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The AtherRizta electric scooter has crossed the 2 lakh unit sales milestone, a little over 6 months after sales crossed the 1 lakh unit mark in May 2025. Launched in India in April 2024, the electric scooter has reached the 2 lakh unit milestone within 2 years of its launch and currently accounts for over 70 per cent of its sales in the country.
Speaking on the milestone, Ravneet Singh Phokela, CBO, Ather Energy, said, “Rizta has been on a roll from the very beginning, expanding our addressable market and enabling us to expand distribution aggressively, especially in Middle and North India. Going forward, our focus remains on strengthening product accessibility through deeper distribution and building on this strong base.”
Ather says that the Rizta has played a key part in expanding its market share in Central and North India, citing a notable increase in market share in states such as MP, Chhattisgarh, UP and Punjab between Q1 FY2026 and Q3 FY2026.
The Ather Rizta is available in two variants, S and Z, with three battery options: 2.7 kW, 2.9 kW, and 3.7 kW. Depending on the variant, the IDC range varies between 123 km and 159 km. Both versions offer a peak power output of 4.3 kW (5.77 bhp) and 22 Nm of torque. The claimed top speed for both variants is 80 kmph, with a 0-40 kmph acceleration time of 4.7 seconds. Prices for the scooter currently start at Rs 1.05 lakh (ex-showroom).
Rivals to the Ather Rizta include the TVS Iqube and Bajaj Chetak.
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Kia has launched the new and updated Seltos, celebrating its world premiere in India. With bookings open and launch set to take place on January 2, 2026, the Seltos is set to reignite the fire in the C-SUV segment where the competition has never been fiercer. So, what makes the new Seltos stand out? Here are five things you need to know about it.
Design and Styling:
If you have seen the international Kia line-up, the new Seltos won’t feel out of place. The newest iteration of Kia's Opposites United design philosophy shares resemblance to the Sportage upfront with the grille mesh design and sleek LEDs for the headlamps and daytime running lights. Even the bumper design is more aggressive than before, and it now sits on newer 18-inch alloy wheels.
Compared to the outgoing version, the new Seltos is slightly bigger in dimension, measuring 4,430x1,830x1,600 mm with a slightly longer wheelbase of 2,690 mm, up by 80mm compared to the outgoing model.
With the change in generation, there’s no change to the powertrain line-up in the new Seltos. You get the same three engine options – all three are 1.5L, all three are four-cylinder. The naturally aspirated petrol makes 113bhp and 144Nm and can be had with a manual or a CVT. And the other petrol is the TGDi, making 158bhp and 253Nm. This engine is available with a six-speed iMT or a seven-speed DCT. And lastly, the diesel produces 18bhp and 260Nm and is paired to either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic.
There are two new colour options as well: Morning Haze and Magma Red. It was rumoured that the new Seltos would introduce a hybrid powertrain in the line-up, but it wasn’t the case at the launch. It may or may not come at a later date.
Compared to the older Seltos, which was based on the K2 platform, the new one moves to the newer K3 platform. The increase in dimension comes courtesy of this change in platform, along with improved safety quotient and space inside the cabin. On the other hand, the Creta and the Clavis retain the older K2 platform.
Interior and Features
With the generation change comes a new cabin design which is inspired by the new Kia cars like the Syros and the Carens Clavis. There’s a new colour theme with a large floating panel on the dashboard and a newly-designed steering wheel as well. There are the new 12.3-inch dual displays with another screen in between. It has a 60:40 split second row with recline and a boot capacity of 447 litres behind the powered tailgate.
As for the feature list, it includes dual-zone climate control, Bose sound system, Level 2 ADAS, panoramic sunroof, HUD, connected car technology, ambient lighting, reclining second row, and a full-LED light package. In terms of safety, it comes fitted with six airbags, ABS with EBD, stability programme, and hill-start assist as standard.
Following the global premiere, the new-gen Seltos will be launched in India on January 2, 2026. It is expected to carry a price range between Rs 12-20 lakh across the powertrain and variants. It will continue to face direct competition from the other C-SUVs, which include the Hyundai Creta, Honda Elevate, MG Astor, Maruti Victoris, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, and the newly introduced Tata Sierra.
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Kia recently unveiled the new second-gen Seltos ahead of its India launch in January 2025. The new SUV brings some big changes, not just at the surface level but under the skin as well, being Kia’s first car for India on the Kia/Hyundai K3 platform. The result is an SUV that is larger and wider than its predecessor, while the feature list too has been upgraded with newer tech. We see how it compares to the segment benchmark, the Hyundai Creta, on paper.
