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Maruti Suzuki Dzire set to become India's largest-selling car in FY26, Tata Nexon leads SUV race
The Dzire has clocked monthly average sales of 18,900 units in FY26, while the Nexon is at 17,840 units.
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Two-wheeler sales surge in February on sustained demand, Hero holds slim lead over Honda
Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj, Suzuki and Royal Enfield reported double-digit growth during the month, indicating broad-based expansion across segments.
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Hyundai logs back-to-back record monthly sales after Tarun Garg takes charge as first Indian MD & CEO
The Creta was the volume driver for Hyundai in January as well as February.
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US-Iran war: Maruti Suzuki says Middle East accounts for 12.5% of exports, sees limited exposure
The Middle East is an established destination for Indian car exporters, particularly for compact to mid-size models.
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Fabulous February: Car sales in green as sustained demand continues to drive growth
The passenger vehicle wholesales were in the range of 4,20,000-4,25,000 units in February 2026, as per industry estimates.
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Maruti Suzuki struggles to regain 40% market share in FY26 as industry expands and rivals gain ground
Despite remaining India's largest PV manufacturer in domestic wholesale terms, Maruti Suzuki has yet to reclaim the 40% market share threshold in FY26 so far.
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Maruti Suzuki opens 200th Nexa Studio, targets 600-700 outlets by FY31
The Nexa Studio format was introduced in August 2024.
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How stakeholder objections reshaped the revised CAFE 3 draft norms
The latest January 2026 41-page policy note, reviewed by Moneycontrol, shows how the objections have led to structural changes in the proposed CAFE 3 framework.
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Mid-SUV segment to witness more action as Renault, Nissan, Skoda, Volkswagen line-up new models
The mid-size SUV segment delivers relatively higher revenue and stronger margins per unit, while still offering meaningful volumes, an industry expert said.
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Govt proposes removal of CAFE pooling cap, expands compliance flexibility for carmakers
Because compliance would be assessed at the pooled level, carmakers with relatively less fuel-efficient portfolios could potentially combine with companies that have cleaner portfolios, provided the combined fleet meets the prescribed standard.
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Maruti Suzuki flags production constraints for e Vitara electric SUV till capacity expansion
Maruti Suzuki has not announced prices of all the variants of the e Vitara electric SUV.
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JSW MG lines up Rs 3,000-4,000 crore investment; PHEV launch and plant expansion ahead
The planned investment will support product expansion, capacity scale-up at Halol and higher localisation levels as JSW MG strengthens its new energy vehicle portfolio.
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Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella review: A measured entry into India's EV market
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Ebella arrives with 49kWh and 61kWh battery options, up to 543km claimed range, smooth performance, Level 2 ADAS and an eight-year battery warranty, with prices awaited.
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January 2026 auto retail: Two-wheelers drive growth as rural demand lifts passenger vehicles
India's auto retail rose nearly 18% in January 2026 as two-wheelers witnessed a handsome growth and passenger vehicles expanded steadily, supported by rural cash flows, weddings, affordability gains and improved inventory discipline.
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Duty-free 800-1,600cc US motorcycles to aid Harley-Davidson, but India remains a sub-350cc market
Duty-free access for 800-1,600cc US motorcycles improves Harley-Davidson's import economics. However, India's motorcycle market remains driven by sub-350cc models, limiting any meaningful volume impact.
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Is Polo returning to India? Volkswagen Brand Director Nitin Kohli answers
Volkswagen is gearing up to launch the Tayron R-Line in India.
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Hero MotoCorp Q3 result: Net profit rises 12%, quarterly revenue at all-time high
The two-wheeler volumes of Hero MotoCorp jumped 15.91% y-o-y to 16.97 lakh units in the quarter, driven by a robust demand during the festive season.
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Hyundai Creta continues to dominate mid-size SUV segment, outsells Tata Sierra by over 10,000 units in January
The Hyundai Creta was the largest-selling mid-size SUV in India in January, outselling the relatively new nameplates in the segment.
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After exits and niche plays, what lies ahead for American auto brands in India
American car and two-wheeler brands remain marginal in India, with exits and niche positioning limiting scale. Analysts say future prospects hinge on localisation, pricing, service networks and long-term commitment, despite potential tariff relief.
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Maruti Suzuki posts record January domestic car sales; Hyundai behind Tata, Mahindra despite best-ever month
Maruti Suzuki recorded its highest-ever January domestic PV volumes, while Tata and Hyundai posted their best-ever monthly domestic sales in January 2026.
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Tata, Mahindra, Hyundai start 2026 on a strong note; post handsome volumes in January
January 2026 domestic sales data showed Tata extending gains across key nameplates, Mahindra sustaining SUV-led momentum and Hyundai recording its highest-ever monthly India volumes.
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Union Budget 2026: EV supply chain, batteries, magnets and capex in focus for auto industry
The Budget sharpens focus on EV supply chains, rare earth magnets, battery manufacturing, PLI incentives and public capex, signalling policy support for localisation, infrastructure-led demand and electric mobility growth.
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Rare earth corridors to reduce India's reliance on imported magnets
The rare earth corridors will come up in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
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Union Budget 2026: Govt to support rare earth corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu
The proposed rare earth corridors will focus on mining, processing, research and manufacturing across the rare earth value chain.
