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    • GST 2.0: Renault extends full benefit to customers; Kwid, Triber, Kiger prices slashed by up to Rs 96,000

      With the price cut, the Kwid now starts at Rs 4,29,900 (ex-showroom), the new Triber at Rs 5,76,300 (ex-showroom) and the new Kiger at Rs 5,76,300 (ex-showroom).

    • VinFast VF6, VF7 electric SUVs launch in India today; check price, range, other details

      Since the VinFast VF6 and the VinFast VF7 are being locally manufactured in India, we expect them to be priced competitively.

    • From Swift to Virtus, Brezza, XUV700, Innova: Check out how much cheaper they will get

      With lower taxation on both smaller and bigger cars under the new GST 2.0 regime, the price reduction could be as high as 9%, the industry experts believe.

    • New BMW iX3 electric SUV revealed, brand's first Neue Klasse model

      The new iX3 will be produced at BMW's new plant in Debrecen, Hungary, starting November 2025. We expect the vehicle to be launched in India in 2026.

    • Citroen Basalt X range launched in India, new prices start from Rs 7.95 lakh

      Citroen is looking to boost its festive season sales with the launch of the Basalt X range.

    • Mercedes-Benz E-Class LWB prices cut by nearly Rs 6 lakh after GST 2.0

      Mercedes-Benz India has cut E-Class LWB prices by up to Rs 6 lakh under GST 2.0 and introduced a new 'Verde Silver' paint scheme, marking the sedan's one-year milestone.

    • Tesla Model Y deliveries start in India, check price and booking details here

      The Tesla Model Y is being sold in India in the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) configuration.

    • Hyundai Creta Electric Knight, i20 Knight, Alcazar Knight launched as carmaker expands portfolio

      Hyundai has sold over 77,000 Knight Edition units across models since it started offering them in 2022.

    • GST cut brings cheer in auto industry, demand expected to pick up

      The new GST rates on vehicles will become effective from September 22, the first day of the nine-day Navaratri festival.

    • TVS Ntorq 150 launched at Rs 1.19 lakh, India's quickest hyper sport scooter

      The new TVS Ntorq 150 will challenge the Aprilia SR 160 and the Yamaha Aerox 155.

    • SoftBank sells 2% stake in Bhavish Aggarwal-led Ola Electric

      SoftBank’s investment arm SVF II Ostrich (DE) LLC disposed of 94.9 million equity shares of Ola Electric between July 15 and September 2, 2025.

    • CEAT acquires Michelin's CAMSO compact construction line, announces USD 171 million Sri Lanka investment

      The transaction covers Michelin's Midigama tyre plant and the Casting Product plant in Kotugoda, Sri Lanka.

    • Top 10 selling cars in India: How were they taxed before, what will be GST rate now?

      The changes in the GST rates will be implemented from September 22, the first day of the nine-day Navaratri festival.

    • Sweeping GST cuts in auto sector to rev up sales, will earnings bump up too?

      GST cuts, in line with expectations, should spark festive season sales and bump up volume-driven revenue for auto companies across the board

    • Which auto stocks stand to gain most from the GST reset?

      A reduction in the GST rate from 28 percent to 18 percent for most automobile sub-segments is expected to boost overall sales. But a few will gain more than the others

    • GST rate change: From two-wheelers to small, big and luxury cars, tax restructuring fully explained

      The government's GST rationalisation step is expected to spur demand in the auto sector by reducing tax on vehicles and making them relatively affordable.

    • From Mercedes-Benz to BMW, Jaguar Land Rover & Audi: How does GST rationalisation impact luxury cars?

      A couple of luxury car dealers said that the demand will rise and there will be more interest from first-time buyers in the premium segment with lower taxes.

    • Diwali comes early for auto sector: GST slashed on small cars, 2Ws, 3Ws, CVs

      The government has withdrawn the compensation cess, making the vehicles more affordable in India.

    • Maruti Suzuki Victoris: Hyundai Creta-beater? No. Segment expander? Yes.

      How will the new Maruti Suzuki Victoris impact the mid-size SUV segment? Will it be able to beat the Hyundai Creta or it will expand the segment? We discuss.

    • Maruti further strengthens SUV line-up, eyes mid-size segment dominance with new Victoris

      With the new Victoris and Grand Vitara, Maruti will look to challenge Hyundai, which leads the mid-size SUV segment with the Creta.

    • Ather founder Tarun Mehta on Life After IPO, big EV Bets and why he won't make batteries

      What’s next for Ather Energy after its IPO? In this exclusive conversation at Ather Community Day, Co-founder & CEO Tarun Mehta spoke to Moneycontrol's Chandra R Srikanth about: ? Life after IPO – why it’s less stressful than being private ⚙️ Ather’s new EL01 platform & next-gen tech ? The rise of moto scooters in India ? GST cuts, EV demand, and why Ather isn’t chasing market share ? Rizta's dominance & what’s driving premiumization ? New plant in Aurangabad + 700-store expansion plans ? Shifting from heavy to light rare earth magnets Tune in for a deep dive into India’s fast-evolving EV story.

    • Maruti Suzuki Victoris unveiled: Level-2 ADAS, underbody CNG tank confirmed

      Maruti Suzuki Victoris will rival the likes of Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Tata Curvv and Honda Elevate.

    • Maruti Suzuki Victoris scores 5-star safety rating at Bharat NCAP

      The new Victoris is the second Maruti car to score a 5-star safety rating at Bharat NCAP after the Dzire.

