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This comes after Tata Motors' recent separation of its passenger and commercial vehicle units.

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara launch in India in December 2025

The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara range is claimed to be over 500km on a single full charge.

Mahindra Group may spin off tractor, PV, truck businesses into separate units | Report

Mahindra Group is reportedly assessing a major restructuring that could see its tractor, passenger vehicle, and truck businesses operate as independent entities.

Meet India's largest-selling SUV ever, it is not any Maruti, Hyundai or Tata model

"Sarpanch ki gaadi" -- this is what it is essentially referred to as in the Hindi-speaking rural belt!

Maruti opens 5,000th Arena service touchpoint, milestone facility comes up in Coimbatore

Apart from the 5,000 Arena service touchpoints, Maruti also has over 640 Nexa service touchpoints.

Jeep Compass Track Edition launched in India, priced from Rs 26.78 lakh

The Jeep Compass Track Edition is being offered in both 2WD and 4WD drivetrains.

JLR sales fall in Q2 FY26: Cyber incident, Jaguar model wind-down, US tariffs hit volumes

JLR has announced the phased restart of its manufacturing operations following the cyber incident.

2025 Toyota Fortuner Leader Edition introduced in India

The 2025 Fortuner Leader Edition has brought refreshed styling, dual-tone interiors, and new features. It is being offered in 4x2 manual and automatic variants.

Nissan Tekton SUV: Launch, price, features, rivals, other important details

The Nissan Tekton will enter the mid-size SUV segment and rival the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder, among others.

Tesla debuts 'affordable' Model Y and 3 that strike some as too expensive

CEO Elon Musk has touted the car as a way to tap a wider swath of buyers, saying last year that a price below $30,000, after incentives, was the key

We are committed to improving free cash flows, return ratios: Neeraj Kanwar, MD, Apollo Tyres

Tyre sales were slow in the first half of FY26 but we are hopeful of a better second half on the back of GST rate cuts

Mahindra doubles train dispatches amid trailer shortage as festive demand, GST cut lift SUV sales

Mahindra's passenger vehicle volumes jumped 10.13% year-on-year to a record 56,233 units in September 2025.

Nissan Tekton SUV unveiled: Patrol-inspired Creta-rival to launch in India by mid-2026

The upcoming Nissan Tekton aims to attract mid-size SUV buyers with its Patrol-inspired design, premium interiors and robust stance.

Trump's latest tariff on heavy truck imports may put pressure on European manufacturers

The tariffs are expected to impact manufacturers such as Volvo Group and Stellantis with facilities in Mexico, which is a major exporter of heavy truck into the United States, along with Canada, Japan and Germany. Also, the US is the largest export market for Daimler's trucks.

India's retail auto sales get GST, festival boost in September

Two-wheeler sales climbed 6.5% from a year earlier, while passenger vehicle sales grew 5.8%

New Mahindra Bolero, Bolero Neo launched in India, price starts at Rs 7.99 lakh

The Bolero nameplate, first launched in August 2000, has completed 25 years in the Indian market.

OPINION | Unintended consequences of blending ethanol with petrol

Contrary to initial expectations, maize and rice, not sugarcane, are the primary sources of ethanol. This has had an unanticipated adverse fallout on soybean cultivation. The policy question now is should we choose food security over mobility security

Meet the only sedan thriving in SUV era, it is beating German, Korean rivals month after month

This sedan is the largest-selling car in India in CY25 (January-September) at 1,53,543 units, even ahead of popular SUVs like the Hyundai Creta, Mahindra Scorpio and Tata Nexon.

Tata Nexon, Hyundai Creta, Mahindra Scorpio hit top gear in September, record best-ever monthly sales

The Nexon garnered sales of 22,573 units, the Creta of 18,861 units and the Scorpio of 18,372 units in September.

Meet a Tata car that beat all Maruti, Mahindra & Hyundai models to emerge best-seller in September

This model has been a consistent performer for Tata, attracting buyers with multiple powertrain choices, feature-loaded character and high safety ratings, among others.

BYD extends Tesla-beating sales streak to four straight quarters

BYD managed to outsell Tesla on a quarterly basis even despite registering its first total sales decline in 18 months in September

2025 Mahindra Thar facelift launched in India, price starts at Rs 9.99 lakh

The new Mahindra Thar 3-door has debuted with updated styling, feature enhancements, advanced safety kit and fresh colour choices.

September auto sales: From slowdown to surge

Robust festive demand and GST impact drive growth across segments

Two-wheeler sales accelerate in September on GST 2.0 benefits, festive demand

Two-wheelers with an engine capacity of up to 350cc have become cheaper in GST 2.0, while models above 350cc have witnessed a price hike.

GST 2.0, pent-up demand, festive fervour fuel car sales in September

While the PV wholesales stood close to 3,80,000 units in September, the retail sales came in at nearly 4,00,000 units during the month.

