The Skoda Slavia Facelift was recently spied testing, confirming its upcoming mid-cycle update in the Indian market. This car was launched in 2021 and now its facelift version is expected to be launched in 2026. Probably it will be introduced by the end of the year or in the fourth quarter. This update will be mainly similar to the Skoda Kushaq facelift, which includes improvements in exterior, interior, features and some safety.
Spy images reveal that the overall silhouette of the Slavia facelift will remain the same, but there will be major changes at the front and rear. A new bumper, larger lower air dam, revised grille, sharper LED DRLs and new headlights can be seen at the front, which will give the car a more aggressive and modern look. Updated bumper and taillights are also expected in the rear. Let's take a look at the interior, features, safety, engine and mileage details.
How much will the design change?
Some reports mention new alloy wheels and color options. The test mule was covered in camouflage, but the changes are clearly visible. Like the lower position of the new fog lamps and connected LED elements. This design update will help the car compete with its rivals like Hyundai Verna, Volkswagen Virtus and Honda City.
interior update
Major upgrades are expected in the interior. The 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster seen in the test mule is taken from the Kushaq facelift. The infotainment screen will be an updated 10.1-inch one, which will have AI assistant feature. Dual-tone ambient lighting, rear massaging seats (for the first time in the segment), ventilated front seats, redesigned steering wheel and new upholstery can be found. The panoramic sunroof is missing, so the single-pane sunroof may continue. The cabin will be spacious, with 521 liters of boot space and the premium feel will increase.
Features and safety
The Slavia is already feature-rich, but the facelift will add more. These include 6-way powered and ventilated front seats, wireless charger, cruise control, 8-speaker sound system, auto headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, automatic climate control. The big highlight could be Level 2 ADAS, which will have features like lane keep assist, forward collision warning, blind spot detection, autonomous braking etc. This will increase competition in the segment.
Slavia already has a 5-star Global NCAP rating. 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC, hill hold assist, TPMS, rear parking sensors and camera will continue in the facelift. The new additions will further strengthen safety with front parking sensors, all-wheel disc brakes and Level 2 ADAS.
Engine and Mileage
Engine options will remain the same. This includes 1.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol (115 PS) and 1.5-litre TSI turbo-petrol (150 PS). The 1.0-litre Kushaq facelift will now get a new 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission (earlier it was 6-speed), while the 1.5-litre will get a 7-speed DCT. Mileage according to ARAI will be from 18.73 to 20.32 kmpl.
potential price
The facelift will be priced slightly higher than the current model, possibly between ₹ 11-20 lakh ex-showroom. It will compete with Virtus, Verna and City. Overall, the Skoda Slavia facelift will become more premium, smart and safe, which is going to strengthen its position in the Indian sedan segment.
Upcoming Electric Cars In India: The demand for EVs in the country's auto market is increasing with time. Many new electric SUVs are going to be launched in 2026. The names of Tata Punch.ev (facelift), Tata Sierra.ev, Maruti e-Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella are included in this list.
These new electric SUVs are not only eco-friendly, but are also ready to take the market by storm with modern features, long range and affordable prices. Their price can start from Rs 10 lakh and reach Rs 20-25 lakh. Let us have a look at their possible price, design, interior, features, safety, battery, motor and range details.
Tata Punch.ev (Facelift)
The facelift version of Tata Punch.ev is expected to be launched on 20 February 2026. Its estimated price ranges from Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 14.50 lakh (ex-showroom). This model is based on Tata's Acti.EV platform and will be available in 25kWh and 35kWh battery pack options, offering a range of 315 to 421 km.
The facelift includes design updates like a new front bumper, LED DRLs, more angular front and rear fascia. The interior can get better touchscreen infotainment system, wireless charging and ADAS features like automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control. This SUV is perfect for city driving as its compact size and high ground clearance provide off-road capability.
Tata Sierra.ev
Tata Sierra.ev is likely to be launched by March 2026. Its price can range from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 30 lakh. It is built on the Acti.EV+ platform and will have 55kWh and 65kWh battery pack options, which give a range of more than 500 kilometers. RWD and AWD variants will be available, as well as dual-motor setup. The design includes modern touches like slick LED headlights, a large panoramic sunroof and sporty alloy wheels.
The interior will be tech-rich, with a large touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, 360-degree camera and premium audio system. The ICE version of Sierra.ev is already in the market, but the EV version will make it stronger in the electric segment. It is perfect as a family SUV, with a spacious cabin and safety features like multiple airbags and ESP.
Maruti e-Vitara
Maruti Suzuki's first full electric SUV e-Vitara will be launched soon. Its estimated price is Rs 15 lakh to Rs 22.50 lakh. It will have 49kWh and 61kWh battery packs, which provide ARAI certified range of up to 543 kilometers. This SUV will come in three trims and has received a 5-star safety rating from Bharat NCAP.
The design features SUV styling like black cladding, LED headlights and 18-inch alloy wheels. The interiors include a dual-screen setup, ventilated seats, wireless charging and ADAS features like blind spot monitoring. Maruti's extensive service network will provide it with affordable maintenance. It will compete with competitors like Creta EV and ZS EV.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella
Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella is scheduled to be launched on 16 or 19 February 2026. Its price can range from Rs 16 lakh to Rs 25 lakh. This is a rebadged version of the Maruti e-Vitara, so the specs are similar. It will get a maximum range of 543km with 49kWh and 61kWh batteries. However, Toyota has added its signature style to it.
Like different grille, headlights and interior theme. Features include hybrid-inspired tech, premium upholstery and Toyota reliability. This SUV is for those customers who want the reliability of the Toyota brand. The design of Ebella looks more premium and AWD option is not provided in it too.
New Delhi. Now 10 year old diesel and 15 year old petrol vehicles have started being seized in the country's capital Delhi. The special thing is that whether these vehicles are moving or parked on the road, both will be confiscated. The Transport Department of Delhi Government has issued a very strict order, which may create chaos in the coming days. Now the department will have the right to confiscate your 10 year old diesel vehicle or 15 year old petrol vehicle without any prior notice. In such a situation, if you have kept these vehicles in your house then be careful now.
According to the notice of Delhi Transport Department, now whether your vehicle is found moving on the road or parked in the parking lot outside your house, the rules will apply equally to both. These seized vehicles will be sent directly for scrap. Often people have a misconception that this rule is only for cars, but the department has made it clear that this order applies to all two-wheeler scooters, bikes and four-wheelers, jeeps, commercial vehicles.
10 year old diesel and 15 year old petrol vehicles seized
If your bike is more than 15 years old, it will also come under the purview of this action. The main objective of the transport department is to reduce toxic smoke and pollution in Delhi, in which old BS-3 and below standard engines are contributing the most.
According to an estimate, there are still around 20 to 25 lakh such vehicles on the streets of Delhi and in the parking lots of homes which have completed their technical life. A large number of these are two-wheelers. Registration of lakhs of vehicles has been canceled in the last few years, but the concern of the department is that these vehicles are still present within the city, which cause pollution from time to time.
This process of removing old vehicles has not started suddenly, but there is a long legal journey behind it:
2014-2015 (NGT order): National Green Tribunal (NGT) for the first time banned the plying of 10 year old diesel and 15 year old petrol vehicles in Delhi-NCR.
2018 (Supreme Court seal of approval): The Supreme Court, while upholding the NGT order, gave strict instructions to the Transport Department that the list of such vehicles should be made public and they should be removed.
2021-22 (Registration Cancellation): Delhi government started canceling the registration of such vehicles on a large scale and released the list of 'de-registered' vehicles.
2023-24 (Extension of scrap policy): The government created authorized scrapping centers in collaboration with private vendors and lured people with tax exemption on surrendering their vehicles themselves.
2026 (Latest Decree): Now the department has adopted the 'zero tolerance' policy and has chosen the path of direct seizure and scrapping, in which no notice of any kind will be given.
How to get NOC and transfer?
If your vehicle is about to reach its end of life, then the department has kept a small way open. You can transfer your vehicle to states outside Delhi-NCR by taking No Objection Certificate (NOC) in time. But remember, once the vehicle is seized, there will be no legal way to get it back or get the NOC.
According to government data of 2025 from the Transport Department, there were about 62 lakh such registered vehicles in Delhi, which included 41 lakh two-wheelers and 18 lakh four-wheelers. But the actual number is less than one-fourth of this, as many vehicles have already been de-registered or taken out of the NCR. Now in the current situation the number of two-wheelers may be around 2-3 lakh.
