Darab Mansoor Ali

There's no shortage of accessory and small-appliance brands jostling for shelf space in India right now, so when a new name enters the ring, the first question is always the same: what's actually different here?

BYD cars have been one of the most tech-heavy EVs in recent times in our market. The BYD Sealion 7 is one of those cars which has gained a lot of attention, mainly for the kind of tech that the premium electric SUV offers. The highlight? A 15.6-inch infotainment display which also rotates to change orientation into vertical or horizontal.

India's passenger vehicle market delivered a strong showing in July 2026, with most manufacturers posting healthy month-on-month gains across the board. Maruti Suzuki extended its commanding lead at the top of the charts, inching close to the 2 lakh-unit mark for the month, while Tata Motors held on to second place by a slim margin over Mahindra. Hyundai staged a sharp comeback after a supplier fire disrupted its June output, reclaiming fourth spot, with Toyota completing the top five. Further down the order, Kia, MG and Nissan all posted double- and triple-digit percentage growth over last year, pointing to broad-based momentum across the industry heading into the festive season.

Mahindra has turned Independence Day into a sort of an unofficial product showcase over the past few years, using August 15 to unveil concepts and confirm key updates rather than sticking to the usual launch calendar. The tradition goes back to 2021, when the brand used the occasion to launch the XUV700, a model that pushed Mahindra firmly into the modern SUV space and reset expectations from a brand that builds only rugged off-roaders, to a brand that can also make really good modern cars. Ever since, August 15 has become something of a circle on the calendar, and this year is shaping up to be no different.

India's passenger vehicle market put up a strong first half in 2026, crossing 25.91 lakh units in cumulative sales across petrol, diesel, CNG, EV and strong hybrid powertrains. That's a healthy 18.4 percent jump over the 21.88 lakh units sold in H1 2025, with virtually every powertrain category posting year-on-year growth, the lone exception being strong hybrids, which stayed flat. Here's a detailed, powertrain-wise breakdown of which cars led the charts and what's driving the shifts beneath the numbers.

Skoda has finally unveiled the first facelift or update for its Slavia. Ever since it was first unveiled in 2021, the Skoda Slavia has been a popular sedan in a market dominated by crossovers and SUVs. The Skoda Slavia has found its footing by appealing to the enthusiasts and executives that wanted something sleeker or more sporty while moving around in the city. With the new update, Skoda is making the Slavia more relevant for the year 2026 and more efficient. The updates, however minor, are everywhere. Exteriors, interiors, drivetrain, tech – everything has been given a slight refresh. In this article, I will tell you what I think about the new Skoda Slavia, what changes we are getting, and finally, if it is worth considering while spending your hard-earned money on this mid-size sedan.

BMW India has just done something completely new and unusual (in a good way) in the entry-luxury space. They have built a car specifically for the person sitting behind the driver, not in front of the wheel. The new BMW X1 Long Wheelbase has been launched at an introductory ex-showroom price of Rs 49.90 lakh, slotting in alongside the standard X1 and the fully electric iX1 in BMW's smallest SUV family. And after spending some time with it, my first impression is fairly simple: this is one of the most sensible product decisions BMW India has made in a while, provided you understand exactly who it's meant for.

So Skoda has done something interesting. The company refuses to believe the sedans are dead in India. Skoda Superb, one of the most sought-after executive sedans in the country, is now back. This time, Skoda has decided to bring it with a diesel engine. Yes, at a time when internal combustion engines in general are on the decline and there is a sort of a confusing sentiment around petrol in India, Skoda has taken a bold step and decided to bring the 2 litre TDI engine with the fourth generation Superb which will be coming to India by the end of the second quarter of next year.

Dreame is becoming a popular robot vacuum brand. The Xiaomi-backed brand has launched their new D30 Ultra in India recently, which is the most premium robot vacuum in their D series of entry-level robot vacuums. Priced at around ₹60,000 in India, the Dreame D3 Ultra brings new features like object detection, mop washing, and more in the D series for the first time. I have been using the Dreame D30 Ultra for the past few days and here is everything I think about this new robot vacuum from Dreame.

JSW MG Motor India has launched its new Hector Tomahawk, which is available in both electric and plug-in hybrid options? The plug-in hybrid starts at a price of ₹21.79 lakh (showroom), while the EV version of the car starts at ₹13.99 lakh with battery as a service (BaaS) and ₹19.49 lakh and ₹25.69 without BaaS, respectively. Now, the MG Hector Tomahawk is not interesting because of the fact that it comes with multiple powertrain options, but because of the fact that it is the first car that MG has made on its brand-new platform called the MG Adapt. The MG Adapt platform is an architecture that can support different kinds of powertrains, like electric, plug-in hybrid, a strong hybrid, and more.