Tata races past Mahindra, Hyundai in retail sales in September 2025

Tata's ICE cars, including the Tiago, Altroz, Punch, Nexon and Safari, have received price cuts of up to Rs 1,55,000 in the GST 2.0 regime.

Mahindra beats Hyundai in September wholesales even as Creta garners record volumes

Mahindra reduced the ex-showroom prices of its SUVs by up to Rs 1.56 lakh, while Hyundai announced price cuts to the tune of Rs 2.40 lakh on its cars in GST 2.0.

OPINION | Why India’s auto component industry must prepare for a multi-fuel future

India's mobility future is multi-fuel, with EVs, hybrids, CNG, and ethanol vehicles coexisting. Auto component makers must build flexible, tech-diverse capabilities to stay competitive in this evolving ecosystem

From Creta to Seltos, Grand Vitara, Hyryder, Thar Roxx & others: Cheaper by up to 1.33 lakh in GST 2.0

GST 2.0 has brought price cuts across India's mid-size SUVs, with reductions of up to Rs 1,33,000.

Nissan India to launch 3 new cars from 2026 as MD confirms long-term commitment

Nissan will launch a new MPV and two new SUVs as the company looks to strengthen its position in the Indian market.

Tesla India commences deliveries of Model Y

Tesla News: New Model Y owners will be provided with a complimentary wall connector, allowing convenient installation in their parking space for easy home charging, it added.

Citroen Aircross SUV gets 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating

The Bharat NCAP test result was awarded specifically to the 5-seater version of the Citroen Aircross SUV.

Asia Cup 2025: Abhishek Sharma wins Player of the Tournament, drives away in Haval H9 SUV

Abhishek Sharma, India's standout performer at the Asia Cup 2025, was named Player of the Tournament and received the feature-packed Haval H9 SUV.

From Alto K10 to Creta, Nexon, XUV700, Fortuner: Here are 10 cars with GST price cuts up to Rs 3.49 lakh

Car buyers are benefiting from GST 2.0 as Maruti, Hyundai, Tata, Mahindra and Toyota have rolled out price cuts across popular models.

PM E-DRIVE: Govt notifies guidelines for EV charging stations, everyday charging to get easier

The Union government has issued operational guidelines for EV public charging stations under the Rs 10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE scheme.

Tata's Jaguar Land Rover seeks £2 bn to soften cyberattack blow: Report

The move comes amid a production halt at JLR’ facilities in UK, Slovakia, Brazil and India due to a cyberattack in late August

Naam mein kya rakha hai? How carmakers name their cars in India

The carmakers in India often go for names that are catchy, easy to pronounce and have a cultural or emotional link.

BMW recalls over 330,000 cars after finding engine fire risk

The fault — where the engine starter may catch fire due to possible corrosion — affects most model lines built between 2015 and 2021

After SUV surge, will GST cuts drive a hatchback comeback?

Maruti Suzuki has reported a sharp rise in daily bookings, with demand for small cars showing significant momentum

GST 2.0, tax rebates, cheaper EMIs to drive small car revival: Maruti's Partho Banerjee

Maruti has reported strong festive demand, with retail sales crossing 80,000 units between September 22 and 25.

Volkswagen Group to overhaul India business amid market pressures: Report

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India said that personnel changes correspond with standard company HR processes, without elaborating

Honda CB350C Special Edition launched at Rs 2.02 lakh

New Honda CB350C Special Edition will rival the likes of the Royal Enfield Classic 350, Jawa 42, and Yezdi Roadster.

From Toyota Fortuner to Mahindra XUV700: Prices of 7-seater SUVs drop by up to Rs 3.49 lakh after GST 2.0

Depending on the model, customers now stand to save anywhere between Rs 75,000 and Rs 3.5 lakh compared to earlier.

Jaguar Land Rover says some systems back online following cyber attack

The foundational work of our recovery programme is firmly underway, JLR said

CAFE 3: Govt issues draft rules; small cars and EVs to play key role

Models with engine capacity up to 1,200cc, length below 4 metres, and weight up to 909kg will get a 3g/km relaxation in their CO₂ numbers.

The Drive Report: Kia Carens Clavis

How much of an upgrade is the Clavis over the standard-issue Carens?

Maruti to sell 80,000 cars in 4 days as festive rush continues in GST 2.0 regime

The small cars are leading the sales momentum for Maruti with the company recording 18,000 bookings per day.

Maruti Suzuki Invicto gets 5-star safety rating in Bharat NCAP tests

The Maruti Suzuki Invicto has secured a 5-star safety rating in Bharat NCAP crash tests. It is the third Maruti model to achieve this.

India's favourite premium hatch can now be had under Rs 6 lakh; more affordable than Hyundai i20, Tata Altroz, Toyota Glanza

This car's popularity comes from its competitive pricing, spacious cabin, modern features and high fuel efficiency.

Skoda Octavia RS returns to India: Pre-bookings from October 6, price announcement on October 17

Skoda Auto India will reintroduce the Octavia RS in limited numbers, with pre-bookings opening on October 6 and price reveal on October 17.