https://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/httpswwwautocarindiacomauto-featureswings-to-wheels-aviation-tech-that-made-it-to-cars-440532-440532Autocar Indiaen2026-05-16T12:00:00+05:30Wings to Wheels: Aviation tech that made it to carshttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20260514_102217_ef810889.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-spacious-family-car-should-a-doctor-buy-after-maruti-alto-800-447611Autocar Indiaen2026-05-16T11:55:00+05:30Hi. I am a doctor living in the city. I am married and have a daughter. I own an Alto 800, and I have never had a problem with it until now. My wife constantly complains that the car is too small and feels a bit odd for a doctor to drive. I think it is time to get a more spacious car for me, my wife, and my daughter. Any advice?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Maruti-Suzuki/Swift/_AAB1788.JPGhttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/kia-seltos-hte-vs-victoris-lxi-which-midsize-suv-should-i-buy-under-12-lakh-447616Autocar Indiaen2026-05-16T11:00:09+05:30Hi, thanks in advance. I am looking for a midsize SUV with a budget of Rs 12 lakh on-road in Ludhiana, Punjab. I am confused between the Victoris LXI and the Kia Seltos HTE. My driving will mostly be in the city, with one or two occasional weekend outstation trips. I am confused whether I should prioritise looks and features or reliability and ease of use.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Kia/Seltos/_AAB0276.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/bike-reviews/350cc-ktm-390-duke-review-440417Autocar Indiaen2026-05-16T10:00:15+05:30350cc KTM 390 Duke Reviewhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/reviews/images/20260514_134552_ada55c2f.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-fun-to-drive-car-to-buy-for-weekend-trips-and-light-city-use-and-is-honda-city-nvh-a-concern-447627Autocar Indiaen2026-05-16T10:00:07+05:30My usage will be around 30 km per day, three days a week, plus a couple of weekend trips. So I don’t want just a typical city car. I’d like something that feels a bit fun to drive as well. Could you suggest some options? I see there are turbo-petrol choices available, but the Honda City’s 1.5 i-VTEC also seems like a strong and powerful naturally aspirated option. One thing I noticed during a test drive, though, was the tyre noise. Even at around 30kph, it felt noticeable and a bit annoying. Is that actually a concern in real-world city or moderate-speed driving, or am I overthinking the NVH levels? Some owners do mention that tyre and road noise in the Honda City can be more noticeable than expected, especially depending on the road surface and tyres.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/volkswagen/Virtus/500_8349.JPGhttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-automatic-car-to-buy-under-18-lakh-with-360-camera-ventilated-seats-and-good-build-qualit-447853Autocar Indiaen2026-05-16T09:30:16+05:30My budget is Rs 18 lakh. I am looking for a hassle-free ownership experience, good build quality, an automatic gearbox, a 360-degree camera, and ventilated seats.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/hyundai/Venue/DSC_8700.JPGhttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-i-buy-cvt-or-torque-converter-suv-under-17-lakh-for-city-use-and-comfort-447630Autocar Indiaen2026-05-16T09:00:05+05:30I own a 2017 Renault Kwid 800cc manual and am looking to upgrade mainly for comfort, space, and some more power. My budget is around Rs 15-17 lakh on-road in Hyderabad. My monthly running is around 300 km, mainly in city stop-and-go traffic. Please suggest whether I should extend my budget for a CVT (Elevate/Creta) or go for a torque-converter automatic (Kylaq/3XO).https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Honda/Elevate/GT_01240.JPGhttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/mrf-steel-brace-sp-01-superbike-tyres-experience-440545Autocar Indiaen2026-05-16T09:00:00+05:30MRF Steel Brace SP 01 superbike tyres: In the big leagueshttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20260515_121531_6cebc6ce.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-reliable-automatic-suv-to-buy-for-10-year-ownership-after-nexon-amt-447640Autocar Indiaen2026-05-16T08:00:13+05:30Hi Autocar, I am looking for a car to keep for 10 years. My driving is not much at the moment. I currently own a Nexon AMT that has done 20,000 km. I mostly do frequent short trips in the city and occasional long highway drives. I love the turbo in the Nexon, but not much else, as it started giving me trouble as soon as it entered its fifth year, so I am no longer sure about its reliability. I am now thinking mainly from a reliability perspective and am confused between the Seltos/Creta diesel automatic, Seltos/Creta iVT, and Elevate CVT. However, I would still like to retain Nexon’s grunt and avoid DCTs.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Honda/Elevate/GT_01624.