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  • 2025 Tata Altroz Facelift launched in India at Rs 6.89 lakh

    2025 Tata Altroz Facelift launched in India at Rs 6.89 lakh

    The price range for the facelift starts at Rs 6.89 lakh and goes all the way up to Rs 11.29 lakh (ex-showroom) for the top-spec Accomplished+ S Diesel MT variant

  • Bajaj Auto aims to be majority owner of Austria's KTM, arm to provide €600 million to fund revival

    Bajaj Auto aims to be majority owner of Austria's KTM, arm to provide €600 million to fund revival

    Bajaj Auto, through its arm, will provide €600 million to KTM, supporting its restructuring and revival.

  • Japan's Honda slashes global EV investment plan and sales target on weak demand, trade turmoil

    Japan's Honda slashes global EV investment plan and sales target on weak demand, trade turmoil

    Honda said it will focus on its next-generation Hybrid EVs to be introduced into market from 2027 onward, after dropping proposed investment in EVs to 7 trillion yen, or $48.3 billion.

  • Hyundai Q4 FY25: Continues to move in slow lane

    Hyundai Q4 FY25: Continues to move in slow lane

    Lower volumes due to weak domestic sentiment weighs on performance.

  • Hyundai India to add hybrid to product range, plans 26 launches

    Hyundai India to add hybrid to product range, plans 26 launches

    The move puts Hyundai India in step with the local units of Toyota Motor Corp. and Suzuki Motor Corp

  • Jaguar Land Rover sales slow in India over lack of clarity on UK FTA: Report

    Jaguar Land Rover sales slow in India over lack of clarity on UK FTA: Report

    Several customers have reportedly put their purchases on hold, anticipating a drop in the prices after the FTA comes into effect

  • Eicher Motors Q4 FY2025: Growth, strategic expansion continue

    Eicher Motors Q4 FY2025: Growth, strategic expansion continue

    Sustained growth with global expansion and strong market share

  • Royal Enfield eyes stronger global ride, upbeat on domestic demand recovery

    Royal Enfield eyes stronger global ride, upbeat on domestic demand recovery

    The company, which recently crossed the selling of one million motorcycles in a year — a tenfold jump from about 100,000 units a decade ago — is betting on the middleweight segment to fuel its expansion.

  • The Drive Report: Kia Syros 

    The Drive Report: Kia Syros 

    Urban mobility has a new champion in Kia’s idiosyncratic but practical compact SUV

  • Tata Motors: A clear winner from the US-UK trade deal

    Tata Motors: A clear winner from the US-UK trade deal

    JLR, the UK subsidiary of the company, relies heavily on the North American market for sales

  • Tesla's India head resigns as company prepares for country launch: Report

    Tesla's India head resigns as company prepares for country launch: Report

    India is working on a trade deal with the U.S. that includes lower auto tariffs, a potential win for Tesla, which has secured showroom locations to begin selling imported cars in the country this year.

  • JLR, Diageo among winners as UK-India sign model trade deal

    JLR, Diageo among winners as UK-India sign model trade deal

    Indian exporters to the UK will benefit from lower levies on 99% of products and services

  • Will commercial vehicle sales stage a comeback sooner than later?

    Will commercial vehicle sales stage a comeback sooner than later?

    CV sales are at a crossroads given weak demand from user industries but there are some signs of improved business sentiment and reasons to believe in recovery

  • UK-India FTA to drive India's auto component exports, industry groups say

    UK-India FTA to drive India's auto component exports, industry groups say

    In FY24, India exported $21.2 billion worth of auto components all over the world, 3 percent of which was to the United Kingdom, according to data from ACMA.

  • Mahindra & Mahindra Q4FY25: Growth story continues

    Mahindra & Mahindra Q4FY25: Growth story continues

    Diversified growth, strategic launches boost long-term prospects

  • Legacy automakers gain ground as electric two-wheeler market enters new phase of competition

    Legacy automakers gain ground as electric two-wheeler market enters new phase of competition

    April 2025 saw TVS Motor overtake Ola Electric, and Bajaj Auto increase its market share, signalling a more competitive, brand-driven e2W landscape.

  • Luxury automakers sell more pre-owned cars than new ones in 2024: Report

    Luxury automakers sell more pre-owned cars than new ones in 2024: Report

    The last calendar year saw the sale of 80,000 pre-owned cars in the country, compared to 50,000 new ones, which was the highest-ever

  • The Drive Report: Mahindra BE6 E-SUV

    The Drive Report: Mahindra BE6 E-SUV

    Can rakish, otherworldly looks, outright speed and dynamism allow Mahindra’s born-electric EV to rule the segment? Or is there a missing ingredient? 