फरवरी की एक अँधेरी सुबह में, मर्सिडीज-बेंज के विशाल अनटरटुएरखिम संयंत्र में, शुरुआती शिफ्ट के लिए आने वाले श्रमिकों का स्वागत वहाँ के कार्यकर्ताओं द्वारा किया जाता है। ज़ेंट्रमधुर दक्षिणपंथी अल्टरनेटिव फॉर जर्मनी से संबद्ध एक स्वयंभू संघ (एएफडी) दल।
फ़ैक्टरी के चुनाव से पहले वे जो पुस्तिका बाँट रहे हैं उसमें लिखा है, “गेम-चेंजर”। कार्य परिषदजिस पर ज़ेंट्रम इसका उद्देश्य मुख्यधारा की यूनियनों को चुनौती देना है, जो ऑटोमोटिव उद्योग को हजारों नौकरियों में कटौती से बचाने में विफल रही हैं।
वर्तमान में ऑटो यूनियन राजनीति के हाशिए तक ही सीमित, धुर दक्षिणपंथी जर्मनी के पावरहाउस उद्योग में श्रमिकों के बीच चिंताओं का फायदा उठाकर जमीनी स्तर पर प्रभाव बनाने की उम्मीद कर रहे हैं जिससे मदद मिल सके। एएफडी राष्ट्रीय मंच पर. देश के कार निर्माता ईवी में बदलाव और चीनी प्रतिस्पर्धा से जूझ रहे हैं।
ओलिवर ने कहा, “हमने खुद को स्थापित कर लिया है।” हिलबर्गर56, जिन्होंने 2009 में ज़ेंट्रम की स्थापना की और स्वयं स्टटगार्ट में संयंत्र में काम करते हैं।
रॉयटर्स ने करीब एक दर्जन ट्रेड यूनियनों से बात की और कार्य परिषद हर चार साल में जर्मनी भर की कंपनियों द्वारा आयोजित होने वाले चुनावों से पहले ऑटो क्षेत्र के प्रतिनिधियों और अधिकारियों के साथ-साथ राजनेताओं और कार्यकर्ताओं की भी बैठक हुई।
जर्मनी के 16 राज्यों में से एक के प्रधान मंत्री, राष्ट्रीय गवर्निंग गठबंधन के कई वरिष्ठ सदस्य और संघ के प्रतिनिधि उन लोगों में शामिल थे जिन्होंने कहा कि वे चिंतित हैं कि मार्च से मई तक होने वाले वोटों में दूर-दराज़ को लाभ मिलेगा।
एएफडी, जिसे पिछले साल संघीय अधिकारियों द्वारा “दक्षिणपंथी चरमपंथी” के रूप में वर्गीकृत किया गया था, जर्मनी की राजनीतिक मुख्यधारा से अलग हो गया है।
राज्य के प्रमुख ने स्वतंत्र रूप से बोलने के लिए अपनी पहचान बताने से इनकार करते हुए कहा, “अगर एएफडी के करीबी समूह कंपनियों में मजबूत पकड़ बना सकते हैं तो यह चिंता का कारण होना चाहिए।”
कार्य परिषदें कॉरपोरेटवादी मॉडल का एक स्तंभ हैं, जिसके समर्थकों का कहना है कि द्वितीय विश्व युद्ध के बाद जर्मनी में स्थिरता और समृद्धि को बढ़ावा देने में मदद मिली, जिससे लगभग 37 प्रतिशत कर्मचारियों को कंपनियों के भीतर औपचारिक आवाज मिली।
मर्सिडीज और जैसी कंपनियों की मुख्य यूनियन आईजी मेटल के अधिकारी वोक्सवैगनकहते हैं कि कई धुर दक्षिणपंथी उम्मीदवार ऑटो उद्योग के दक्षिणी हृदय क्षेत्र में कार्य परिषदों के चुनाव में खड़े होने की योजना बना रहे हैं।
हालाँकि कुछ लोग केवल एएफडी से जुड़े हुए हैं, लेकिन वे पार्टी को – जो राष्ट्रव्यापी जनमत सर्वेक्षणों में अग्रणी है और इस साल पांच राज्यों के चुनावों में बढ़त हासिल करने की राह पर है – कार्यकर्ताओं को लुभाने के लिए एक बड़ा मंच दे सकते हैं।
धुर-दक्षिणपंथ का मुकाबला करने के लिए आईजी मेटल पहल का हिस्सा लुकास हेज़ेल ने कहा, “एक वर्क्स काउंसलर हर तिमाही में एक बार वर्क्स असेंबली में हजारों लोगों के सामने एएफडी तर्क पेश कर सकता है।” “यह एक स्थानीय पार्षद की तुलना में कहीं अधिक मूल्यवान राजनीतिक पद है।”
अवसर की तलाश में, एएफडी सबसे स्थापित धुर-दक्षिणपंथी श्रमिक आंदोलन ज़ेंट्रम को और अधिक समर्थन दे रहा है।
एएफडी के उप संसदीय नेता ने कहा, “यदि आप एक समाज को आकार देना चाहते हैं, तो अकेले चुनाव पर्याप्त नहीं हैं।” सेबस्टियन मुएनज़ेनमैयर राइनलैंड-पैलेटिनेट में 22 मार्च के राज्य चुनाव से पहले एक पार्टी कार्यक्रम में ज़ेंट्रम की मेजबानी करने के बाद।
“आपको एक मोज़ेक की ज़रूरत है – पार्टी, एक ट्रेड यूनियन, सांस्कृतिक पहल, शायद एक संगीतकार, एक प्रकाशक, एक किताब की दुकान। प्रत्येक की अपनी भूमिका है, लेकिन सभी एक ही दिशा में आगे बढ़ते हैं।”
मर्सिडीज, वोक्सवैगन और VW के स्वामित्व वाली ऑडी ने कार्य परिषद चुनावों पर सीधे टिप्पणी करने से इनकार कर दिया, लेकिन सहिष्णुता और विविधता जैसे लोकतांत्रिक मूल्यों की वकालत करते हुए बयान जारी किए।
कंपनी के एक प्रवक्ता ने कहा, “एएफडी आर्थिक नीतियों और कुछ मामलों में संवैधानिक और ज़ेनोफोबिक पदों की भी वकालत करता है जो मर्सिडीज-बेंज के मूल्यों के साथ असंगत हैं।”
कुछ पर्यवेक्षकों ने बड़ी यूनियनों के कमजोर होने पर लोकतंत्र के लिए व्यापक खतरे की चेतावनी दी है, जो कि महामंदी के दौरान श्रमिक आंदोलनों के विखंडन के साथ समानताएं दर्शाते हैं, जिसने 1930 के दशक में नाज़ीवाद के खिलाफ संगठित होने की उनकी क्षमता को कम कर दिया था।
कैसल यूनिवर्सिटी के ट्रेड यूनियन विशेषज्ञ क्लाउस डोएरे ने कहा, “यह मान लेना कि यूनियनें अगले कार्य परिषद चुनावों में केवल काली नजर के साथ जीत हासिल करेंगी, घातक होगा।” “एक सफलता की संभावना मौजूद है।”
अनटरटुएरखिम में, कुछ कार्यकर्ता चार ज़ेंट्रम कार्यकर्ताओं के आगे से आगे निकल जाते हैं लेकिन कई लोग अभियान सामग्री स्वीकार कर लेते हैं।
“हम 800 फ़्लायर्स से गुज़रे हैं,” हिलबर्गर कहते हैं, अपनी वैन से एक और बक्सा लाते हुए।
बड़ी यूनियनें, जो खुद को गैर-पक्षपातपूर्ण बताती हैं, लेकिन स्पष्ट रूप से सामाजिक न्याय और नस्लवाद और दूर-दक्षिणपंथी उग्रवाद के विरोध जैसे मूल्यों की रक्षा करती हैं, पारंपरिक रूप से कार्य परिषद चुनावों पर हावी रही हैं।
एएफडी का कहना है कि यूनियनें वामपंथी एजेंडे पर काम करती हैं जो अब आम श्रमिकों का प्रतिनिधित्व नहीं करता है, और संसदीय जांचों की एक श्रृंखला के माध्यम से उन्हें बदनाम करने की कोशिश की गई है।
हिलबर्गर ने एक साक्षात्कार में कहा, “आज, अब सिगार-धूम्रपान फैक्ट्री का मालिक नहीं है जो लोगों को धमकाता है। आज, लोग गलत राय रखने पर एक शक्तिशाली कार्य परिषद से अधिक डरते हैं।”
मर्सिडीज श्रमिकों को सौंपे गए पत्रक में आईजी मेटल पर आरोप लगाया गया है, जिसमें 2 मिलियन से अधिक सदस्य हैं, जो नौकरी में कटौती बढ़ने पर खड़े हैं, लेकिन संकट को ठीक करने के लिए कुछ ठोस प्रस्ताव पेश करते हैं।
ज़ेंट्रम, जिसकी एक संघ के रूप में स्थिति विवादित है क्योंकि यह सामूहिक सौदेबाजी वार्ता में भाग नहीं लेती है, हिलबर्गर ने कहा, वर्तमान में देश भर में हजारों में से लगभग 150 कार्य परिषद सदस्य और 15 सहयोगी हैं। सात अनटेरटुएरखिम में हैं, जहां इस साल 207 उम्मीदवार खड़े होंगे, जो 2022 की तुलना में कुछ अधिक है।
हिलबर्गर ने कहा, ज़्विकाउ में वोक्सवैगन के ऑल-इलेक्ट्रिक प्लांट में एक संबद्ध समूह 24 उम्मीदवारों को मैदान में उतारेगा, जो 2022 में आठ से अधिक है, जबकि ऑडी इंगोलस्टेड में ज़ेंट्रम के तीन उम्मीदवार ऑटो सेंटर बवेरिया में सफलता हासिल कर सकते हैं।
हिलबर्गर उम्मीदवारों की कुल संख्या नहीं बता सके।
डोएरे ने कहा, “ये शोकेस कंपनियां हैं, यहां सफलता प्रतीकात्मक रूप से महत्वपूर्ण है।” “अगर वे मर्सिडीज या वोक्सवैगन में सफल हो सकते हैं, तो यह संकेत देता है कि शायद वे एक ताकतवर ताकत हैं।”
कार निर्माण में संकट स्थापित पार्टियों और ट्रेड यूनियनों से निराश श्रमिकों से विरोध वोट हासिल करने का मौका दे सकता है।
हिलबर्गर ने कहा, जहां सप्ताहांत फुटबॉल के नतीजे दुकान के फर्श पर होने वाली चर्चा पर हावी होते थे, अब “बातचीत तुरंत और लगभग विशेष रूप से राजनीति में बदल जाती है”।
एएफडी ने शुरू में ज़ेंट्रम को, जिसके नेता हिलबर्गर ने वर्षों तक स्किनहेड बैंड में गिटार बजाया था, उन संगठनों की “असंगतता” सूची में रखा, जिनके साथ काम करना बहुत कठिन था। सदस्यों ने 2022 में इसे हटाने के लिए मतदान किया, जब पार्टी दाहिनी ओर स्थानांतरित हो गई।
जेन्स केलर, हनोवर में एक नगर पार्षद, कई एएफडी अधिकारियों में से एक हैं जो ज़ेंट्रम कार्यकर्ता भी हैं।
लीपज़िग विश्वविद्यालय के राजनीतिक विश्लेषक आंद्रे श्मिट ने कहा, “एएफडी ने उन सभी लोगों की खोज कर ली है जो उनके पास पहले से हैं… वे अब तेजी से चाहते हैं कि वे कार्यस्थल की राजनीति में सक्रिय हों।”
पिछले साल के संघीय चुनाव के बाद इन्फ्राटेस्ट डिमैप के एक एग्जिट पोल से पता चला कि लगभग 38 प्रतिशत ब्लू-कॉलर कार्यकर्ताओं ने एएफडी को वोट दिया, जो 2021 से 17 प्रतिशत अंक अधिक है, जबकि केवल 12 प्रतिशत ने केंद्र-वाम सोशल डेमोक्रेट को चुना।
वीडीए ऑटोमोटिव इंडस्ट्री एसोसिएशन के प्रमुख हिल्डेगार्ड म्यूएलर ने चेतावनी दी है कि नौकरी की असुरक्षा और नीति निर्माता की निष्क्रियता को देखते हुए “सरल, लोकलुभावन और भावनात्मक रूप से चार्ज किया गया” दूर-दराज का संदेश प्रेरक साबित हो सकता है।
