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    • New Hyundai Venue: Launch on October 24, what to expect

      Set for a debut on October 24, the new-gen Hyundai Venue will come with major design updates and added features.

    • Citroen C3X launched with additional features, C3 range now starts at Rs 5.25 lakh

      Citroen India has launched the updated C3X range with 15 new features. The car gets enhanced convenience, safety, and tech. Deliveries will start in early September.

    • Honda launches 25-year anniversary editions of Activa 110, Activa 125, SP125

      The Honda Activa is the largest-selling scooter in India, while the Honda SP125 is one of the most dominant models in the 125cc segment.

    • Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor updated with 6 airbags as standard, new colour added to line-up

      The Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor competes with the likes of the Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite, in the sub-4 metre compact SUV segment.

    • Thriving, not surviving: Meet India's apex MPV that is doing better than many SUVs

      This MPV is always among the 10 best-selling cars in India.

    • VinFast bets on India, Indonesia to win global EV race after US, EU push falters

      The opening of its first overseas assembly plant in India earlier this month is a crucial piece in billionaire owner Pham Nhat Vuong’s Asia pivot

    • New Renault Kiger launch in India on August 24

      The Renault Kiger facelift's launch follows the market entry of the Renault Triber facelift.

    • Royal Enfield introduces Hunter 350 in new Graphite Grey colour

      Royal Enfield has added a Graphite Grey variant to the Hunter 350 line-up, expanding colour options to seven. The model retains its 349cc engine and recent ergonomic and mechanical updates.

    • KTM 160 Duke launched in India at Rs 1.85 lakh

      KTM India has launched the 160 Duke at Rs 1.85 lakh, marking its debut in the 160cc segment with a 19PS engine, advanced rider technology and premium hardware.

    • Tesla Model Y deliveries in India to commence in September 2025

      Tesla will begin deliveries of the Model Y in India from September 2025, with RWD arriving in Q3 and Long Range RWD in Q4, alongside expanding charging and service infrastructure.

    • Tesla opens New Delhi showroom at Aerocity's Worldmark 3

      Tesla has opened its first showroom in Delhi at Aerocity's Worldmark 3, its second in India, showcasing the Model Y and expanding retail presence alongside growing charging infrastructure.

    • VinFast India inks MoU with HDFC Bank for financing solutions

      The company said this partnership shows its efforts to establish a strong footprint in the country, with launch of VF6 and VF 7 models expected soon

    • Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq edition unveiled as Nexa completes 10 years

      The Grand Vitara Phantom Blaq edition celebrates the completion of 10 years of Nexa retail network.

    • Maruti is not afraid of selling cars worth over Rs 20 lakh, says Partho Banerjee

    • Potholes on the path, but Tata’s long drive is not over

      While the management remains confident about the business, declining margin remains a concern

    • Tesla Delhi showroom launch today, Model Y to be displayed

      Tesla Delhi launch: Tesla will open its second India showroom in New Delhi's Aerocity, offering the Model Y in two variants, following its first outlet launch in Mumbai last month.

    • Jaguar CEO PB Balaji hits back at Donald Trump's criticism of ‘woke’ rebrand

      The automaker, which revealed a concept car at the Miami Art Week last December, plans to sell fewer cars than in the past but at higher prices

    • The Drive Report: BMW iX1 LWB

      Cheaper than a Tesla and a lot more reliable. The long-wheel base version of the popular iX1 ticks all the right boxes.

    • 'Not dependent on one or two nations': Gadkari dismisses impact of Trump's tariff on auto sector

      The comments come after Trump doubled India’s tariff to 50 percent for buying Russian oil

    • PM E-DRIVE scheme extended till March 2028, e-two-wheelers, e-three-wheelers left out

      The government has extended the PM E-DRIVE scheme by two years, using leftover funds to finalise delayed EV projects, while incentives for e-two-wheelers and e-three-wheelers will end in March 2026.

    • Hero MotoCorp Q1 FY26: Revenue dips, but margin in grip

      Q1 performance in line with expectations; the demand outlook is strong, and the stock valuation is attractive

    • New Hyundai Venue to debut in India on October 24

      The Hyundai Venue rivals the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Maruti Suzuki Fronx, Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet and Mahindra XUV 3XO, among others.

    • Car sales July 2025: Maruti, Hyundai, Tata lose market share, Mahindra gains

      Urban demand for cars remained muted in July 2025 due to low enquiry and restrained customer sentiment.

    • Passenger vehicles, two-wheelers take automobile sales to slow lane, drop 4% in July

      The dealers’ body said the overall registration declined to 19,64,213 units in July, compared to 20,52,759 units recorded in the same period of the previous year

    • Trump tariffs not a concern for Bajaj Auto, but rare earth magnet supplies still uncertain: Rajiv Bajaj

      Bajaj said the company is now sourcing Low Rare Earth (LRE) magnets from China, which it is also trying to source from other suppliers too, while working on solutions without involving rare earth magnets.

