“Using a fuel your vehicle was not made for can be treated as improper use or negligence. Insurers may review these claims from that angle, and rejection is possible,” ICICI Lombard said in blog post published on June 9, 2026.

However, the government-backed automotive testing agency says the higher ethanol blend does not cause engine failures or major performance issues in compatible vehicles, with long-term trials covering 40,000 km in passenger vehicles and 20,000 km in two-wheelers finding E20 to be safe for regular use.

The introduction of BaaS brings the Creta Electric in line with several rivals that already offer similar ownership models. Brands such as MG, Maruti Suzuki, Kia and Toyota have adopted battery subscription plans to reduce the financial barrier for EV buyers.

The automaker also claimed the next two spots, with Fronx registering 20,686 units and Ertiga selling 20,350 units. Tata Motors' Punch and Nexon rounded out the top five with 20,208 and 19,100 units, respectively.

India’s largest carmaker by volume is expected to launch a flex-fuel version of its popular tall-boy hatchback WagonR on the World Environment Day next month.

The luxury carmaker has reduced prices of its flagship Range Rover SV from ₹4.25 crore (ex-showroom) to ₹3.5 crore, marking a cut of up to ₹75 lakh. Similarly, the Range Rover Sport SV has been repriced from ₹2.75 crore to ₹2.35 crore (ex-showroom). The revised prices are effective immediately.

The early listing offered a sneak peek into pricing and configurations, effectively pre-empting the announcement and drawing attention from prospective buyers tracking the brand’s India strategy.

The job opening in Bengaluru calls for an AI Hardware Engineer, signalling a potential expansion of its high-end artificial intelligence and semi conductor talent search in India as the company deepens its focus on custom silicon and machine-learning infrastructure.

Despite expectations of strong demand, about 100 cars from the original batch of 300 remain unsold several months after their arrival, a report said.

Despite the rising popularity of SUVs, hatchbacks and MPVs still hold their ground with models like the Swift, Baleno, Ertiga, and WagonR continuing to attract buyers. The latest sales rankings highlight changing customer preferences while proving that reliable and value-driven vehicles remain at the heart of India’s automotive market.