Automobile

GST Rate Cut News: Popular models such as the Tiago, Tigor, Punch, Altroz, Nexon, Curvv, Harrier and Safari will see reductions in ex-showroom prices of up to Rs 1.55 lakh, in addition to special festive benefits

Maruti Suzuki Victoris review, first drive: Does it really have it all?

We recently drove the Victoris. Here is our first drive review of the new Creta-rival, which aims to make Maruti the mid-size SUV segment leader.

Mini JCW Countryman ALL4 launch on October 14, pre-bookings open on September 22

The JCW Countryman ALL4 is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo petrol engine.

GST 2.0 effect: Mahindra announces price cuts, other benefits up to Rs 2.56 lakh on Bolero, XUV 3XO, Scorpio, Thar, XUV700

Mahindra sells ICE SUVs like the Bolero, Bolero Neo, XUV 3XO, Thar, Thar Roxx, Scorpio Classic, Scorpio-N and XUV700, in India.

Hyundai to increase Talegaon plant investment by 57% to Rs 11,000 crore

Hyundai will start vehicle manufacturing operations at the Talegaon plant in October with the new-generation Venue SUV.

GST 2.0 effect: Royal Enfield Hunter, Bullet, Classic are cheaper than Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

The motorcycles with an engine capacity of up to 350cc are in the lower 18% bracket in the GST 2.0 regime.

GST 2.0 effect: Looking for an affordable sedan? Dzire, Amaze, Virtus, Verna, City prices slashed by up to Rs 95,500

The Dzire, Amaze, Aura, Tigor, Virtus, Slavia, City and Verna are among the mass-market sedans sold in India.

Maruti's festive surprise: Reduces prices up to 24%, cars cheaper by almost Rs 1.30 lakh

While the net effect of the GST restructuring on the car prices is around 8.5%, Maruti has reduced car prices by up to 24%.

Tata Altroz vs Maruti Suzuki Baleno: Which is safer, which is pricier, which sells more?

Baleno vs Altroz: We compare the two premium hatchbacks across three different categories.

IPO pipeline worth $1 billion builds for India used-car startups

Three Unicorn startups — CARS24 Services Pvt., CarDekho and Spinny — that buy and sell pre-owned vehicles are in early talks with bankers to assess investor appetite

Maruti Suzuki Baleno-rival Tata Altroz scores 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating

As many as nine Tata cars, including the Altroz, have scored a 5-star safety rating at Bharat NCAP.

GST 2.0 effect: You can now get this European SUV in the price of Swift hatchback or Dzire sedan

This SUV employs a turbo petrol engine right from the entry-level variant.

Hyundai signs long-term wage settlement with employees' union

Hyundai has signed a three-year wage settlement agreement with the United Union of Hyundai Employees, offering a structured monthly salary hike of Rs 31,000 along with continued employee welfare benefits.

Maruti slashes Swift, Dzire, Baleno, Fronx, Brezza prices by up to Rs 1.10 lakh after GST rate cut

Maruti sells its cars via more than 4,000 Arena dealerships and over 700 Nexa dealerships across the country.

You can now get updates about TVS iQube electric scooter on your smartwatch. This is how

TVS and Noise have launched India's first EV-smartwatch integration with the TVS iQube, which is the country's largest-selling electric scooter.

Victoris vs Creta vs Seltos vs Hyryder vs Grand Vitara: Where the price starts & where it ends?

The entry-level variant of the new Victoris is cheaper than that of rivals like the Creta, Seltos, Hyryder and Grand Vitara.

'This one's for you, Elon Musk': INOX Group's Siddharth Jain receives India Inc’s first Tesla EV

Tesla officially debuted in the Indian market on July 15 with the opening of its inaugural showroom in Mumbai.

Victoris arrives with 1,000 bookings a day, aims to propel Maruti to mid-SUV segment leadership

The Maruti Suzuki Victoris, which is priced between Rs 10,49,900 and Rs 19,98,900 (introductory ex-showroom), rivals the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder.

Maruti Suzuki launches Victoris SUV at Rs 10.49 lakh; sales start September 22

Maruti Victoris price: The VICTORIS is powered by a range of advanced powertrains, including Smart Hybrid, Strong Hybrid, ALLGRIP Select (6AT) and S-CNG.

2025 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 launched in India at Rs 1,95,762

The 2025 Meteor 350, first introduced in 2020, has been one of Royal Enfield's most popular mid-size cruisers.

Maruti Suzuki Victoris bags 5-star Global NCAP safety rating

The Maruti Suzuki Victoris scored a 5-star safety rating at Bharat NCAP as well.

India's passenger vehicles growth in slow lane as sales slip 9% in August

The total sales of three wheelers and two wheelers posted a growth of 8.3 percent and 7.1 percent respectively in August, SIAM said.

From Mahindra XUV700 to Toyota Fortuner: GST price cuts on mass-market 7-seater SUVs

The popular mass-market 7-seater SUVs in India are the Alcazar, Scorpio-N, XUV700, Safari, Fortuner, Legender, Hector Plus, Gloster and Meridian.

Maruti Suzuki Victoris launch today, check expected price, features, mileage

The Victoris is arguably the most tech-loaded Maruti car till date. However, it enters the mid-size SUV segment, which already has some formodable brands like the Creta, Seltos and Hyryder.

Kia announces festive offers on Seltos, Sonet, Syros and Carens with savings upto Rs 2.25 lakh

According to the company, the savings include Pre-GST benefits of up to Rs 58,000 and festive offers of up to Rs 1.67 lakh, with region-wise benefits available across popular Kia models such as the Seltos, Carens, and Clavis.

