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Tata Harrier.ev has rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and quad-wheel-drive (QWD) versions.

This Maruti Suzuki car is keeping Hyundai Creta away from top position in 2025. WagonR or Dzire?

Hyundai Creta is the second largest-selling car in India in CY25 at 84,744 units.

2025 Mahindra Scorpio-N ADAS launched in India at Rs 21.35 lakh

2025 Scorpio-N ADAS is equipped with features such as Speed Limit Assist and Front Vehicle Start Alert, a first for Mahindra internal combustion engine (ICE) SUVs.

Fronx or Baleno: Which Maruti Suzuki model is being preferred by buyers?

While the Baleno is priced between Rs 6.70 lakh and Rs 9.92 lakh (ex-showroom), the Fronx sits in the price bracket of Rs 7.54 lakh to Rs 13.06 lakh (ex-showroom).

Xiaomi launches $35,000 SUV to take on Tesla’s model Y in China

Xiaomi founder Lei Jun attacked Tesla head-on during a Thursday launch event, stacking his vehicle against the Model Y

India mulls easing fuel efficiency norms for small cars sought by Suzuki: Report

Relaxing the limits for small cars, means less pressure to electrify them, which will benefit those with the larger share of such models in their lineup, they said.

Govt mulls Rs 13,000-cr package for auto parts makers to boost local manufacturing

This new scheme will be separate from the existing production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme and will focus on the entire value supply chain

Mercedes-AMG GT XX electric concept debuts, promises 400 km range in 5 minutes of charging

The AMG GT XX concept's design is based on AMG Electric Architecture (AMG.EA).

Mahindra Bolero Maxx Pik-Up HD 1.9 CNG launched at Rs 11.19 lakh

The new model brings with it the highest payload capacity at 1.85 tons in the Bolero Pik-Up range.

2025 Mahindra Scorpio-N likely to get ADAS, panoramic sunroof

The Mahindra Scorpio-N takes on the Tata Safari, Hyundai Alcazar and MG Hector Plus, among others.

Bharat NCAP: From Harrier to XEV 9e, here are safety ratings of EVs tested so far

All seven EVs crash tested at Bharat NCAP so far have scored a 5-star safety rating.

FASTag annual pass for cars may cut toll operators' revenues by 4-8%: Crisil Ratings

The FASTag-based annual pass system will become effective across the country on national highways and national expressways from August 15.

Honda Activa e: scooter gets relatively affordable battery subscription plan

The Honda Activa e: rivals the likes of the Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube, Ather Rizta, Ola S1 Pro and Vida V2 Pro.

Tata Harrier.ev scores 5-star safety rating at Bharat NCAP

The Tata Harrier.ev has been launched in India with its bookings set to open on July 2.

JLR to start making cars in Tamil Nadu from early 2026

Tata Motors is planning to invest Rs 9,000 crore in the Ranipet facility.

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

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

Make in India for EVs gets policy push as Centre launches online portal to invite application

The scheme aims to attract investments from global EV manufacturers and promote India as a manufacturing destination for e-vehicles.

Audi Q7 Signature Edition launched in India at Rs 99.81 lakh

The Audi Q7 Signature Edition can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 5.6 seconds.

30 lakh units sold in only 20 years! Meet a legend that revolutionised hatch market

This hatchback is currently sold in its fourth generation avatar in India.

Tata Harrier.ev RWD prices announced for all variants, bookings to open on July 2

Tata Harrier.ev RWD is priced between Rs 21.49 lakh and Rs 27.49 lakh (ex-showroom).

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.

Rare earth magnet crisis: Not facing issues at present, says Tata Motors Chairman N Chandrasekaran

The usage of rare earth magnets is maximum in the components of EVs and hybrids.

The Drive Report: Toyota Camry Hybrid

Smooth, efficient, comfortable but prohibitively expensive. The new, night-gen Toyota Camry Hybrid is yet another reminder why policies on hybrid vehicles need reworking.