उन्होंने कहा, “यह केवल एएफडी ही नहीं है जो फैक्ट्री के गेट पर इंतजार कर रहा है; एएफडी के करीबी प्रतिनिधि भी सूची में शामिल होंगे।”
पारंपरिक यूनियनें वापस लड़ रही हैं: हेज़ल ने कहा कि उन्होंने कार्यस्थल अतिवाद का मुकाबला करने के लिए 2019 में आईजी मेटल द्वारा स्थापित एसोसिएशन फॉर द प्रिजर्वेशन ऑफ डेमोक्रेसी के लिए 10 लोगों को काम पर रखा है। उनका तर्क है कि ज़ेंट्रम जैसे समूह दिखावटी यूनियन हैं जिनका लक्ष्य श्रमिकों के हितों को कायम रखना नहीं बल्कि व्यवधान पैदा करना है।
क्रिश्चियन ट्रेड यूनियन कन्फेडरेशन (सीजीबी) ने चेतावनी दी है कि कुछ कार्य परिषद के उम्मीदवार एएफडी से संबंधों का खुलासा नहीं कर रहे हैं, उन्हें “ज़ेंट्रम से अधिक खतरनाक बताया गया है, जिनकी एएफडी से निकटता कम से कम ज्ञात है”।
सीजीबी के मेटलवर्कर्स यूनियन के स्लेट पर मार्च 2025 में चुने गए एक ओपल रुसेल्सहेम वर्क्स काउंसिल सदस्य के बाद में दूर-दराज़ समूहों से संबंध होने की सूचना मिली थी।
1990 के दशक के बाद से ट्रेड यूनियन का घनत्व लगभग आधा हो गया है, लगभग 14 प्रतिशत जर्मन कर्मचारी, और एएफडी ने नागरिक समाज और राजनीति में उनकी अंतर्निहित भूमिका को चुनौती दी है।
श्मिट ने कहा, “यूनियन ही एकमात्र ऐसी संस्था है जो अभी भी श्रमिकों की आवाज़ बनने के लिए उनके साथ प्रतिस्पर्धा कर रही है।”
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Auto News Weekly Wrap-Up: The second week of February 2026 was much better for the Indian auto market. On one hand, Tata Motors has introduced its cheapest electric SUV in a new avatar. At the same time, a news has also come that India is now moving towards adopting WLTP testing cycle, which is an effort to make fuel efficiency and emissions more realistic.
Apart from this, spy shots of SKODA Slavia Facelift have also been revealed, which indicate updates in design and features. Finally, the MG Majestor has finally been introduced after a long wait. Let us know about this week's top news one by one.
Tata Punch EV facelift seen
Tata Motors has recently teased the Punch EV facelift through pictures. It will be launched on 20 February 2026. This model will have updated styling and a fully electric approach, which is perfect for urban driving. In the facelift version, a range of 563 kilometers can be obtained on a single charge, which is more than before. The exterior includes a cleaner closed grille, sharper looks and Y-shaped LED DRLs.
The interior features a large central touchscreen, digital instrument cluster and a dual-spoke steering wheel. This model will strengthen Tata's EV range, especially in the budget-friendly segment. Prices could start around Rs 10 lakh and it is going to be smaller than the Nexon EV but feature-packed. The spy shots reveal that it is completely uncamouflaged, which is adding to the excitement ahead of the launch.
India will adopt WLTP testing cycle
The Government of India has decided to adopt WLTP (Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicle Test Procedure) from April 2027. This new protocol will be applicable to all M1 category vehicles like cars, SUVs and MPVs. Modified Indian Driving Cycle (MIDC) is currently used, but WLTP better reflects real-world driving.
This cycle, implemented in Europe since 2018, will make fuel efficiency and emissions more accurate, thereby providing correct information to consumers, BS6 vehicles will have to undergo this new test, but EVs will remain on MIDC for now. This change will also affect the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms, which is an important step towards environmental protection.
Skoda Slavia facelift seen
Testing pictures of Skoda Slavia facelift have been revealed. It can be launched in May 2026. The fully camouflaged test mule shows updates to the LED headlights, revised grille and integrated lighting elements. Features may include electric sunroof, 6-way powered and ventilated front seats, 10.1-inch touchscreen and AIDS suite.
The design will have reworked bumpers, new alloy wheels and revised taillights. There will be no mechanical changes, but the price will remain between Rs 12 to 19 lakh. This update will make Slavia stronger in competition with Honda City and Hyundai Verna. The price may also increase slightly compared to the current model.
Entry of MG Majestor
MG Motor India has unveiled the Majestor SUV, which is the flagship model above the Gloster. It is in the D+ segment, which has a 215 bhp diesel engine, advanced off-roading tech and 4X4 capability. The exterior has a heavily redesigned front, connected LED taillamps and thick cladding.
The interior features an all-black theme, heated/massaging seats and locking differentials. It will come in 6 or 7-seater option and the price can potentially start from Rs 50 lakh. The company has started taking bookings for a token amount of only Rs 41 thousand and the delivery will start from May 2026.
There are many rumors and misconceptions about road safety in India. One of the main questions is whether the traffic police can issue a challan for driving while wearing slippers? If you also have this question in your mind, then today you will get the answer. We will know what the rules say about this and whether experts recommend driving wearing slippers or not?
There were some changes in traffic rules in 2019. At that time, many fake claims went viral after the amendments in the Act. Like a fine of Rs 1000 for driving in slippers, wearing a half-sleeved shirt, driving in a lungi-vest, not keeping an extra bulb in the car and getting a challan for having dirty mirrors? Come, let us know what is the reality?
What does the rule say?
If we look at the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 and its rules, there is mention of essentials like helmet and seat belt in Section 129, but there is no clear provision regarding footwear. Section 184 deals with dangerous driving, in which if any footwear affects the driver's control and causes an accident, a fine can be imposed up to Rs 1000 for the first time and Rs 2000 for the second time.
However, challan cannot be issued merely on the basis of wearing slippers. In many states, traffic police sometimes issue challan out of misunderstanding, but this can be challenged in court. For example, if slippers slip and get stuck in the brake pedal, this may be considered dangerous driving, but not in normal circumstances. If a policeman issues a wrong challan, you can complain on the e-challan portal or go to court.
What do experts say?
There is no legal restriction, but keeping safety in mind, we should not drive wearing slippers. The slippers can slip easily, the grip on the pedals may reduce and there may be problem in emergency braking. According to the reports of the World Health Organization (WHO), footwear plays an important role in road accidents.
Lakhs of accidents happen every year in India and small carelessness becomes the cause of big accidents. Traffic experts say that drivers should wear closed shoes or sandals, which provide good grip. If you drive in slippers, be cautious. The law will support you, but safety is your responsibility.
