Skoda Epiq Entry-Level Electric SUV Revealed With 440 Km Range

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Skoda Epiq boasts a bootspace capacity of 475 litres And features bidirectional charging facility for the global markets

Skoda has unveiled its most affordable fully electric model the Epiq and it is the first production car to incorporate the brand’s Modern Solid design language in its entirety. Built on the new generation MEB+ platform with front wheel drive, the Epiq sits at the entry point of the brand’s electric portfolio and is priced at parity with the ICE Kamiq in several European markets.

It is a deliberate move to remove the price premium that has historically held customers back from electric vehicles at this end of the market. The MEB+ platform brings lighter battery packs compared to the previous generation – reducing energy consumption while freeing up more cabin space. Depending on configuration, the Epiq delivers a range of around 440 km between charges.

It can replenish from 10 to 80 per cent in just 24 minutes via DC fast charging. AC charging at 11 kW comes as standard across all variants while two battery sizes and three power outputs are available paired with a front wheel drive system. Bidirectional charging is part of the package as the Epiq can feed stored energy to external devices, a household or the grid depending on the available infrastructure.

Full one pedal driving is also available through B mode with adjustable regeneration intensity making the Epiq the first Skoda electric vehicle to support this capability. At 0.275, the drag coefficient shows the aerodynamic work done on the exterior. The front is characterised by a glossy black face and a new T shaped light signature that will carry across future Skoda SUV models.

The compact proportions should keep the exterior footprint manageable for city use. The boot measures 475 litres – among the largest figures in its class – and a 25-litre front compartment adds further storage flexibility but the frunk will arrive later in the production run rather than at launch. The interior follows the same Modern Solid philosophy with durable materials, premium controls and a 13 inch Android based infotainment display at the centre.

The MySkoda app enables remote access to vehicle data, charging management and comfort functions from a smartphone. Safety equipment is drawn from higher segments of the Skoda range. Front Assist, Side Assist, Lane Assist and Traffic Sign Recognition come as standard with Travel Assist 3.0 available as an option. Seven airbags are fitted as standard including a centre airbag between the front seats.

Shortly after the main market launch, a limited First Edition variant will be offered based on the Selection trim level. It combines the most powerful drivetrain with extended standard equipment and specific interior and exterior design elements to distinguish it from the regular range. The Epiq will be followed by the Peaq and together the two models will double the size of the Skoda all electric range.

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Royal Enfield April 2026 Sales – Classic, Bullet, Hunter, Himalayan, Shotgun

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In April 2026, Royal Enfield posted total domestic sales of 1,04,129 units as against 76,002 units with a healthy YoY growth of 37 per cent

Royal Enfield crossed the 1 lakh domestic dispatch milestone in the first month of the new financial year. The total volumes came in at 1,04,129 units as against 76,002 units in April 2025 with a 37 per cent year on year growth. Against March 2026, April was 4 per cent higher at 1,00,406 units as the brand’s popularity remains consistent.

The Classic 350 led all models at 37,967 units in April 2026 as against 26,801 units during the same period last year – up 42 per cent year on year. Month on month, it added 2 per cent over March 2026. The Bullet 350 placed second at 25,040 units from 16,489 units in April 2025 – posting 52 per cent year on year growth – the highest among all 350 cc models for the month.

It gained 5 per cent over March 2026. The entry-level Royal Enfield Hunter 350 recorded 21,947 units against 18,109 units in April 2025 – up 21 per cent year on year and 5 per cent above March 2026. The Meteor 350 posted 10,060 units as against 7,644 units in April 2025 – growing 32 per cent year on year. It pulled back 6 per cent from March 2026.

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Model	April 2026 Sales	April 2025 Sales	YoY
Classic 350	37,967	26,801	+42%
Bullet 350	25,040	16,489	+52%
Hunter 350	21,947	18,109	+21%
Meteor 350	10,060	7,644	+32%
650 Twin	4,065	3,127	+30%
Guerrilla 450	2,474	920	+169%
Himalayan	1,941	1,715	+13%
Super Meteor	493	968	-49%
Shotgun	142	229	-38%
Total	1,04,129	76,002	+37%

The 650 Twin range recorded 4,065 units in April 2026 as against 3,127 units sold during the corresponding period last year – up 30 per cent year on year. The more telling number is the 48 per cent sequential gain from 2,744 units in March 2026 – the largest month on month improvement across the entire Royal Enfield portfolio for April.