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-blogs/why-carmakers-need-to-offer-mid-lifecycle-custom-upgrades-440543Autocar Indiaen2026-05-16T08:00:00+05:30Why carmakers need to offer mid-lifecycle custom upgradeshttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20260515_120049_245e4668.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/suzuki-burgman-fuel-economy-tested-and-explained-440540Autocar Indiaen2026-05-16T07:00:00+05:30Suzuki Burgman fuel economy tested and explainedhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20260515_071748_cec3b195.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-images/volkswagen-id-polo-gti-image-gallery-440284Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T19:25:00+05:30Volkswagen ID Polo GTI image galleryhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/image-galleries/images/20260515_132524_03b8b1cb.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/4-reasons-to-buy-the-mercedes-s-class-facelift-2-reasons-not-to-440546Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T19:06:23+05:304 reasons to buy the Mercedes S-Class facelift, 2 reasons not tohttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20260515_132752_3694e154.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/kia-seltos-vs-toyota-hyryder-at-for-long-term-city-use-and-good-after-sales-service-447756Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T19:00:00+05:30Hello, I have a budget of around ₹18 lakh and am looking for a petrol car that will be used mostly for city driving (around 90%) and occasional highway trips (around 10%), usually once or twice a month. My approximate running is around 500 km per month. I am currently inclined towards the Kia Seltos HTX Automatic and the Toyota Hyryder NeoDrive V AT. I have two questions. Firstly, considering my usage and budget, which one would be better for long-term ownership and a comfortable driving experience? Secondly, which SUV is more reliable in terms of after-sales service and maintenance costs? Please advise.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Kia/Seltos/_AAB0276.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/kia-seltos-ivt-vs-dct-for-bangalore-traffic-447791Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T18:30:00+05:30I am planning to buy the Kia Seltos Petrol Automatic, most likely the HTX (A) variant considering the availability of the 360-degree camera. However, I am confused between the IVT and DCT engine options. I like the performance of the turbo engine, but I am unsure about the suitability of the DCT gearbox in Bangalore traffic. On the other hand, while the IVT may be better suited for crawling traffic conditions, most video reviews mention that it feels underpowered. Please suggest which option would be better for my usage.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Kia/Seltos/_AAB0276.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/car-without-na-engine-under-17-lakh-for-120km-city-running-in-weekdays-for-tall-driver-447543Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T18:00:00+05:30My weekday driving is around 120 km in the city, with occasional highway trips of 20-50 km. My budget is ₹10-17 lakh. I do not like naturally aspirated engines and am worried about DPF-related issues if I go for a diesel, even though I liked the Seltos Diesel AT. The Kylaq and Duster felt a little cramped to me. My priorities are safety, good ergonomics, and a fun-to-drive experience. Please suggest a good car. I am 6 feet tall.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Kia/Seltos/_AAB0276.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/volkswagen-reveals-id-polo-gti-as-its-first-ever-electric-gti-model-439743Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T17:33:23+05:30Volkswagen reveals ID Polo GTI as its first-ever electric GTI modelhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260515_120027_4c4256b2.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-video-reviews/hyundai-venue-12-petrol-hx5-video-review-440420Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T17:33:09+05:30Hyundai Venue 1.2 petrol HX5 video reviewhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/reviews/images/20260515_115904_ebe19750.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/family-car-for-hill-and-highway-driving-for-5-foot-driver-for-12000km-annual-running-447873Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T17:20:00+05:30I am looking to buy a new car. My yearly running is around 10,000-12,000 km. My priorities are high safety, comfortable driving with senior citizens and kids, and ease of driving for a 5-foot-tall driver. I plan to keep the car for the next 8-10 years. I live in a tier-3 city with no dedicated parking and do a fair amount of hill driving (20-25%). My usage is around 30% city and 70% highway driving.