AUTOMOBILE
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.
AUTOMOBILE
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.
AUTOMOBILE
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.
AUTOMOBILE
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.
AUTOMOBILE
After Kushaq facelift reveal, Skoda and Volkswagen to roll out mid-life updates of Slavia, Taigun, Virtus
Skoda and Volkswagen plan multiple launches in India this year, led by the facelifted Kushaq, Slavia, Taigun and Virtus models.
AUTOMOBILE
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.
AUTOMOBILE
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.
AUTOMOBILE
Is Polo returning to India? Volkswagen Brand Director Nitin Kohli answers
Volkswagen is gearing up to launch the Tayron R-Line in India.
AUTOMOBILE
MG Majestor launch in India on February 12: Things to know about Toyota Fortuner Legender-rival
The MG Majestor was showcased at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 along with other MG models, including the MG M9 and the MG Cyberster.
AUTOMOBILE
FASTag annual pass crosses 50 lakh users in 6 months; Chandigarh, Delhi among top usage markets
FASTag annual pass crosses 50 lakh users in six months, with Chandigarh leading usage and Delhi among top adoption markets.
AUTOMOBILE
Andhra Pradesh driving licence applicants to benefit from automated test tracks under Maruti Suzuki CSR
Automated driving test tracks in Andhra Pradesh aim to improve transparency, uniformity and road safety for licence applicants through technology-enabled testing.
AUTOMOBILE
Mahindra to set up largest integrated auto, tractor plant in Nagpur; Rs 15,000 crore investment planned across Maharashtra
Mahindra Group will establish its largest integrated auto and tractor plant in Nagpur as part of a Rs 15,000 crore Maharashtra investment plan.
AUTOMOBILE
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.
AUTOMOBILE
Maruti Suzuki Victoris crosses 50,000 unit sales in 5 months; beats Kia Seltos, Tata Sierra in January
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris was only behind the Hyundai Creta in domestic volumes in the mid-size SUV segment in January 2026.
AUTOMOBILE
Hyundai i20 price now starts at Rs 5.99 lakh, targets Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Tata Altroz
Hyundai has introduced a new Era variant in the i20 line-up and revised the price of two existing variants, Magna Executive and Magna.
AUTOMOBILE
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.
AUTOMOBILE
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.
AUTOMOBILE
Yamaha EC-06 electric scooter launched in India at Rs 1.67 lakh
Yamaha has launched the EC-06 electric scooter in India, priced at Rs 1,67,600 (ex-showroom), offering a certified 169km range with initial sales set to commence from the company's select Blue Square showrooms.
AUTOMOBILE
Tesla offering Rs 3 lakh exchange incentive on Model Y electric SUV
Tesla sold 225 units of the Model Y in India in CY25.
AUTOMOBILE
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.
AUTOMOBILE
Tata Nexon leads January car sales in India, beats Maruti Suzuki Dzire amid SUV dominance
The Tata Nexon clocked its best-ever monthly sales in January 2026 and went past the cumulative sales milestone of 10,00,000 units.
AUTOMOBILE
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.
AUTOMOBILE
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.
AUTOMOBILE
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.
