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India-EU trade deal: Only native EU carmakers may get import tariff relief

Move to block non-Europe firms from using lower duty to dump cars in India

India-EU trade deal: Only native EU carmakers may get import tariff relief
Updated On : 28 Jan 2026 | 11:51 PM IST

India-EU trade deal: Auto firms eye India to take on Chinese rivals

Look to use India's manufacturing cost advantage as carmakers from China have gained market share in EU in recent years

India-EU trade deal: Auto firms eye India to take on Chinese rivals
Updated On : 28 Jan 2026 | 11:37 PM IST

BYD weighs India expansion amid rising demand for automaker's electric cars

The company is evaluating some form of local assembly in India and working on obtaining local safety and regulatory certifications for more models because of import quotas

BYD weighs India expansion amid rising demand for automaker's electric cars
Updated On : 28 Jan 2026 | 7:51 AM IST

India-EU FTA: Mercedes to Lamborghini, luxury cars likely to get cheaper

Indian auto component makers cheer the India-EU trade deal, while luxury car brands see long-term demand boost as import duties ease, even as local automakers' stocks slip

India-EU FTA: Mercedes to Lamborghini, luxury cars likely to get cheaper
Updated On : 27 Jan 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

Renault aims to lift India market share to 3-5% by 2030, says CEO

The automaker's market share has slipped below 1 per cent in the over 4.3 million strong passenger vehicle segment

Renault aims to lift India market share to 3-5% by 2030, says CEO
Updated On : 27 Jan 2026 | 8:05 PM IST

No price cut from India-EU FTA; auto tech innovation to rise: Mercedes

Terming the Indo-EU FTA as a historic achievement for India, Iyer said the pact reiterates the "rising relevance of the Indian economy at a global stage"

No price cut from India-EU FTA; auto tech innovation to rise: Mercedes
Updated On : 27 Jan 2026 | 3:34 PM IST

India offers EU automakers 6 times larger quota than UK, cuts car tariffs

Beyond the quota, the trade pact has negotiated a rate cut to 35 per cent over 10 years for fossil-fuel powered cars, officials added

India offers EU automakers 6 times larger quota than UK, cuts car tariffs
Updated On : 27 Jan 2026 | 2:31 PM IST

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

New Renault Duster debuts in India, pre-bookings start, delivery by April
Updated On : 27 Jan 2026 | 12:00 AM IST

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

E2W companies seek PM E-Drive subsidy extension beyond March 2026
Updated On : 26 Jan 2026 | 10:41 PM IST

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

Too early to say small car demand will sustain GST cuts: Ceat MD & CEO
Updated On : 26 Jan 2026 | 12:46 PM IST

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

Commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland bats for more scrappage boost
Updated On : 25 Jan 2026 | 10:45 PM IST

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

Auto LPG coalition urges PNGRB to include Auto LPG in TERI fuels study
Updated On : 23 Jan 2026 | 2:20 PM IST

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

India-EU FTA: European auto lobby flags risks of 'restricted' access
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 10:35 PM IST

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

Nazara Tech CEO, others invest ₹12.25 crore in EV firm Hala Mobility
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 6:38 PM IST

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

Government may do away with exception for small cars in CAFE 3 norms
Updated On : 22 Jan 2026 | 8:03 AM IST

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

MATTER Motor Works plans to invest $100 million over next three years
Updated On : 21 Jan 2026 | 3:31 PM IST

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

E-trucks reach diesel cost parity in 3-5 years, says Tata Motors CV
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 11:40 PM IST

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 posted record 2025 deliveries but India sales declined
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 10:27 PM IST

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

Lamborghini India sells 111 cars in 2025; SUV deliveries jump 17% YoY
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 7:46 PM IST

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

Toyota expands product range with 1st battery-electric Urban Cruiser Ebella
Updated On : 20 Jan 2026 | 3:00 PM IST