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Mahindra/xuv-3xo/500_8294.JPGhttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/best-hybrid-suv-under-15-lakh-4000mm-daily-70km-447878Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T16:40:19+05:30I want a hybrid SUV under 4000 mm. My daily running is around 70 km. Please suggest the best option under ₹15 lakh.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Maruti-Suzuki/victoris/3.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/honda-unveils-new-hybrid-sedan-prototype-439740Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T16:20:34+05:30Honda unveils new hybrid sedan prototypehttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260515_082341_f9d7493f.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/honda-elevate-vs-harrier-diesel-driving-experience-ownership-comparison-guide-447847Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T16:10:00+05:30I am confused between the Honda Elevate and the Tata Harrier Diesel base variant. My usage is around 60% city driving and 40% highway driving. At the same time, I also want a car that is enjoyable to drive and feels engaging behind the wheel. Could you please advise which one would be the better option considering driving experience, comfort, maintenance costs, long-term ownership, and overall value for money? Also, would it make sense to wait for any upcoming updates or facelifts before making a decision?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/legacy/cdni/Galleries/20241125092745_HondaElevateRear34.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/ducati-hypermotard-698-mono-nera-revealed-439742Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T15:43:27+05:30Ducati Hypermotard 698 Mono Nera revealedhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260515_101151_ccd5f13f.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/why-ev-claimed-wltp-range-differs-from-real-world-driving-range-447861Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T15:35:00+05:30How is the WLTP range figure calculated and claimed by car manufacturers? In real-world driving, these figures are almost never achieved. For example, my Citroën eC3 has a claimed WLTP range of 320 km, but even at 100% charge, the car usually shows only around 230 km of range. Why is there such a large difference between the claimed range and the actual real-world range in EVs?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/legacy/cdni/mmv_images/colors/20250710043103_Citroen_eC3_Cosmo_Blue[1].jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/can-hyundai-venue-n-line-be-imported-to-sri-lanka-from-india-447869Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T15:10:00+05:30Hi, I would like to know whether you provide any assistance or facilities for exporting cars internationally. I currently live in Sri Lanka and am interested in importing a Hyundai Venue N Line.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/hyundai/Venue/DSC_8824.JPGhttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/made-in-india-toyota-starlet-scores-0-star-global-ncap-rating-439741Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T15:08:27+05:30Made-in-India Toyota Starlet scores 0-star Global NCAP ratinghttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260515_085427_efd7130c.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/hyundai-venue-vs-exter-1-2-petrol-performance-comparison-440539Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T15:01:35+05:30Hyundai Venue vs Exter 1.2 petrol manual performance comparisonhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20260515_092936_dbfc6f72.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/best-ev-upgrade-from-swift-amt-for-city-driving-usage-447871Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T14:35:00+05:30I currently own a 2022 Maruti Suzuki Swift AMT ZXi Plus and am planning to sell it to switch to an EV mainly for city usage.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Tata/Punch-EV/Tata_Punch_EV_Facelift_Rear_Quarter_Tracking.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/best-mahindra-xev-9s-variant-for-city-focused-retired-buyer-447876Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T14:05:13+05:30I am retired and plan to buy an EV primarily for limited daily use in the city. My budget is around ₹35 lakh (ex-showroom). I am considering the Mahindra XEV 9S and would like to know whether it would be a suitable choice for my requirements. If yes, could you please suggest which variant would make the most sense in terms of comfort, features, ease of ownership, and value for money?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Mahindra/xev-9s/9.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/tata-says-its-first-flex-fuel-vehicle-could-be-ready-by-end-2026-439739Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T14:03:19+05:30Tata says its first flex-fuel vehicle could be ready by end of 2026https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260515_072921_3dd04eb5.