The 2026 Tata Punch EV Facelift has recently been spotted without any camouflage. This model is going to be launched on 20 February 2026 and is an updated version of Tata Motors' popular compact SUV. The current Punch EV is priced between Rs 9.99 lakh to Rs 14.44 lakh (ex-showroom), while the facelift may be priced slightly higher. It may come with premium design updates, better features and possible range improvement.
The exterior design of Tata Punch EV facelift looks more modern and neat-clean. At the front, the black strip has been replaced by a sealed-off grille, which is joined by a full-width LED light strip between the headlamps. The bumper has been redesigned, which includes a larger air dam, larger headlamp cluster with black surround and a new 'textured' faux silver skid plate. Come, let us know about the updates made in it.
design update
The spy image shows that the charging flap remains on the nose, while the slim DRL and Y-shaped LED DRL remain unchanged. The side profile remains almost the same, but some variants may get new aero-optimized alloy wheels (195/60 R16). At the rear, there is an LED light bar carried over from the ICE Punch facelift, along with a redesigned bumper. New color options include Brown, Bright Yellow, Sunlit Yellow (with black roof) and Fearless Red dual-tone (black roof). In the market it will compete with competitors like Citroen eC3.
interior update
There are minor but effective changes on the interior, which make the cabin more premium and comfortable. The layout is similar to the current model, but the AC vents have been redesigned, new upholstery choices and the seats have better thigh support. The two-spoke steering wheel has illuminated logo, piano black center console, center screen with rotary drive selector, touch-sensitive AC control panel, contoured door panels and angular air vents with silver accents. The cabin theme and trims have been updated, providing a better ambience to the passengers. Overall, it will be spacious and user-friendly for family use.
How much difference in features
The list of features has become stronger in the facelift. The main highlight is the large 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with the new UI. It will get a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster with updated graphics, powered driver seat and possibly updated sound system. Existing features like voice-enabled electric sunroof, ventilated front seats, wireless charger, multi-colour ambient lighting, air purifier, auto headlamps, connected car tech and arcade.ev suite will remain. All this together makes it the most feature-rich EV in the segment.
How much better will the safety be?
In terms of safety, Punch EV facelift is strong. It gets 6 airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill hold assist, all-wheel disc brakes, electronic parking brake with auto-hold, 360-degree camera and front/rear parking sensors. For the first time, Level 2 ADAS features like autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control can be available. However, this is not confirmed yet. Maintaining the 5-star Bharat NCAP rating of the current model, it will remain a safe option in the segment.
Battery, Motor and Range
There are no major changes mechanically. It will come with two battery options – 25kWh (standard) and 35kWh (long range). The front-mounted electric motor with a 25kWh battery produces 82PS of power and 114Nm of torque, while the 35kWh produces 122PS of power and 190Nm of torque. MIDC certified range is 315km for 25kWh and 421km for 35kWh.
Charging includes 3.3kW wall box, 7.2kW fast charger and DC fast charging (50kW to 10-80% in 56 minutes). In terms of performance, the Long Range variant accelerates from 0-100kmph in less than 9.5 seconds, while the standard one will be able to accelerate in 13.5 seconds. It is suitable for both city and highway. Let us tell you that these details are tentative. The company is still expected to get official confirmation.
Maruti Suzuki is the largest car selling company in the country. Last month also he did a huge sale. A total of 1,74,529 units have been sold in January 2026. This figure represents an annual increase of 1 percent compared to the total 1,73,599 units sold by Maruti in January 2025.
On one hand, Maruti Swift was the best selling car of the company. At the same time, there has been a huge increase in the sales of Maruti Brezza, Ertiga and Dzire. Apart from this, sales of Maruti Baleno, Frontx and Wagon R have also decreased. Let us look at the Model Wise Sales Report of the company.
Maruti Swift
Maruti Swift is at number one in the list. This popular hatchback has got 17,806 new customers last month. This figure shows a slight increase of 4 percent on an annual basis as compared to the total 17,081 units sold in January 2025.
The price of Maruti Swift starts from Rs 6.49 lakh and goes up to Rs 9.64 lakh (ex-showroom). The design is sporty. It has LED headlamps and C-shaped taillamps. The interior is black themed. It has a touchscreen and flat-bottom steering. Features include cruise control, wireless charger and auto climate. Safety includes 6 airbags, ABS, ESP. The engine is 1.2L petrol (81 BHP), which is capable of giving a mileage of 24.8-25.75 kmpl. In CNG it gives a claimed mileage of up to 32.85 km/kg.
Maruti Baleno
Baleno is at second place in terms of sales. This popular hatch was purchased by 16,782 people last month. This figure shows a decline of 16 percent on an annual basis as compared to the total 19,965 units sold in January 2025.
Maruti Brezza
Brezza is at number three in terms of sales. This affordable SUV got 17,486 new customers in January 2026. This figure represents an increase of 19 percent year-on-year from the total 14,747 units sold in January 2025.
Maruti Ertiga
Ertiga is at number four in the list. This 7-seater car has got 17,892 new customers last month. This figure shows a significant increase of 26 percent on an annual basis compared to the total 14,248 units sold in January 2025.
Maruti Dzire
On the basis of increase in sales, Dezire has registered its name in the list of top-5 cars of the company. It has got 19,629 new customers last month. This figure shows an annual increase of 28 percent as compared to 15,383 units sold in January 2025.
Apart from the top-5 cars of the company mentioned above, there are 13,353 units of Maruti Fronx, 15,118 units of Maruti Wagon R, 11,914 units of Maruti Eeco, 7,030 units of Maruti Grand Vitara, 15,240 units of Maruti Victoris, 12,314 units of Maruti Alto, 3,820 units of Maruti XL6, 591 units of Maruti Jimny. Units, 1,902 units of Maruti Ignis, 1,501 units of Maruti Celerio, 1,954 units of Maruti S-Presso and 197 units of Maruti Invicto have been sold.
Hyundai is one of the most popular car companies in the Indian market. They did good sales last month also. The company has sold a total of 59,107 vehicles in January 2026. This figure represents an annual increase of 9.45 percent compared to the total 54,003 units sold in January 2025.
If we look at the sales report, Hyundai Creta was the best selling SUV of the company. At the same time, sales of Venue and Aura have also increased. Apart from this, the sales of Exter and Alcazar have decreased. Let us take a look at the Model Wise Sales Report of the company.
Hyundai Creta/EV
As told to you, Creta is at number one in the list. It got 17,921 new customers last month. This figure shows a decline of 3 percent on an annual basis as compared to the total 18,522 units sold in January 2025.
The price of Hyundai Creta ranges from Rs 10.79 lakh to Rs 20.20 lakh (ex-showroom). The interior is spacious with ventilated seats, panoramic sunroof, 10.25-inch touchscreen and Bose sound system. Features include ADAS, wireless charging, Blue Link connectivity and 6 airbags, ESC and ABS for safety. Engine options are 1.5L petrol (113 bhp, 17.4 kmpl), 1.5L diesel (114 bhp, 21.8 kmpl) and 1.5L turbo petrol. Maximum claimed mileage is 21.8 KMPL.
Hyundai Venue
Venue is at second place in terms of sales. This small SUV was bought by 12,413 people last month. This figure shows a slight increase of 11 percent on an annual basis as compared to the total 11,106 units sold in January 2025.
Hyundai Aura
Aura is at number three in the list. A total of 7978 units have been sold in January 2026. This figure shows an impressive increase of 48 percent on an annual basis compared to the total 5388 units sold in January 2025.
Hyundai Grand i10
Grand i10 is at number four in the list. 7710 people bought it last month. This figure shows an impressive increase of 45 percent on an annual basis compared to the total 5311 units sold in January 2025.
Hyundai i20
Due to increase in sales, Hyundai i20 has registered its name in the list of top-5 cars. It got 5677 new customers last month. This figure represents an annual increase of 19.74 percent compared to the total 4741 units of i20 sold in January 2025.
Apart from the top-5 cars of the company mentioned above, last month 5621 units of Hyundai Exter, 962 units of Alcazar, 823 units of Verna and only 1 unit of Ioniq were sold. At the same time, Hyundai Tucson did not find any customer.
