AUTOMOBILE
Maruti to sell 80,000 cars in 4 days as festive rush continues in GST 2.0 regime
The small cars are leading the sales momentum for Maruti with the company recording 18,000 bookings per day.
AUTOMOBILE
GST 2.0: Maruti, Hyundai, Tata clock record sales on day 1 of Navaratri
While cars across segments have become cheaper in the GST 2.0 regime, companies are also extending additional festive benefits to enhance the sales.
AUTOMOBILE
From Maruti to Mercedes, Mahindra to JLR: Car prices cut by up to Rs 30 lakh as GST 2.0 takes effect
GST 2.0 effect: Cars of all brands, across all segments have become cheaper as the new GST regime begins today.
AUTOMOBILE
We have been in India for 30 years, very much swadeshi: Mercedes-Benz India MD and CEO Santosh Iyer
Mercedes-Benz was India's largest luxury carmaker for the 10th consecutive year in 2024.
AUTOMOBILE
Maruti Suzuki Victoris review, first drive: Does it really have it all?
We recently drove the Victoris. Here is our first drive review of the new Creta-rival, which aims to make Maruti the mid-size SUV segment leader.
AUTOMOBILE
Victoris arrives with 1,000 bookings a day, aims to propel Maruti to mid-SUV segment leadership
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris, which is priced between Rs 10,49,900 and Rs 19,98,900 (introductory ex-showroom), rivals the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.
AUTOMOBILE
One chef in kitchen, decisions will be quicker, says Renault MD, on Nissan stake acquisition in Chennai plant
After launching the new Triber and the new Kiger, Renault is planning to introduce a B Plus-segment SUV and a C-segment SUV in India.
AUTOMOBILE
We have largest portfolio of cars with 6 airbags, but safety does not only mean more airbags, says Maruti
Maruti now has two 5-star safety rated cars, the Dzire and the Victoris, in its portfolio.
AUTOMOBILE
Hyundai bats for highest growth in small SUV segment after GST rate cut
Hyundai is represented in the small SUV segment by models like the Exter and the Venue.
AUTOMOBILE
Road accidents: Nitin Gadkari urges auto industry to support govt for bringing change in human behaviour
As many as 4,80,583 road accidents were recorded in India in 2023, resulting in 1,72,890 deaths, according to a MoRTH report.
AUTOMOBILE
Auto industry has been torchbearer of Make-in-India initiative, says PM Modi
The Prime Minister observed that the automobile sector is also embracing sustainability, focusing on green tech, electric vehicles (EVs) and sustainable alternatives.
AUTOMOBILE
Hoping GST reduction benefits are passed on honestly to consumers, working to resolve compensation cess issue: Piyush Goyal
The new GST rates on vehicles will become effective from September 22, the first day of the nine-day Navaratri festival.
AUTOMOBILE
Festive cheer for luxury car buyers as Mercedes, BMW, JLR, Audi, Volvo models get cheaper by up to Rs 30 lakh
While lower taxation on luxury cars in the GST 2.0 regime has resulted in lower prices, the carmakers have announced that they will pass on the benefits to the customers.
AUTOMOBILE
Hyundai eyes extensive product revamp as competition from Mahindra, Tata intensifies
Hyundai will launch the Ioniq 5 facelift, Exter facelift, Verna facelift and a new sub-4 metre compact SUV, which will rival the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, by the end of CY26.
AUTOMOBILE
GST cut brings cheer in auto industry, demand expected to pick up
The new GST rates on vehicles will become effective from September 22, the first day of the nine-day Navaratri festival.
AUTOMOBILE
Top 10 selling cars in India: How were they taxed before, what will be GST rate now?
The changes in the GST rates will be implemented from September 22, the first day of the nine-day Navaratri festival.
AUTOMOBILE
GST rate change: From two-wheelers to small, big and luxury cars, tax restructuring fully explained
The government's GST rationalisation step is expected to spur demand in the auto sector by reducing tax on vehicles and making them relatively affordable.
AUTOMOBILE
From Mercedes-Benz to BMW, Jaguar Land Rover & Audi: How does GST rationalisation impact luxury cars?
A couple of luxury car dealers said that the demand will rise and there will be more interest from first-time buyers in the premium segment with lower taxes.
AUTOMOBILE
Diwali comes early for auto sector: GST slashed on small cars, 2Ws, 3Ws, CVs
The government has withdrawn the compensation cess, making the vehicles more affordable in India.
AUTOMOBILE
Maruti further strengthens SUV line-up, eyes mid-size segment dominance with new Victoris
With the new Victoris and Grand Vitara, Maruti will look to challenge Hyundai, which leads the mid-size SUV segment with the Creta.
AUTOMOBILE
Car sales hit speed bump in August over GST rate change uncertainty, speculation
The industry-wide PV volumes fell 7.3% y-o-y at nearly 3,30,000 units in August 2025.
BUSINESS
GST rate change: Auto industry in not so festive mood amid uncertainty, speculation
The details regarding the new tax structure will be known following the GST Council meeting on September 3 and 4.
AUTOMOBILE
Volvo EX30 review, first drive: Swedish brand's best bet in EV space
The Volvo EX30 combines elegant Scandinavian design, good use of space, strong performance and a focus on sustainability.
AUTOMOBILE
GST rate change: Expediting clarity essential, speculation impacting new vehicle sales, says BMW
BMW Group India sells luxury cars (BMW and MINI) as well as two-wheelers (BMW Motorrad) in the country.