  • FY26 starts on a low gear for the automobile industry

    FY26 starts on a low gear for the automobile industry

    Mixed signals across segments in April 2025

  • Not chasing discount-driven growth, says Ather CEO, scaling up lithium-ion cell production

    Not chasing discount-driven growth, says Ather CEO, scaling up lithium-ion cell production

    Ather’s Tarun Mehta said the ongoing tariff tussle is primarily between the US and China, and India, not being directly involved, could benefit.

  • TVS continues to maintain growth momentum

    TVS continues to maintain growth momentum

    Robust demand from rural and international markets supports quarterly performance

  • M&M expands CV portfolio with SML Isuzu deal

    M&M expands CV portfolio with SML Isuzu deal

    Acquisition to double market share in the over-3.5T commercial vehicle segment

  • Ather IPO: Is it worth a ride?

    Ather IPO: Is it worth a ride?

    Ather brings innovation to the market, but profits may take time to materialise

  • Q4 FY25: Export gain, margin pain for Maruti

    Q4 FY25: Export gain, margin pain for Maruti

    Strong rural demand and exports offset domestic slowdown

  • Tesla refunds early India bookings signaling entry is near

    Tesla refunds early India bookings signaling entry is near

  • MC Pro Quick Take | Maruti Suzuki Q4FY25: Volume growth strong, margin disappointing

    MC Pro Quick Take | Maruti Suzuki Q4FY25: Volume growth strong, margin disappointing

    Though domestic demand is likely to remain muted, medium- to long-term outlook is promising

  • EV makers seek govt help as China restricts supply of rare earth magnets

    EV makers seek govt help as China restricts supply of rare earth magnets

    China’s has restricted the supply of the magnets to India since April 4, industry sources have said

  • Maruti Suzuki Chairman Bhargava calls for new class of cars to spur sales

    Maruti Suzuki Chairman Bhargava calls for new class of cars to spur sales

    Bhargava calls for creating a new category of small cars, like the Kei cars in Japan, with lower taxation and compliance to help two-wheeler owners upgrade to four wheelers

  • CATL teases five-minute EV charge with longer range than BYD

    CATL teases five-minute EV charge with longer range than BYD

    CATL teased the latest innovations at its Tech Day on Monday in Shanghai — a multi-hour event that took place in a converted warehouse on the outskirts of China’s financial capital

  • SUV contribution rises to 68.5% of overall sales in FY25: Hyundai

    SUV contribution rises to 68.5% of overall sales in FY25: Hyundai

    Creta emerged as the largest-selling model in the domestic passenger vehicle segment in March with sales of 18,059 units.

  • Automobile exports rise 19 pc to over 53 lakh units in FY25: SIAM

    Automobile exports rise 19 pc to over 53 lakh units in FY25: SIAM

    Overall exports last fiscal stood at 53.63 lakh (53,63,089) units as compared with 45 lakh (45,00,494) units in 2023-24 fiscal ending March 31, 2024.

  • Tesla to delay US launch of affordable EV, a lower-cost Model Y, sources say

    Tesla to delay US launch of affordable EV, a lower-cost Model Y, sources say

    The less expensive mass-market vehicles have been widely anticipated by Tesla fans and investors who hope they will attract a fresh group of customers and reverse the EV maker's falling sales and eroding market share.

  • Ahead of likely launch in India, Tesla's Model Y spotted testing near Mumbai | Watch

    Ahead of likely launch in India, Tesla's Model Y spotted testing near Mumbai | Watch

    Elon Musk had said in 2022 that Tesla, which was earlier seeking a reduction in import duties to sell its vehicles in India

  • Skoda Auto launches second gen Kodiaq SUV at Rs 46.89 lakh. Check variants, other features

    Skoda Auto launches second gen Kodiaq SUV at Rs 46.89 lakh. Check variants, other features

    With all three seats up, the Kodiaq offers 281 litres of luggage space. With the third-row seats folded to the floor, this luxury SUV can carry 786 litres of luggage, and with both the rear rows down, the Kodiaq affords a cavernous carrying capacity of 1,976 litres

  • India’s car sales hit record high, but growth slows to four-year low: SIAM

    India’s car sales hit record high, but growth slows to four-year low: SIAM

    Carmakers sold a record 4.3 million units in the world’s third-largest car market, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), but the growth was at least a four-year low.

