering and supply chains, including through suppliers and new mobility businesses. It currently employs more than 24,000 people across India.
Hyundai Motor Group has not disclosed how the USD 15.5 billion investment will be divided between Hyundai and Kia, or how much will be allocated to individual projects.
दिल्ली से चेन्नई जा रही इंडिगो की एक फ्लाइट को हैदराबाद में इमरजेंसी लैंडिंग करवानी पड़ी। विमान के अंदर एक यात्री के इलेक्ट्रॉनिक डिवाइस से अचानक धुआं निकलने लगा था। शुरुआती जानकारी के मुताबिक ये डिवाइस पावर बैंक था। धुआं निकलता देख यात्रियों ने क्रू को इसकी खबर दी। इसके बाद सुरक्षा को देखते हुए फ्लाइट को हैदराबाद के लिए डायवर्ट कर दिया गया। घटना के बाद इंडिगो की फ्लाइट को हैदराबाद के शमशाबाद स्थित राजीव गांधी इंटरनेशनल एयरपोर्ट पर सुरक्षित उतार लिया गया। ये घटना 11 अक्टूबर को इंडिगो की 6E 6115 फ्लाइट में हुआ।
विमान के हैदराबाद उतरते ही सुरक्षा टीम ने कार्रवाई शुरू कर दी और सभी यात्रियों को सुरक्षित बाहर निकाल लिया गया। वहीं, इंडिगो यात्रियों को उनके गंतव्य तक पहुंचाने के लिए अगली फ्लाइट में सीट की व्यवस्था की है। बता दें, इंडिगो की फ्लाइट 6E 6115 को 11 अक्टूबर 2026 को दोपहर 1:10 बजे दिल्ली से उड़ान भरनी थी, लेकिन फ्लाइट 1:30 बजे रवाना हुई। डायवर्ट होने से पहले इसके शाम 4 बजे चेन्नई पहुंचने का समय तय था।
हैदराबाद किया गया डायवर्ट
इंडिगो ने बताया कि, दिल्ली से चेन्नई जा रही फ्लाइट 6E 6115 को हैदराबाद के लिए डायवर्ट किया गया। एयरलाइन के अनुसार, विमान में एक यात्री के पर्सनल इलेक्ट्रॉनिक डिवाइस से धुआं निकलने के बाद यह फैसला लिया गया। इसके बाद फ्लाइट को सुरक्षित तरीके से हैदराबाद उतारा गया। घटना के तुरंत बाद केबिन क्रू ने जरूरी कदम उठाए और स्थिति को काबू में कर लिया। इसके बाद विमान ने हैदराबाद एयरपोर्ट पर सुरक्षित लैंडिंग की।
पावर बैंक में लगी आग
एयरलाइन ने कहा, “11 अक्टूबर 2026 को दिल्ली से चेन्नई जा रही इंडिगो की फ्लाइट 6E 6115 को एक यात्री के पर्सनल इलेक्ट्रॉनिक डिवाइस से धुआं निकलने के बाद हैदराबाद डायवर्ट किया गया।” बताया जा रहा कि विमान के अंदर धुआं निकलने की घटना एक पावर बैंक से जुड़ी थी। केबिन में धुआं फैलने के बाद यात्रियों के बीच चिंता का माहौल बन गया और एयरपोर्ट पर आपातकालीन मदद की जरूरत पड़ी। हालांकि, विमान के हैदराबाद में उतरने के बाद सभी यात्रियों को सुरक्षित बाहर निकाल लिया गया।
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फ्लाइट डायवर्ट होने के बाद इंडिगो ने यात्रियों को चेन्नई पहुंचाने के लिए जरूरी इंतजाम शुरू कर दिए। एयरपोर्ट अधिकारी के मुताबिक, यात्रियों को उनकी मंजिल तक पहुंचाने के लिए अगली उपलब्ध फ्लाइट में सीट दिलाई जाएगी। एयरलाइन ने कहा कि यात्रियों की परेशानी कम करने के लिए उन्हें रिफ्रेशमेंट दिया जा रहा है और आगे की यात्रा से जुड़ी व्यवस्था की जा रही है। साथ ही, यात्रियों को स्थिति के बारे में समय-समय पर जानकारी भी दी जा रही है। एयरपोर्ट अधिकारियों के अनुसार, विमान ने हैदराबाद में सुरक्षित लैंडिंग की और सभी यात्रियों को बिना किसी चोट के बाहर निकाल लिया गया।
The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Apex is the sportier variant of the Guerrilla, and has more road-focused tyres, a lower and more forward-set handlebar, a fly-screen and a pillion seat cowl. It shares the 452cc liquid-cooled single-cylinder Sherpa engine with the Himalayan 450, which produces 40hp and 40Nm of torque. We put it through our instrumented performance tests and here’s how it fared.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450: Acceleration
The test was conducted on dry roads
Acceleration
Time (seconds)
0-60kph
2.85s
0-80kph
4.36s
0-100kph
6.34s
The 452cc Sherpa engine is torquey in nature, as 90 percent of the torque is available from as low as 3,000rpm. The engine’s strong low-end torque is highly effective for both city riding and highway cruising, minimizing the need of gear changes during quick overtakes. The bike accelerates to 100kph in a brisk 6.34 seconds, which is quite impressive considering its 185kg kerb weight. This bike can be ridden at steady paces or enthusiastically, as the engine is capable of delivering on both fronts.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Apex: Roll-on acceleration
