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  • Hyundai Verna 2026 facelift: What is new in Hyundai's updated mid-size sedan?

    Hyundai has updated the Verna with a facelift that brings some significant upgrades. Here is a look at all the important changes introduced on the mid-size sedan.

  • New Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 launch in India on March 27

    The Guerrilla 450 forms a part of Royal Enfield's roadster line-up, which also includes the Hunter 350, Shotgun 650 and Interceptor 650.

  • New Suzuki Burgman Street scooter launch in India on April 2

    The Burgman Street is Suzuki's flagship ICE scooter in India.

  • Volkswagen Taigun facelift launch in India on April 9

    The Volkswagen Taigun facelift is expected to arrive updates to exterior, interior and powertrain.

  • This hybrid car with 27.26 kmpl claimed mileage has benefits up to Rs 1.97 lakh, details here

    The hybrid car is available in a single, fully-loaded variant, priced at Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom).

  • Is Skoda Kushaq Classic+ the most value-packed base mid-size SUV variant you can buy today?

    With a turbo engine, 8-speed automatic option and strong features, the Skoda Kushaq Classic+ stands out as a value-focussed entry variant.

  • Renault Duster: 3 pros and 3 cons explained

    The Renault Duster currently sits in the price range of Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 18.49 lakh (ex-showroom), with the hybrid price not announced yet.

  • Renault Duster fuel efficiency is here, but there is a catch

    Renault Duster rivals the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Victoris and Tata Sierra.

  • Tata Harrier.ev review: Strong performance, feature-rich package

    The Harrier.ev is Tata's flagship electric SUV, priced between Rs 21.49 lakh and Rs 30.23 lakh (ex-showroom). We drove the top-spec QWD dual-motor variant to evaluate it in real-world conditions.

  • Auto makers activate 'Plan B' as gas crunch hits component suppliers 

    With Tier 2 and 3 suppliers bearing the brunt of the disruption, the supply crunch is threatening to derail production cycles across segments, even as strong vehicle demand keeps pressure on manufacturers to maintain output

  • Maruti Suzuki's Khoraj facility to have 2.5 lakh unit capacity in first phase, Rs 10,189 crore investment planned

    Maruti Suzuki currently has a total installed production capacity of around 24 lakh units per annum.

  • Euler Motors raises Rs 437.5 crore in Series E round led by Lightrock

    Euler Motors' total capital raised to date stands at around Rs 1,900 crore.

  • 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.

  • Renault Duster vs Skoda Kushaq facelift: Price, powertrain comparison

    Both Duster and Kushaq offer two turbo-petrol engines. However, the pricing strategy is completely different.

  • Hyundai Exter facelift 2026: What is new in design, features, engine of Tata Punch-rival

    The Hyundai Exter facelift 2026 rivals the recently-launched Tata Punch facelift 2026.

  • Is MG Windsor finding its strongest demand beyond metro cities?

    The MG Windsor has crossed cumulative sales of around 65,000 units since launch in September 2024.

  • How NHAI's AI dashcam system could change highway maintenance across India

    NHAI's new AI-powered Dashcam Analytics Services (DAS) aims to bring technology-driven monitoring into day-to-day highway operations and management.

  • Luxury cars to get costlier from April 1; get ready to pay more for BMW, Mercedes, Audi models

    The latest round of price hikes comes amid continued pressure from rising input and logistics costs, as well as adverse currency movements.

  • Crude spike triggers surge in EV inquiries amid growing fear of fuel price hike

    Automakers and dealers report a noticeable uptick in EV enquiries over the past two weeks. Brent crude, which was trading at $112 a barrel, has risen around 60% since February 28

  • Skoda Kushaq facelift launched in India at Rs 10.69 lakh; gets 8-speed AT, rear seat massager

    The Skoda Kushaq facelift has been introduced with rear seat massager, which is a first in the mass mid-size SUV segment.

  • Tesla plans India push into energy storage as it expands beyond cars, job ad shows

    The new business will also mark Tesla's expansion in India beyond just electric cars, which it started selling in August

  • Production hit but demand intact at Ashok Leyland’s RAK plant amid Iran war

    The war, now in its fourth week, has led to the shutdown of the critical Strait of Hormuz, severely impacting the movement of goods into the United Arab Emirates

  • India's auto boom at risk as Iran-Israel war chokes gas supplies, straining supply chains

    Some parts suppliers to India's leading carmakers like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Mahindra are already reporting a shortage of gas to power operations

  • EV battery subscription model struggles to take off as buyers prefer ownership

    Under BaaS, the battery, which accounts for 35-40% of an EV’s cost, is excluded from the purchase price. Financiers fund the battery and customers pay a subscription fee based on usage

  • 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

  • Skoda Kushaq facelift price to be announced on March 21

    The Skoda Kushaq facelift will rival the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Victoris, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Tata Sierra, among others.

