Automobile

New-gen Toyota Fortuner spied testing: When is the India launch?

The Toyota Fortuner rivals the likes of the Jeep Meridian, Skoda Kodiaq, Volkswagen Tayron R-Line and MG Majestor.

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

Hero, Honda, TVS, Bajaj, Suzuki and Royal Enfield reported double-digit growth during the month, indicating broad-based expansion across segments.

New black twist for XSR155: Yamaha launches Metallic Black at Rs 1.59 lakh

The Yamaha XSR155 entered the market in November 2025.

Yezdi Roadster Red Wolf special edition to launch on March 3 at Rs 2.10 lakh

The Red Wolf is based on the Yezdi Roadster and features a deep red paint finish.

Mahindra XEV 9e Cineluxe Edition launched at Rs 29.35 lakh, bookings open now

The XEV 9e is the largest-selling battery electric vehicle (BEV) of Mahindra.

Not Maruti or Hyundai, this Tata SUV was India's top-selling car in February

The February performance of this SUV follows a similar showing in January.

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.

A fabulous February for the auto sector

Strong February sales, resilient demand across segments, and exports indicate that the momentum will be sustained

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

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

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

The Nexa Studio format was introduced in August 2024.

FTA will be one of the biggest game changers: Santosh Iyer, MD and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India

With clearer investment protection frameworks for European companies operating in India, the agreements could accelerate capital expenditure (capex) inflows and sustain growth momentum, Iyer said

Maruti Suzuki Brezza facelift: Compact SUV segment behemoth to get significant updates in new avatar

The Brezza facelift will get exterior and interior upgrades in addition to an updated powertrain.

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.

Toyota’s January car sales climb despite US, China headwinds

Toyota and Lexus brand sales grew 8.1% in the US and 6.6% in China in January. Domestic sales, meanwhile, fell 2.7%

Maruti Suzuki's Gujarat railway siding becomes first Verra-registered modal shift project globally

The Gujarat in-plant railway siding has dispatched more than 6 lakh vehicles since commencing operations in 2023.

Renault Duster launch in India on March 17, deliveries from April

The 2026 Duster is built on the Renault Group Modular Platform (RGMP), and offers a hybrid powertrain.

From SUVs to sedan, 3 top cars launching in March: Renault Duster, Skoda Kushaq, Hyundai Verna

Renault Duster, Skoda Kushaq facelift and Hyundai Verna facelift will be launched in India in March 2026.

Government mandates nationwide sale of E20 petrol with minimum RON 95 from April 1

The ethanol blending mandate is aimed at reducing crude oil imports and lowering vehicular emissions.

TVS, Bajaj and Hero race ahead in electric two-wheeler market; Honda, Suzuki still to rev up

TVS Motor Company, Bajaj Auto and Hero MotoCorp together command nearly 60% of the domestic E2W market, which has grown to approximately 1.23 lakh units a month

BKT enters consumer tyre market with two-wheeler range, MHCV radials from Q1 FY27

The company has introduced two purpose-built tyre lines -- BKT Zenova and BKT Thyros -- for two-wheelers.

Tata.ev, Shell open 21 fast-charging hubs across 5 cities; offer 120kW chargers, tariff discount for EV owners

The fast-charging hubs have been opened in Bengaluru, Chennai, Mysore, Pune and Vadodara.

Jeep reintroduces Wrangler Willys 41 limited edition, restricted to 41 units

The Willys 41 edition draws inspiration from the 1941 Willys MB.

Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia, Hyundai Verna: 3 mid-size sedans set for facelift in 2026

The Virtus, Slavia and Verna have scored a 5-star safety rating at Global NCAP.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2026 Tata Punch EV launched at Rs 9.69 lakh with 355km real-world range, BaaS option from Rs 6.49 lakh

The Tata Punch EV comes with a lifetime high-voltage battery warranty covering unlimited kilometres for the first owner on the 40kWh battery pack.

The Drive Report: Citroen Aircross X

Does X really mark the spot when it comes to Citroen's wholly spruced-up compact crossover?

Nissan Gravite price: Meet India's most affordable MPV, cheaper than Renault Triber

The Nissan Gravite undercuts the Renault Triber by Rs 11,300.

Volkswagen Tayron R-Line launched in India at Rs 46.99 lakh

The Volkswagen Tayron R-Line will rival the Toyota Fortuner, Jeep Meridian and the upcoming MG Majestor.

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara price: Carmaker takes aggressive route with maiden EV

The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara is the most affordable electric mid-size SUV in India right now.

Can Hyundai regain lost ground?

Hyundai has outlined an ambitious product roadmap of 26 launches by FY30, including new nameplates, facelifts and derivatives

Valeo to invest over Rs 2,100 crore in India by 2028, aims to triple sales to Rs 7,500 crore

Valeo will invest more than Rs 2,100 crore in India by CY28 to expand manufacturing, electrification, ADAS and AI capabilities.

Carmakers line up Rs 1 lakh crore expansion plan as GST tailwinds drive 65% capacity surge

From a current production capacity of around 5.5 million passenger vehicles annually, Indian carmakers are preparing to scale up to nearly 9 million units per annum — a 65% increase, or an additional 3.5 million units

After a dull Q3, will battery makers rev up their show ahead?

Buoyancy in auto sector has helped offset pain from lower exports and elevated lead prices

Nissan Gravite launched in India at Rs 5.65 lakh

The Nissan Gravite has been launched in India with cosmetic exterior and interior tweaks to make it look different from the Renault Triber.

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.

Maruti Suzuki launches first EV e Vitara SUV with battery rental scheme, shares rise 1%

Maruti Suzuki announced that it has commenced its sales of e VITARA BEV at an introductory Battery-as-a-service price of Rs 10.99 lakh.

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara launched in India at Rs 10.99 lakh BaaS price with Rs 3.99/km battery cost, bookings open at Rs 21,000

Maruti Suzuki has invested nearly Rs 250 crore in developing the charging infrastructure ahead of the e Vitara launch in India.

Auto industry growth to ease to 3-6% in FY27, says ICRA

ICRA expects auto growth to moderate in FY27 amid higher base effects, with steady gains across segments and electrification emerging as a key structural trend.

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara launch in India today: Price expectation

The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara range is claimed to be as high as 543km (ARAI) on a single full charge. In real world driving conditions, it is around 450km with the bigger battery pack.

Nissan Gravite India launch on February 17: Price, features, engine details of new 7-seater MPV

The Nissan Gravite is the badge-engineered version of the Renault Triber.

MG Majestor: Launch, price, features, dimensions, other specs of Toyota Fortuner Legender-rival

The MG Majestor is positioned as India's first D+ SUV with a 2.0-litre twin-turbo diesel engine, advanced 4WD with triple differential locks and Level 2 ADAS.

Jeep Meridian Track Edition launched at Rs 35.95 lakh

The Jeep Meridian rivals the Toyota Fortuner and the Skoda Kodiaq.

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.

Exclusive: Looking to back entrepreneurs in the field of supply chains: Shilpa Kumar, MD, British Int'l Investment

BII has invested about $4 billion in India, with a current portfolio of $2.5 billion spread across more than 600 companies