    • Bajaj Auto delivers a mixed Q1

      Revenue growth aided by exports; margin dips on currency and cost pressures

    • Triumph Thruxton 400 India launch: New cafe racer debuts at Rs 2.74 lakh

      Triumph Motorcycles has launched the new Thruxton 400 in India. The modern 398cc cafe racer blends classic styling with advanced technology at a competitive price.

    • Bajaj Auto to enter electric rickshaw segment, launch first model on August 10

      Bajaj Auto has relatively lower volume target for its electric rickshaw for this quarter as it plans to observe the market to start with.

    • Expecting low-single digit domestic growth, up to 8% export surge in FY26: Hyundai MD Unsoo Kim

      Hyundai's domestic volumes fell 2.6% y-o-y in FY25, while its exports remained flat during the fiscal.

    • Nissan Magnite Kuro Special Edition launched at Rs 8.30 lakh

      The Nissan Magnite Kuro Special Edition is based on a black theme on the outside as well as inside the cabin.

    • Trump tariffs: Full confidence in govt's ability to protect national interests: Maruti Chairman R C Bhargava

      Bhargava expressed confidence in the Indian government's ability to safeguard national interests amid Trump's tariff threats, while highlighting industry concerns like rare earth supply, slow growth, and the need for supportive trade and industrial policies.

    • Nissan Magnite Kuro edition teased ahead of launch

      Nissan is set to introduce the Magnite Kuro edition in India. This version features an all-black theme.

    • Toyota Innova completes 20 years in India, crosses 12 lakh sales

      The Toyota Innova is currently sold in the Crysta and the HyCross versions.

    • Suzuki Avenis updated ahead of festive season, check out what is new in TVS Ntorq, Honda Dio-rival

      The Standard Edition of the Suzuki Avenis is priced at Rs 91,400 (ex-showroom) and the Ride Connect Edition at Rs 93,200 (ex-showroom).

    • Tata launches Adventure X variant of Harrier, Safari SUVs, prices start at Rs 18.99 lakh

      The Adventure X variant comes with several segment-first features and refreshed interiors at its price point. Deliveries begin today, with prices valid until October 31, 2025.

    • Mercedes-Benz G-Class reaches production milestone of 600,000 units

      First launched in 1979, the G-Class has consistently combined a butch design with outstanding off-road capabilities.

    • Oben Electric launches Rorr EZ Sigma electric motorcycle, price set at Rs 1.27 lakh

      The Oben Rorr EZ Sigma has a claimed range of up to 175km on a single full charge.

    • NITI Aayog backs push for gentle mandates and disincentives to unlock $200 billion EV opportunity

      In order to avoid any strong backlash, these EV mandates could be 'limited to only a certain segment of the vehicle fleet', and need not be extremely stringent to start with, said NITI Aayog.

    • PB Balaji appointed Jaguar Land Rover CEO, to take charge after Adrian Mardell's exit in November

      Balaji holds a postgraduate degree in management from the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta and is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras.

    • Exicom raises Rs 259 crore through rights issue

      Exicom is planning to deepen its presence in key international markets such as the United States, Europe and Australia.

    • TVS launches 'TVS Indus' Design Honours to promote homegrown mobility innovation

      The initiative seeks to amplify India's potential as a global design hub by inviting youth-driven solutions for next-generation mobility.

    • Tesla Delhi showroom to open on August 11

      Tesla opened its maiden showroom in India in Mumbai on July 15.

    • Jimny, Fronx drive Maruti Suzuki exports to new heights in Japan

      Maruti's exports surged in Q1 FY26, driven by strong demand for the Jimny and Fronx in Japan, now the company's second largest export market.

    • SUVs continue to dominate as 5 models feature among top 10 selling cars in India in July

      SUVs solidified their grip on the Indian car market in July 2025, with five models featuring among the 10 best-sellers. The Creta, Brezza, Scorpio, Fronx and Nexon drove the SUV demand.

    • Maruti Suzuki's new SUV to get underbody CNG tank in carmaker's most significant CNG tech update

      Maruti Suzuki has been selling CNG cars in India since 2010, with the initial CNG offerings being the Eeco, Alto and WagonR.

    • BMW strikes back at Tesla with longer-range EVs

      Starting next year, Neue Klasse model production will initially run parallel to current cars. From the end of 2027, BMW’s flagship plant will be the first existing site in its global production network to exclusively manufacture all-electric vehicles.

    • Rolls-Royce reaffirms commitment to co-develop India’s AMCA jet engine

      Despite speculation, Rolls-Royce says it's actively pursuing engine collaboration with India under the UK’s defence partnership offer, with Ceta and Vision 2035 setting the ground for long-term aerospace ties.

    • EV leadership, global thrust fuel TVS journey

      Robust demand for two-wheelers power strong quarterly performance

    • Only 16 of 84 firms qualify for auto PLI incentives, industry flags rare earth hurdles: Report

      More than two years after launch, India’s flagship Rs 25,938 crore PLI scheme for autos is struggling to gain traction, with only a fraction of eligible firms meeting the key localisation benchmark.

    • Maruti's safety leap: 6 airbags made standard in 14 models across 140 variants, to contribute over 97% to sales

      Maruti rolled out the updated Baleno, Fronx, Ertiga and XL6 with standard six airbags in July.

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