Automobile

The Tata Sierra is not only more expensive than its rivals at the lower end, but also comes with a premium at the top end.

Hyundai cars have year-end offers up to Rs 85,000. What about Creta, Venue?

Among the year-end offers are customer discounts, exchange bonus, corporate discounts, government discounts and scrappage bonus.

Maruti Suzuki announces year-end benefits up to Rs 2.19 lakh on Alto, WagonR, Swift, Baleno, Fronx, Brezza, Grand Vitara

The year-end benefits come at a time when Maruti Suzuki is already witnessing a robust demand across its portfolio.

Mercedes-Benz, BMW to hike prices from January 1, first since GST cut

The increase, which will be the first since the reduction in the goods and services tax (GST) on September 22, 2025

Mahindra XUV 7XO pre-bookings to open on December 15, launch on January 5

The Mahindra XUV 7XO facelift will rival the Tata Safari and the MG Hector Plus, among others.

Mercedes-Benz India to increase prices from January 1, quarterly revisions under review

The Mercedes-Benz cars will witness a price hike of up to 2% from January 1.

New Mini Convertible launched in India at Rs 58.5 lakh

The Mini Convertible accelerates from 0-100kmph in 6.9 seconds.

Cars, two-wheelers post record domestic sales in November: SIAM

SIAM expects supportive government policies and market confidence to aid the industry's trajectory next year.

Tata Sierra bookings to officially open on December 16; MG Hector 2026, new Nissan MPV to be unveiled during the week

We will have a busy next week as Tata, MG and Nissan line up major unveilings and announcements across the SUV and MPV segments.

New Nissan MPV unveil on December 18

Nissan has plans to launch three new models in India in 2026.

2026 MG Hector to debut on December 15, new Celadon Blue colour confirmed

The new version arrives at a time when the Hector is struggling with demand, with wholesales dropping to 225 units in October 2025.

Tata Sierra 2026, new Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Victoris have arrived, but Hyundai Creta remains the dominant force

The Hyundai Creta is available in both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) avatars.

BMW mulls price hike in Jan to offset impact of weak rupee against euro

The company had earlier announced to increase prices by up to 3 per cent from September 1 this year, citing the adverse impact of continued forex fluctuation and global supply chain dynamics.

Kia Seltos vs Tata Sierra: Which is one bigger? Which one is more powerful? Find out here

The Tata Sierra 2026 will directly rival the Kia Seltos 2026 in the mid-size SUV space.

Tata Sierra claims 29.9kmpl mileage, 222kmph top speed at NATRAX, but there is a catch

The Tata Sierra has entered the highly competitive mid-size SUV segment, where it will take on the likes of the Kia Seltos 2026, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.

The Drive Report: Mini Cooper S Convertible

The sunny Mini gets even more access to the sun with this fourth-gen Mini Cooper S Convertible

Chart of the Day | Post-festive season, structural drivers for CVs get weak

The CV cycle will remain in a gradual recovery phase through 2HFY26

Kia Seltos 2026 makes global debut, prices to be announced in January

The Kia Seltos 2026 price in India is expected to start around Rs 11,00,000 (ex-showroom).

2026 Kia Seltos global premiere today; will rival Tata Sierra, Hyundai Creta, Maruti Suzuki Victoris

The Seltos has been a long-time volume driver for Kia in India. However, it has struggled of late due to the competition intensifying in the mid-size SUV segment.

Tata Sierra pre-bookings open for Rs 21,000

The Tata Sierra is easily among the most handsome SUVs to arrive in India this year.

Kia Seltos has year-end benefits up to Rs 1.18 lakh, second-gen model set for global premiere on December 10

The year-end benefits are applicable only till the stocks of the outgoing Kia Seltos last.

New MG Hector teased ahead of December 15 unveil

The 2026 MG Hector gets a new grille with a fresh LED headlight set-up.

Confirmed! Mahindra XUV700 is now Mahindra XUV 7XO, global premiere on January 5

Mahindra has confirmed that the XUV700 facelift will be called the XUV 7XO.

Tata Sierra review, first drive: An absolute masterclass from the Indian auto giant

The new Sierra is a showcase of how far Tata has come and where it intends to go next.

Festive fervour for cars spills over to November with record demand

Passenger vehicle sales jumped 20% YoY to 3.94 lakh units, supported by GST benefits, stronger marriage-season demand, improved supply of high-waiting-period models and continued traction for compact SUVs

Demand sustains beyond festive season: GST 2.0 cuts, retail offers aid November auto market performance

The industry-wide retail sales rose 2.14% y-o-y to 33,00,832 units in November.

