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The Maharashtra government will increase CNG four-wheelers’ motor tax by 1% and add a 6% tax to EVs priced over ₹30 lakh. These changes were part of the state’s annual budget presented by Finance Minister Ajit Pawar and will start from April 1. Pawar, Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, unveiled the Mahayuti 2.0 government’s debut budget…

Yamaha introduced India’s first 150cc hybrid bike, the 2025 FZ-S Fi Hybrid, priced at ₹1.45 lakh. The model includes new features and an updated engine. Expected to surpass 50km/l fuel efficiency, an enhancement from the non-hybrid version at almost 45km/l, specific figures are still pending. The 2025 Yamaha FZ-S Fi Hybrid has a 149cc ‘Blue…

Cars24, a top player in used car sales, now offers a new car aggregation platform as part of its one-stop super app strategy. Co-founder Gajendra Jangid aims to replicate their success in used car sales by leveraging technology to cater to customers looking to buy or sell new cars. The ‘New Cars’ platform aggregates car…

Volkswagen is recalling 177,493 Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport SUVs in the US, from the 2024 and 2025 model years. The recall is due to a plastic engine cover touching hot engine parts, posing fire risks. The problem, as per NHTSA recall documents, is that engine covers might move after service without a clear explanation.…

Lexus has introduced the updated LX 500d in India for ₹3 crore. Unveiled at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo, this luxury SUV comes with various enhancements, including new styling and additional features. It is offered in two versions: the LX 500d Urban and the LX 500d Overtrail. The standard LX 500d Urban variant costs ₹3…

Audi introduced the new A6 Avant, a diesel model marking a shift in their lineup. This executive wagon stands as one of the last diesel cars from Audi and few in the market. Initially heading for an A7 name, it keeps the A6 Avant, distinguishable from the A6 Avant E-Tron EV. The new A6 Avant…

The Indian government requires all four-wheeler vehicles, specifically those using highways with toll plazas, to have a FASTag. This prepaid card, affixed as a sticker with a magnetic strip on the windshield, utilizes RFID technology to allow toll systems to automatically scan and deduct funds from a linked account. To purchase and activate a FASTag…

BMW India launched the new 3 Series Long Wheelbase starting at ₹62.6 lakh. The car, currently in petrol, is made locally at Chennai. A diesel version is planned. Available colors are Mineral White, Skyscraper Grey, M Carbon Black, and Arctic Race Blue. The BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase features the brand’s iconic kidney grille and…

Ford has recalled some 2022-2023 Mustang cars due to a mistake in the repair process. Technicians didn’t update the power steering control module software as required. This issue arose when Ford realized these cars were marked as fixed but lacked the necessary software update. The first recall last year affected over 30,000 Mustangs due to…

Kia unveiled its new electric vehicle, the EV4, at the 2025 Kia EV Day in Tarragona, Spain. The EV4, based on the 2023 concept, is built on Kia’s E-GMP platform. It comes in sedan and hatchback versions with two battery choices. The EV4 is launched with the EV2 concept, Kia’s smallest electric car. The EV4’s…