मारुति सुजुकी ने जनवरी में 1.7 लाख इकाइयों की बिक्री के साथ पीवी सेगमेंट का नेतृत्व किया।
उद्योग संगठन सोसायटी ऑफ इंडियन ऑटोमोबाइल मैन्युफैक्चरर्स (सियाम) ने शुक्रवार को कहा कि जीएसटी दरों को तर्कसंगत बनाए जाने और कीमतों में गिरावट के कारण जनवरी में कंपनियों से डीलरों तक घरेलू यात्री वाहन (पीवी) की डिलीवरी सालाना आधार पर 13 प्रतिशत बढ़कर 4,49,616 इकाई हो गई, जबकि मांग मजबूत बनी हुई है।
पिछले महीने बिक्री वृद्धि में उपयोगिता वाहनों का योगदान रहा। पिछले महीने इस खंड की थोक बिक्री बढ़कर 2.5 लाख इकाई हो गई, जो कि एक साल पहले की अवधि में 2.1 लाख इकाई थी, जो 16 प्रतिशत की वृद्धि दर्शाती है। जनवरी में वैन की बिक्री बढ़कर 11,914 इकाई हो गई, जो पिछले साल इसी महीने में 11,250 इकाई थी। हालाँकि, यात्री कार डिस्पैच जनवरी में साल-दर-साल 5 प्रतिशत घटकर 1.2 लाख यूनिट रह गई।
मारुति सुजुकी ने जनवरी में 1.7 लाख इकाइयों की बिक्री के साथ पीवी सेगमेंट का नेतृत्व किया। सियाम ने कहा कि पिछले महीने दोपहिया वाहनों की बिक्री 26 प्रतिशत बढ़कर 19.3 लाख इकाई हो गई, जो पिछले साल जनवरी में 15.3 लाख इकाई थी।
सियाम के महानिदेशक राजेश मेनन ने कहा, “यात्री वाहनों, दोपहिया और तिपहिया वाहनों ने जनवरी 2025 की तुलना में जनवरी 2026 में दोहरे अंक की वृद्धि के साथ अपनी अब तक की सबसे अधिक बिक्री दर्ज की।” उन्होंने कहा कि नए साल की शुरुआत सकारात्मक रही है, जो पिछली तिमाही में देखी गई मजबूत गति को बढ़ा रही है, जिसे जीएसटी दर में कटौती के बाद निरंतर मांग का समर्थन मिला है।
मेनन ने कहा कि मौजूदा नीतिगत प्रतिकूलताओं के साथ-साथ भारत के विनिर्माण आधार को मजबूत करने के लिए केंद्रीय बजट 2026 में घोषित पहल से इस क्षेत्र को दीर्घकालिक लाभ मिलने और मध्यम अवधि में विकास को समर्थन मिलने की उम्मीद है। जीएसटी परिषद ने पिछले साल 22 सितंबर, नवरात्रि के पहले दिन से प्रभावी स्लैब को 5 प्रतिशत और 18 प्रतिशत तक सीमित करने को मंजूरी दे दी।
जीएसटी दर के युक्तिकरण के कारण कंपनियों ने वाहन की कीमतों में कटौती की। कीमतों में कटौती के कारण आगामी त्योहारी अवधि में रिकॉर्ड बिक्री हुई और बिक्री की गति अब नए साल में भी बढ़ गई है। एजेंसियां
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स्ट्रीट ग्लाइड हार्ले-डेविडसन के सबसे लंबे समय तक चलने वाले और सबसे अधिक पहचाने जाने वाले मॉडलों में से एक है, जो बाइक के 'ग्रैंड अमेरिकन टूरिंग' परिवार का हिस्सा है। अपने नवीनतम संस्करण में स्ट्रीट ग्लाइड को शक्ति प्रदान करने वाला मिल्वौकी-आठ 117CI (1,923cc), V-ट्विन इंजन है जो 107hp और 175Nm का टॉर्क उत्पन्न करता है। 368 किलोग्राम वजन के साथ, स्ट्रीट ग्लाइड निश्चित रूप से एक भारी मोटरसाइकिल है, लेकिन 715 मिमी सीट की ऊंचाई और 140 मिमी ग्राउंड क्लीयरेंस के साथ, यह जमीन से काफी नीचे तक वजन उठाती है। यह भारत में केवल एक ही वेरिएंट में उपलब्ध है और सात रंग विकल्पों में आता है, जिनमें से छह के लिए आपको अतिरिक्त भुगतान करना होगा।
The hatchback is considered to be a better combination between an SUV and a sedan. There are many options to choose from in this segment in the market. There have been ups and downs in hatchback sales in the last month. On one hand, Maruti Suzuki Swift was the best selling hatch of the country. At the same time, there has been a decline in the sales of Baleno and Wagon R.
Maruti Suzuki Swift is at number one in the list. A total of 17,806 units were sold last month. This figure shows a decline of 4 percent on an annual basis as compared to 17,081 units sold in January 2025.
Price and features
The ex-showroom price of Maruti Suzuki Swift ranges from Rs 5.79 lakh to Rs 8.80 lakh. The interior is spacious and premium. It has features like 7-9 inch touchscreen, wireless charging and cruise control. Safety features include 6 airbags, ABS with EBD and hill hold as standard. The engine is 1.2L Z-series petrol (80-82 bhp, 111 Nm), which is capable of giving mileage up to 32.85 km/kg in CNG.
Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Baleno is at number two in the list. It has got 16,782 new customers last month. This figure shows a 16 percent decline on an annual basis as compared to the total 19,965 units sold in January 2025.
Maruti Suzuki WagonR
WagonR is at number three in terms of sales. A total of 15,118 units have been sold in January 2026. This figure shows a huge decline of 37 percent on an annual basis compared to the total 24,078 units sold in January 2025.
Maruti Suzuki Alto
Maruti Alto is at number four in the list. A total of 12,314 units were sold last month. This figure represents an increase of 8 percent on an annual basis as compared to the total 11,352 units sold in January 2025.
Tata Tiago
With the increase in sales, Tata Tiago has registered its name in the list of top-5 hatchbacks. It got a total of 8,349 new customers last month. This figure shows an annual increase of 23 percent as compared to 6,807 units sold in January 2025.
Apart from the top-5 hatchbacks of January 2026 mentioned above, last month 7,710 units of Hyundai Grand i10 Nios, 5,677 units of Hyundai i20, 3135 units of Tata Altroz, 2,978 units of Toyota Glanza and only 1,902 units of Maruti Suzuki Ignis were sold.
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MG Comet EV is a compact and stylish electric car, which is perfect for roaming on the city streets. Especially if you want to gift a great electric car to your girlfriend in a budget of Rs 5 lakh, then MG Comet EV can be the best option. This car is not only eco-friendly, but its cute design, small size and low running cost make it a practical gift. Come, let us know its price and features.
MG Comet EV Price Details
Its price starts from only Rs 4.99 lakh. The company sells it to customers under the BaaS scheme with battery rental at the rate of ₹ 3.1 per kilometer. If you want to pay the full price, then it can be purchased at a starting ex-showroom price of ₹ 7.50 lakh, in which the battery will also be yours.
Design and interior
The look of MG Comet EV is very cute and modern. This is a micro EV, which has retro-modern style. Round headlights, connecting LED lights, illuminated MG logo and a small but attractive body make it look better. Colors available are Pristine White, Starlight Black, Aurora Silver etc. Due to its small size (length around 2974 mm), parking is easy and it moves easily in the city crowd.
It looks quite spacious from inside. It is a 4 seater, but there is good leg room and headroom in the front and rear. The seats are made of leatherette, which gives a premium feel. There is a floating twin display (10.25 inch touchscreen infotainment + digital instrument cluster) on the dashboard. Space gray or starlight black interior options are available. The rear has 50:50 split seats, good boot space (expandable to around 520 litres) and USB ports. For comfort, there is AC, power windows and multifunction steering.
Features and safety
It has 55+ connected car features. i-SMART app provides remote AC control, location tracking, voice commands. There is a 10.25 inch touchscreen, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, 4 speakers, keyless entry, power ORVM, rear camera, digital key sharing and region braking modes. The FC variant has fast charging (7.2 kW) support.
Safety features include dual front airbags, ABS + EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), hill hold control, electronic parking brake, TPMS, rear parking sensors, ISOFIX child anchors and 3-point seatbelts. High-strength body (17 hot stamping panels) and IP67 rated battery enhance safety.
Battery, Motor and Range
It has a 17.3 kWh Lithium-Ion Prismatic Cell battery, which is IP67 rated and comes with a warranty of 8 years/1.2 lakh km. The permanent magnet synchronous motor is rear wheel drive, producing 42 PS (41.42 bhp) power and 110 Nm torque. ARAI certified range is 230 km, in real world 180-200 km is easily available. (in the city). Talking about charging, it gets charged from 0-100% in 7 hours with a 3.3 kW AC charger. The fast charger in the FC variant charges it in 3.5 hours.
Famous Bollywood comedian Rajpal Yadav wins the hearts of the audience with his humor, but off-screen his life looks quite simple and practical. Presently Rajpal Yadav is in Tihar Jail due to a legal matter (check bounce case), where his bail hearing is going on.
There are many cars in his garage. The car collection includes Mahindra Thar Roxx to BMW 5 Series. This collection of Rajpal Yadav focuses on comfort, durability and everyday use instead of flashy exotic cars. Come, let's take a look at his car collection.
1. Mahindra Thar Roxx
The most popular and recent addition to Rajpal Yadav's collection is the Mahindra Thar Roxx. This rugged SUV is made for off-road adventures and has become quite popular in recent years. The ex-showroom price of Thar Roxx ranges from Rs 13 lakh to Rs 23.4 lakh. This car is available with two engine options 2.0-litre turbo-petrol (177 PS power and 380 Nm torque) and 2.2-litre mHawk diesel (152 PS/330 Nm in RWD and 175 PS/370 Nm in 4×4).
Features include modern touches like panoramic sunroof, 19-inch alloy wheels, ventilated front seats, 360-degree camera, Harman Kardon audio system, 10.25-inch infotainment screen, wireless charger, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and full digital cluster.