The Seltos has a clear size advantage on paper in almost every aspect. It’s over 100 mm longer, 40 mm wider and sits on an 80 mm longer wheelbase. This should mean that the Seltos should offer greater interior space than its Hyundai cousin. The Seltos also gets marginally more boot space than the Creta too.
2026 Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Creta: Engines & Gearbox
2026 Kia Seltos Petrol
Hyundai Creta Petrol
2026 Kia Seltos T-GDi
Hyundai Creta T-GDi
Engine
1497 cc, 4 cyls, NA
1497 cc, 4 cyls, NA
1482 cc, 4 cyls, turbo-petrol
1482 cc, 4 cyls, turbo-petrol
Power
113 bhp at 6300 rpm
113 bhp at 6300 rpm
158 bhp at 5500 rpm
158 bhp at 5500 rpm
Torque
144 Nm at 4500 rpm
144 Nm at 4500 rpm
253 Nm at 1500-3500 rpm
253 Nm at 1500-3500 rpm
Gearbox
6-speed MT / CVT
6-speed MT / CVT
6-speed iMT / 7-speed DCT
7-speed DCT
The new Seltos carries over the engine options from the first-gen SUV with no notable changes. This means that power and torque figures are identical to the Gen 1 SUV and by extension the Hyundai Creta as well, which shares the same powerplants. The only notable point of difference is that the Seltos turbo-petrol gets the option for a 6-speed clutch-pedal-less manual gearbox or iMT unit, while the Creta turbo-petrol is DCT only.
It's a similar story for the diesel powertrains too, with no difference between the two SUVs.
2026 Kia Seltos vs Hyundai Creta: Features
Moving to the features, the new Seltos does get some upgrades over the Creta. In the fully-loaded GTX(A) spec, the Seltos gets features such as a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a third 5.0-inch touchscreen for air-con functions, dual zone climate control, a 10-way adjustable driver seat with memory function, auto dimming IRVM, front, rear and side parking sensors, 360-degree cameras and more.
In comparison, the Creta features smaller 10.25-inch displays, lacks side parking sensors and gets an 8-way adjustable driver seat minus a memory function. Features such as dual zone climate control, auto-dimming IRVM, panoramic sunroof and 360 degree cameras are shared.
On the safety front, the Creta gets six airbags as standard, along with features such as ABS, ESC, tyre pressure monitoring and rear parking sensors and camera in the base model. The Creta gets similar features in the base model, though it lacks a reverse camera.
Moving to the top variants, both SUVs get Level 2 ADAS tech with similar levels of capabilities. One key difference in the system is that the new Seltos gets a Parking Collision Avoidance function that is not offered in the Creta. The system is functional while reverse parking the Seltos.
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Kia is set to unveil the second-generation Seltos in India today. The Seltos has been a key model for Kia in India, arriving as the brand’s first product and quickly garnering attention in the compact SUV market. As seen from the teaser images, the second-generation version is slated to arrive with a completely redesigned exterior and cabin, along with more features than the outgoing model.
Recent teasers have made it clear that the new Seltos will introduce a fresh design language, setting it apart from the first-generation model. It’s clear that Kia is pushing the design towards its global design language, and the new-gen model appears to borrow some bits from the brand’s flagship Telluride SUV.
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More than six years after the debut of the original, the second-generation Kia Seltos will make its world premiere in India today, December 10. The Seltos has been central to Kia's success in India, being the Korean carmaker's entry product in our market that not only drew incredible amounts of interest initially, but has managed to remain one of the most prominent names in the compact SUV segment over the years. With the second generation, Kia is expected to take things to a whole new level, as the Gen 2 Seltos will have a completely different look and is expected to be even more tech-heavy than ever.
A steady feed of promos has confirmed the new Seltos will adopt a new design language, which will clearly distinguish it from the handsome-but-ageing first-gen model.
Carrying on from the polarising Syros, the new Seltos appears to take a more radical approach to its design and styling, one that may split opinion. Its reimagined ‘Digital Tiger Face’ will have a gloss-black grille, flanked by slim headlight units and vertical daytime running lights, with the outermost lighting elements doubling up as turn indicators.
Also seen in the promos are the Seltos' new dual-tone alloy wheels, flush door handles and a glasshouse design similar to the outgoing Seltos'. The slender, L-shaped tail-lights are linked by a full-width light bar, in a layout similar to the Carens Clavis', and the new Seltos, on the whole, appears to draw heavily from the new Kia Telluride that debuted a few months ago.