  • The Drive Report: Toyota Vellfire Hybrid

    The Drive Report: Toyota Vellfire Hybrid

    Toyota’s plush MPV continues to trounce the heftiest of SUVs in the battle for the ultimate for of personal mobility

  • Kia Syros achieves Bharat NCAP 5-star safety rating for adult and child protection

    Kia Syros achieves Bharat NCAP 5-star safety rating for adult and child protection

    Kia Syros displayed high crash protection standards in the test, demonstrating its exceptional ability to safeguard occupants in a variety of impact scenarios

  • Dark editions of Citroen Basalt, C3, and Aircross launched: Check price, other details

    Dark editions of Citroen Basalt, C3, and Aircross launched: Check price, other details

    The Dark Edition C3 will be available from Rs 8,38,300 onwards, the Dark Edition Aircross will be available from Rs 13,13,300 onwards, and the Dark Edition Basalt will be available from Rs 12,80,000 onwards.

  • Mahindra delivers 3000 units of BE 6 and XEV 9e electric SUVs. Check latest waiting period

    Mahindra delivers 3000 units of BE 6 and XEV 9e electric SUVs. Check latest waiting period

    Designed especially for first-time EV adopters, this mode offers a driving feel akin to internal combustion vehicles, making the transition to electric smoother, more natural, and instantly comfortable, the company said.

  • Is it time to bottom-fish Tata Motors?

    Is it time to bottom-fish Tata Motors?

    It faces short-term challenges amid US shipment halt, but long-term growth outlook remains positive

  • Ola Electric defends February sales data, says orders based on paid, confirmed orders

    Ola Electric defends February sales data, says orders based on paid, confirmed orders

    The company attributes discrepancies between its order data and VAHAN portal figures to disruption due to the transition of the registration process in-house as part of an efficiency initiative.

  • Tata Motors group global wholesales slip 3% to 3,66,177 units in Q4

    Tata Motors group global wholesales slip 3% to 3,66,177 units in Q4

    British arm Jaguar Land Rover clocked 1,11,413 units in the fourth quarter, up 1 per cent from the same period a year ago.

  • Jaguar Land Rover’s US sales jumped ahead of Trump tariffs

    Jaguar Land Rover’s US sales jumped ahead of Trump tariffs

    Wholesale volumes for the three months through March rose more than 14% from a year earlier, the British luxury sport utility vehicle maker said Monday

  • How hard will JLR’s pause on US exports hit Tata Motors?

    How hard will JLR’s pause on US exports hit Tata Motors?

    A bumpy road ahead for JLR with revenue and earnings cuts in the near-term seen given the need to rework trade terms with the US market

  • Jaguar Land Rover to enact shipment pause to US in April as it develops post-tariff plans

    Jaguar Land Rover to enact shipment pause to US in April as it develops post-tariff plans

    Jaguar Land Rover Automotive, one of Britain’s biggest carmakers, said Saturday that the pause would take place this month.

  • US electric vehicle industry collateral damage in Trump's escalating trade war

    US electric vehicle industry collateral damage in Trump's escalating trade war

    Automakers still lose thousands of dollars on each EV they make and sell, but they make money from big, popular gas-guzzling pickup trucks and SUVs.

  • Tariff Tensions: Textiles & electronics sectors eye gains, auto & jewellery await relief

    Tariff Tensions: Textiles & electronics sectors eye gains, auto & jewellery await relief

    India’s gems and jewellery industry is bracing for impact and so is the agriculture sector in the near-term, with the possibility of re-routing.

  • Don't see any significant impact on Indian auto industry by US reciprocal tariff: SIAM

    Don't see any significant impact on Indian auto industry by US reciprocal tariff: SIAM

    As part of reciprocal tariffs on about 60 countries to counter higher duties on American products imposed globally, the U.S. on Wednesday announced 27 percent reciprocal tariffs on India.

  • Ola Electric announces #HyperDelivery, rolls out same day registration and delivery of vehicles

    Ola Electric announces #HyperDelivery, rolls out same day registration and delivery of vehicles

    'This industry-first purchase and delivery transformation has been made possible due to the company’s strategic decision to leverage AI for automation and moving its vehicle registration process in-house,' says Ola.

  • As Trump slaps 25% tariffs on auto parts, industry urges mitigation measures

    As Trump slaps 25% tariffs on auto parts, industry urges mitigation measures

    A number of Indian auto component makers have significant exposure to the US. Their customers include Ford, General Motors, Stellantis, Tesla, and others.

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