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-you-buy-mahindra-scorpio-despite-low-mileage-447799Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T13:30:00+05:30I love the Scorpio and want to buy one. However, the only concern I have is its mileage. Please suggest.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/legacy/cdni/Galleries/20220630103252_20220630083818_Scorpio_1.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-offers-better-value-taigun-or-duster-446289Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T13:00:07+05:30I am confused between a used Taigun GT Plus 1.5 (2024 model) with 20,000 km on the odometer, priced at around ₹14 lakh, and a new Duster 1.3 Techno priced at ₹18 lakh. Which car makes more sense if my priority is performance?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/volkswagen/taigun/2026_Volkswagen_Taigun_Front_Quarter_Tracking_2.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/industry/honda-tvs-leads-as-scooter-manufacturers-post-record-april-sales-439738Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T12:38:49+05:30Honda, TVS lead as scooter manufacturers post record April saleshttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260515_065139_ef5fcd58.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/venue-dct-vs-seltos-for-city-and-highway-under-16-lakh-447829Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T12:30:00+05:30I’m planning to buy a new car (budget ~₹16L), and I’m confused between the Hyundai Venue HX6 DCT (1.0 turbo petrol) and the Kia Seltos HTK 1.5 NA petrol manual. My usage is roughly 50% city and 50% highways, with occasional road trips carrying 5 people. I currently drive a 2019 Dzire manual, and I’m comfortable with manuals-I actually prefer downshifting for overtakes and like having some pickup on demand. During test drives, I noticed turbo lag in the Venue at low speeds, while the Seltos manual felt smooth and linear, but I couldn’t really test it properly at higher speeds due to traffic. I also took a test drive of the Seltos IVT, but I felt it might lack during highway overtaking, especially with full load, so I’m leaning more towards the manual with the 1.5 NA engine. My main questions are: Will the Seltos 1.5 NA manual feel underpowered on highways with 5 people + luggage during overtakes? Is the IVT actually capable enough for highway overtakes, or does it start feeling strained with full load? In the long run, which would be the better choice for my usage between these two?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Kia/Seltos/_AAB0276.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/defender-leads-jlr-india-sales-in-fy26-439737Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T12:28:02+05:30Defender continues to lead JLR India sales in FY26https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260515_064435_36767d7f.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/can-i-drive-bs4-innova-crysta-diesel-in-delhi-447788Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T12:00:20+05:30I own a 2018 Innova Crysta, 3rd owner. with Odo at 1.16 lakh km. In reality, I am the second owner as the vehicle was in the name of the company before the MD decided to transfer it to his individual name. I have two questions- 1. It is a BS-IV model, and can I drive it in Delhi safely, without being penalised? 2. Looking at the policy fluidity concerning diesel vehicles, what would you recommend- A replacement car- I love Ecosport. and would prefer a driver's car. Please advise.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Skoda/kushaq/Skoda-Kushaq-front-quarter.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/industry/petrol-diesel-prices-hiked-by-over-rs-3-cng-price-hiked-by-rs-2-439736Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T10:50:08+05:30Petrol, diesel prices hiked by over Rs 3/litre; CNG price hiked by Rs 2/kg https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260515_051914_dad1652e.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-suv-to-buy-under-12-lakh-for-50km-daily-city-driving-and-weekend-highway-use-447789Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T10:20:20+05:30My budget is around Rs 10-12 lakh. I am looking for an SUV, and my daily travel will be around 50 km in the city, with about 30% highway driving on weekends. Please suggest a car.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Mahindra/xuv-3xo/500_8294.JPGhttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-car-should-a-new-driver-buy-under-10-lakh-for-mostly-city-use-447806Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T09:40:00+05:30I am a new driver and planning to buy a new car. My budget is Rs 10 lakh, and 80% percent of my driving will be in the city. Please suggest. I prefer the Brezza LXi CNG.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Maruti-Suzuki/Brezza/_DSC1938.JPGhttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/every-cng-powered-car-sold-in-india-440537Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T09:00:34+05:30Every CNG-powered car sold in Indiahttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20260514_143350_0de1797a.pnghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-automatic-car-to-buy-under-12-lakh-on-road-447837Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T09:00:00+05:30Which automatic car should I buy under Rs 12 lakh on-road?