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Tata Punch EV facelift scores 5-star Bharat NCAP rating

Punch EV’s adult occupant protection score has come down marginally since it was last tested in 2024.
1 min read29 Jul '26
Saptarshi MondalSaptarshi Mondal
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The 2026 Tata Punch EV has scored a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating for both adult and child occupant protection with 31.09/32 and 45/49 points, respectively. This is the second time the Punch EV has been tested by Bharat NCAP. Interestingly, the adult occupant protection score has come down marginally since it was last tested in 2024, although child occupant protection remains unchanged. For reference, the pre-facelift Punch EV had scored 31.46/32 and 45/49 in AOP and COP respectively. 

Tata Motors halts production at Sanand plants due to Gujarat flood

Production is expected to resume in the coming days.
1 min read29 Jul '26
Viraaj BhatnagarViraaj Bhatnagar
tata motors sanand plant

Audi debuts Q9 as its new flagship SUV

The Audi Q9 will arrive in India in the second quarter of 2027 and will be locally assembled.
5 min read29 Jul '26
Dipan SurDipan Sur
Audi debuts Q9 as its new flagship SUV

2026 Toyota Hilux launched at Rs 31.99 lakh

Ninth-generation Hilux brings a redesigned exterior and cabin along with more features while retaining its body-on-frame platform and 2.8-litre diesel engine.
3 min read28 Jul '26
Dhruv DhakaDhruv Dhaka
Hilux

Mahindra Scorpio N facelift leaked in full

Spy shots reveal that Mahindra is giving the Scorpio N a minor facelift by introducing some new features and visual differentiators.
2 min read28 Jul '26
Dipan SurDipan Sur
Mahindra Scorpio N facelift front quarter static

Mercedes-AMG A 45 S bows out with Final Edition

The AMG A 45 S is currently the world’s most powerful four-cylinder car.
2 min read28 Jul '26
Glenn NoronhaGlenn Noronha
Mercedes-AMG A 45 S Final Edition front quarter static
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