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Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 revealed with 646hp V8

Limited to 30 units, the CLE 646 gets rear-wheel drive, a 1,895kg kerb weight and track-focused suspension.
1 min read11 Sep '26
Dhruv DhakaDhruv Dhaka
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Mercedes-AMG CLE

Mercedes-AMG has revealed the CLE 646 Spezialanfertigung, a limited-run version of the CLE powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8. The engine produces 646hp and 850Nm, with power sent exclusively to the rear wheels. Only 30 units will be built, and all have already been sold.

The CLE 646 is based on the AMG CLE 53 but gets extensive changes to its powertrain, suspension, body and interior. It is the second model in Mercedes-Benz’s Mythos series, following the AMG PureSpeed.

Kia opens pre bookings for Carens CNG and Carens Clavis CNG

The carmaker is expected to launch these models in the coming weeks.
1 min read11 Sep '26
Glenn NoronhaGlenn Noronha
Kia Carens Clavis CNG front quarter static

Renault Duster gets benefits of up to Rs 1.8 lakh in September 2026

It’s the first time the Renault midsize SUV is getting benefits since its launch earlier this year.
2 min read11 Sep '26
Glenn NoronhaGlenn Noronha
Renault Duster front quarter static

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2026 Maruti Baleno On-road price listed for top cities 

hatchback from the Maruti stable is offered with 11 variants
2 min read10 Sep '26
Glenn NoronhaGlenn Noronha
Maruti Baleno front tracking

PMO advisor calls for higher ethanol blends, focus on flex-fuel vehicles

Tarun Kapoor says E20 has been successful despite criticism over its impact on non-compatible vehicles.
2 min read10 Sep '26
Dhruv DhakaDhruv Dhaka
PMO advisor FFV

Mercedes GLC electric bookings open in October, launch by end-2026

The all-new GLC electric will be locally assembled in India.
2 min read10 Sep '26
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