2.BMW 5 Series
The most luxurious part of the collection is the BMW 5 Series. This is an executive sedan which offers a great balance of comfort and performance. She has been quite popular among Bollywood actors and politicians. There is no information about the exact variant, but in the reports it is being said to be the top variant.
Features include multi-zone climate control, rear entertainment screens, large infotainment system, premium leather upholstery, ambient lighting and high-quality audio setup. Both petrol and diesel options are available. This car adds a touch of luxury to Rajpal Yadav's collection, which is also comfortable for daily use.
3. Toyota Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta is said to be in the garage of Rajpal Yadav. This car is very popular among actors, politicians and family users. Its specialty is comfort, reliability and long-distance travel capability. The 2.4-litre turbo-diesel engine (150 PS power, 343 Nm torque) is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Features include 7 airbags, parking sensors, ABS with EBD, 8-inch infotainment and ambient lighting. This car is perfect for traveling with the family and reflects Rajpal's practical taste.
4. Mahindra Scorpio
Mahindra Scorpio is also said to be included in his collection. This SUV is known for its strong road presence and durability. The Scorpio Classic has 2.2-litre turbo-diesel (6-speed manual) and the Scorpio-N has 2.0-litre turbo-petrol or 2.2-litre mHawk diesel options. This car performs well both off-road and in the city, which matches Rajpal's choice of SUVs.
5. Honda Accord
Online reports mention a 2012 model Honda Accord. It was famous for its spacious interior and smooth petrol engines. There were 2.4-litre i-VTEC petrol or 3.5-litre V6 options, available with manual or automatic transmissions. This car provides executive comfort and seems to be a part of Rajpal's old favourites.
Some other reports also mention cars like Mercedes-Benz GLS, Audi A6 or A8, but mainly the above mentioned vehicles are confirmed. Overall, the valuation of Rajpal Yadav's car collection is estimated at Rs 2-3 crore (on ex-showroom basis), which shows his great love for cars.
Both MG Majestor and Toyota Fortuner are strong contenders in the premium 7-seater SUV segment in India. MG Majestor is a new model, which is launched in 2026 and is a direct competitor to Toyota Fortuner, which has been ruling the market for years.
The Majester is the longest, widest and tallest SUV in the segment. Its length is 5046 mm, width 2016 mm, height 1876 mm and wheelbase 2950 mm. At the same time, the length of Fortuner is about 4795 mm, width is 1855 mm and height is 1835 mm. Let's take a look at their design, interior, features, safety, engine and performance details.
MG Majestor vs Toyota Fortuner: Design
The design of MG Majestor is very modern and imposing. At the front, a large octagonal grille, vertical LED DRLs, split LED headlamps, 19-inch alloy wheels, connected LED taillights and dual exhaust tips give it an aggressive look. It looks much bigger and more present than the Fortuner.
The Toyota Fortuner, on the other hand, has a classic, rugged and muscular design that never goes out of style. Its grille, LED headlamps and rear design create a strong and tough image, but feel a bit compact compared to the Majestor. Majestor looks more modern and big in design, whereas Fortuner's look is timeless and a status symbol.
How much difference is there in the interior?
The interior of MG Majestor is full of luxury. Smoked ebony theme, dual 12.3-inch display (infotainment + digital cluster), panoramic sunroof, 12-way powered driver seat, ventilated and front seats with massage function, 3-zone climate control, 64-color ambient lighting, JBL 12-speaker system and powered tailgate with gesture control give it a premium feel. 6 or 7-seat layout available, third row is removable.
The Fortuner's interior is practical and durable, but not as luxurious as the Majestor. It has good quality materials, touchscreen, auto AC and good seating, but massage seats, dual display or that much ambient lighting is not available. Majestor is more comfortable and tech-loaded here.
Features and safety
MG Majestor is feature-rich. It has Level 2 ADAS, 360-degree camera, twin wireless charger, digital key, 10 off-road modes (M-Hub), M-Crawl function and more convenience. Fortuner has good features. It has cruise control, touchscreen, but no ADAS level 2 and features are less than Majestor.
Majestor has 6 airbags, Level 2 ADAS (Adaptive Cruise, Lane Keep etc.) and strong body. Fortuner comes with 7 airbags and Toyota has a good reputation for safety. Both are strong in safety, but Majestor's ADAS gives the edge.
Engine and Performance
MG Majestor has a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine which produces 213-216 hp power and 478-479 Nm torque. Off-road performance is excellent with the ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox and 4×4 system (3 differential locks, 810 mm water wading).
Toyota Fortuner gets a 2.8-litre diesel (201-204 hp, 500 Nm) engine, which is available with 6-speed AT/MT and 4×4 option. It also has NeoDrive 48V mild-hybrid which increases efficiency. Torque is slightly high, reliability is top-class. The Fortuner is proven in performance, but the Majestor's twin-turbo engine and 8-speed gearbox can offer better refinement.
Final Verdict: Overall, MG Majestor is ahead in size, luxury, features and technology, while Toyota Fortuner is strong in reliability, resale value, service network and proven performance. If you want a modern SUV, then Majestor would be a better option and if you want a long-term partner, then Fortuner would be a better option.
Kia is increasing its identity in the Indian market with time. The sales of the company also seem to be going upwards continuously. Same thing was seen last month also. The core car company has sold 27,603 new vehicles in January 2026. This figure represents an impressive increase of 10 percent year-on-year compared to the total 25,025 units sold in January 2025.
Data shows that Kia Sonet was the best selling car for the company last month. At the same time, the demand for Seltos has also increased and a slight increase was seen in the demand for Carens/Clavis. Apart from this, Syros and Carnival saw a huge decline in sales. Let us look at the Model Wise Sales Report of the company.
Kia Sonet
Kia Sonet is at number one in the list. It has received a total of 10,998 new customers last month. This figure shows an impressive increase of 52.88 percent on an annual basis compared to the total 7194 units sold in January 2025.
Its ex-showroom price starts from ₹7.30 lakh and goes up to ₹14 lakh. The interiors are premium, including LED lighting, ventilated seats, large touchscreen. Features include ADAS, 360° camera, sunroof, wireless charging. Safety has 6 airbags, ESC, ADAS level-1. It can be bought with 1.2 petrol, 1.0 turbo petrol and 1.5 diesel engines and the mileage is around 18-24 kmpl.
Kia Seltos
Kia Seltos is at second place in terms of sales. A total of 10,639 units of this SUV have been sold in January 2026. This figure represents an annual increase of 64.44 percent compared to the total 6470 units of Seltos sold in January 2025.
Kia Carens Clavis/EV
Carens Clavis/EV is at number three in terms of sales. A total of 5633 units were sold last month. This figure shows a slight increase of 2 percent on an annual basis compared to the total 5522 units sold in January 2025.
Kia Syros
Kia Cyrus is at number four in the list. It got a total of 275 new customers last month. This figure shows a huge decline of 95 percent on an annual basis as compared to the total 293 units sold in January 2025.
Kia Carnival
Due to huge decline in sales, Carnival remained last. It got a total of 58 new customers last month. This figure shows a decline of 80 percent on an annual basis as compared to the total 293 units sold in January 2025.
Toyota is performing better in the Indian market. The company has achieved a better record in terms of sales last month also. On one hand, Innova + Hycross stood first in the list. At the same time, there has been a huge increase in the sales of Hyryder. Come, let us know about the best selling cars of the company.
Innova/Hycross is at number one in the list. It has received a total of 9,455 new customers last month. This figure shows a slight decline of 3 percent on an annual basis compared to the total 9,780 units sold in January 2025. The starting ex-showroom price of Innova Highcross is 19.15 lakh.
Features and Specifications
Toyota Innova Hycross has premium interior. Customers can buy it with leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, panoramic sunroof, 10.1-inch touchscreen, JBL audio and Ottoman second row seats. Safety includes 6 airbags, 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, Toyota Safety Sense ADAS (Adaptive Cruise, Lane Assist, Blind Spot Monitor). Engine options include 2.0L petrol (173 bhp) or hybrid (184 bhp). Mileage is around 23.24 kmpl.
Toyota Hyrider
Toyota Hayrider is at second place in the list. This Hybrid SUV got 9,156 new customers last month. This figure represents an impressive increase of 85 percent on an annual basis as compared to the total 4,941 units sold in January 2025.
Toyota Glanza
Toyota Glanza is at third place in terms of sales. This popular hatchback was purchased by 2,978 people in January 2026. This figure shows a decline of 14 percent on an annual basis as compared to the total 3,455 units sold in January 2025.
Toyota Fortuner
Fortuner is at number four. It got 3,046 new customers last month. This figure shows a slight decline of 3 percent on an annual basis compared to the total 3,149 units sold in January 2025.
Toyota Taisoro
On the basis of slight increase, Taser has registered its name in the top-5 list. It got 2,521 new customers last month. This figure represents an annual increase of 2 percent compared to the total 2,470 units of Taser sold in January 2025.
Apart from the top-5 cars of the company mentioned above, last month 2,829 units of Rumion, 317 units of Hilux, 184 units of Camry, 123 units of Vellfire and 21 units of LC300 were sold. In this way, the company has sold a total of 30,630 units, which shows an annual increase of 17 percent as compared to 26,178 units sold in January 2025.
