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Preview: today’s brief10 moves picked so far · updated 04:08 IST

  1. Renault India opens Duster strong hybrid E-Tech 160 bookings at INR 21,000 ahead of 17 October debut

    Why it matters (our read): With bookings open at INR 21,000 and the 17 October debut approaching, Renault's roughly 638 sales and service touchpoints should be ready to convert early leads, run demos of its first strong hybrid, and train service staff on E-Tech before deliveries start.

    Watch: Variant-wise ex-showroom prices announced on 17 October relative to diesel SUV rivals

    Source: Autocar Professional, 9 Oct, 10:30 IST · also reported by 13 other outlets

  2. Toyota Kirloskar launches 2026 Fortuner Leader Edition at Rs 36.51 lakh; bookings open 12 October

    Why it matters (our read): Toyota Kirloskar's 2026 Fortuner Leader Edition starts at Rs 36.51 lakh (ex-showroom) for the 4x2 manual and Rs 38.72 lakh for the 4x2 automatic, with bookings open from 12 October on its website and at dealerships, so premium SUV dealers should prepare for demand and stock allocation.

    Watch: Toyota Kirloskar's reported booking numbers or waiting-period commentary after 12 October

    Source: India Today Business & Auto, 9 Oct, 12:56 IST · also reported by 10 other outlets

  3. Kia India extends buyback programme to ICE, hybrid and EV models, with assured residual value of up to 75%

    Why it matters (our read): Across Kia India's 910 touchpoints in 419 cities, dealers can now pitch an assured buyback of up to 75% residual value on ICE and up to 70% on EVs after three years or 100,000 km, so they should prepare staff to explain the terms and set up used-car valuation and intake for returned vehicles.

    Watch: A rival carmaker announcing a buyback or assured-residual-value scheme within the next few months

    Source: Autocar Professional, 9 Oct, 11:46 IST · also reported by 6 other outlets

  4. Royal Enfield's Flying Flea opens four Hyderabad touchpoints, pricing the C6 electric motorcycle at Rs 2.79 lakh

    Source: India Today Business & Auto, 9 Oct, 12:46 IST · also reported by 4 other outlets

  5. JSW Motors to unveil Combat plug-in-hybrid SUV on 3 December

    Source: Autocar India, 9 Oct, 14:20 IST · also reported by 3 other outlets

  6. 80% of Indian advertisers plan higher video and social spend in 2027; retail media follows at 55%, MMA Global India survey finds

    Source: Social Samosa, 9 Oct, 14:27 IST · also reported by 2 other outlets

  7. Infinix confirms GT 50 Pro India launch in October, teases new gaming accessories ecosystem

    Source: Gadgets 360, 9 Oct, 08:49 IST · also reported by 2 other outlets

  8. iQOO India CEO teases new flagship, pointing to iQOO 16 India launch; China price starts at CNY 5,999

    Source: Gadgets 360, 9 Oct, 08:47 IST · also reported by 2 other outlets

  9. Apple reportedly cuts iPhone 18 Pro component orders as higher memory costs and prices weigh on demand

    Source: News18 Business & Auto, 9 Oct, 12:38 IST · also reported by 2 other outlets

  10. Yamaha announces festive offers on scooters and motorcycles, with down payments starting at ₹2,499

    Source: ET Auto Retail, 9 Oct, 17:41 IST · also reported by 2 other outlets

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