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Competition has always made us stronger, says Mahindra Group's Anish Shah, as new players enter India

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Competition has always made us stronger, says Mahindra Group's Anish Shah, as new players enter India

With a strong EV portfolio of its own and more models set to arrive in the near future, Mahindra is not perturbed by the competition now.

No over reliance on Creta, says Hyundai, even as SUV drives Q1 volumes

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No over reliance on Creta, says Hyundai, even as SUV drives Q1 volumes

Replying to a question from Moneycontrol, Hyundai's Tarun Garg said that there is no over reliance on any one model.

Hyundai Q1 results: Net profit declines 8% amid headwinds in domestic market

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Hyundai Q1 results: Net profit declines 8% amid headwinds in domestic market

The Hyundai Creta was the largest-selling SUV in the domestic market in Q1 FY26 at 47,662 units.

Shailesh  Jejurikar to navigate P&G through weak volumes, tariffs as incoming CEO

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Shailesh Jejurikar to navigate P&G through weak volumes, tariffs as incoming CEO

The move comes in tandem with growing investor pressure to perform amid P&G's inability to sustain growth momentum due to persistent volume weakness across various product categories. As of July 29, shares of the NYSE-listed company are down 5.34 percent since the beginning of the year.

TVS to introduce 4 new Norton motorcycles in Q3 FY26 in India, UK, other European markets

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TVS to introduce 4 new Norton motorcycles in Q3 FY26 in India, UK, other European markets

Norton will have six new motorcycles in its portfolio over the next three years as part of its expansion strategy across the UK, US, France, Germany, Italy and India.

From Rolls-Royce to Bentley and Aston Martin cars: Driving them in India, but where are they made?

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From Rolls-Royce to Bentley and Aston Martin cars: Driving them in India, but where are they made?

The India-UK FTA has brought the British car brands into focus. We tell you where the Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Bentley, McLaren, JLR and Mini cars that you drive in India are manufactured.

Escudo will be first Maruti car ever to be launched in India with Level-2 ADAS

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Escudo will be first Maruti car ever to be launched in India with Level-2 ADAS

Apart from Level-2 ADAS, the Escudo will also witness the integration of Dolby Atmos technology, another first for any Maruti car in India.

India-UK FTA brings cheer for British brands: Tariff cuts on petrol, diesel, electric, hybrid, hydrogen cars

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India-UK FTA brings cheer for British brands: Tariff cuts on petrol, diesel, electric, hybrid, hydrogen cars

The luxury car segment in India is dominated by German brands such as Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

Indian carmakers stamp their authority on domestic turf amid eroding Korean share

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Indian carmakers stamp their authority on domestic turf amid eroding Korean share

The Korean brands will have to introduce new products to stay competitive in the Indian market.

Tesla entry won't dent Indian EV players' market share, say experts

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Tesla entry won't dent Indian EV players' market share, say experts

The experts believe that although the arrival of Tesla may not bring a big jump in EV volumes immediately, it will change people's perception about EVs.

No visibility on magnet imports, may stock out in next 2 months: ACMA President

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No visibility on magnet imports, may stock out in next 2 months: ACMA President

The Indian automotive component industry had a turnover of Rs 6.73 lakh crore in FY25.

Honda to introduce Elevate hybrid SUV in India in H2 2026, targets festive season

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Honda to introduce Elevate hybrid SUV in India in H2 2026, targets festive season

Honda already offers a hybrid option in the popular City sedan and it contributes around 12% to the overall sales of the vehicle.

JSW MG Motor takes premium electrification road with M9, Cyberster

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JSW MG Motor takes premium electrification road with M9, Cyberster

The company currently offers electric models like the ZS EV, Comet EV and Windsor EV.

Car sales jolted by subdued demand in June 2025; Maruti, Hyundai, Tata take hit

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Car sales jolted by subdued demand in June 2025; Maruti, Hyundai, Tata take hit

There was no impact of the shortage of rare earth magnets on PV production in June 2025.

India's top-selling mid-SUVs to have hybrid powertrain in under three years from now

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India's top-selling mid-SUVs to have hybrid powertrain in under three years from now

Although hybrids are gaining traction in the Indian market, the growth has been relatively slow.

Ashok Leyland plans to enhance market share, footprint in North India

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Ashok Leyland plans to enhance market share, footprint in North India

Ashok Leyland will add 50 new touchpoints in North India in FY26.

Rare earth magnets: Japanese, Korean carmakers in India dial HQs as auto industry grapples with stock crunch

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Rare earth magnets: Japanese, Korean carmakers in India dial HQs as auto industry grapples with stock crunch

While electric cars use 1.5 kilograms to 3 kilograms of rare earth magnets depending on their size and specifications, the internal combustion engine models require only around 100 grams for their components.

Hyundai Creta likely to get hybrid powertrain

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Hyundai Creta likely to get hybrid powertrain

Hyundai Creta is currently offered with ICE and electric powertrains.

Kia set to foray into mass electric segment with Carens Clavis EV, Syros EV to follow

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Kia set to foray into mass electric segment with Carens Clavis EV, Syros EV to follow

Kia currently offers premium electric SUVs like the EV6 and the EV9 in India.

Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra, Kia look to take hybrid route for portfolio diversification

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Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra, Kia look to take hybrid route for portfolio diversification

Several OEMs have referred to hybrid technology as a 'transitional technology' between ICE and EV, in the past. However, the hybrid segment is witnessing a growth.

Rare earth magnet crisis: No impact on production of Hyundai EV, ICE models, says COO Tarun Garg

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Rare earth magnet crisis: No impact on production of Hyundai EV, ICE models, says COO Tarun Garg

Electric cars require 1.5 kilograms to 3 kilograms of rare earth magnets, while internal combustion engine models use around 100 grams.

Israel-Iran conflict: No immediate impact on vehicle exports from India to Middle East

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Israel-Iran conflict: No immediate impact on vehicle exports from India to Middle East

Rare earth magnet crisis: Jolt to e Vitara, EV market stares at slowdown

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Rare earth magnet crisis: Jolt to e Vitara, EV market stares at slowdown

The electric car segment is still in a budding stage in India. At present, it makes up less than 3% of the total car sales in the country.

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