Car Blog India https://www.carblogindia.com Car & Bike News, Comparisons & Upcoming Launches Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:16:19 +0000 en-IN hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 https://www.carblogindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cropped-CBI-Symbol-3d-e1471218286483-180x180.jpg Car Blog India https://www.carblogindia.com 32 32 128544049 India Exempts Excise Duty on Ethanol-Blended Petrol But There’s A Catch https://www.carblogindia.com/india-exempts-excise-duty-ethanol-blended-petrol/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 06:16:16 +0000 https://www.carblogindia.com/?p=273326 There are rapid developments in fuel technology and policies at the moment in India, as petrol and diesel prices shoot up In a bid to plan for the next phase of ethanol-blended petrol beyond E20, the government has announced the exemption of excise duty on E20-E30 fuels. For the uninitiated, this represents petrol with 22% […]

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]]> 273326 Maruti Fronx Hybrid Spotted Testing – Expected Mileage 30 km/l https://www.carblogindia.com/maruti-fronx-hybrid-spotted-testing-mileage/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:29:45 +0000 https://www.carblogindia.com/?p=273316 The hybrid iteration of the famed crossover was seen doing rounds on the Indian roads In this post, let us glance at the details of the upcoming Maruti Fronx hybrid. Fronx has become an incredibly successful product in our market, considering the niche category it operates in. In essence, the Fronx sits above the popular […]

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]]> 273316 Next-Gen Hyundai i20 Teased Ahead of Global Debut – What To Expect? https://www.carblogindia.com/4th-generation-hyundai-i20-india-launch/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:29:22 +0000 https://www.carblogindia.com/?p=273272 Hyundai’s Best-Selling Premium Hatchback Is About To Enter A New Era Updated on 09.06.2026 – The much-awaited next-gen Hyundai i20 has been teased for the Brazilian market. i20 is among the most successful premium hatchbacks in the country. In fact, it is credited for the creation of this segment in India. Over the years, it […]

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]]> 273272 Maruti Victoris Debuts in Uganda as Suzuki Across Hybrid With a Jaw-Dropping Launch Offer https://www.carblogindia.com/maruti-victoris-uganda-suzuki-across-hybrid-launch-offer/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 14:41:11 +0000 https://www.carblogindia.com/?p=273307 Maruti Victoris Launches as Suzuki Across in Uganda, Buyers Get 1 Year Free Fuel! What if Maruti Suzuki offered a new SUV in India along with a year’s worth of free fuel? That sounds like a dream for most Indian car buyers battling rising fuel costs. Yet, that’s exactly the strategy Suzuki has adopted in […]

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]]> 273307 First VinFast Green SM EV Taxi Rider Experience – What Do Customers Think? https://www.carblogindia.com/first-vinfast-green-sm-ev-taxi-rider-experience/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:10:20 +0000 https://www.carblogindia.com/?p=273293 The electric MPV is beginning to appear on streets in its bright green colour as people get warmed up to the idea of electric cabs The first rider experience of the new VinFast Green SM EV taxi is out. The Indian EV space is gaining immense popularity with each passing day. In fact, EVs have […]

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]]> 273293 Renault Duster 1.0 Techno vs Renault Duster 1.3 Iconic: Which Gets What? https://www.carblogindia.com/renault-duster-1-0-techno-vs-1-3-iconic-comparison/ Sat, 06 Jun 2026 10:10:27 +0000 https://www.carblogindia.com/?p=273287 Renault Duster 1.0 Techno vs 1.3 Iconic compared. Check engine specs, features, safety, expected price in India and which variant offers better value. After years of speculation, Renault’s iconic SUV returns with a modern design, turbocharged engines, premium features and multiple variants aimed at different buyers. Among the available variants, the Techno and Iconic trims […]

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]]> 273287 Petrol at Rs 82/Litre? India’s First E85 Fuel Station Is Finally Here! https://www.carblogindia.com/petrol-at-rs-82-litre-indias-first-e85-fuel-station-is-finally-here/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:14:51 +0000 https://www.carblogindia.com/?p=273282 Delhi Gets First E85 Fuel Station; Ethanol Fuel Costs Rs 82/Litre, Nearly Rs 20 Cheaper Than Petrol A fuel that’s nearly Rs 20 cheaper than petrol is now available in Delhi. In a major step towards reducing India’s dependence on imported crude oil, the national capital has received its first E85 fuel station. The development […]

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]]> 273282 This Maruti Grand Vitara 7-Seater Render Previews a Tata Safari-Rival https://www.carblogindia.com/maruti-grand-vitara-7-seater-suv/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:11:00 +0000 https://www.carblogindia.com/?p=144855 Maruti Grand Vitara 7-Seater Imagined – Could This Be Maruti’s Next Big SUV? Maruti Suzuki has already tasted success in the mid-size SUV segment with the Grand Vitara. But what if the company decided to go one step further and launch a three-row version to rival larger family SUVs such as the Tata Safari and […]

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]]> 144855 My First Ride in New VinFast Green SM EV Taxi – Perfect BluSmart Replacement? https://www.carblogindia.com/first-ride-new-vinfast-green-sm-ev-taxi/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:19:19 +0000 https://www.carblogindia.com/?p=273257 VinFast is launching its commercial fleet operations business in India using its own electric cars I recently got the opportunity to experience the new VinFast Green SM EV taxi in the flesh ahead of the official launch. In India, the EV space is expanding rapidly. While the biggest area of interest remains the passenger vehicle […]

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]]> 273257 Mitsubishi Pajero’s Return is Confirmed, But Will It Launch in India? https://www.carblogindia.com/mitsubishi-pajeros-return-is-confirmed-but-will-it-launch-in-india/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:43:09 +0000 https://www.carblogindia.com/?p=273251 Mitsubishi Pajero Is Finally Coming Back. Should Indian SUV Fans Get Excited? For years, the Mitsubishi Pajero has existed mostly in memories. If you grew up watching SUVs dominate Indian highways in the 2000s, chances are the Pajero was right at the top of your wish list. Now, Mitsubishi has officially confirmed that an all-new […]

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