एमजी मोटर का पूरा खुलासा कर दिया है महामहिम भारत में, लॉन्च के बाद ग्लॉस्टर से प्रमुख एसयूवी का ताज हासिल करने के लिए तैयार है। मेजेस्टोर न केवल बड़ा है, बल्कि इसमें फीचर सूची भी काफी विस्तारित है। दूसरी ओर सदैव लोकप्रिय खड़ा है टोयोटा फॉर्च्यूनरएक ऐसा नाम जिसने पिछले कुछ वर्षों में प्रीमियम एसयूवी क्षेत्र में एक प्रतिष्ठित प्रतिष्ठा बनाई है। 2021 में फोर्ड एंडेवर के बंद होने से इस सेगमेंट में खरीदारों के लिए विकल्प और भी कम हो गए हैं। यह सब हमारी तुलना शृंखला में एक सम्मोहक मुकाबला बनाता है, जहां नवीनतम प्रवेशी आदरणीय जापानी ऑफ-रोडर के खिलाफ जाता है।
एमजी मैजेस्टर बनाम टोयोटा फॉर्च्यूनर: इंजन और गियरबॉक्स
महामहिम
फॉर्च्यूनर
प्रकार
सामान्य बुद्धि
नियो ड्राइव
डीज़ल इंजन
2.0L ट्विन-टर्बो
2.8L टर्बो + 48V माइल्ड-हाइब्रिड
सिलेंडर गिनती
4
4
शक्ति
215hp
204hp
टॉर्कः
478Nm
500Nm
GearBox
8 बजे
6 बजे
ईंधन टैंक
75L
80 L
मैजेस्टर का इंजन विस्थापन अपेक्षाकृत कम है, लेकिन ट्विन-टर्बोचार्ज्ड इकाई 11hp अधिक उत्पन्न करती है। यह 8-स्पीड टॉर्क-कन्वर्टर ट्रांसमिशन के साथ भी आगे है, लेकिन फॉर्च्यूनर का सिंगल-टर्बो डीजल इंजन, 48V माइल्ड-हाइब्रिड सिस्टम द्वारा समर्थित, 22Nm अधिक पीक टॉर्क बनाता है।
एमजी मैजेस्टर बनाम टोयोटा फॉर्च्यूनर: आयाम
एमजी मैजेस्टर बनाम टोयोटा फॉर्च्यूनर: आयाम
महामहिम
फॉर्च्यूनर
अंतर
प्रकार
सामान्य बुद्धि
नियो ड्राइव
–
लंबाई (मिमी)
5,046
4,795
251
चौड़ाई (मिमी)
2,016
1,855
161
ऊंचाई (मिमी)
1,876
1,835
41
व्हीलबेस (मिमी)
2,950
2,745
205
टायर का आकार (इंच)
19
18
1
ग्राउंड क्लीयरेंस (मिमी)
219
225
-6
जल-विभाजन क्षमता (मिमी)
810
700
110
बूट स्पेस (एल, सभी सीटें ऊपर)
343
296
47
कागज पर, एमजी मैजेस्टर हर मापने योग्य पहलू में बड़ी एसयूवी है। यह 251 मिमी लंबा, 161 मिमी चौड़ा और 41 मिमी लंबा है, जिसे अधिक प्रभावशाली सड़क उपस्थिति में तब्दील किया जाना चाहिए। यह 205 मिमी लंबे व्हीलबेस पर भी बैठता है, और इन बड़े आयामों को मिलाकर, बेहतर जगह मिल सकती है, खासकर दूसरी और तीसरी पंक्ति के यात्रियों के लिए।
मैजेस्टर 19 इंच के बड़े पहियों पर भी चलता है, जो फॉर्च्यूनर से एक इंच बड़ा है, हालांकि हमारी सड़कों पर उनका प्रदर्शन अभी तक सुनिश्चित नहीं किया गया है। यह दावा किया गया है कि यह 810 मिमी वॉटर-वैडिंग क्षमता प्रदान करता है, जो फॉर्च्यूनर से 110 मिमी अधिक है, और एक बड़ा 343-लीटर बूट (सभी सीटें ऊपर), इसे 47-लीटर का लाभ देता है। फॉर्च्यूनर ग्राउंड क्लीयरेंस में बस एक छोटे से लाभ के साथ पीछे है, 225 मिमी पर 6 मिमी लंबा खड़ा है, जिससे ऑफ-रोड उपयोगिता में थोड़ा लाभ हो सकता है।
एमजी मैजेस्टर बनाम टोयोटा फॉर्च्यूनर: विशेषताएं
एमजी मैजेस्टर बनाम टोयोटा फॉर्च्यूनर: एक्सटीरियर
महामहिम
फॉर्च्यूनर
प्रकार
सामान्य बुद्धि
नियो ड्राइव
एलईडी हेडलाइट्स
हाँ
हाँ
एलईडी टेल-लैंप
हाँ, जुड़ा हुआ है
हाँ
क्रोम-फिनिश दरवाज़े के हैंडल
नहीं
हाँ
पार्श्व कदम
हाँ
हाँ
रियर स्पॉइलर
हाँ
हाँ
ओआरवीएम-माउंटेड संकेतक
हाँ
हाँ
इलेक्ट्रिकली फोल्डेबल और एडजस्टेबल ओआरवीएम
हाँ
हाँ
रियर डीफॉगर
हाँ
हाँ
एंटीना प्रकार
शार्क-पंख प्रकार
शार्क-पंख प्रकार
रियर वाइपर और वॉशर
हाँ
हाँ
रूफ रेल
हाँ
हाँ
जब उनके टॉप-स्पेक ट्रिम्स में बाहरी विशेषताओं की बात आती है तो दोनों में बहुत अंतर नहीं होता है, क्योंकि दोनों एलईडी हेडलाइट्स, बाहरी रियरव्यू मिरर (ओआरवीएम)-माउंटेड टर्न इंडिकेटर्स और एक रियर वाइपर और वॉशर जैसे अपेक्षित बिट्स प्रदान करते हैं।
एमजी मैजेस्टर बनाम टोयोटा फॉर्च्यूनर: इंटीरियर
महामहिम
फॉर्च्यूनर
प्रकार
सामान्य बुद्धि
नियो ड्राइव
बैठने की क्षमता
7
7
टच स्क्रीन
12.3 इंच
8 इंच
एंड्रॉइड ऑटो/एप्पल कारप्ले
वायरलेस
तारयुक्त
वक्ताओं
12
11
ड्राइवर का प्रदर्शन
डिजिटल, 12.3 इंच
एनालॉग + डिजिटल
स्वचालित जलवायु नियंत्रण
3 जोन
2 जोन
वायरलेस चार्जर
2
वैकल्पिक अतिरिक्त
क्रूज नियंत्रण
अनुकूली
हाँ
स्टार्ट/स्टॉप बटन दबाएं
हाँ
हाँ
ड्राइव मोड
इको/सामान्य/खेल
इको/सामान्य/खेल
स्टीयरिंग कॉलम समायोजन
झुकाव और दूरबीन
झुकाव और दूरबीन
पैडलशिफ्टर्स
हाँ
हाँ
इलेक्ट्रिक फ्रंट सीट समायोजन
हाँ
हाँ
सामने हवादार, मालिश वाली सीटें
हाँ
नहीं
फ्रंट सेंटर आर्मरेस्ट
हाँ
हाँ
सनरूफ़
नयनाभिराम
नहीं
समायोज्य दूसरी पंक्ति की सीटें
स्लाइड + झुकना
स्लाइड + झुकना
दूसरी पंक्ति का आर्मरेस्ट
हाँ
हाँ
दूसरी, तीसरी पंक्ति के एसी वेंट
छत पर चढ़ा हुआ
छत पर चढ़ा हुआ
रियर डीफॉगर
हाँ
हाँ
संचालित टेलगेट
हाँ
हाँ
बाहरी हिस्से के विपरीत, यहां अंतर बहुत बड़ा है, एमजी मैजेस्टर स्पष्ट रूप से आंतरिक तकनीक और आराम के मामले में अग्रणी है। इसमें फॉर्च्यूनर की 8-इंच इकाई की तुलना में वायरलेस एंड्रॉइड ऑटो और ऐप्पल कारप्ले के साथ 12.3-इंच की बड़ी टचस्क्रीन है, जबकि टोयोटा एक वायर्ड सेटअप पर कायम है। मैजेस्टर 12-स्पीकर ऑडियो सिस्टम और पूरी तरह से डिजिटल 12.3-इंच ड्राइवर डिस्प्ले के साथ आगे बढ़ता है, जबकि फॉर्च्यूनर में एक सरल एनालॉग-डिजिटल क्लस्टर और 11-स्पीकर साउंड सिस्टम मिलता है।
आरामदायक सुविधाएँ भी मैजेस्टर के पक्ष में पैमाना झुकाती हैं। यह फॉर्च्यूनर के 2-ज़ोन सेटअप, दो वायरलेस चार्जर और यहां तक कि फ्रंट मसाज और हवादार सीटों पर 3-ज़ोन स्वचालित जलवायु नियंत्रण प्रदान करता है।
एमजी मैजेस्टर बनाम टोयोटा फॉर्च्यूनर: सुरक्षा
महामहिम
फॉर्च्यूनर
प्रकार
सामान्य बुद्धि
नियो ड्राइव
एयरबैग्स
6
7
ADAS
लेवल 2
नहीं
360-डिग्री कैमरा
हाँ
वैकल्पिक अतिरिक्त
ऑटो-डिमिंग आंतरिक रियरव्यू मिरर (आईआरवीएम)
हाँ
हाँ
पार्किंग सेंसर
आगे और पीछे
आगे और पीछे
डिस्क ब्रेक
सभी पहिये
सभी पहिये
पार्किंग ब्रेक
इलेक्ट्रॉनिक
नियमावली
ईबीडी के साथ एबीडी
हाँ
हाँ
ISOFIX सीट माउंट
हाँ
हाँ
जब सुरक्षा की बात आती है, तो दोनों एसयूवी आवश्यक चीजों को कवर करती हैं, लेकिन वे थोड़ा अलग दृष्टिकोण अपनाती हैं। 7 एयरबैग के साथ निष्क्रिय सुरक्षा के मामले में फॉर्च्यूनर आगे है। मैजेस्टर लेवल 2 ADAS की पेशकश करके तकनीकी मोर्चे पर मजबूती से लड़ता है, जो कि फॉर्च्यूनर को आसानी से नहीं मिलता है। एक अन्य महत्वपूर्ण अंतर पार्किंग ब्रेक सेटअप में है। मैजेस्टर में एक इलेक्ट्रॉनिक पार्किंग ब्रेक मिलता है, जो अधिक आधुनिक और सुविधाजनक लगता है, जबकि फॉर्च्यूनर एक मैनुअल यूनिट के साथ आता है। सेगमेंट को ध्यान में रखते हुए वैकल्पिक 360-डिग्री कैमरा फॉर्च्यूनर के लिए काफी आश्चर्यजनक है।
ऑफ-रोड हार्डवेयर के मोर्चे पर, अंतर कागज पर ज्यादा नहीं है, क्योंकि दोनों एसयूवी उचित लैडर-फ्रेम ऑफ-रोडर्स से अपेक्षित सभी बुनियादी मानदंडों पर खरे उतरते हैं। मैजेस्टर और फॉर्च्यूनर में कम रेंज और हिल-होल्ड के साथ-साथ हिल-डिसेंट कंट्रोल वाला 4WD सिस्टम मिलता है। लेकिन यहां का मुख्य आकर्षण मैजेस्टर के तीन डिफरेंशियल लॉक (सामने, केंद्र और पीछे) और 10 टेरेन मोड हैं। सामने की ओर, दोनों एक डबल विशबोन सस्पेंशन सेटअप का उपयोग करते हैं, लेकिन मुख्य अंतर पीछे की तरफ है, जहां मैजेस्टर फॉर्च्यूनर की 4-लिंक यूनिट की तुलना में अधिक परिष्कृत 5-लिंक सस्पेंशन का उपयोग करता है।
