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Nissan’s big India push; Track Day 2026: Autocar India May 2026

We also review the Vinfast VF7, the BMW F 450 GS and more.
3 min read11 May '26
Autocar India News DeskAutocar India News Desk
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Autocar India May 2026 Issue

Our May 2026 issue is headlined by Nissan’s big product push for India; the iconic Patrol and a new Terrano are in the pipeline as the Japanese brand bids to reboot its fortunes. We also review the BMW M440i convertible and the fire-breathing Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro. On two wheels, it’s a bumper month – we ride the Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6, the KTM 390 Adventure R, and the most awaited BMW F 450 GS.

Our May 2026 issue is headlined by Nissan’s big product push for India; the iconic Patrol and a new Terrano are in the pipeline as the Japanese brand bids to reboot its fortunes. We also review the BMW M440i convertible and the fire-breathing Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro. On two wheels, it’s a bumper month – we ride the Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6, the KTM 390 Adventure R, and the most awaited BMW F 450 GS.

Nissan’s India Initiative

Nissan is plotting a proper comeback with an onslaught of launches planned for the near future. But the brand isn’t stopping at mainstream models. Bigger, more iconic SUVs could soon be headed our way, and we have all the details on what Nissan has up its sleeves.

2026 Volkswagen Taigun: review

VW’s popular compact SUV gets a nip-and-tuck update for 2026. The changes are incremental and include a new 8-speed gearbox, but has the Taigun done enough to stay relevant in an increasingly competitive segment?

2026 Mahindra Bolero review

26 years is a long time for a car to be on sale, and do well at that. Mahindra has given it a small update, added a new top trim, some extra features and revised suspension. Is the rough-and-tough ute still worth its salt?

MG Majestor: review

More than just a Gloster facelift, the Majestor arrives with a fresh brief and renewed intent. We find out if MG’s flagship three-row SUV has what it takes to challenge the segment’s established names.

BMW M440i Convertible: review

Essentially an M340i with fewer doors and unlimited headroom, the M440i convertible is a sensory treat – capped by those laser-lit tail-lights. We find out if the open-top experience adds up to more than the sum of its parts.

Maserati GranTurismo Trofeo: review

Stylish and sonorous, the GranTurismo Trofeo is Maserati’s grand tourer in its most focused form and comes with an in-house V6 ‘Nettuno’ engine. We put it through its paces to see if it lives up to its storied lineage.

Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro: review

The most hardcore Mercedes currently on sale also gets a starring role on the newly opened Mumbai-Pune Missing Link. Is this the ultimate grand tourer for India’s evolving road network?

VinFast VF7: Road Test

The Vietnamese EV makes bold promises, but how does it stack up when put through Autocar India’s rigorous real-world road test? We have the full verdict.

Missing Link – Mumbai-Pune like never before: Feature

We drive 13.3km of the newly opened Mumbai-Pune Missing Link in the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 Pro. Here’s what it’s like to experience the most anticipated stretch of tarmac for the first time.

Blood Brothers: Feature

The Skoda Octavia RS and Volkswagen Golf GTI share a platform, an ethos, and a price bracket, but which sibling wears the driver’s crown? We find out in a head-to-head comparison on the track.

Autocar Track Day 2026: Feature

Cars, bikes, one track, one champion. Narain Karthikeyan hustles 13 cars – from a stripped-out Levitas Cup Ignis to the Porsche 911 GTS and Taycan Turbo – at CoASTT, while 2026’s hottest new bikes are also pushed to their limits by Rajini Krishnan. The biggest shock on four wheels? Why don’t you find out inside.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Royal Enfield Flying Flea C6: review

Royal Enfield’s first EV is wonderfully left field, and that’s meant as a compliment. The Flying Flea C6 is unlike anything the brand has made before. We ride it to find out if it’s a game-changer.

BMW F 450 GS: review

Scaled down in size but quintessentially GS in spirit, the F 450 GS is the BMW the adventure-riding world has been waiting for. We throw a leg over it to see if it lives up to the legend.

KTM 390 Adventure R: review

The most hardcore off-road adventure bike under Rs 4 lakh has arrived. The 390 Adventure R takes the already capable Adventure and turns the off-road dial up several notches.

Dani Pedrosa Interview: Motorsport

The MotoGP legend and KTM test rider speaks candidly about the new MotoGP regulations, the prospects of an Indian Grand Prix, and what the future holds for the sport’s most intriguing grid.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Toyota to build new manufacturing plant in Maharashtra

Production is likely to commence in H1 2029, with an initial capacity of 100,000 vehicles per year.
1 min read11 May '26
Uday SinghUday Singh
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Toyota Fortuner

2026 Skoda Kodiaq launched at Rs 36.99 lakh

The headline inclusion for the 2026 Kodiaq is an ADAS suite.
1 min read11 May '26
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Volkswagen readying uprated Clubsport version of ID Polo GTI

It could come with Hyundai EV-like simulated gearshifts.
1 min read10 May '26
Glenn NoronhaGlenn Noronha
Volkswagen ID Polo rear quarter static

Volkswagen ID Polo used for representation.

Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster debuts as brand's most powerful drop-top

Limited to 15 units, the roadster develops a total power output of 1080hp.
3 min read10 May '26
Glenn NoronhaGlenn Noronha
Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster front quarter static

MG Windsor EV gets benefits of up to Rs 85,000 in May 2026

The Hector is getting benefits of up to Rs 1.45 lakh
3 min read9 May '26
Glenn NoronhaGlenn Noronha
MG Windsor front quarter static

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