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/hyundai/i20/_AAB7288.JPGhttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/e-vitara-vs-nexon-ev-vs-byd-atto-3-which-ev-is-best-for-100km-daily-driving-in-delhi-447839Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T08:30:00+05:30Kindly suggest a good EV for a 100 km daily drive in Delhi. I am considering the e-Vitara, Nexon EV, and BYD Atto 3.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Tata/nexon-ev/_AAB1600.JPGhttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/best-petrol-automatic-hatchbacks-under-rs-12-lakh-in-india-440536Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T08:00:14+05:30Best petrol-automatic hatchbacks under Rs 12 lakh in India https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20260514_131230_5a8f18ec.pnghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-ev-to-buy-for-100km-daily-driving-in-delhi-under-25-lakh-447840Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T08:00:00+05:30Kindly suggest a good EV for a daily 100 km drive in Delhi. Budget is between Rs 20-25 lakh.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/hyundai/Creta-Electric/500_5172.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/honda-patent-hints-at-haptic-clutch-feel-for-electric-mx-bikes-439733Autocar Indiaen2026-05-15T07:00:25+05:30Honda patent hints at simulated clutch, haptic feedback for electric MX bikeshttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260514_100109_78620e45.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/brezza-vs-xuv-3xo-as-automatic-car-under-15-lakh-for-senior-citizen-447831Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T19:30:00+05:30My father-in-law is nearing 60 and is planning to upgrade to an automatic car with a maximum budget of ₹15 lakh. He is currently driving a 10-year-old Swift VDI and is looking for a comfortable, reliable, and value-for-money automatic car for long-term use. Currently, we have shortlisted Maruti Brezza VXI / ZXI Automatic and Mahindra XUV 3XO MX2 Pro AT. We would appreciate suggestions on which would be the better option considering comfort, ease of driving, maintenance, reliability, and overall value for money for senior citizens.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Maruti-Suzuki/Brezza/_DSC1641.JPGhttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/interceptor-650-vs-yamaha-r3-as-parallel-twin-engine-bike-under-45-lakhs-447711Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T19:00:00+05:30I am looking for a bike with a parallel twin engine, and my budget is around ₹4.5 lakh. After researching, I found that two bikes with parallel twin engines have caught my attention. One is the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, and the other is the Yamaha R3. Which bike should I buy?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/RoyalEnfield/Interceptor-650/_AAB9437.JPGhttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/jawa-42-bobber-for-5-feet-female-rider-as-first-bike-447770Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T18:30:00+05:30I am a 47 years old, 5 ft tall female. I want to buy my first bike, and I am considering the Jawa 42 Bobber. Is it a good bike for me? I have seen many negative reviews.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/jawa/42%20Bobber/500_9010.JPGhttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/cruiser-vs-scrambler-for-5-feet-4-inches-rider-447822Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T18:00:01+05:30I am currently riding an Avenger Street 180. I am planning to upgrade my bike, but I am confused whether to go for a cruiser or a scrambler. I have shortlisted bikes from Royal Enfield and Triumph, but considering my height is 5'4", I am not getting a clear idea.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/RoyalEnfield/Meteor-350/_DSC8718.JPGhttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-images/bmw-r-12-ninet-image-gallery-440281Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T17:48:11+05:30BMW R 12 nineT image galleryhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/image-galleries/images/20260514_120810_f3e8f359.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/different-types-of-automatic-gearboxes-explained-440531Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T17:30:02+05:30Automatic gearboxes explained: AMT vs CVT vs DCT vs Torque Converterhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20260514_115239_570e5048.