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With all three seats up, the Kodiaq offers 281 litres of luggage space. With the third-row seats folded to the floor, this luxury SUV can carry 786 litres of luggage, and with both the rear rows down, the Kodiaq affords a cavernous carrying capacity of 1,976 litres

India’s car sales hit record high, but growth slows to four-year low: SIAM

Carmakers sold a record 4.3 million units in the world’s third-largest car market, according to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), but the growth was at least a four-year low.

The Drive Report: Toyota Vellfire Hybrid

Toyota’s plush MPV continues to trounce the heftiest of SUVs in the battle for the ultimate for of personal mobility

Kia Syros achieves Bharat NCAP 5-star safety rating for adult and child protection

Kia Syros displayed high crash protection standards in the test, demonstrating its exceptional ability to safeguard occupants in a variety of impact scenarios

Dark editions of Citroen Basalt, C3, and Aircross launched: Check price, other details

The Dark Edition C3 will be available from Rs 8,38,300 onwards, the Dark Edition Aircross will be available from Rs 13,13,300 onwards, and the Dark Edition Basalt will be available from Rs 12,80,000 onwards.

Mahindra delivers 3000 units of BE 6 and XEV 9e electric SUVs. Check latest waiting period

Designed especially for first-time EV adopters, this mode offers a driving feel akin to internal combustion vehicles, making the transition to electric smoother, more natural, and instantly comfortable, the company said.

Is it time to bottom-fish Tata Motors?

It faces short-term challenges amid US shipment halt, but long-term growth outlook remains positive

Ola Electric defends February sales data, says orders based on paid, confirmed orders

The company attributes discrepancies between its order data and VAHAN portal figures to disruption due to the transition of the registration process in-house as part of an efficiency initiative.

Tata Motors group global wholesales slip 3% to 3,66,177 units in Q4

British arm Jaguar Land Rover clocked 1,11,413 units in the fourth quarter, up 1 per cent from the same period a year ago.

Jaguar Land Rover’s US sales jumped ahead of Trump tariffs

Wholesale volumes for the three months through March rose more than 14% from a year earlier, the British luxury sport utility vehicle maker said Monday

How hard will JLR’s pause on US exports hit Tata Motors?

A bumpy road ahead for JLR with revenue and earnings cuts in the near-term seen given the need to rework trade terms with the US market

Jaguar Land Rover to enact shipment pause to US in April as it develops post-tariff plans

Jaguar Land Rover Automotive, one of Britain’s biggest carmakers, said Saturday that the pause would take place this month.

US electric vehicle industry collateral damage in Trump's escalating trade war

Automakers still lose thousands of dollars on each EV they make and sell, but they make money from big, popular gas-guzzling pickup trucks and SUVs.

Tariff Tensions: Textiles & electronics sectors eye gains, auto & jewellery await relief

India’s gems and jewellery industry is bracing for impact and so is the agriculture sector in the near-term, with the possibility of re-routing.

Don't see any significant impact on Indian auto industry by US reciprocal tariff: SIAM

As part of reciprocal tariffs on about 60 countries to counter higher duties on American products imposed globally, the U.S. on Wednesday announced 27 percent reciprocal tariffs on India.

Ola Electric announces #HyperDelivery, rolls out same day registration and delivery of vehicles

'This industry-first purchase and delivery transformation has been made possible due to the company’s strategic decision to leverage AI for automation and moving its vehicle registration process in-house,' says Ola.

As Trump slaps 25% tariffs on auto parts, industry urges mitigation measures

A number of Indian auto component makers have significant exposure to the US. Their customers include Ford, General Motors, Stellantis, Tesla, and others.

Tata Motors, ancillary shares fall up to 2% as Trump's tariff on car imports kick in

The high exposure of JLR makes US a key market for Tata Motors, and experts see a hit on revenue and profitability due to the imposition of tariffs on imported car and components. Trump called the trade imbalances as 'horrendous', which have devastated America's industrial base.

US tariff speed breakers for Indian auto firms

India exported $3.67 billion worth of automotive components to the US during H1FY25

India backs EV tariff cuts for Trump trade deal, defying autos lobby: Report

New Delhi's plan to cut duties on EVs and other goods comes as it seeks to build bridges with Trump - who has referred to India as a 'tariff king'

Maruti Suzuki to hike prices across 7 models, Grand Vitara set to cost more by Rs 62,000

"The company is constrained to pass on some of the increased expenses to the market," Maruti Suzuki said in its exchange filing.

Auto sector rides fast in March 2025

Strong sales growth seen across segments helped by festive season, bumper Rabi harvest, and increasing disposable incomes

Tesla to report sales as it faces Elon Musk backlash, overseas delivery woes

If that 390,000-vehicle estimate holds when Tesla reports production and delivery figures Wednesday, it would represent its worst quarter in a year

From Maruti to Mahindra, cars get costlier from April 1: Details of price hike and dealer discounts

Car prices, across brands and segments are witnessing an price hike of up to 3 percent. However, dealers continue to offer major discounts on MY24 models and more

US automakers make mad dash to push Trump to temper tariffs

Ford Motor, General Motors and Chrysler parent Stellantis NV are lobbying the administration to exclude certain low-cost car components from the planned tariffs

SML Isuzu's vehicle sales surge 24% in March, shares rise 7%

SML Isuzu overall sold 14,221 units in FY25, over 3 percent higher than the 13,797 units sold in the previous financial year.