The RE Guerrilla 450 posted 2,474 units last month as against 920 units in April 2025 by growing 169 per cent year on year. It also gained 30 per cent from 1,906 units in March 2026. The Himalayan garnered a domestic tally of 1,941 units from 1,715 units in April 2025 – up 13 per cent year on year but it fell 15 per cent from 2,284 units in March 2026.

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The Super Meteor dropped to 493 units as against 968 units – down 49 per cent year on year and 39 per cent below March 2026. The Shotgun posted 142 units from 229 units in April 2025 – declining 38 per cent year on year and 18 per cent from March 2026. Both models posted declines across year on year and month on month metrics for the month.

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Top 10 Most Sold Scooters April 2026 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, iQube, Chetak

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In the list of top 10 most sold scooters in April 2026, Honda Activa finished first ahead of Jupiter, Access, iQube, Chetak and Ntorq

The Hero Destini growing 488.69 per cent year on year to 25,861 units from just 4,393 units in April 2025 was the most extreme number in the scooter segment for April 2026. The base effect from the prior year is clearly at work but the scale of recovery points to a model that has found renewed retail traction.

Total scooter volumes for the top 10 reached 5,94,443 units – up 22.22 per cent from 4,86,363 units in April 2025. The Honda Activa held the top position with 2,20,774 units as it grew 13.34 per cent from 1,94,787 units sold during the same period last year. With a 37.14 per cent share of the entire top 10, the Activa accounted for more than a third.

The TVS Jupiter placed second at 1,17,383 units – up 14.42 per cent from 1,02,588 units holding a 19.75 per cent segment share. The Suzuki Access rounded out the top three at 70,339 units – growing 8.04 per cent from 65,107 units in April 2025. Among electric scooters, the TVS iQube placed fourth with 37,193 units – up 34.74 per cent from 27,604 units in April 2025.

Also Read: Top 10 Scooters FY26 – Activa, Jupiter, Access, iQube, Chetak, Destini

Rank	Model	April 2026 Sales	YoY
1	Honda Activa	2,20,774	+13.34%
2	TVS Jupiter	1,17,383	+14.42%
3	Suzuki Access	70,339	+8.04%
4	TVS iQube	37,193	+34.74%
5	Bajaj Chetak	34,304	+78.52%
6	TVS Ntorq	33,994	+33.92%
7	Hero Destini	25,861	+488.69%
8	Suzuki Burgman	19,337	-16.11%
9	Ather Rizta	17,960	+78.67%
10	Yamaha RayZR	17,298	+21.96%
	Total	5,94,443	+22.22%

The Bajaj Chetak followed in fifth at 34,304 units by growing 78.52 per cent from 19,216 units. The Ather Rizta placed ninth at 17,960 units – up 78.67 per cent from 10,052 units recorded during the corresponding period twelve months ago. The three electric models together accounted for 89,457 units – around 15 per cent of total top 10 scooter volumes for the month.

The TVS Ntorq held sixth at 33,994 units – growing 33.92 per cent from 25,383 units. The Suzuki Burgman was the only model in the top 10 to post a year on year decline – falling 16.11 per cent to 19,337 units from 23,050 units in April 2025. The Yamaha RayZR closed the list at tenth with 17,298 units – up 21.96 per cent from 14,183 units on a YoY basis.

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The scooter space is all set to witness multiple new launches over the next couple of years as entry-level zero-emission scooters and more performance-based offerings are waiting in the pipeline.

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BYD Sealion 6 Plug In Hybrid Spied Testing Again in India

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The BYD Sealion 6 could be aimed at a new segment of customers not yet ready to fully commit to an EV

The BYD Sealion 6 was spotted on test in India for the first time in February 2025, but a year later, there’s still no confirmation of launch. However, road testing is still underway, a new spy shot has revealed.

