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New Renault Duster debuts in India, pre-bookings start, delivery by April

Renault has launched the new-generation Duster SUV in India, opening pre-bookings ahead of a mid-March price announcement, with deliveries of turbo and hybrid variants set to begin from April

E2W companies seek PM E-Drive subsidy extension beyond March 2026

Industry executives say incentives continue to play a role in easing upfront cost concerns for price-sensitive buyers

Too early to say small car demand will sustain GST cuts: Ceat MD & CEO

In 2025, SUVs continued strong traction going up to 55.8 per cent of total PVs sold in India from 53.8 per cent in 2024, even as small cars showed signs of recovery in GST 2.0 era

Commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland bats for more scrappage boost

Ashok Leyland has urged the government to offer stronger scrappage incentives to accelerate fleet replacement, even as it plans to set up new scrappage centres and revives legacy truck brands

Auto LPG coalition urges PNGRB to include Auto LPG in TERI fuels study

The coalition said Auto LPG is a proven, immediately deployable transition fuel with a significant operational footprint in India and should be part of a balanced, technology-neutral evaluation

India-EU FTA: European auto lobby flags risks of 'restricted' access

ACEA urges full tariff removal on auto parts, cautions against licences and residual duties as India and EU eye announcing deal at January 27 summit

Nazara Tech CEO, others invest ₹12.25 crore in EV firm Hala Mobility

The company, which offers a wide range of electric vehicle (EV) options to rent, lease or buy, plans to use the funding to accelerate its growth plans

Government may do away with exception for small cars in CAFE 3 norms

Formula tweak under discussion to set lenient targets for vehicles weighing less than 1,229 kg

MATTER Motor Works plans to invest $100 million over next three years

The company, which showcased its AI-Defined vehicles (AIDV) platform at its Technology Day 3.0, here, said its future products will be built on a common AI-defined hardware, software and data backbone

E-trucks reach diesel cost parity in 3-5 years, says Tata Motors CV

Company says its e-bus tender bid relied on 12-year cost realism

Lamborghini posted record 2025 deliveries but India sales declined

Lamborghini delivered a record 10,747 vehicles globally in 2025, crossing the 10,000 mark for the first time, though sales in India slipped marginally amid uneven market conditions

Lamborghini India sells 111 cars in 2025; SUV deliveries jump 17% YoY

In 2025, the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) region continued to be the company's leading market with 4,650 vehicles delivered

Toyota expands product range with 1st battery-electric Urban Cruiser Ebella

The model comes with two battery options in 49 kWh and 61 kWh offering a driving range of up to 543 km on a single charge km range

Southern states hold the steering wheel in India's ePV transition

India's electric passenger vehicle registrations have surged over five years, with southern states consistently contributing about one-third of volumes

UP delegation to position state as EV manufacturing hub at Davos

UP State Roadways Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) is keen to convert its fleet of nearly 12,000 buses to EVs in the coming years

Q3FY26 auto sector preview: Festive demand, GST cuts to lift earnings

Festive-led demand, GST rationalisation, easing rates and operating leverage are expected to drive strong revenue and profit growth for auto OEMs and ancillaries in Q3FY26

Rationalise customs duty on imported luxury cars: Mercedes-Benz India CEO

Terming GST 2.0, under which rates were rationalised last year as "a very positive step", he said, 'The same should happen for customs duties as well'

Maruti Suzuki plans expansion, to invest ₹35,000 cr in new Gujarat plant

Production at the plant is expected to begin in financial year 2029 and will add to the annual production capacity of 2.4 million vehicles for Maruti

Kerala overtakes bigger states in 2025 personal 4-wheeler EV adoption

Kerala has overtaken more industrialised states in personal electric vehicle adoption, driven by strong middle-class uptake, policy support, and charging infrastructure

Changing gears: Mercedes-Benz turns growth wheel towards ultra-luxury

Despite a 2.8 per cent fall in 2025 volumes, Mercedes-Benz India reported its best-ever revenue and profitability, led by top-end models, AMG growth and higher BEV mix