Automobile

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.

Hyundai reduces prices after GST rate cut; i20, Verna, Venue, Creta, Tucson prices down by up to Rs 2.4 lakh

The largest-selling Hyundai model, the Creta, will see a price drop in the range of Rs 71,762 to Rs 72,145.

Toyota slashes prices on Fortuner, Innova Crysta, Hycross, Vellfire after GST rate cut

After the GST rate rationalisation customers can expect price drops across various cars and SUVs in Toyota’s portfolio.

Mahindra cuts SUV prices with revised GST rates; Thar, Scorpio, XUV700 cheaper by up to Rs 1.56 lakh

As a reduction in GST, M&M's popular models like the Thar, Scorpio, Bolero, XUV700, and Scorpio-N will now be available with substantial savings ranging from Rs 1.01 lakh to Rs 1.56 lakh, depending on the model and variant.

BMW get massive price slash after GST revamp; X7 sees Rs 9 lakh drop

BMW, Tata Motors and Mahindra slash car prices after GST overhaul. BMW X7 gets Rs 9 lakh cheaper, Tata Nexon down Rs 1.55 lakh as GST 2.0 cuts taxes on vehicles.

VinFast VF6, VF7 electric SUVs launched in India. Trouble for Tata, Mahindra?

While the VF7 has a 10-year/2,00,000km battery warranty, the VF6 gets a 7-year/2,00,000km battery warranty. The battery cost makes up almost 40% of the total cost of an EV.

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.