Originally introduced as the BYD Song Plus, the BYD Sealion 6 is part of the brand’s Ocean series. Although it was discontinued in China in January, it continues to be sold in international markets, including European countries, where it is marketed as the BYD Seal U.

At 4,775 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, and 1,670 mm tall, the BYD Sealion 6 is a mid-size SUV slotted below the BYD Sealion 07 electric SUV, which is sold in India. BYD offers the Sealion 6 in other markets in a basic petrol variant and multiple petrol-electric plug-in hybrid variants, and it has been testing one of the latter in our market.

Also Read: BYD To Increase Electric Car Prices In India By July 2026

JSW MG Motor and Toyota Kirloskar Motor are reportedly planning new plug-in hybrid cars for India, and the Sealion 6 could be BYD’s first attempt at this emerging category, if launched. In Australia, the company offers four plug-in hybrid variants, including two with a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine and a front-mounted electric motor, and two with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and two electric motors, including a higher-output unit at the front and a lower-output unit at the rear.

Packing up to 339 hp, the BYD Sealion 6 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h as quickly as 5.5 seconds. BYD offers 18.3 kWh and 26.6 kWh LFP battery packs and claims the latter can deliver a range of up to 140 kilometres (SoC 20-100%), as per NEDC. The plug-in hybrid variants support DC charging at up to 18 kW and also vehicle-to-load (V2L) bi-directional charging.

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BYD equips the Sealion 6 with features such as 19-inch alloy wheels, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a head-up display, a 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen infotainment system, a 10-speaker Infinity sound system, ventilated front seats, and a panoramic sunroof. The mid-size SUV comes with a raft of advanced driver assistance systems and seven airbags as well.

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2026 Honda City Facelift Fully Revealed Ahead of May 22 Launch

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Honda shows serious commitment to the mid-size sedan segment and the Indian market with a comprehensive second refresh for the fifth-gen City

The fifth-generation Honda City is getting a second facelift on 22 May. Just days ahead of the launch, the updated version’s test drive units have started arriving at dealerships, new spy shots have revealed.

The latest spy images have fully exposed the exterior and interior of the 2026 Honda City, revealing more substantial design changes than those introduced with the first one in 2023. Following the second facelift, the exterior looks a whole lot different from the original fifth-gen model, first seen in 2019.

The new Honda City has a sleeker and sportier front-end, with hints of global models like the India-bound Honda Prologue and the Honda Accord. Honda has fully redesigned not just the headlamps, grilles, and bumpers, but also the hood, which indicates the company has taken a serious effort in this refresh beyond the norm.

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The headlamps are slimmer and look more aggressive. They feature new, split daytime running lights positioned on the top. In line with the industry trend, Honda has introduced a light band between the headlamps, positioned at the same height as the daytime running lights of the latter.

The brand logo lies ahead of the leading edge of the hood instead of on the radiator grille, which is a new black panel featuring honeycomb-shaped openings. The front bumper and lower air intake also have a new design, while front fog lamps have been omitted. On the sides, the 2026 Honda City features new 16-inch alloy wheels in a sporty design similar to the 17-inch alloy wheels Volkswagen offered on the pre-facelift Taigun 1.0 TSI. At the rear, the combination lamps carry over the old design, but in a new, transparent housing for a sportier styling.

A new bumper with a split A-shaped grille-like cutout features a honeycomb-shaped pattern, mimicking the styling at the front. Honda has replaced the horizontal light reflectors with vertical ones and positioned them along the edges of the bumper.

The interior design of the new Honda City is largely the same. The centre console has been revised, with the cupholders now positioned ahead of the gear selector, where the outgoing model has the wireless charging pad. Honda has introduced new front seats with three-stage ventilation and a new floating touchscreen infotainment system. The latter has an aftermarket-like appearance due to its noticeable protruding placement outside the dashboard, and its steep upward tilt could impact visibility because of light reflections.