Renault takes complete ownership of Nissan's India unit, acquires 100% stake

Renault Group will acquire the remaining 51% shareholding in Renault Nissan Automotive India Private Ltd, currently held by Nissan Motor Corp, taking complete ownership of the manufacturing plant

The Drive Report: Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge

History’s most powerful Rolls-Royce is everything you want automotive luxury to be about, and more

Trump's Auto Tariffs: These Indian companies will feel the heat. Should you avoid them?

India exported $3.67 billion worth of automotive components to the US during H1FY25

Uber accelerates autonomous vehicles’ dream, hitches ride with Waymo

Uber chief Dara Khosrowshahi has said said autonomous vehicles are a '$1 trillion opportunity' in the US alone and the market will only grow

Most carmakers stand to lose from Trump’s auto tariffs. But there's one notable winner

Elon Musk's Tesla Inc. has large factories in California and Texas that churn out all the electric vehicles it sells in the US

Asia stocks skid, dollar at 3-week top as Trump announces auto tariffs

Japan's Nikkei fell 1.2% while South Korea's KOSPI dropped 0.9%. Japanese and South Korean automakers have a big presence in the US market

Trump hits auto imports with 25% tariff starting next week

The president said the tariffs would go into effect on April 2 and that the US would start to collect them a day later

Maruti Suzuki to invest over $860 million to set up another plant

The new plant will take the capacity in the region to 750,000 units per year by 2029, the carmaker said

Make-in-India push provided a power boost to local auto industry, says govt

The government’s local manufacturing initiative has also charged up the electric vehicles segment, the statement added

Tesla extends dismal run in Europe with 40% drop in February

The Elon Musk-led company registered 16,888 new cars in February, down 40% from a year ago

April Price Hikes: Will passenger vehicle sales stall further?

Given the declining PV sales and rising inventory levels with dealers, all eyes are on the three to four per cent hike expected in April by PV makers 

BYD sales top Tesla as tech focus wins over Chinese drivers

Shenzhen-based BYD reported revenue of 777 billion yuan ($107 billion) for the 12 months ended Dec. 31, up 29%, according to a filing late Monday, beating estimates for 766 billion yuan. Tesla’s 2024 revenue was $97.7 billion.

BYD’s sales soar as Chinese carmaker captures world’s attention

BYD has risen quickly to the top of China’s car market — the world’s biggest and most competitive in terms of electric vehicles

M&M hikes SUV, CV prices by up to 3% effective April 1

The automaker has made efforts to absorb as much of these additional costs as possible however, a portion of this increase will need to be passed on to customers, the company said

The Drive Report: 2025 Honda Amaze

Can Honda’s lifeline of a best-seller continue to push back against the tidal wave of sub-compact SUVs?

Toyota to launch first R&D hub in Bengaluru, grow team to 1,000 for clean tech & EVs

The new R&D facility will begin operations with a team of about 200 people in Bengaluru, near Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt.’s existing factory in Bidadi.

Tata Group companies reportedly become key Tesla suppliers, eye bigger role in India expansion

Tesla’s senior global procurement team has reportedly engaged with suppliers, discussing the development and production of critical components such as castings, forgings, electronics, and fabrication items.

Tesla recalls most Cybertrucks due to trim detaching from vehicle

The recall covers just over 46,000 vehicles built from November 2023 through Feb. 27 of this year, Tesla said in a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Two senior exits at Hero Moto, weeks after CEO Niranjan Gupta stepped down

Hero MotoCorp's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Niranjan Gupta had tendered his resignation earlier this year.

How BYD’s five-minute charges compare with competitors

From “more features for no more price” and “smart driving for all,” BYD can now add “charging as fast as refueling” to its marketing slogans

Tesla’s stock decline fuels $16.2 bn in hedge fund short seller profits

Hedge fund short sellers have gained $16.2 billion as Tesla's stock value halved over three months, driven by falling sales, Elon Musk's political controversies, and economic uncertainty

Bajaj Auto reappoints Rajiv Bajaj as MD, CEO for another term, to infuse Rs 1,500 crore in credit arm

The Bajaj Auto arm has a turnover of Rs 16.65 crore as on March 31, 2024, and has a net worth of Rs 258.23 crore, according to the stock filing.

Audi to cut 7,500 jobs in Germany to become more efficient

Volkswagen Chief Executive Officer Oliver Blume is pushing for cost cuts across the group to become more competitive.

BYD unveils battery system that charges EVs in five minutes

The manufacturer will start selling vehicles with the new technology next month.