It pulls quite cleanly no matter which gear you are in
Roll-on acceleration
Time (seconds)
20-50kph (2nd gear)
1.98s
30-70kph (3rd gear)
2.78s
50-80kph (4th gear)
3.38s
The torquey nature of the engine pays even bigger dividends in our roll-on acceleration test, as the 40Nm of peak torque is available from a low 5,500rpm, as it only took 3.38 seconds to go from 50-80kph. The wide spread of torque helps the bike feel engaging in the city as well as effortless on the highway.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Apex: Braking
It has good brakes, inspires confidence at higher speeds
60-0kph Braking Test
Distance (metres)
60-0kph
15.73m
The Guerrilla 450 Apex offered good braking performance, and in our tests, it took only 15.73 metres to come to a stop from 60kph. This is quite impressive as the bike is on the heavier side, especially in its class, weighing 185kg.
Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 Apex: Specifications and price
Prices start from Rs 2.51 lakh and go up to Rs 2.74 lakh
Engine
452cc, single-cyl, liquid-cooled
Power
40hp at 8,000rpm
Torque
40Nm at 5,500rpm
Gearbox
6-speed
Fuel capacity
11 Litres
Kerb weight
185kg
Seat height
780mm
Brakes (F/R)
310mm disc / 270mm disc
Tyres (F/R)
120/70 R17 / 160/60 R17
The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is available in three variants: Apex, Dash and Flash. For those after a sportier experience, the Apex stands out with its more committed ergonomics and grippier Vredestein tyres. Mechanically, the Dash and Flash variants are identical; with price differences coming down only to paint schemes. Across the board, the Guerrilla 450 remains a punchy, engaging roadster which is priced quite well even after 40 percent GST being imposed upon it. All prices are ex-showroom, Chennai.
The Indian Racing Festival, which includes both the Indian Racing League and F4 Indian Championship, has announced its full calendar for the 2026 season. Two new venues join the calendar this year – India’s former F1 track Buddh International Circuit and the new Navi Mumbai Street Circuit.
BIC will host two rounds
Finale at Navi Mumbai Street Circuit on December 5-6
2026 Indian Racing Festival calendar announced
Buddh International Circuit, Navi Mumbai Street Circuit added as new venues
The 2026 F4 India season already kicked off in September, with two rounds held at Coimbatore’s Kari Motor Speedway. Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru driver Aris Kyriakou currently holds the overall lead, but Goa Aces JA Racing’s Luviwe Sambudla is just five points behind in second place.
The next round will be held at Chennai’s Madras International Circuit, which will also host Round 1 of the 2026 Indian Racing League. After this, both series will head to the BIC for the very first time for two rounds.
The BIC famously hosted the F1 Indian GP from 2011 to 2013. With F4 India being an FIA-certified championship, this will also mark the first time that FIA-level racing will return to the track after 13 years.
The Navi Mumbai Street Circuit will then make its debut this December, hosting the finale round. The track was initially scheduled to debut in 2025, but was this was later postponed to 2026. The 3.69 km street circuit runs along Palm Beach Road, with an anti-clockwise layout including 11 turns. This will also be the Indian Racing Festival’s second night race, following the Chennai event held in 2024. All rounds will be streamed live on JioHotstar and Start Sports in India.
The latest announcement also confirms that the series will not be racing at the Goa street circuit this season.
Royal Enfield has hiked prices for the Classic 350. All nine colour variants, spanning from the entry-level Redditch Red to the top-spec Emerald and Signature White, now cost slightly more.
