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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.
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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
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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).
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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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Tata Punch EV at Rs 6.49 lakh, Maruti Suzuki e Vitara at Rs 10.99 lakh; How Baas cuts EV entry price
For customers who prioritise lower upfront expenditure over outright ownership of the battery, BaaS makes EVs more accessible.
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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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No more cash at highway tolls from April 1, 2026; FASTag, UPI to be mandatory
The government is likely to end cash toll payments from April 1, 2026, with FASTag and UPI becoming mandatory for highway users.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
