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  • 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.

  • Hyundai Creta continues bullish run, emerges best-selling SUV in July 2025

    The Hyundai Creta has outperformed key models like the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Mahindra Scorpio, Maruti Suzuki Fronx, and Tata Nexon, in the SUV segment.

  • Maruti Suzuki Dzire tops car sales chart in July 2025

    Maruti sold 20,895 units of the Dzire in July 2025.

  • Honda beats Hero, TVS shines as two-wheeler sales rise in July

    The two-wheeler manufacturers are looking forward to the festive season for a boost in demand.

  • July 2025 auto sales move along a two-speed track

    Although PV sales remained subdued, other categories offered resilience

  • Tesla hit with $329 million verdict over deadly autopilot crash, opening floodgates for lawsuits

    A Miami jury found Tesla partly liable in a 2019 crash involving its Autopilot system, raising fresh questions about the company's safety claims and sparking fears of more legal battles ahead.

  • Mahindra ahead in wholesales, Hyundai at front in vehicle registrations in July

    Mahindra registered higher PV wholesales as well as vehicle registrations than Hyundai in April 2025, May 2025 and June 2025.

  • Tesla to inaugurate maiden charging station in India on August 4

    The Tesla charging station launch follows the introduction of the Model Y in India on July 15.

  • Carmakers take cautious approach in July amid subdued demand, await festive cheer

    The start of the festive season in August with Onam and Ganesh Chaturthi is expected to boost the demand in the Indian car market.

  • New Volvo XC60 launched in India at Rs 71.90 lakh

    The Volvo XC60 is the Swedish company's quintessential volume driver, having sold over 27 lakh units globally till now. Check out what it has to offer in its updated avatar.

  • Renault acquires Nissan’s 51% stake in Chennai plant

    The Chennai plant will continue to produce Nissan vehicles, along with Renault cars, for domestic and export markets.

  • Honda Shine 100 DX, CB125 Hornet launched in India: Check price, booking details

    The customer deliveries of the two new Honda motorcycles will commence from mid-August in a phased manner.

  • Maruti Q1FY26: Export surge and rural demand help navigate domestic slowdown

    The car-maker needs to overcome its budget-car image while establishing credibility in the higher-margin SUV segment

  • Eicher Motors Q1FY26: Maintains growth despite margin dip

    Demand outlook remains strong as the company focuses on global expansion and market share gain

  • Trump tariff: Indian auto component industry may face short-term disruptions

    The US was the top export market for the Indian auto component industry in FY25, accounting for 27% of the total shipments.

  • Maruti Suzuki Q1 results: Net profit rises 2% to Rs 3,712 crore, beats estimates

    Maruti Suzuki Q1 results: Revenue rises 8%

  • Maruti expands business scope: Board approves major changes to company's memorandum

    Maruti has decided to delete an old clause related to its original asset acquisition from the government of India.

  • Tata Motors expands CV empire with Iveco Group NV acquisition

    Tata Motors is acquiring Italy's Iveco Group's commercial vehicle business to create a global CV powerhouse with triple the revenue reach.

  • Mahindra & Mahindra shifts to high gear

    Q1 performance reaffirms strength in core segments

  • Competition has always made us stronger, says Mahindra Group's Anish Shah, as new players enter India

    With a strong EV portfolio of its own and more models set to arrive in the near future, Mahindra is not perturbed by the competition now.

  • Chart of the Day | Some indicators suggest the worst is behind for commercial vehicles

    Besides improved E-way billing, there are reasons to believe that replacement demand will improve

  • Tata Motors to acquire Iveco's CV business for Rs 38,197 crore

    Tata will acquire the non-defence business of Iveco comprising trucks, buses and powertrains, among others.

  • No over reliance on Creta, says Hyundai, even as SUV drives Q1 volumes

    Replying to a question from Moneycontrol, Hyundai's Tarun Garg said that there is no over reliance on any one model.

  • JSW Motors, KPIT Tech partner to ramp up digital abilities for new energy vehicles

    JSW Motors also highlighted plans to invest $3 billion over five years to develop and make electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid cars in India. Under the partnership, KPIT will set-up a dedicated center of excellence for JSW Motors.

  • Hyundai Q1 results: Net profit declines 8% amid headwinds in domestic market

    The Hyundai Creta was the largest-selling SUV in the domestic market in Q1 FY26 at 47,662 units.

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