Inside, too, the new Seltos is expected to pack a significant upgrade over the current SUV, with a bevy of new features set to be introduced. Some features confirmed in the promos include a large, panoramic sunroof, front parking sensors and 360-degree cameras.
2026 Kia Seltos: What will be the powertrain options?
There is no shortage of choices when it comes to powertrains with the existing Seltos, and they will, in all likelihood, be carried over for the new-gen Seltos. However, the big news is that Kia is set to offer a hybrid powertrain option with the Seltos, which will help it compete on a more even footing with rivals such as the Toyota Hyryder and Maruti Suzuki's Victoris and Grand Vitara.
2026 Kia Seltos: When will it be launched?
While it will be unveiled in full tomorrow, the new Kia Seltos will likely only be launched early in 2026. We expect Kia to announce prices for the second-gen Seltos in January and begin deliveries by the end of the same month.
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More than six years after the debut of the original, the second-generation Kia Seltos will make its world premiere in India tomorrow, on December 10. The Seltos has been central to Kia's success in India, being the Korean carmaker's entry product in our market that not only drew incredible amounts of interest initially, but has managed to remain one of the most prominent names in the compact SUV segment over the years. With the second generation, Kia is expected to take things to a whole new level, as the Gen 2 Seltos will have a completely different look, and is expected to be even more tech-heavy than ever.
A steady feed of promos has confirmed the new Seltos will adopt a new design language, which will clearly distinguish it from the handsome-but-ageing first-gen model.
Carrying on from the polarising Syros, the new Seltos appears to take a more radical approach to its design and styling, one that may split opinion. Its reimagined ‘Digital Tiger Face’ will have a gloss-black grille, flanked by slim headlight units and vertical daytime running lights, with the outermost lighting elements doubling up as turn indicators.
Also seen in the promos are the Seltos' new dual-tone alloy wheels, flush door handles and a glasshouse design similar to the outgoing Seltos'. The slender, L-shaped tail-lights are linked by a full-width light bar, in a layout similar to the Carens Clavis', and the new Seltos, on the whole, appears to draw heavily from the new Kia Telluride that debuted a few months ago.
Inside, too, the new Seltos is expected to pack a significant upgrade over the current SUV, with a bevy of new features set to be introduced. Some features confirmed in the promos include a large, panoramic sunroof, front parking sensors and 360-degree cameras.
2026 Kia Seltos: What will be the powertrain options?
There is no shortage of choices when it comes to powertrains with the existing Seltos, and they will, in all likelihood, be carried over for the new-gen Seltos. However, the big news is that Kia is set to offer a hybrid powertrain option with the Seltos, which will help it compete on a more even footing with rivals such as the Toyota Hyryder and Maruti Suzuki's Victoris and Grand Vitara.
2026 Kia Seltos: When will it be launched?
While it will be unveiled in full tomorrow, the new Kia Seltos will likely only be launched early in 2026. We expect Kia to announce prices for the second-gen Seltos in January, and begin deliveries by the end of the same month.
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Harley-Davidson has updated the X440 lineup for 2025 by discontinuing the earlier Denim (base) variant and repositioning the former mid-spec trim (Vivid) as the new entry point. Alongside this, the company has added a new model at the top of the range, the X440 T, while making only minor feature updates to the remaining trims and reducing prices.
The 2025 X440 range now consists of the X440 Vivid, X440 S, and the newly introduced X440 T. Powering all three is the same 440cc air/oil-cooled engine, which makes 27 bhp and 38 Nm. Here is a breakdown of what each model has to offer.
Harley-Davidson X440 Vivid
Ex-showroom price: Rs 2.35 lakh
The X440 Vivid now sits as the base variant and is priced at Rs 2.35 lakh, following a Rs 25,000 reduction from earlier pricing. In the updated lineup, it replaces the previously offered Denim trim. The X440 Vivid is equipped with cast alloy wheels and tubeless tyres, which differ from the spoke wheels and tube tyres provided on the discontinued Denim trim. It also comes with a 3D tank logo.
On the feature front, Bluetooth connectivity has been added to the Vivid, which was not offered before. This opens the door for a suite of smartphone connectivity functions. The Vivid is offered in four colours: Red, Silver, Mustard, and Dark Silver.
The mid-spec X440 S is now priced at Rs 2.55 lakh, which marks a reduction of Rs 24,600. Compared to the Vivid, it adds diamond-cut alloy wheels and machined finishes on the engine cooling fins. Visual changes remain limited to paint schemes, and the X440 S is available in Baja Orange and Matte Black.
