My Wheels Expert
My Wheels Expert

Car News, Reviews & Buying Guides — in plain words.

Expert takes on new launches, EVs, NCAP results and what to buy — no jargon, no fluff. Just what matters before you spend.

SUVs & Family Cars

Tata, Kia, MG, BMW price hikes from July 1: Here's how much you will pay extra

Four brands have raised prices by up to 3% from July 1, while Maruti and Hyundai had hiked prices in June. Almost every showroom now has a new rate card.

MyWheelsExpert Team1 Jul 20262 min read

Latest Stories

SUVs & Family Cars

Volkswagen Virtus Facelift Coming Soon: Fresh Face, Same TSI Heart

VW's driver's sedan gets cosmetic updates and likely cabin tech upgrades, but the 115 PS 1.0 TSI and 150 PS 1.5 TSI formula stays untouched, can a visual refresh justify a premium over the current ₹11.56–19.03 lakh range?

MyWheelsExpert Team1 Jul 20263 min
SUVs & Family Cars

Mahindra Scorpio N Facelift Spied: ADAS, Bigger Screen, But at What Price?

Spy shots reveal a tech-heavy refresh for India's ₹13.49–24.95 lakh ladder-frame SUV, will the Z2 entry stay affordable or will Mahindra push buyers toward pricier ADAS-equipped trims?

MyWheelsExpert Team1 Jul 20263 min
Tata

Tata Sierra EV Launched at ₹18.79 lakh: Price, Range, Features and all you need to know

One of India's most loved SUV nameplates is back, and this time it is electric. Here's the full lowdown on Tata's most ambitious EV yet: price, all 8 variants, range, features, safety and rivals.

MyWheelsExpert Team1 Jul 20267 min
SUVs & Family Cars

2026 Toyota Hilux Gets Twin 12.3" Screens, Mild-Hybrid Diesel, And a ₹4-Lakh Price Jump

India's toughest pickup trades bare-bones utility for Fortuner-level luxury on July 28, but the ₹30–40 lakh ask could price out fleet buyers who made the STD variant a workhorse staple at ₹28.52 lakh.

MyWheelsExpert Team1 Jul 20263 min
SUVs & Family Cars

Nissan Tekton rear design spied: full-width LED bar confirmed ahead of July 9 unveil

Fresh spy shots reveal the Tekton's production-ready rear end, connected LED strip, TEKTON branding, and rugged cladding intact, but with a five-month wait until the global unveil and no India launch date yet, Creta buyers shouldn't hold their breath.

MyWheelsExpert Team30 Jun 20263 min
Luxury & Sports Cars

Mercedes S-Class to tackle Umling La, Varanasi chaos in July 2026, but it won't change your showroom price

Three S-Class sedans will cross India's highest pass and monsoon traffic as part of the brand's 140th anniversary road trip. No new model, no policy impact, just public endurance theatre for a ₹1.7–2.3 Cr flagship.

MyWheelsExpert Team30 Jun 20263 min
Electric & Hybrid Cars

Tata Tiago EV battery subscription drops entry below ₹5 lakh, we've done the math

India's cheapest EV just got cheaper on paper: lease the pack, pay monthly, skip the upfront sting. But does it beat buying outright?

MyWheelsExpert Team30 Jun 20264 min
Electric & Hybrid Cars

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Price Hiked by Up to ₹30,000, Alpha Now Starts at ₹17.46 Lakh

The country's first mainstream electric SUV just got costlier weeks after launch, with the top Alpha AWD breaching ₹17.5 lakh while the entry Delta holds firm at ₹13.49 lakh.

MyWheelsExpert Team30 Jun 20263 min
SUVs & Family Cars

Maruti Grand Vitara Gets Up to ₹38,900 Price Cut on Select Variants

Zeta (O) and Alpha (O) trims see the steepest reduction; CNG and strong-hybrid range untouched

MyWheelsExpert Team30 Jun 20263 min
SUVs & Family Cars

Kia Confirms Price Hike Across All India Models, But Key Details Still Missing

The automaker has announced increases for its entire lineup, yet the quantum, effective date, and reasoning remain undisclosed, critical gaps if you're at a showroom this week.

MyWheelsExpert Team30 Jun 20262 min
SUVs & Family Cars

Skoda Slavia Facelift Coming August 2026 With New 8-Speed Auto, But No ADAS

After 4.5 years unchanged, the Czech sedan gets a Kushaq-style nose and better gearbox, but skips Level 2 driver-assistance and a panoramic sunroof, leaving a feature gap vs the Hyundai Verna.