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/what-are-long-term-issues-with-duster-dct-evolution-for-city-highway-use-447832Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T17:30:00+05:30How is the Duster (DCT Evolution variant) for city driving as well as occasional highway use? What long-term issues or problems can I face with this car? Is there a better alternative within the same budget that is also fun to drive and reliable for city usage, considering this uses a wet clutch system?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Renault/duster/500_5315.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/safari-vs-xuv-7xo-diesel-automatic-value-for-money-comparison-447798Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T16:40:17+05:30I currently own a 9-year-old Tata Tiago and am now planning to upgrade to either the Tata Safari Adventure X Plus Diesel Automatic or the Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7 Diesel Automatic. The Safari is around ₹3 lakh cheaper while offering almost similar specifications, except for a few additional luxury features in the XUV 7XO. I live in Bangalore, and my annual running is around 15,000 km, mostly involving city driving with occasional highway trips. Could you please suggest which of these would be the better choice?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Tata/safari/GT_03994.JPGhttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-i-buy-diesel-kia-sonet-amid-future-diesel-ban-concerns-447834Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T16:30:00+05:30I am going to buy a Kia Sonet. Although I am inclined more towards the diesel model, I am really concerned with Suzuki and VW calling off their diesel car sales in India completely. Now with Tesla's entry in Indian Market and the difference between petrol and diesel prices narrowing, Is there a chance that the government, in the near future, will completely ban diesel car sales? Because if they do, the resale value of diesel cars will drop suddenly. [Submitter Vehicle details - Make: Honda, Model:https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Kia/Sonet/500_1884.JPGhttps://www.autocarindia.com/motor-sports-news/2026-nurburgring-24-hours-schedule-india-timings-439735Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T16:26:40+05:302026 Nurburgring 24 Hours schedule, India timingshttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260514_105131_e6fbd691.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/kia-seltos-vs-tata-sierra-turbo-petrol-at-real-world-mileage-compared-440535Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T16:09:08+05:30Kia Seltos vs Tata Sierra turbo-petrol AT real-world mileage comparedhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20260514_103632_3d9453be.pnghttps://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/production-ready-bmw-r20-revealed-439734Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T16:04:50+05:30Production-ready BMW R20 revealedhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260514_103418_f1b5f340.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/volkswagen-rules-out-golf-ev-until-at-least-the-decades-end-439731Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T15:51:35+05:30Volkswagen rules out Golf EV until at least the decade's endhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260514_083528_05ba7695.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/best-automatic-suv-for-80-km-daily-city-driving-comparison-447769Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T15:35:00+05:30My daily city running is around 80 km, and I currently drive an AMT car. I am now planning to upgrade to an SUV and am confused between the following options: Tata Nexon AMT Kia Sonet DCT Mahindra XUV 3XO Hyundai Venue CRDi Maruti Brezza Automatichttps://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/legacy/cdni/mmv_images/colors/20250626112045_Maruti_Suzuki_Brezza_Sizzling_Red[1].jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/second-gen-kia-sonet-spied-again-with-new-design-details-439732Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T15:14:28+05:30Second-gen Kia Sonet spied again with new design detailshttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260514_094230_6fe8495d.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/safari-vs-xuv-7xo-diesel-dpf-concerns-ownership-comparison-guide-447726Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T15:00:00+05:30My yearly running is around 10,000-12,000 km, with usage split roughly 50% city and 50% highway driving. I am planning to buy a 7-seater diesel SUV and am currently confused between the Tata Safari Diesel and the Mahindra XUV 7XO Diesel. However, I have heard a lot about DPF-related issues in modern diesel vehicles, especially with mixed city usage. Could you please advise which of these would be the better option for my requirements?