One chef in kitchen, decisions will be quicker, says Renault MD, on Nissan stake acquisition in Chennai plant

After launching the new Triber and the new Kiger, Renault is planning to introduce a B Plus-segment SUV and a C-segment SUV in India.

We have largest portfolio of cars with 6 airbags, but safety does not only mean more airbags, says Maruti

Maruti now has two 5-star safety rated cars, the Dzire and the Victoris, in its portfolio.

Hyundai bats for highest growth in small SUV segment after GST rate cut

Hyundai is represented in the small SUV segment by models like the Exter and the Venue.

Road accidents: Nitin Gadkari urges auto industry to support govt for bringing change in human behaviour

As many as 4,80,583 road accidents were recorded in India in 2023, resulting in 1,72,890 deaths, according to a MoRTH report.

Minor variation in acceleration, fuel efficiency: Mahindra shares take on E20 fuel and impact on its SUVs

According to a company statement, all Mahindra engines are fully compliant with existing gasoline standards and can be operated safely with E20 fuel.

Maruti Suzuki Victoris price announcement on September 15

The Victoris will be retailed from Maruti's Arena showrooms. Bookings for the mid-size SUV have already commenced.

Auto industry has been torchbearer of Make-in-India initiative, says PM Modi

The Prime Minister observed that the automobile sector is also embracing sustainability, focusing on green tech, electric vehicles (EVs) and sustainable alternatives.

Chart of the Day | Will GST rate cuts fuel the first-time buyer of passenger cars?

First-time buyer demand has been stagnant for nearly a decade with growth seen only in SUVs

Hoping GST reduction benefits are passed on honestly to consumers, working to resolve compensation cess issue: Piyush Goyal

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

Festive cheer for luxury car buyers as Mercedes, BMW, JLR, Audi, Volvo models get cheaper by up to Rs 30 lakh

While lower taxation on luxury cars in the GST 2.0 regime has resulted in lower prices, the carmakers have announced that they will pass on the benefits to the customers.

Bajaj Auto to cut motorcycle, 3W prices by up to Rs 24,000 after GST reduction

Bajaj Auto will cut motorcycle prices by up to Rs 20,000 and three-wheeler prices by up to Rs 24,000 from September 22.

Hyundai installs 119 EV fast charging stations, targets 600 nationwide

Hyundai claimed that its network has delivered 2.3 million units of electricity, cutting 1.6 million kg CO₂ emissions.

Land Rover Defender, Range Rover, Discovery prices down by up to Rs 30.40 lakh after GST rate cut

The price benefit on JLR models, including the Defender, Discovery and the Range Rover line-up, will become effective from September 9.

Hyundai eyes extensive product revamp as competition from Mahindra, Tata intensifies

Hyundai will launch the Ioniq 5 facelift, Exter facelift, Verna facelift and a new sub-4 metre compact SUV, which will rival the Maruti Suzuki Fronx, by the end of CY26.

Tesla market share in US drops to lowest since 2017 as competition heats up

The decline highlights the threat from automakers ramping up EV incentives at a difficult time for the industry

Kia slashes Sonet, Syros, Seltos, Carens, Carnival prices by up to Rs 4.49 lakh after GST rate cut

The reduced prices of Kia cars will come into effect on September 22.

New GST rates to boost automotive demand, create jobs and investment, says government

The Heavy Industry Ministry said the policy certainty that the tax reform ushers in encourages fresh investments in automobile sector promoting Make In India and manufacturing sector, apart from increased replacement of old vehicles, thus supporting cleaner mobility.

GST 2.0: Nissan Magnite gets cheaper by up to Rs 1 lakh

The Nissan Magnite price has gone below Rs 6 lakh, making the compact SUV one of the largest models, in terms of size, being sold in India under that price threshold.

From Punch to Creta, Scorpio, Fortuner, X7, GLS: Your favourite SUVs just got cheaper by up to Rs 10 lakh

How much will be the price drop on India's top-selling SUVs, from mass-market models to luxury models, under the new GST 2.0 regime? We take a look.

Wait for new GST, rains kept August sales muted, says FADA, rebound by September-end after Shraddh

During August, festive enquiries were strong, said FADA, and buyers had deferred purchases to September due to the announcement of new and lower GST rates.

Most European carmakers on track to meet emission targets: Study

The European Commission is under pressure to further loosen its climate requirements for the beleaguered automotive sector faced with Chinese competition and US tariffs

Looking at India as potential market for small e-cars, GST cut makes it attractive: VW Group CEO

The group feels that the reduction of GST on automobiles in India makes the Indian automotive market, already the third largest, more attractive

BMW, Mercedes vie with BYD-led China rivals at Munich show

The stakes are high. German automakers are grappling with US tariffs, muted sales in Europe and eroding market share in China

Automakers rush to pass on GST benefits: Thar, Scorpio, Creta, Nexon, Fortuner, Safari get major price cuts

Following the government’s GST rate rationalisation for automobiles, major carmakers including Tata, Mahindra, Hyundai, and Toyota have announced substantial price cuts across their model line-ups

Mercedes, BMW cars witness massive price cuts; select models get cheaper by up to Rs 11 lakh after GST revision

The popular Mercedes-Benz GLS 450d AMG Line SUV will be Rs 10 lakh cheaper now, while the BMW X7 SUV will witness a price drop of up to Rs 9 lakh.