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While Maruti is looking to deliver around 51,000 cars on Dhanteras, Hyundai is aiming for nearly 14,000 units. Tata is targeting record car deliveries as well.

Maruti hits record sales on Dhanteras, expects to cross 50k units; Hyundai sees 20% growth

Maruti: The company’s previous highest Dhanteras sales was last year when it clocked around 41,500 units

The Drive Report: Maserati MCPura

The Italian marque’s updated mid-engined flagship is as poised and sharper than ever

Bajaj Pulsar NS125 ABS updated with 3 ride modes, new colour

Even with the updates, the price of the motorcycle has remained unchanged at Rs 98,400 (ex-showroom).

Skoda Octavia RS launched in India at Rs 49.99 lakh, all units sold out in 20 minutes

The launch of the Octavia RS coincides with Skoda's 25th anniversary in India and marks the return of a model that has achieved cult status among performance car enthusiasts.

US nears tariff relief for auto industry after lobbying push

The Commerce Department is slated to announce a five-year extension for an arrangement that allows automakers to reduce what they pay in tariffs on imported car parts

Toyota launches Urban Cruiser Hyryder Aero Edition with exclusive styling kit

Toyota has sold over 1.68 lakh units of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder in India.

Tata Nexon gets ADAS safety tech, new Red Dark edition launched at Rs 12.44 lakh

The Tata Nexon was the largest-selling car in India in September 2025 at 22,573 units.

Hybrids overtake petrol, EVs as top choice for festive car buyers: Grant Thornton Bharat survey

Of the total respondents, 38% prefer hybrid vehicles, compared to 30% for petrol and 21% for EVs and 8% for diesel.

Kia Carens Clavis EV gets two new mid-spec trims

The Carens Clavis EV is Kia's most affordable electric model in India.

TVS Apache RTX 300: Price, features, specifications, all other details

The TVS Apache RTX 300 is based on the new RT-XD4 platform.

New Hyundai Venue 2025 revealed completely ahead of November 4 launch

The 2025 Venue adopts Hyundai's latest SUV design language, similar to the Creta and the Alcazar.

Tata Motors demerger: Which entity offers a better ride for investors?

The demerger marks an important step for Tata Motors as it begins operating its PV and CV businesses separately

Hero MotoCorp enters Spain, expands footprint to 50 global markets

Hero has launched the Xpulse 200 4V, Xpulse 200 4V Pro and Hunk 440 in Spain.

TVS Apache RTX 300 launched in India at Rs 1.99 lakh, company enters adventure tourer segment

TVS Apache RTX is powered by a 299.1cc single-cylinder, liquid-cooled, four-stroke DOHC engine, which develops 36PS of maximum power and 28.5Nm of peak torque.

GST 2.0, festive demand, stable macroeconomic indicators to drive auto sector growth in H2 FY26: SIAM

The auto sector is now witnessing renewed cheer across all major vehicle categories like PVs, two-wheelers, three-wheelers and CVs, according to SIAM.

Hyundai to launch 26 models, bring Genesis brand to India; outlines Rs 45,000 crore plan by FY30

Hyundai is targeting over 15% domestic market share by FY30, with utility vehicles contributing more than 80% of total volumes.

Volkswagen, JSW restart talks for new India joint venture

The two groups have held several meetings in recent weeks to explore a partnership.

Hyundai Motor India appoints Tarun Garg as MD and CEO

The appointment follows the decision of current MD, Unsoo Kim, to return to South Korea to assume a strategic role at Hyundai Motor Company.

More helmets at our showrooms signal two-wheeler owners upgrading to cars under GST 2.0: Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki has garnered 4,00,000 bookings in four weeks since the implementation of GST 2.0.

Most powerful Mini ever, JCW Countryman All4, launched in India at Rs 64.90 lakh

The Mini John Cooper Works Countryman All4 can accelerate from 0-100kmph in 5.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 250kmph.

Time for another popular Tata SUV to make a comeback. Sierra or Sumo?

This new Tata SUV will be launched in India either towards the end of November 2025 or in early December 2025.

Mercedes-Benz G-Class 450d launched in India at Rs 2.90 crore, legend arrives in diesel avatar

The G-Class is now available in India in diesel, petrol and electric powertrains with the new launch.

BMW is leading the premium EV race. Do you know which model is fuelling the growth?

Available in a single variant, this BMW EV is priced at just Rs 49.90 lakh (ex-showroom).

Meet a long time Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet-rival that is set for generation change

This popular model clocked 20-month high sales of 11,484 units in September 2025.

BMW aims to cross 20,000 annual car sales mark in India in 2026

BMW is on track to achieve its highest-ever annual car sales in India in 2025.

Tesla to enhance self-parking and summon capabilities, says Elon Musk

Tesla already offers partial versions of these features through its Autopark and Smart Summon functions.

BMW Group India posts record Jan-Sep 2025 sales, EV share rises to 21%

The X1 was the largest-selling BMW SUV during the period, while the 3 Series was the best-selling sedan.

M&M clarifies no plan to demerge auto, tractor businesses; sees greater value in synergy

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.