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A 26-year-old PhD scholar from Kerala was found dead at a rented accommodation in verna, marking the second student suicide at BITS Pilani's Goa Campus this year. Authorities are investigating the incident, with preliminary findings pointing to suicide. The recurring deaths are attributed to 'suicide contagion,' prompting the institution to enhance mental health support and reduce academic pressure.

Just like the Taigun, Volkswagen is expected to introduce a new 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission for the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, replacing the earlier 6-speed unit. Another engine is a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo petrol.

Goa's transport directorate has suspended Bavaria Motors Pvt Ltd's trade certificate for 90 days following a violation of Central Motor Vehicles Rules. The luxury automobile dealer delivered a Mini Cooper involved in an accident without proper registration formalities. The dealership admitted to the delivery but pleaded for leniency.

A high-speed Suzuki Hayabusa, reportedly racing at 160 kmph, crashed into a sedan on the Mahabubnagar bypass, killing five people, including two children. The superbike rider and pillion passenger died instantly, while three car occupants succumbed to injuries in hospital. Police are investigating allegations of a street race.

Honda Cars India is gearing up to launch a refreshed Honda City sedan on May 22. This update, the second for the current generation, promises subtle exterior tweaks and significant interior enhancements. Expect a larger touchscreen, digital cluster, ventilated seats, and potentially a 360-degree camera. Powertrains remain the same, including the strong hybrid option.

Police in Nuh have registered an FIR and arrested five individuals, including the groom and his father, for disrupting traffic on NH-919 during a wedding procession. Youths were seen riding on vehicles and hanging out of windows. Six vehicles were seized. The action follows a crackdown on hooliganism during such events.

The Honda City is offered in two engine options - a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, NA petrol engine that puts out 121bhp and 145Nm of torque and comes paired either with a 6-speed MT or a CVT gearbox. There’s also segment first hybrid powertrain offer, a 1.5-litre Atkinson cycle hybrid engine with 124 hp and 253 nm torque.

A 26-year-old BITS Pilani student, Karan Narasimha Murthy, died and another student was seriously injured after their motorcycle collided with an oil tanker in South Goa. The accident occurred when the tanker driver allegedly made an unsafe right turn. The injured student, Soham Adhikari, is undergoing treatment.

The Hyundai verna is 4 mm longer, 13 mm wider and has a 19 mm longer wheelbase than the Volkswagen Virtus. The Virtus, however, is 32 mm taller and offers 14 mm more ground clearance. The verna also provides slightly more boot space at 528 litres, compared with 521 litres in the Virtus.

The Urban Cruiser Ebella is available in two battery pack options - 49kWh or a 61kWh battery pack. The 49kWh battery will come paired with a single motor placed on the front axle, which puts out 144hp. The bigger 61kWh battery also gets single-motor, but here it puts out 174hp. Both motors produce identical 189Nm of torque.

Mechanically, it’s expected to remain the same and will continue to get two engine options - a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, NA petrol engine that puts out 121bhp and 145Nm of torque and comes paired either with a 6-speed MT or a CVT gearbox. There’s also a segment-first hybrid powertrain offer: a 1.5-litre Atkinson-cycle hybrid engine with 124 hp and 253 Nm of torque.

The 2026 Hyundai verna receives minor styling updates compared to the outgoing model. The overall silhouette remains the same and is based on the K3 platform. At the front, it features a dark chrome grille and revised LED headlamps. The front bumper has also been updated with more defined detailing along the outer edges and the lower section. Hyundai has also introduced a new design for the 16-inch alloy wheels.

The updated Hyundai Exter continues with the same powertrain options as before, indicating no mechanical changes with the facelift. It remains powered by a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 83hp and 114Nm, paired with either a 5-speed manual or an AMT gearbox.

In terms of design, the exterior now includes a black chrome radiator grille, dual LED projector headlamps, redesigned bumpers and 16-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. Moving inside, the sedan gets a new steering wheel with the updated Hyundai logo, leatherette seat upholstery, an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat and a four-way electrically adjustable front passenger seat.

The 2026 Hyundai verna facelift continues to be offered with two engine options - a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol (115 hp, 144 nm) with a 6-speed manual or a CVT automatic. Another engine option is a 160 hp, 253 nm, 1.5-litre turbo petrol with a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed DCT.