एमजी मैजेस्टर बनाम टोयोटा फॉर्च्यूनर: फैसला
के बीच चयन करना एमजी मैजेस्टर सेवी और यह टोयोटा फॉर्च्यूनर नियो ड्राइव यह सीधा नहीं है क्योंकि, कागज़ पर, दोनों ने एक ठोस मामला पेश किया है। एमजी ने अभी तक मैजेस्टर की कीमत की घोषणा नहीं की है, लेकिन टॉप-स्पेक ग्लोस्टर का 43.74 लाख रुपये (एक्स-शोरूम) टैग एक संदर्भ बिंदु प्रदान करता है। इस बीच, फॉर्च्यूनर नियो ड्राइव एटी की कीमत 42.37 लाख रुपये है।
चूंकि हमने अभी तक मैजेस्टर का नमूना नहीं लिया है, इसलिए वास्तविक दुनिया में इसका प्रदर्शन पूर्ण समीक्षा में सबसे अच्छा आंका गया है। जो पहले से ही कहा जा सकता है वह यह है कि यह स्पष्ट रूप से यहां अधिक फीचर से भरपूर एसयूवी है। 2WD विकल्प की उपलब्धता इसकी अपील को और व्यापक बनाती है और एमजी को इसकी कीमत को और अधिक आक्रामक तरीके से तय करने के लिए कुछ लचीलापन भी दे सकती है। विशेष रूप से, 2WD संस्करण को 6- या 7-सीटर के रूप में कॉन्फ़िगर किया जा सकता है।
दूसरी ओर, फॉर्च्यूनर फीचर्स के मामले में पीछे है, लेकिन एक सख्त ऑफ-रोडर के रूप में इसकी छवि अच्छी तरह से स्थापित है। खरीदारों को टोयोटा के व्यापक सेवा नेटवर्क और अपेक्षाकृत परेशानी मुक्त स्वामित्व अनुभव से भी लाभ मिलता है। अंततः, मूल्य निर्धारण एक निर्णायक भूमिका निभाएगा। मैजेस्टर के लिए एक आक्रामक कीमत फॉर्च्यूनर की बिक्री को प्रभावित कर सकती है, लेकिन टोयोटा एसयूवी के मजबूत ब्रांड और वफादार अनुयायियों का मतलब है कि यह एक आसान लड़ाई नहीं होगी, भले ही यह अब पुरानी और अधिक कीमत वाली लगती हो।
The demand for electric cars is increasing with time in the Indian auto market. The same was seen last month also. In January 2026, all the car companies of the country together have sold a total of 18,470 new electric vehicles. This figure represents an increase of 23.59 percent on a monthly basis as compared to the total 14,944 units sold in this segment in December 2025.
Like always, last month also Tata Motors was the country's largest electric car selling company. At the same time, there has been a huge increase in the sales of JSW MG and Mahindra. Come, let us know how many EVs have been sold by which company in January 2026.
Tata Motors
Tata Motors is at number one in the list. Last month they sold a total of 8007 new EVs. This figure represents a total of 6490 electric cars sold in December 2025 and an impressive increase of 24 percent on a monthly basis.
JSW MG
JSW MG is at second place in terms of sales. A total of 4703 units have been sold in January 2026. This figure shows an increase of 32 percent on a monthly basis as compared to 3559 units sold in December 2025.
Mahindra
Mahindra is at number three in the list. It got 3668 new EV customers last month. This figure shows an increase of 19 percent on a monthly basis as compared to the total 3083 units sold in December 2025.
vinfast
Vinfast, which was popular as soon as it arrived, has secured the fourth position. Last month they sold a total of 435 new EVs. This figure shows an increase of 15.69 percent on a monthly basis as compared to 376 electric vehicles sold in December 2025.
Hyundai
Hyundai has also registered its name in the list of top-5 companies. A total of 333 new EVs were sold last month. This figure shows an increase of 26.62 percent on a monthly basis as compared to 263 units sold in December 2025.
Apart from the top-5 electric car companies mentioned above, last month 321 units of BMW, 309 units of Kia, 231 units of BYD, 215 units of Maruti, 70 units of Mercedes, 41 units of Citroen, 37 units of Tesla and only 36 units of Volvo were sold.
Big families always turn to 7-seater cars. The same was seen in last month's sale also. On one hand, Maruti Suzuki Ertiga was the best selling 7-seater car in January 2026. At the same time, sales of Mahindra Bolero and Mahindra Scorpio have increased. Let us have a look at the Model Wise Sales Report.
Maruti Ertiga is at number one in the list. This 7-seater SUV got 17,892 new customers last month. This figure represents an impressive growth of 26 percent on an annual basis compared to the total 14,248 units sold in January 2025. It sells it at a starting ex-showroom price of only ₹ 8.80 lakh.
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Features and Engine
The interior of Maruti Ertiga is spacious and premium. It has features like 7-seater layout, dual-tone dashboard, soft-touch materials, 7-inch touchscreen infotainment (Android Auto/Apple CarPlay), automatic climate control, rear AC vents and cruise control. Safety includes 6 airbags (top variant), ABS+EBD, ESP, hill hold and ISOFIX.
Its 1.5L K-series petrol engine (103 bhp) is also available in CNG option, which also gives smooth performance. Mileage according to ARAI is 20.3-20.51 kmpl in petrol and up to 26.11 km/kg in CNG, which makes it an economical option for family use.
Mahindra Scorpio
Maruti Scorpio is at second place in the list. It has got 15,542 new customers last month. This figure shows a slight increase of 1 percent on an annual basis compared to the total 15,442 units sold in January 2025.
Mahindra Bolero
Bolero is at number three in terms of sales. It got a total of 11,841 new customers last month. This figure represents an impressive growth of 36 percent year-on-year compared to the total 8,682 units sold in January 2025.
Mahindra XUV 7X0
Mahindra XUV 7XO has made a splash as soon as it arrived. It has received a total of 10,133 new customers last month. This performance is much better considering its recent launch.
Toyota Innova
Despite decline in sales, Toyota Innova has reached the top-5 list. It got a total of 9,455 new customers last month. This figure shows a decline of 3 percent on an annual basis as compared to the total 9,780 units sold in January 2025.
Apart from the top-5 cars of 7-seater segment mentioned above, 5,633 units of Kia Carens, 3,820 units of Maruti Suzuki XL6, 3,046 units of Toyota Fortuner, 2,509 units of Renault Triber and 2,375 units of Tata Safari were sold last month.
