Overview

• Skoda confirms the Octavia RS return with a price announcement on 17 October and an import cap of 100 units for India.
• Mini India opens pre-bookings for the Countryman JCW All4 ahead of a 14 October price reveal, quoting a 2.0‑litre turbo‑petrol with 300 bhp, 400 Nm and a seven‑speed DCT.
• Nissan will unveil a new compact C‑SUV on 7 October in India, reported to share underpinnings with the new‑generation Renault Duster ahead of a 2026 market entry.
• Dealer‑level spy shots point to imminent Mahindra updates: Bolero and Bolero Neo refreshes with new grilles, larger touchscreens and revised cabins, plus a Thar 3‑door with cosmetic tweaks, added features and no expected mechanical changes.
• Hyundai’s next Venue iteration is slated for a late‑October launch window after camouflaged tests surfaced, while Citroën teasers trail an Aircross X derivative with all‑LED lighting, ventilated front seats, a 360‑degree camera and the Cara AI assistant.