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Mercedes C-Class facelift debuts with upgraded engines, more features

It also adopts styling cues from its more luxurious sibling, the S-Class.
1 min read18 Aug '26
Viraaj BhatnagarViraaj Bhatnagar
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2026 Mercedes C-Class facelift

Mercedes-Benz has introduced a thorough facelift for the C-Class sedan for 2026 and beyond. As part of the update, the C-Class features significantly revised styling inspired by the likes of the larger S-Class, a longer list of features, and an upgraded set of petrol, diesel, and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Prices for the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class start at 41,045 euros (Rs 45.43 lakh) in Germany.

Porsche could axe the Taycan by 2030

The story was brought to light by German business magazine WirtschaftsWoche, citing insider sources.
2 min read18 Aug '26
Suraj ViswanathanSuraj Viswanathan
2027 Porsche Taycan front quarter

2027 Porsche Taycan.

Jeep Compass 85th Anniversary Edition launched at Rs 26.70 lakh

Only 85 units of the Compass 85th Anniversary Edition are being offered in India.
2 min read17 Aug '26
Dipan SurDipan Sur
Jeep Compass 85th Anniversary Edition front quarter static

Aston Martin Valen debuts as brand’s most powerful front-engined car

The 850hp V12-powered Valen GT is limited to 150 units.
3 min read17 Aug '26
Dipan SurDipan Sur
Aston Martin Valen front quarter static

Road-legal Defender Dakar revealed with 635hp V8

Limited-run Defender Dakar is based on the Dakar-winning D7X-R rally car; reservations open in early 2027.
2 min read17 Aug '26
Dhruv DhakaDhruv Dhaka
Dakar

We see a drop in India due to PHEV import duty uncertainty: Lamborghini CEO

Stephan Winkelmann on the India-EU FTA, the brand’s shelved EV, Revuelto SV and more.
4 min read17 Aug '26
Gavin DSouzaGavin DSouza
We see a drop in India due to PHEV import duty uncertainty:  Lamborghini CEO

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