Mukul Dev Sachar - Auto Akhbar

Illustration of a midsize pickup truck at a US factory

Volkswagen Reportedly Developing a New Pickup Truck for the United States

Volkswagen is reportedly planning a US-built pickup truck as part of a broader strategy overhaul, targeting a launch before the end of the decade and potentially built at its Chattanooga, Tennessee plant.

Mukul Dev Sachar August 8, 2026

Row of Hyundai, Kia and Genesis SUVs parked at a dealership : Hyundai Kia

Auto Industry Reports

Hyundai, Kia and Genesis Post Best-Ever July on a Hybrid Sales Surge

Hyundai, Kia and Genesis all recorded their best-ever July U.S. sales, with combined Hyundai-Kia volume reaching 165,284 units as hybrid sales jumped over 52% even as EV demand fell sharply.

Mukul Dev Sachar August 5, 2026

Ford electric vehicle on an assembly line at a US manufacturing plant

Auto Industry Reports

Ford CEO Warns Employees: Chinese Automakers Could Enter the US Market Within a Decade

Ford CEO Jim Farley told employees at a town hall that the company is preparing for Chinese automakers to potentially enter the American market within the next five to ten years, despite steep tariffs and import restrictions currently in place.

Mukul Dev Sachar August 3, 2026

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How To

How Dealerships Secretly Lowball Your Trade-In Value — And How to Stop Them

Dealerships routinely undervalue trade-ins using anchoring tricks, hidden reconditioning fees, and "payment packing" — tactics the FTC has fined dealer groups millions for. Here's exactly how the scam works, backed by real 2024–2026 federal cases, and how to protect your trade-in dollars.

Mukul Dev Sachar August 2, 2026

Toyota Fortuner 2026 front design showcased with bold grille and aggressive styling

New Launches Indian News

टोयोटा फॉर्च्यूनर 2026: लॉन्च डेट, कीमत, हाइब्रिड इंजन और नए फीचर्स की पूरी जानकारी

टोयोटा फॉर्च्यूनर के नए अवतार को लेकर उत्साह चरम पर है। जानिए 2026 फॉर्च्यूनर की संभावित लॉन्च डेट, कीमत, ADAS, पैनोरमिक सनरूफ, माइल्ड-हाइब्रिड इंजन और यह Scorpio N, MG Gloster व Jeep Meridian को कैसे टक्कर देगी — पूरी डिटेल एक जगह।

Mukul Dev Sachar July 30, 2026

Fiat 500e electric hatchback parked in an Australian dealership as Fiat scales back its local lineup

Auto Industry Reports

Fiat’s Australian Exit Nears: EV Imports Suspended as Passenger Car Sales Collapse 30%

Fiat has quietly suspended imports of the 500e and Abarth 500e electric hatchbacks in Australia, leaving the Italian brand with just two diesel vans on sale. With passenger car sales down 30% and no replacement EVs confirmed, Fiat's decades-long presence in Australia looks closer to an end than ever.

Mukul Dev Sachar July 20, 2026

Jensen Interceptor GTX track-only special on a race circuit

New Launches

Jensen Interceptor GTX Will Arrive As A Track-Only V8 Special

Jensen International Automotive has confirmed its reborn Interceptor will debut first as the GTX, a track-only, hand-built aluminum special with a supercharged V8, ahead of future road-going grand tourers.

Mukul Dev Sachar July 18, 2026

2027 Jeep Wrangler Laredo with tan soft-top and bronze wheels parked on a desert trail

New Launches

2027 Jeep Wrangler Laredo Returns With Cowboy Hats, Lassos, And a Tan Soft-Top

Jeep has revived the Laredo trim on the Wrangler for the first time since the '90s, bringing back the tan soft-top alongside cowboy hat motifs, lasso-style badging, and Southwest-inspired styling.

Mukul Dev Sachar July 15, 2026

Keeway Hypevolt-R इलेक्ट्रिक स्कूटर फ्रंट थ्री-क्वार्टर व्यू

New Launches Indian News

Keeway Hypevolt-R 2026: कीमत, रेंज, टॉप स्पीड और फीचर्स की पूरी जानकारी

Keeway Hypevolt-R भारत में ₹1.99 लाख की शुरुआती कीमत पर लॉन्च हो चुकी है। जानिए इसकी 180km रेंज, 115km/h टॉप स्पीड, डुअल रिमूवेबल बैटरी, ARAS सेफ्टी फीचर्स और Ather 450 Apex व TVS X से मुकाबले की पूरी डिटेल।

Mukul Dev Sachar July 4, 2026

CATL lithium air battery concept showing oxygen absorption for EV use

Tech & Innovation

CATL Lithium Air Battery: The ‘12,000 Wh/kg’ Battery That Could Change EVs Forever (2026 Breakdown)

CATL — the world's largest battery maker — has officially announced lithium-air batteries as its next big bet. With a theoretical energy density of 12,000 Wh/kg (close to petrol!), lab prototypes already hitting 1,200 Wh/kg and 1,000+ charge cycles, this could completely reshape EVs. Here's everything you need to know — including what it means for Indian car buyers.

Mukul Dev Sachar June 13, 2026