Harley-Davidson X440 T
Ex-showroom price: Rs 2.79 lakh
The X440 T is the newly introduced model and is priced at Rs 2.79 lakh. In comparison to the X440 S, the T gets a series of updates. The model receives a new rear subframe and a revised tail section, with integrated grab handles for the pillion. It also adopts bar-end mirrors, new graphics; meanwhile, the colour palette for this model entails: Blue, Red, White, and Black. Interestingly, the T gets sticker-type graphics instead of the 3D badge like other X440 models.
As for features, the X440 T introduces several electronic features not available in the rest of the lineup. These include ride-by-wire, two ride modes (Road and Rain), switchable ABS, switchable rear traction control, and Panic Braking Alert. These updates distinguish the T variant within the 2025 lineup, while the engine and core mechanical components remain unchanged from the other trims.
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JSW MG Motor India is set to unveil an updated MG Hector SUV on December 15, 2025. This will mark the third facelift for the ageing SUV, with prior notable updates arriving in 2021 and 2023. The Hector was originally launched in India in 2019.
A short teaser video provides some insights into the updates to the SUV, with the most notable being a revamped grille with a wide-opening mesh design with thick vertical chrome inserts. The split headlamp design has been retained, though the bumper looks to get chunkier cladding lower down, which could add some muscle to the overall design.
Also previewed are the tail lamps, which retain the segment light-bar style design of the current model. Expect the rear bumper and alloy wheel designs to also be refreshed as part of the update.
Inside, expect MG to make some updates to the features on offer, which could include updates to the touchscreen and more features, including upgraded ADAS functions.
On the engine front, expect the current options of 1.5 turbo-petrol and 2.0-litre diesel engines to be carried forward. The petrol unit will be offered with manual and CVT gearbox options, while the diesel is expected to remain manual-only.
The Hector will go up against the likes of the Tata Harrier and the upcoming Mahindra XUV 7XO.
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Following the global recall for KTM 390 models, now Husqvarna has also issued a global safety recall for 2024-2026 Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 and Vitpilen 401 models. The recall has been issued to install a software update for the engine control unit (ECU) of the affected bikes. The issue is similar to the one on the KTM 390 models, and the recall campaign is being handled through authorised Husqvarna dealerships.
The company says that “during internal quality checks, a condition was identified that, in rare cases, could cause the engine to stall at low rpms. Although only a limited number of cases have been observed, Husqvarna Mobility is taking immediate preventive action to eliminate any potential risk and ensure complete peace of mind for riders.”
According to Husqvarna, an update to the engine control unit (ECU) software will be carried out on all affected motorcycles. The company says the ECU update will not only address the issue but also enhance rideability, delivering improved low-end torque and greater engine stability for an even more refined riding experience.
Owners of affected motorcycles will receive a personal notification by letter and are invited to contact an authorised Husqvarna Mobility dealership to schedule a complimentary software update. The update will be performed free of charge and exclusively by authorised dealers. Customers can verify whether their motorcycle is affected by visiting the “service” section on the official Husqvarna Mobility website, where a full list of authorised dealerships is available.
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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the second-gen GLB in global markets. The new GLB initially arrives in all-electric guise with the GLB With EQ Tech (GLB EV) replacing the now-discontinued EQB in markets across the world, with the internal combustion (ICE) model to join the line-up in the coming months. The EV and ICE variants, for the most part, look indistinguishable, with differences coming down to revised grille design and wheel designs.
Starting with the looks, the new GLB retains the boxy and upright proportions of the first-gen SUV, though it is physically larger. The new GLB sits on a 60 mm longer wheelbase, is up to 98 mm longer and 27 mm wider. In terms of height, it is 14 mm lower than the outgoing models, though Mercedes claims improvements to headroom across the cabin.
Up front, the new GLB gets a new CLA-inspired fascia with a connected headlight design and the grille positioned slightly lower. The grille itself is an enclosed unit in the GLB EV featuring star patterning and two horizontal louvres with a large three-point star in the centre. The ICE models see it replaced by a functional grille also housing the Mercedes star logo at the centre and featuring an illuminated surround.
Moving to the sides, the new GLB gets subtle flares to the fenders with slightly squared-out wheel arches and new flush-sitting door handles. The rear haunch appears slightly more prominent, while the revised glasshouse makes the D-pillar appear more prominent as well. At the rear, the most notable styling element of the new GLB is the connected tail lamps with three-point-star lighting elements.