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Unlike the outgoing model, the new one has a 360º camera system, which should make parking much easier and safer. There won’t be any changes to the 1.5-litre petrol engine, offered with 6-speed MT and CVT options. The same goes for the hybrid variant, also based on a 1.5-litre petrol engine.

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Toyota Starlet Gets 0-Star Global NCAP Rating

The India-manufactured Toyota Starlet has received a zero-star safety rating in recent crash tests conducted by Global NCAP, raising concerns around occupant protection in its current form.

According to the test results, the hatchback scored 0 out of 34 points in Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), indicating limited safety performance for front passengers. In contrast, the car achieved 29.33 out of 49 points in Child Occupant Protection (COP), translating to a three-star rating in this category.

The tested variant comes equipped with two airbags and electronic stability control (ESC) as standard. However, Global NCAP noted that the vehicle’s bodyshell integrity was rated as unstable, which can affect crash performance under higher impact conditions.

The Starlet is produced in India at Maruti Suzuki’s Gujarat facility and exported primarily to African markets, where it enjoys strong sales, including in fleet segments. The agency highlighted that widespread accessibility in such markets can increase exposure to road accidents, making safety performance a critical factor.

Toyota has reportedly informed Global NCAP about a forthcoming update to the Starlet, which is expected to introduce additional safety features, including more airbags. The updated version will likely undergo fresh evaluation once it is available in international markets.

For context, the Maruti Baleno — closely related to the Starlet — has shown varying safety outcomes across different assessment programs. While it secured a four-star rating under Bharat NCAP, it received a lower rating in Latin NCAP tests.

Global NCAP has stated that it will reassess the Starlet after the updated model is introduced.

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3 New Maruti Suzuki Cars Spied Testing In A Convoy – What Are They?

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Maruti Suzuki is preparing to launch 3 new cars in India and they have now been spotted testing simultaneously

Three camouflaged Maruti Suzuki test mules have been caught together on a convoy run on Indian roads giving a rare glimpse at what the brand has in development simultaneously. The prototypes are wrapped in the typical stripe camouflage used during late stage testing and based on the proportions and silhouettes visible through the coverings, the three vehicles appear to be the Brezza facelift, the Baleno facelift and the YMC electric MPV.

1. Maruti Suzuki Brezza Facelift:

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The most easily identifiable of the three is the Brezza facelift. The proportions are consistent with the current model – the same compact SUV footprint, five door layout and raised ride height are all visible. The rear section shows a slightly redesigned tail lamp cluster with what appears to be a connected light bar treatment while the alloy wheel design differs from the outgoing model.

It will get a thoroughly revised interior with larger touchscreen while a six-speed MT and underfloor mounted CNG tank will be other key updates.

Also Read: 4 New Maruti Suzuki Cars Arriving Soon – 2 SUVs, 1 MPV & 1 Hatch

2. Updated Maruti Suzuki Baleno:

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The second prototype in the convoy looks to be the updated Baleno. The hatchback proportions are clearly visible through the camouflage with a lower, wider front end compared to the Brezza and a more sloped roofline. The rear end shows updated tail lamp positioning and bumper treatment. The Baleno facelift is expected to bring exterior styling revisions alongside interior upgrades including a larger touchscreen and improved connected features.

3. Maruti Suzuki YMC:

The third and most interesting prototype is the YMC – Maruti Suzuki’s upcoming seven seat electric MPV. The overall stance is noticeably taller and longer than the other two vehicles with a more upright greenhouse, pronounced rear overhang, a closed off front grille area and light bars at the front and back along with a boxy tailgate. The side profile reveals significant glass area across all three rows and a squared off rear section along with alloy wheels similar to the e Vitara.

Also Read: New Maruti Suzuki EV Caught Testing, 7-Seater YMC Electric MPV?

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Expected to share components with the e Vitara and measure around 4.5 metres in length, the YMC will be positioned as a practical family electric MPV competing with the likes of Kia Carens Clavis EV. The presence of all three prototypes on the same convoy run suggests that they are likely heading toward a series of launches spread across the remainder of 2026 and into early 2027.

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