RE Classic 350 prices now start at Rs 1.89 lakh (ex-showroom, Chennai)
No mechanical or feature changes
349cc single-cylinder engine makes 20.2hp and 27Nm
Royal Enfield Classic 350 price
Prices have increased by around Rs 2,000 across the range
Royal Enfield has increased prices for the Classic 350 line-up by up to Rs 2,000, with the base Redditch Red now carrying a Rs 1.89 lakh price tag. The bike is mechanically unchanged, powered by the 349cc single-cylinder engine producing 20.2hp and 27Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed gearbox.
The Classic 350 was last updated earlier this year when Royal Enfield added an assist-and-slipper clutch and a USB Type-C charging port to all dual-channel ABS variants. The base single-channel Redditch Red was not equipped with these features and continues with a standard clutch and the older, slower-charging port.
The Gorkha Edition, introduced in mid-August, sits in the middle of the line-up at Rs 2.12 lakh, now costing around Rs 1,000 more than at the time of launch. Similarly, the Signature White variant, which is the newest colour option, costs about Rs 2,000 more, now priced at Rs 2.26 lakh, alongside the Emerald.
Royal Enfield Classic 350 price list as of October 2026
A little over 13 months after entering the Indian market, Tesla has crossed the 1,000-unit sales mark with its sole offering – the Model Y. According to the Vahan portal, Tesla India recorded total deliveries of 1,017 Model Y units between September 2025 and October 2, 2026. Last month, Tesla recorded its highest-ever monthly sales in the country at 291 units, up 322 percent from 69 units from the year-ago period. Month-on-month, too, sales were up 149 percent from 117 units in August.
Tesla India sales so far
Triple-digit sales registered since July
Tesla Model Y sales in India so far
Month
Units
Change (percent)
September 2025
69
–
October 2025
40
-42
November 2025
48
20
December 2025
69
44
January 2026
38
-45
February 2026
29
-24
March 2026
53
83
April 2026
43
-19
May 2026
36
-16
June 2026
38
6
July 2026
116
205
August 2026
117
1
September 2026
291
149
October 2026*
30
–
Total
1,017
–
*Data for October 1 and 2.
The American EV maker’s September sales performance came during a record month for India’s electric passenger vehicle (e-PV) market, which recorded monthly retail sales of 35,995 units; Tesla accounted for 0.80 percent of total e-PV sales. It also moved up to second place in the luxury e-PV segment for the first time, outselling Mercedes-Benz India, which sold 125 units in September. BMW India was the segment leader with 502 units and a 51 percent share. Tesla’s share of the luxury e-PV market rose to 30 percent in September 2026, from 11 percent a year earlier. In July, Tesla had moved ahead of Volvo to take third place.
Tesla Model Y L AWD.
From September 2025 until June 2026, the Model Y recorded monthly deliveries in double digits. Sales rose 205 percent month-on-month to 116 units in July, compared to just 38 units in June. Between July and October 2, Tesla delivered 554 Model Ys, accounting for 54 percent of its total sales so far. This came after Tesla India cut the Model Y Premium RWD base trim’s price by Rs 9 lakh in May, bringing it down to Rs 50.89 lakh. The Tesla EV is available in five-seater (Model Y) and six-seater (Model Y L) iterations. Compared to the top-spec Model Y L Premium AWD, the Model Y Premium RWD costs Rs 11.1 lakh less.
The Model Y rivals the Hyundai Ioniq 5 (Rs 55.71 lakh), Kia EV6 (Rs 65.98 lakh) and BYD Sealion 7 (Rs 49.4 lakh to Rs 55.9 lakh).
Model Y specs, range
The Model Y Premium RWD gets a 64kWh battery (gross capacity) with a claimed 500km WLTP range, and it uses a 299hp, 420Nm electric motor. The battery size of the Model Y L has not been revealed. Since the Model Y L in right-hand drive configuration is also available in Australia, and going by the Australian-spec model, it is likely powered by an 88.2kWh battery (gross capacity). Power and torque figures are estimated at 514hp and 590Nm, respectively. Tesla India has confirmed that the Model Y L gets a dual-motor AWD setup and has a claimed range of 681km (WLTP).
Tesla India expanding sales, charging network
6 showrooms, 7 charging stations are operational here
Last month, Tesla India opened its sixth showroom in Chennai, adding to its existing outlets in Mumbai, Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. It has also started service and bodyshop operations in Chennai, taking its service network to eight locations.
In August, Tesla opened its latest Destination Charging facility at Lake Shore Thane in Mumbai. It has four 11kW AC chargers. Tesla now operates seven charging stations in India, including locations in Navi Mumbai, Delhi and Gurugram, with 20 Superchargers and 24 Destination Chargers.
Ex-showroom prices mentioned above are as on October 5, 2026.