    • Maruti Suzuki Escudo or Maruti Suzuki Victoris? Launch, price announcement today

      The new Escudo/Victoris will be the second mid-size SUV from Maruti Suzuki India after the Grand Vitara.

    • Tata Nexon vs Maruti Suzuki Brezza: Which SUV triumphed in August?

      The Tata Nexon and the Maruti Suzuki Brezza are the two most dominant models in the sub-4 metre compact SUV segment.

    • JLR hit by cyber incident that disrupts production, sales

      The company, owned by India's Tata Motors, said it had not found any evidence at this stage that any customer data had been stolen after it shut down its systems to mitigate impact

    • Tesla’s China shipments suffer back-to-back drop as rivals gain

      The electric vehicle maker shipped 83,192 units from the plant last month, according to preliminary data

    • Honda Elevate updated to enhance volumes during festive season, check details

      Honda has refreshed the Elevate SUV with new grille design, interior themes, and premium add-ons, aiming to boost its appeal during the festive season.

    • This MPV dominated Indian car market in August, beat all SUVs from Creta to Brezza & Nexon

      Despite uncertainty and speculation around the new GST structure, this MPV garnered wholesales of 18,424 units.

    • Maruti Suzuki Escudo? No. It is Maruti Suzuki Victoris. Launch on September 3, more details here

      Maruti will launch a new mid-size SUV in India on September 3. There is a lot of speculation around whether it will be called Escudo or Victoris.

    • Hyundai Creta King, King Knight, King Limited Edition launched in India: Check price, other details

      These are special edition models introduced to celebrate 10 years of the Hyundai Creta in India.

    • August auto sales hit GST speed breaker

      The outlook is good on the back of a possible policy push and better monsoon this year

    • Maruti Suzuki e Vitara exports start, first shipment heads to Europe

      Maruti Suzuki e Vitara will be exported to over 100 countries from India.

    • Car sales hit speed bump in August over GST rate change uncertainty, speculation

      The industry-wide PV volumes fell 7.3% y-o-y at nearly 3,30,000 units in August 2025.

    • Top carmakers post August sales drop to dealers, await tax cut verdict

      Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai Motor India and Tata Motors are India's four largest carmakers, cornering 80% of sales. Their combined sales dropped 8.7% in August

    • Renault overhauls top management with Dacia boss leaving

      Renault is tapping Katrin Adt, a longtime Mercedes-Benz Group AG executive, to succeed Denis Le Vot as head of the popular Dacia brand

    • Hyundai Motor India sales down 4.23% at 60,501 units in August

      In the same month last year domestic sales were at 49,525 units and exports stood at 13,650 units.

    • Mahindra's SUV sales to dealers dip for first time in over 3 years ahead of GST overhaul

      The GST Council is scheduled to meet later this week to consider what could be the most significant overhaul of the indirect tax system since its rollout, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement last month.

    • Ashok Leyland to invest Rs 5,000 cr in battery business, signs deal with China's CALB

      Ashok Leyland has tied up with China's CALB Group to set up a localised battery supply chain in India, with plans for a Global Centre of Excellence driving R&D.

    • TVS records best-ever monthly sales in August 2025, crosses 5 lakh units

      TVS set a new sales record in August 2025, crossing the 5,00,000 units-milestone for the first time.

    • GST rate change: Auto industry in not so festive mood amid uncertainty, speculation

      The details regarding the new tax structure will be known following the GST Council meeting on September 3 and 4.

    • Volvo EX30 review, first drive: Swedish brand's best bet in EV space

      The Volvo EX30 combines elegant Scandinavian design, good use of space, strong performance and a focus on sustainability.

    • GST rate change: Expediting clarity essential, speculation impacting new vehicle sales, says BMW

      BMW Group India sells luxury cars (BMW and MINI) as well as two-wheelers (BMW Motorrad) in the country.

    • Royal Enfield's Siddhartha Lal urges govt to adopt uniform 18% GST on all two-wheelers

      Siddhartha Lal said India already leads China, Japan, Europe and the US in the two-wheeler market. A uniform 18% GST would not only secure this leadership but also enable India to dominate the global electric two-wheeler market.

    • Overspeeding caused maximum road accidents, deaths in India in 2023: MoRTH report

      Overspeeding caused 68.4% of the road accidents and 68.07% of the fatalities in India in 2023.

    • Tata Winger Plus 9-seater launched in India at Rs 20.60 lakh

      The new Tata Winger Plus will directly rival the Force Traveller.

    • This company has delivered 9-metre electric buses to AIIMS New Delhi

      AIIMS New Delhi has received three electric buses from EKA Mobility under a Power Grid CSR project.

    • Swaraj Tractors reaches 25 lakh production milestone, grows five times since 2002

      Swaraj Tractors has rolled out its 25th lakh tractor from its Mohali plant, marking a rapid growth since 2002.

    • China drought of rare earths to India in focus for Xi-Modi meet

      While the overall shipments of rare earth magnets to India from China spiked in July, the people familiar said that this was due to the easing of flows of lighter grade rare earth magnets (LREs), which can be used as substitutes in small motors.

    • The Drive Report: Audi A4 Signature Edition

      Thoroughly capable and highly sensible if a tad anachronistic, the new Signature edition is the swansong of the once-beloved Audi A4 before it's replaced by bleeding-edge, new-age Audis.

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