Focusing on the cabin, Mercedes-Benz had provided the first look at the new GLB’s interior a few weeks ago. As before, the new GLB will go on sale with five and seven-seat variants, with Mercedes claiming to have improved space across all rows of seating. Despite the lower height, Mercedes says that headroom has increased by up to 35 mm up front, up to 68 mm in the second row and by 10 mm in the third row.
As revealed previously, buyers of the GLB get the option for the new Mercedes MBUX Superscreen featuring a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a pair of 14-inch displays for the infotainment and co-driver display. The system features Mercedes’s latest operating system, featuring an embedded AI voice assistant and Google Maps integrated into the on-board navigation system. The maps on the GLB EV account for varying factors when laying out the route to destinations, including topography, route profile, ambient temperature, speed, heating and cooling needs, traffic and availability of chargers.
The co-driver display additionally supports third-party applications, allowing for video streaming across multiple platforms.
Sticking to the tech and features, Mercedes says that the GLB gets a panoramic sunroof as standard, with options including the availability of an electrochromic function, allowing the opacity of the glass roof to be adjusted and an illumination function with embossed three-point star logos within the glass panel. Other options include a Burmester 3D surround sound system with Dolby Atmos support.
Moving to the powertrain, Mercedes-Benz has confirmed electric and internal powertrain options for the GLB. Initially, the new GLB will only be offered as an EV in 250+ and 350 guise, featuring an 85 kWh battery and up to 631 km of range depending on the spec. The 250+ features a single axle drive and develops 268 bhp and 335 Nm, while the 350 gets dual motor all-wheel drive (4MATIC) and develops a peak 349 bhp and 515 Nm. The GLB EV is rear-wheel drive as standard, with the 4MATIC variants getting a disconnect function for the front axle that decouples the front electric motor for improved efficiency. As with the new CLA, the GLB features an 800V architecture supporting up to 320 kW DC fast charging, though Mercedes says that it can also use 400V charging infrastructure with an optional adapter. Peak AC charging standards at 22 kW.
In terms of suspension, the GLB gets McPherson struts up front and a multilink set-up at the rear with adaptive dampers offered on select variants in combination wth 20-inch alloys.
On the ICE side, Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that the GLB will feature 48V mild hybrid technology and get the new 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine also used in the CLA. Mercedes claims that the 48V system will support limited electric-only driving in conjunction with a 1.3 kWh battery with the electric motor incorporated into the 8-speed DCT gearbox. Full details of the GLB ICE will be unveiled at a later stage.
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Shortly after launching the all-electric XEV 9S SUV, Mahindra is gearing up for the launch of yet another three-row SUV – this time, it's the facelifted XUV700. Mahindra has, in the first promo, confirmed the XUV700 facelift will be renamed XUV 7XO (just like the XUV300 was rechristened XUV 3XO), and will make its world premiere on January 5, 2026, barely a month after the unveil of the brand's latest electric SUV. The Mahindra XUV 7XO is expected to go on sale shortly after its debut, as it is a hugely popular model for the carmaker – in four years since its launch, Mahindra has sold over 3 lakh units of the three-row SUV.
2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO: What does the first teaser reveal?
Mahindra has kept the first promo short and concise, choosing to not give much away just yet. The 14-second clip provides a quick glimpse of the XUV 7XO's new LED twin projector headlights, restyled daytime running lamps, new grille with brushed metallic inserts and the new LED tail-lights, with a honeycomb pattern insert similar to the one seen on the XEV 9S.
New LED projector headlights for the XUV 7XO.
The final section of the promo confirms the change of name from XUV700 to XUV 7XO. Not seen in the promo are the alloy wheels, which are expected to adopt a new design. However, aside from a few new colour options, exterior changes are expected to be limited.
XUV 7XO will feature a new grille.
2026 Mahindra XUV 7XO: What do we know so far?
Spy shots have previously revealed the XUV 7XO is set to get the same triple-screen setup as seen on the XEV 9S, along with a host of other features. Mahindra could carry over equipment such as ventilated rear seats and a powered ‘boss mode’ from the XEV 9S to the 7XO.
Spy shots have previously confirmed the presence of a third screen on the XUV 7XO. (Picture source: Motorbeam)
However, the powertrain options are expected to be carried over unchanged, with both petrol and diesel options available with manual and automatic transmissions.
Mahindra is likely to adopt a competitive pricing strategy for the XUV 7XO. Expect prices for the XUV 7XO to range from Rs 14 lakh to Rs 24.50 lakh (ex-showroom).
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