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Mahindra/xuv-7xo/DSC_9376.JPGhttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/mahindra-thar-roxx-reliability-service-concerns-long-term-ownership-advice-447803Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T14:30:00+05:30Dear Team, I am planning to buy the Mahindra Thar Roxx AX5L 4x4 Automatic. However, the online reviews and customer complaints regarding quality issues are making me quite concerned. We currently own three cars at home - a Maruti Alto, Toyota Innova Crysta, and a Honda - and thankfully, we have never faced any major defects or poor after-sales service experiences with any of them. I live in a village, and the nearest authorised service centre is around 100 km away. There are also no reliable third-party workshops in my hometown. Because of this, I am worried that if I buy the Thar Roxx, I may end up making frequent trips to the service centre due to quality issues or the commonly reported electrical and electronic problems. Emotionally, I really want the Thar Roxx, but practically, my mind keeps warning me about long-term reliability and service concerns. Considering my situation, would it still be a sensible purchase, or would you advise skipping it? Also, do you have any idea when the next facelift of the Thar Roxx is expected?https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/models/colors/20260123_125626_8637535b.pnghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-i-buy-tesla-model-y-l-under-70-lakh-447727Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T14:00:00+05:30I have a budget of 70lakhs. Please suggest which EV to buy. I am more inclined towards the TESLA Model YL.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/tesla/model-y/Tesla_Model_Y_L_Front_Quarter_Static_1.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/used-car-or-new-car-for-first-time-buyer-445652Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T13:30:00+05:30As a new driver, should I buy a used car to learn first and then purchase a new one, or should I go directly for a new car? I am looking for an automatic car that will be used mostly for city driving. It should be easy to park and not too bulky. I am primarily interested in Tata cars, with a budget of around ₹14 lakh. The car should also be comfortable for long highway drives and offer good fuel efficiency. A sunroof and the latest features would be an added advantage. I am currently most inclined towards the Sierra.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Tata/nexon/_BE07384.JPGhttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/seltos-diesel-vs-victoris-cng-which-to-buy-443563Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T13:00:00+05:30My daily running is around 70 km. I’m confused between the Kia Seltos Diesel and Victoris CNG. My budget is under 15L. I’m hesitant about buying a diesel car, considering the discussions regarding future regulations and norms. Kindly suggest a perfect option.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Maruti-Suzuki/victoris/3.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/honda-announce-new-product-development-approach-for-india-439730Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T12:31:53+05:30Honda announces new product development approach for India https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260514_070126_6b575754.jpeghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-car-fuel-efficient-car-under-13-lakh-447821Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T12:30:00+05:30I want to buy a diesel/CNG/hybrid car with a price range of 10 to 13 lakh. My daily travel distance is around 15-25 km.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Maruti-Suzuki/Dzire/500_8916.JPGhttps://www.autocarindia.com/industry/tvs-motor-expects-scooters-evs-to-outpace-commuters-in-fy27-439729Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T12:17:15+05:30TVS expects scooters, EVs to outpace commuters in FY27https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260514_064611_1540c742.jpeghttps://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/tvs-motor-to-add-15-million-units-of-manufacturing-capacity-in-next-12-months-439728Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T12:02:43+05:30TVS to add 1.5 million units of manufacturing capacity in next 12 monthshttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260514_063032_03bd2c67.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/xuv-3xo-vs-skoda-kylaq-family-car-under-11-lakh-447824Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T12:00:18+05:30I am looking for a family car with a manual transmission and a budget of ₹10-11 lakh on-road in Panvel. Based on reviews, I have shortlisted the Mahindra XUV 3XO REVX variant, Skoda Kylaq, and Hyundai Venue. If there are any other cars that you would recommend in this price range, please let me know.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Mahindra/xuv-3xo/500_8294.JPGhttps://www.autocarindia.com/bike-video-reviews/triumph-scrambler-400-long-term-video-review-440416Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T11:33:34+05:30 Triumph Scrambler 400 Long Term Video Reviewhttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/reviews/images/20260514_060245_2ee860b1.