Honda City Sport launched in India at Rs 14.89 lakh

The Honda City Sport is available with a CVT automatic transmission only.

Hyundai Creta likely to get hybrid powertrain

Hyundai Creta is currently offered with ICE and electric powertrains.

ABS to become mandatory for all 2-wheelers from next year: Report

Sector experts said that the addition of ABS in entry-level two-wheelers will increase their prices by at least Rs 2,000.

Rare earth magnet crisis: Maruti looks for alternatives as stocks available till July-end only

The rare earth magnet crisis has already hit the production plan of Maruti's maiden electric vehicle (EV), the e Vitara.

Mahindra Thar 3-door facelift spied testing, new details emerge

The Thar is currently sold in its second-generation avatar, which made its market entry in 2020.

Planning a mid-SUV? Avail discounts up to Rs 1.60 lakh on Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara in June

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

6 Indian, 3 German firms emerge winners at 9th edition of Maruti's startup program

Maruti has screened over 5,000 startups, engaged 150 startups and onboarded 25 startups as partners, in six years.

Meet India's largest-selling SUV in 2025. Not Brezza, Punch, Scorpio

This SUV can be had in petrol, turbo petrol, diesel and electric powertrains.

FASTag annual pass: How to activate, what counts as a single trip, other questions answered

FASTag annual pass: We answer all your queries related to the new facility introduced by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Skoda Auto Volkswagen plans to invest Rs 10,000 crore to power its India plans: Report

The second-largest automaker in the world will put more focus on the rapidly-growing luxury utility vehicle segment under its India 3.0 plans

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.

Triumph Speed T4 gets new Baja Orange colour option, priced at Rs 2.05 lakh

Triumph has used the Baja Orange paint scheme earlier in bigger motorcycles like the Street Triple 765 R and the Scrambler 1200 XE.

Hero to offer Vida VX2 electric scooter under BaaS model, launch on July 1

Under the BaaS model, buyers do not have to pay the price of the battery upfront, lowering the acquisition cost.

Govt to introduce FASTag-based annual car pass for Rs 3,000 from August 15

The FASTag-based annual pass will only be for private vehicles such as cars, jeeps, and vans, and not for commercial vehicles.

Is it safe to ride the Tata Motors stock, post the recent correction?

JLR issues a muted outlook with expectations for a lower EBIT margin and zero cash flows in FY26

VinFast joins hands with Global Assure as it prepares to launch VF 7, VF 6 e-SUVs in India

VinFast will start the production of the VF7 and the VF6 at its Thoothukudi plant (Tamil Nadu) in July.

2025 Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara CNG launched with 6 airbags, price starts at Rs 13.48 lakh

The Grand Vitara CNG mileage is claimed to be 26.6 kmpkg, making it one of the most fuel-efficient models in the mid-size SUV segment.

Bajaj Chetak 3001 launched, price starts at Rs 99,990

The Bajaj Chetak electric scooter rivals the likes of the TVS iQube, Ola S1 and Ather Rizta.

Maruti inaugurates India's largest automobile in-plant railway siding at Manesar facility

Models manufactured at Maruti's Gurugram and Manesar facilities will be dispatched to 17 hubs from this railway siding, serving 380 cities across India.

From Maruti's Grand Vitara to Toyota's Innova Hycross: Here are 5 affordable hybrids to consider

Hybrid cars are known for their fuel-efficient nature with the mass-market models easily delivering a mileage of over 20 kmpl.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire: Here is how it became India's first 5-star safety-rated sedan

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire is the only sedan in India to have scored a five-star safety rating at Bharat NCAP.

Ultraviolette F77 launched in 10 European nations

The electric motorcycle is available in F77 Mach 2 and the F77 SuperStreet versions in Europe.

Volkswagen inaugurates Performance Centres in Chennai for Tiguan R-Line, Golf GTI buyers

Volkswagen plans to open 12 Performance Centres across India.

Hyundai starts engine production at Talegaon plant

The production of passenger vehicles will start at the Talegaon plant in the December quarter of the current fiscal.