MyWheelsExpert Team30 Jun 20264 min
SUVs & Family Cars

Ninth-gen Toyota Hilux launching in India next month with massive upgrades

New-gen pickup arrives just 8 months after global debut with dual 12.3-inch screens, ADAS, and likely 48V mild-hybrid tech—expect a hefty price jump over the current ₹28.52–36 lakh range.

MyWheelsExpert Team29 Jun 20262 min
Luxury & Sports Cars

Next-Gen BMW X5 to Debut June 30, India Gets LWB-Only From H2 2027

Fifth-generation luxury SUV adopts Neue Klasse design, drops standard wheelbase for Indian market; iX5 electric variant in pipeline.

MyWheelsExpert Team29 Jun 20262 min
SUVs & Family Cars

Skoda Kodiaq RS First 50 Units Sold Out in 6 Minutes

India's quickest Skoda ever—265 bhp, AWD, 6.3-second 0–100—gone before price even announced.

MyWheelsExpert Team29 Jun 20262 min
Luxury & Sports Cars

BMW and Mini Prices Rise Up to 2% from July 1, 2026—What It Means for You

BMW India raises prices up to 2% on all models—2 Series to XM, iX1 to i7—from July 1, 2026, citing rupee depreciation and logistics costs; hike ranges ₹90,000–₹5 lakh depending on model.

MyWheelsExpert Team28 Jun 20263 min
SUVs & Family Cars

Toyota Vellfire Hybrid Returns to India: ₹1.20–1.30 Cr Luxury MPV Explained

Toyota Vellfire returns to India at ₹1.19–1.29 crore, a hybrid luxury MPV with business-class rear seats, 2.5L petrol-hybrid power, and fuel economy rivals can't match.

MyWheelsExpert Team28 Jun 20264 min
SUVs & Family Cars

Mahindra Thar Facelift Spied Testing With Roxx-Style Grille And New Headlamps

Mahindra's Thar 3-door facelift spotted testing with Roxx-style 6-slat grille, integrated DRL headlamps, reworked bumper; launch expected soon with ₹20,000–50,000 hike.

MyWheelsExpert Team28 Jun 20264 min
SUVs & Family Cars

Renault Kwid Facelift Launching July 2: Fresh Look, New Tech for ₹4.5 Lakh

Renault's Kwid facelift drops July 2 with revised styling, an 8-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster (segment-first), and the same 65 bhp 1.0L petrol; expect ₹4.5–6.2 lakh pricing.

MyWheelsExpert Team28 Jun 20264 min
SUVs & Family Cars

Nissan Tekton: Can the 'Baby Patrol' Rescue Nissan's India Fortunes?

Nissan launches the Tekton midsize SUV on 9 July 2026, sharing the Duster's platform and powertrains but positioned as a 'Baby Patrol' to take on Creta, Seltos, and its own alliance sibling.

MyWheelsExpert Team28 Jun 20265 min
Electric & Hybrid Cars

Honda 0 Alpha EV Spied Testing in India Ahead of Early 2027 Launch

Honda's 0 Alpha EV, spotted in Manali, will launch Q1 2027 from Tapukara with 65–75kWh battery, 450km+ range, priced ₹18–22 lakh.

MyWheelsExpert Team28 Jun 20265 min
SUVs & Family Cars

Hyundai India Hikes Prices Up to ₹12,800 Across Range from June 1

Hyundai India raises prices by up to ₹12,800 across its entire lineup from June 1, 2025, driven by input cost inflation and currency fluctuations.

MyWheelsExpert Team28 Jun 20263 min
SUVs & Family Cars

Maruti Suzuki Dzire Gets Pricier by Up to ₹7,500 This June

Maruti has raised Dzire prices by ₹5,000–7,500 across most variants this June; CNG models take the biggest hit while the base LXi petrol manual remains unchanged at ₹6.26 lakh.

MyWheelsExpert Team28 Jun 20263 min
Electric & Hybrid Cars

MG Starlight 560 PHEV: India's First Plug-in Hybrid SUV Debuts 16 July

JSW MG Motor India unveils the Starlight 560 plug-in hybrid on 16 July 2026, offering 125 km electric range, 1,000+ km total, and 197 bhp—India's first mainstream PHEV SUV.

MyWheelsExpert Team28 Jun 20263 min
SUVs & Family Cars

Maruti Brezza Facelift Coming July: Turbo Petrol, Underbody CNG, 10-Inch Screen

Maruti's Brezza facelift lands July 2026 with a 100 PS 1.0L turbo option, underbody CNG tank freeing boot space, 10.1-inch screen, digital dials, and possible ADAS from ~₹8.5 lakh.

