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Bajaj Auto gears up for new bike launches with revamped line-up soon

The move signals a strategic push as Bajaj Auto explores new bike formats, spanning on-road and off-road segments, via a new or revived two-wheeler brand

Yamaha enters India's EV market with EC-06 scooter priced at Rs 1.67 lakh

India Yamaha Motor has announced the price of its first electric scooter, EC-06, at Rs 1.67 lakh, to be sold in select cities through premium Blue Square showrooms

Tesla India launches EMI scheme, ₹3 lakh exchange offer to spur sales

To encourage customers switching from the petrol and diesel cars to electric, Tesla said it is offering ₹3 lakh exchange incentive

US tariff cut likely to benefit Indian auto component makers more than OEMs

Brokerages and industry bodies say easing US reciprocal tariffs to 18% will materially boost competitiveness and exports of Indian auto component makers, while gains for vehicle OEMs remain limited

GST tailwinds revved up January PV wholesales 12.6% to 455,000 units

Maruti hints at increase in car prices in light of rising commodity rates and geopolitical developments

Jeep places India at centre of Asia-Pacific strategy under Jeep 2.0 plan

Jeep outlines a renewed regional roadmap with higher localisation, export expansion and focus on products and ownership experience amid intense competition in India's SUV market

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: 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

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

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

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

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"

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

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