Tata Sierra variant-wise prices announced: New SUV starts at Rs 11.49 lakh, goes up to Rs 18.49 lakh

With multiple powertrain options and distinct lifestyle-oriented trims, the new Sierra marks Tata Motors’ entry into the premium mid-size SUV segment.

The Drive Report: Volvo XC60

Does the world’s bestselling Volvo still hold-up against fierce competition?

Maruti Suzuki Dzire is safer than Honda Amaze, Bharat NCAP safety ratings reveal

The Dzire leads the Amaze in both adult and child occupant protection.

Tata Sierra's Hyperion engine to power Harrier, Safari petrol

As the Harrier and Safari are larger SUVs, the 1.5-litre Hyperion T-GDi unit is expected to receive a different tuning.

Skoda Kushaq facelift launch in India in January 2026, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos-rival

The Skoda Kushaq rivals the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Maruti Suzuki Victoris, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Tata Curvv, Honda Elevate, Volkswagen Taigun and MG Astor.

BMW iX1 Long Wheelbase gets new colour, upholstery options in latest update

The iX1 LWB acts as an entry-point to BMW's electric car portfolio in India.

Hyundai Venue: How did the new-gen model perform in November? Did it beat Tata Nexon and Maruti Suzuki Brezza?

The new Venue has garnered more than 32,000 bookings within a month of its launch.

Mahindra XUV700 facelift launch in India on January 5. Will it be called XUV 7XO?

The Mahindra XUV700 facelift will rival the likes of the Tata Safari and the MG Hector Plus.

VinFast to expand Tamil Nadu EV facility, targets e-buses and e-scooters

VinFast currently sells VF6 and VF7 electric SUVs in India.

Late-night keys: JSW MG opens showrooms till midnight with prizes worth Rs 11 crore

The carmaker currently offers the Astor, Hector, Gloster, Comet EV, ZS EV, Windsor EV, Cyberster EV and M9 EV, in India.

CAFE 3 controversy: Industry claims on global small car relaxations tested against actual policy frameworks

Upcoming CAFE 3 rules have triggered contrasting OEM views on weight-based relaxations for small cars, raising questions about global regulatory parallels and how India's fleet-level standards should recognise lightweight vehicles.

Tata Nexon, Punch drive SUV demand in November; Creta, Scorpio play catch up

The Tata Nexon was the largest-selling SUV in India in November, followed by the Tata Punch.

Auto industry faces new-year dilemma as cost pressures rise but anti-profiteering checks intensify

The rupee’s weakness has also inflated landed costs for automakers dependent on imported electronics, sensors, EV components, and precision metals.

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara launch: Price reveal, booking timeline, charging network

Maruti Suzuki has planned a robust charging network for the e Vitara ahead of its launch in India early next year.

Rupee at 90: Luxury cars to become expensive, exporters rejoice

Industry sources said that some of the luxury carmakers are contemplating a price hike in January.

Invested Rs 250 crore towards establishing charging infrastructure: Maruti Suzuki MD & CEO

Maruti Suzuki will start sales of the e Vitara in India in the calendar year (CY) 2026.

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara gets 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating

The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara will rival the likes of the Mahindra BE 6, Hyundai Creta Electric, Tata Curvv.ev, MG ZS EV and VinFast VF6.

Mid-size SUV segment set to witness more action: After Tata Sierra, Maruti Suzuki e Vitara & new Kia Seltos to arrive

The mid-size SUV segment is among the most fiercely contested spaces in the Indian PV market, boasting the presence of all the top OEMs.

Tata Nexon emerges best-seller again, drives past all Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra cars in November

The Nexon has completed a hat trick as it was India's largest-selling car in October and September also.

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara launch: Expected price, range, EV ecosystem reveal, over 10,000 units already exported

The e Vitara marks Maruti Suzuki's entry into the Indian electric car space, which is currently dominated by Tata Motors, JSW MG Motor India and Mahindra & Mahindra.

Maruti Suzuki targets rivals on CAFE row, says makers of large gas-guzzlers pushing irresponsible narratives

Maruti Suzuki has accused rival carmakers of pushing irresponsible narratives on draft CAFE 3 norms, as the industry splits over weight-based relaxations proposed for small cars.

Car sales rise in November on GST 2.0 boost, steady demand

The November PV volumes crossed 4,20,000 units, driven by GST 2.0 benefits and stable demand.

Maruti Suzuki sales up 26% YoY in November

The auto major sold a total of 1,81,531 units in the same month last year. Total domestic passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers were at 1,70,971 units compared to 1,41,312 units in the year-ago month, an increase of 21 per cent, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement

Chinese brands grab one-third of India’s electric car market

One in every three electric cars sold in the country is manufactured by a company with a Chinese connection, data shared by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Association shows