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FY26 top 10 selling cars: Maruti Suzuki counters SUV surge with sedan, MPV, hatchbacks

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FY26 top 10 selling cars: Maruti Suzuki counters SUV surge with sedan, MPV, hatchbacks

Performance across the top 10 list remained varied, with some models posting strong gains while others saw a moderation in volumes.

Record March EV sales driven by demand momentum, not fuel concerns: Industry

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Record March EV sales driven by demand momentum, not fuel concerns: Industry

March EV sales hit record highs, driven by demand momentum, not fuel concerns, as per the industry.

Tata, MG, Mahindra lead FY26 EV sales; electric cars still under 5% of India's PV market

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Tata, MG, Mahindra lead FY26 EV sales; electric cars still under 5% of India's PV market

The electric car segment expanded in FY26 with intensifying competition, yet mainstream adoption remained constrained.

FY26 2W sales: Hero and Honda remain close as TVS, Royal Enfield outpace growth

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FY26 2W sales: Hero and Honda remain close as TVS, Royal Enfield outpace growth

Hero and Honda stayed close in FY26 two-wheeler sales in the domestic market, while TVS and Royal Enfield outpaced peers with strong double-digit growth.

Car sales hit record high in FY26: Maruti, Mahindra, Tata, Toyota shine; Hyundai disappoints

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Car sales hit record high in FY26: Maruti, Mahindra, Tata, Toyota shine; Hyundai disappoints

Domestic PV volumes rose around 8% y-o-y to nearly 47,00,000 units in FY26, the highest-ever annual sales, surpassing the previous peak of 43,40,000 units recorded in FY25.

Skoda Kushaq facelift review: A better-equipped SUV that still plays to its strengths

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Skoda Kushaq facelift review: A better-equipped SUV that still plays to its strengths

Better equipped and more usable than before, the Skoda Kushaq facelift retains its strong driving dynamics, adds a smoother automatic, but still misses some key features offered by rivals.

PM E-DRIVE scheme tweaked: Centre extends e-2W subsidy deadline to July 31, 2026

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PM E-DRIVE scheme tweaked: Centre extends e-2W subsidy deadline to July 31, 2026

The scheme aims to support up to 24.79 lakh electric two-wheelers, with a total fund support of Rs 1,772 crore.

Is Skoda Kushaq Classic+ the most value-packed base mid-size SUV variant you can buy today?

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Is Skoda Kushaq Classic+ the most value-packed base mid-size SUV variant you can buy today?

With a turbo engine, 8-speed automatic option and strong features, the Skoda Kushaq Classic+ stands out as a value-focussed entry variant.

Tata Harrier.ev review: Strong performance, feature-rich package

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Tata Harrier.ev review: Strong performance, feature-rich package

The Harrier.ev is Tata's flagship electric SUV, priced between Rs 21.49 lakh and Rs 30.23 lakh (ex-showroom). We drove the top-spec QWD dual-motor variant to evaluate it in real-world conditions.

Renault Duster review: Back to basics, with more tech this time

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Renault Duster review: Back to basics, with more tech this time

Renault recently launched the new Duster in India. We got behind the wheel of the SUV to see what it has to offer in its fresh avatar.

Mahindra eyes highest-ever PV sales by a non-Maruti Suzuki carmaker in FY26

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Mahindra eyes highest-ever PV sales by a non-Maruti Suzuki carmaker in FY26

Mahindra has sold over 6,00,000 units of PVs in April-February FY26 and, at the current run-rate, could surpass 6,50,000 units for the full year, potentially setting a new sales record among non-Maruti Suzuki carmakers

Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna finds leadership mantra in Hindi phrase 'hoga kaise nahi'

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Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna finds leadership mantra in Hindi phrase 'hoga kaise nahi'

Ferrari introduced the 849 Testarossa in India on March 15, priced at Rs 10.37 crore (ex-showroom).

Maruti Suzuki Dzire set to become India's largest-selling car in FY26, Tata Nexon leads SUV race

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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.

Two-wheeler sales surge in February on sustained demand, Hero holds slim lead over Honda

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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.

Hyundai logs back-to-back record monthly sales after Tarun Garg takes charge as first Indian MD & CEO

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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.

US-Iran war: Maruti Suzuki says Middle East accounts for 12.5% of exports, sees limited exposure

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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.

Fabulous February: Car sales in green as sustained demand continues to drive growth

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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.

Maruti Suzuki struggles to regain 40% market share in FY26 as industry expands and rivals gain ground

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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.

Maruti Suzuki opens 200th Nexa Studio, targets 600-700 outlets by FY31

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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.

How stakeholder objections reshaped the revised CAFE 3 draft norms

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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.

Mid-SUV segment to witness more action as Renault, Nissan, Skoda, Volkswagen line-up new models

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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.

Govt proposes removal of CAFE pooling cap, expands compliance flexibility for carmakers

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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.

Maruti Suzuki flags production constraints for e Vitara electric SUV till capacity expansion

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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.

JSW MG lines up Rs 3,000-4,000 crore investment; PHEV launch and plant expansion ahead

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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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