  • Kia expands Carens Clavis EV line-up with new GT-Line, X-Line trims; adds 6-seater layout

    Kia has updated the Carens Clavis EV with new GT-Line and X-Line trims, a six-seater option, and feature additions, with prices ranging from Rs 17.99 lakh to Rs 24.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

  • New Kia Seltos starts its journey on strong note, stays ahead of Tata Sierra

    The Seltos recorded wholesales of over 10,000 units in both January and February 2026, while the Sierra managed to cross the 7,000-unit mark in each of the two months.

  • BMW M2 CS launched in India at Rs 1.66 crore; boasts 530 hp, 302 kmph top speed

    The M2 CS is about 30 kg lighter than the standard M2, and makes 50 hp more.

  • Maruti Suzuki plans to introduce 7 new SUVs in 5-6 years

    The Grand Vitara-maker currently has a share of nearly 20% in India's SUV market.

  • Audi SQ8 launched in India at Rs 1.78 crore; gets V8 engine, Quattro AWD, 0-100kmph in 4.1 seconds

    The Audi SQ8 employs a 4.0-litre V8 TFSI engine that produces 500hp of maximum power and 770Nm of peak torque.

  • Maruti Suzuki gets Rs 5,786 crore draft income tax order for FY23

    The Brezza SUV-maker received the order from the Income Tax Authority on March 16.

  • Planning to buy the most affordable Renault Duster? Find out what you get at Rs 10.49 lakh

    The Renault Duster price is finally out, although not for all variants. Here is a closer look at what the entry-level trim offers.

  • Renault Duster 2026 variants explained: What you get from base to top

    Starting from the entry-level Authentic, going all the way up to Iconic, we explain the features every variant of the new Renault Duster has to offer.

  • Renault Duster 2026: Complete details from price to features, specs, warranty

    With the Renault Duster 2026, the brand is not just reviving a familiar nameplate but repositioning it for a more competitive and technology-driven market.

  • Renault Duster launched at Rs 10.49 lakh, R Pass buyers get up to Rs 50,000 benefit

    Renault Duster hybrid price has not been announced yet. However, Renault claimed that Duster hybrid's full 2026 allocation has been sold out.

  • Renault Duster launch in India today: Price expectation

    Renault Duster price in India is expected to be very competitive, undercutting the rival models in the mid-size SUV segment.

  • Renault Duster launch in India on March 17: Price in India, specifications, features, rivals explained

    The new Renault Duster 2026 is underpinned by the Renault Group Modular Platform (RGMP).

  • Honda begins pan-India road tests for first electric SUV amid declining sales

    Honda has struggled this year, with domestic volumes declining and exports taking a sharp hit, reflecting pressure on the company's India business amid a limited product lineup.

  • Tata Motors to increase commercial vehicle prices from April 2026

    The prices of Tata's CVs will rise by up to 1.5%.

  • Planning to buy a Mercedes-Benz or Audi car? Be ready to pay up to 2% more from April 1

    The price hikes are on the account of rising input costs and currency fluctuations.

  • BMW M 1000 R launched in India at Rs 33.50 lakh, deliveries from May

    The BMW M 1000 R can accelerate from 0-100kmph in 3.2 seconds and reach a top speed of 280kmph.

  • 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).

  • Up to Rs 5 lakh off as car dealers slash prices to clear unsold 2024–25 stock

    From entry-level small cars to high-demand SUVs, manufacturers in partnership with dealers are offering steep discounts on previous model year vehicles

  • Gas supply squeeze threatens auto component production, thousands of units stare at shutdown

    Though smaller in scale compared with Tier-1 component manufacturers, these enterprises play a vital role in the auto supply chain. Any disruption in their production can trigger a cascading impact across the industry

  • The Drive Report: Mercedes-Benz CLA Electric 

    Merc’s “take no prisoners” approach to EV domination begins with the future-ready CLA Electric. 

  • Tata Sierra sees strong early demand, over 14,000 units sold in first two months

    The Tata Sierra's early traction is notable given that it is a new entrant in the highly competitive mid-size SUV segment.

  • 2026 Hyundai Verna launched in India, price starts at Rs 10.98 lakh

    The Hyundai Verna sits in the mid-size sedan segment and rivals the likes of the Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia and Honda City

  • GST cuts, rural revival, poll buzz fuel car demand beyond festive surge

    While SIAM has informally projected 5–6% growth for FY27, internal estimates suggest double-digit growth is possible given the current trajectory, an executive at a top car firm has said

  • OPINION | Scaling India’s EV ecosystem beyond infrastructure deployment

    India’s EV growth now depends on reliability, local execution, and simpler charging experiences. The next phase will reward operators who prioritise usability, workforce capacity, and smart deployment 

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