MyWheelsExpert Team28 Jun 20264 min
SUVs & Family Cars

Kia Sonet India-spec Scores Disturbing 1-Star Global NCAP Rating

The Kia Sonet sold in India scored just 1 star in Global NCAP crash tests, far behind rivals like the Tata Nexon (5 stars) and Maruti Brezza (4 stars).

MyWheelsExpert Team27 Jun 20264 min
Luxury & Sports Cars

BMW X6 M60i Launched in India at ₹1.78 Crore with 530 bhp V8 Power

BMW relaunches the X6 in India as the ₹1.78 crore M60i xDrive only—530 bhp 4.4L V8, 0–100 in 4.3s, M suspension, and full luxury kit as a CBU.

MyWheelsExpert Team27 Jun 20265 min
SUVs & Family Cars

Honda ZR-V India Launch Tomorrow: What to Expect from the ₹40 Lakh Coupe-SUV

Honda's new premium SUV arrives with a coupe silhouette, hybrid power, and a price tag that challenges established mid-size luxury players.

MyWheelsExpert Team26 Jun 20264 min
SUVs & Family Cars

Honda Elevate launched in India: Price, variants, specs & buyer's checklist

Honda's new mid-size SUV is here with prices starting at ₹10.99 lakh, aiming squarely at the Creta and Seltos—here's what you need to know.

MyWheelsExpert Team26 Jun 20265 min
Electric & Hybrid Cars

MG Starlight 560 Plug-In Hybrid SUV: India Launch Expected July 16, 2025

MG Motor India is set to debut the Starlight 560, a new plug-in hybrid SUV, potentially expanding its electrified lineup beyond the Windsor and Comet EV.

MyWheelsExpert Team26 Jun 20264 min
Electric & Hybrid Cars

Tata Sierra EV fully revealed: design, specs, price & June 30 launch details

Tata has revealed the complete exterior design of the Sierra EV ahead of its June 30 launch, with battery options, AWD capability, and pricing expected between ₹18.99–25.49 lakh.

MyWheelsExpert Team26 Jun 20264 min
Electric & Hybrid Cars

VinFast VF3 Price in India 2026: Launch Date & Features

Vietnam's VinFast is bringing its smallest electric car to India — the VF3. This budget mini-SUV is expected at ₹7.5–10 lakh and could become one of the cheapest EVs you can buy. Here's the full breakdown: price, launch date, range, features and rivals.

Abhishek Gupta24 Jun 20266 min
SUVs & Family Cars

Nissan Tekton SUV: New Creta Rival Price & Launch Date

Nissan is back with a big new SUV — the Nissan Tekton, a fresh Creta rival launching on 9 July 2026. Here is everything in simple words: expected price, launch date, design, engine, features and the cars it will fight against.

Abhishek Gupta23 Jun 20265 min
SUVs & Family Cars

Best 7-Seater Cars in India 2026: Price, Mileage & List

A simple guide to the best 7-seater cars in India 2026 — top MPVs and SUVs by budget, from the Renault Triber to the Toyota Innova. Find the right one for your family

Abhishek Gupta16 Jun 20264 min
SUVs & Family Cars

Mahindra Car Price in India 2026: Full List on mywheelsexpert.

Full Mahindra car price list for 2026 in simple words — from the XUV 3XO at ₹7.5 lakh to the XEV 9e at ₹30.5 lakh. Find the right SUV for your budget.

Abhishek Gupta12 Jun 20265 min
SUVs & Family Cars

Maruti Wagon R Flex Fuel Launched: India's First E100 Car (Simple Guide)

Maruti has launched the Wagon R Flex Fuel — India's first flex-fuel car for normal buyers. It can run on petrol and ethanol, all the way up to E100. Here is everything in simple words: price, mileage, what is new, and if you should buy it now or wait.

Abhishek Gupta5 Jun 20265 min
SUVs & Family Cars

Best Car Brands in India 2026: Which One Should You Actually Buy?

Everyone has that one uncle who swears Maruti is the only sensible car brand in India. He's not fully wrong — but he's not fully right either. Here's an honest breakdown of the best car brands in India 2026, who each one is really for, and which I'd actually recommend to a friend.

Abhishek Gupta3 Jun 20265 min
Luxury & Sports Cars

BMW M440i Convertible India Price: Everything You Need to Know After the May 2026 Launch

BMW prepares to announce prices for the M440i Convertible in India this month, offering a niche performance lifestyle option with a 369bhp turbo-petrol engine and mild-hybrid technology.

Abhishek Gupta21 May 20264 min
Hyundai

Hyundai Creta N Line Review 2026: Is the Sporty Creta Worth the Extra ₹3 Lakh?

I had the same question. So I spent some time digging into the N Line — its engine, what's new inside

Abhishek Gupta18 May 20264 min