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/honda-announces-new-sub-4m-suv-for-india-by-2028-439727Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T11:08:08+05:30Honda announces new sub-4m SUV for India https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260514_053733_e3865afc.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/volkswagen-virtus-vs-skoda-kushaq-which-automatic-car-is-better-for-city-highway-and-mountain-driving-445755Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T10:20:15+05:30I am looking for an automatic transmission car that can handle a mix of 60% city, 30% highway, and 10% mountain driving. Right now, I am stuck between the Virtus and Kushaq, though I am leaning towards the Virtus.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/volkswagen/Virtus/500_8133.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-safe-and-refined-suv-to-buy-under-20-lakh-for-low-cabin-noise-and-mostly-city-use-447782Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T09:45:00+05:30I am looking for my third car, preferably an SUV around 1500cc, after having driven a hatchback and a Toyota sedan earlier. My budget is around Rs 20 lakh. My annual running is about 10,000-12,000 km, with 80% city use. My requirements are essential modern features without gimmicks, no compromise on safety, actual city mileage of around 10-12kpl, and low cabin noise. I am also unsure whether ADAS and an automatic transmission are worth considering for the future or if they are just being hyped. I have shortlisted the Seltos, Sierra, Duster, Grand Vitara (don't like the design much), and Clavis (similar price and mileage, but can carry the 6th adult) . Please help me finalise one.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Kia/Seltos/_AAB0280.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/which-automatic-suv-to-buy-under-25-lakh-after-hyundai-grand-i10-for-better-features-and-service-support-447746Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T09:00:01+05:30I have been using a Hyundai Grand i10 for the last 10 years. My usage is around 60% city and 40% highway. I want an automatic variant, and my budget is between Rs 20-25 lakh. I have looked at the Creta, Seltos, Harrier, and XUV 7XO. I plan to keep the new car for at least 5-7 years. I prefer a car with more dashboard features like the Seltos and 7XO, along with strong service support and maximum features for the driver and co-passenger.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Kia/Seltos/_AAB0280.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/car-reviews/hyundai-venue-12-petrol-review-ticks-the-right-boxes-440415Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T09:00:00+05:30Hyundai Venue 1.2 petrol review: Ticks the right boxeshttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/reviews/images/20260514_080946_8c48433c.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/should-i-wait-for-kia-seltos-hybrid-after-booking-the-turbo-dct-447753Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T08:30:00+05:30I have booked the Kia Seltos turbo DCT. My monthly running is around 900 km, mostly in Chennai traffic. Should I wait for the hybrid version? Is it expected soon? Also, how much price difference can be expected between the turbo-petrol and the hybrid?https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Kia/Seltos/_AAB0276.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/advice/is-kia-seltos-htko-ivt-worth-buying-over-hyundai-venue-hx8-dct-for-city-and-family-use-447767Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T08:00:04+05:30Hi, I’m planning to buy an automatic petrol SUV and I’m confused between these two options: Kia Seltos HTK(O) IVT Petrol and Hyundai Venue HX8 DCT Petrol. The on-road price difference is around Rs 3 lakh, so I want to understand whether the Seltos is truly worth the extra cost. My typical usage includes office commuting twice a week, with a one-way travel time of about 1 hour 15 minutes, mostly in city traffic. I also do weekend trips with my wife and occasional trips with family or friends, usually with 4-5 people. The only factor strongly pushing me towards the Seltos is the panoramic sunroof. However, I currently drive a Punch, so I am a little doubtful about handling the Seltos’ size in city traffic.https://cdn-s3.autocarindia.com/Kia/Seltos/_AAB0280.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/auto-features/tata-altroz-cng-vs-tata-punch-cng-which-one-should-you-buy-440530Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T08:00:00+05:30Tata Altroz CNG vs Tata Punch CNG: which one should you buy?https://asset.autocarindia.com/static/features/images/20260513_110944_442ea0f0.jpghttps://www.autocarindia.com/motor-sports-news/royal-enfield-sherpa-ft-mk2-debuts-at-flat-track-world-championship-439726Autocar Indiaen2026-05-14T07:00:00+05:30Royal Enfield Sherpa FT Mk2 debuts at Flat Track World Championshiphttps://asset.autocarindia.com/static/news/images/20260513_124740_d9630b47.jpg