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SUVs, rural growth, premiumisation to keep PV sales in fast lane in 2026

From the Maruti WagonR Electric to the Tesla Model 3, 2026 will be a landmark year for India's auto industry, led by SUVs, hybrids, and EVs amid GST reforms and rising rural demand

Updated On: 05 Nov 2025 | 11:55 PM IST

Nissan Tekton unveiled in India: A bold new SUV rival to Creta and Seltos

Nissan Tekton SUV: Nissan Motor India has formally unveiled a new C-SUV, Tekton. The SUV will compete with the Creta and Seltos, among others, when it enters the market in 2026 in India

Updated On: 07 Oct 2025 | 5:42 PM IST

Citroen to double India market share in 3 months with Basalt X SUV

Citroen eyes stronger India play with Basalt X SUV, aiming to double market share in three months while exports from Thiruvallur are projected to cross 10,000 units in FY26

Updated On: 05 Sep 2025 | 9:29 PM IST

VinFast starts bookings for electric SUVs in India as Tesla makes debut

These models will be officially launched for public sale in August, following the inauguration of the company's plant in Thoothukudi, with deliveries to follow subsequently

Updated On: 15 Jul 2025 | 12:41 PM IST

MG Windsor Pro EV launched in India: Price, new features and other details

MG Motor India has announced the launch of the new Windsor Pro electric vehicle at Rs 17.49 Lakh (ex-showroom). On May 8th, the company will begin accepting orders for the first 8,000 vehicles

Updated On: 06 May 2025 | 3:54 PM IST

BYD Sealion 7 launch: What to expect before deliveries start on March 7

The Chinese automaker's newest product in India, the BYD Sealion 7, is scheduled to premiere today. Although reservations are already being made, deliveries will start from March 7, 2025

Updated On: 17 Feb 2025 | 3:04 PM IST

2025 Tata Nexon at Rs 7.99 lakh: New trims, features, colours added

Tata Motors has rejigged the variant line up of the Nexon and has added new colour options to the line up along with new interior upholstery

Updated On: 12 Jan 2025 | 5:25 PM IST

Hyundai Alcazar facelift launched today: Key design, price, features info

Reportedly, Hyundai is unlikely to make any changes under the hood, meaning the refreshed Alcazar retains its 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine options

Updated On: 09 Sep 2024 | 10:46 AM IST

Mahindra XUV 3XO is expected to launch today; check price, design, and more

Mahindra XUV 3XO launch: Mahindra and Mahindra is expected to launch its SUV today. The new model will compete with some of its rivals like the Kia Sonet, Hyundai Venue, Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Updated On: 29 Apr 2024 | 5:12 PM IST

MG Motor launches Astor 2024 SUV with AI assistant, starting at Rs 9,98,000

The MG Astor 2024 boasts to be the most advanced SUV, with in-built personal AI assistant

Updated On: 12 Jan 2024 | 2:02 PM IST

Honda Elevate open for pre-launch bookings in India: Know features, specs

Developed as an 'Urban Freestyler', the Honda Elevate will be powered by a 1.5L i-VTEC DOHC petrol engine

Updated On: 03 Jul 2023 | 2:28 PM IST

India's June passenger vehicle sales climb on account of new launches

Auto sales numbers are keenly watched as they are a key indicator for assessing private consumption, which has more than 50% weightage in calculating the country's economic growth

Updated On: 03 Jul 2023 | 1:18 PM IST

Mahindra launches new versions of its sports utility vehicle 'Thar'

Mahindra & Mahindra on Monday launched new versions of its sports utility vehicle Thar with price starting at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The new range includes rear wheel drive variants (without 4 wheel drive capability) in two engine options with manual and automatic transmissions, the auto major said in a statement. The two diesel-powered manual rear wheel drive trims are priced at Rs 9.99 lakh and Rs 10.99 lakh while the petrol automatic variant is tagged at Rs 13.49 lakh. The 4WD (4-wheel drive) range now comes with an advanced electronic brake locking differential, the company said. "To make our offering even better, we listened to our customers and engineered the new range of the Thar with important enhancements," Mahindra & Mahindra President, Automotive Division Veejay Nakra noted. By offering the new rear wheel drive variants, the company has made it much more accessible for probable customers, he added. "Our additions on the 4WD variant have been designed to please .

Updated On: 09 Jan 2023 | 4:57 PM IST

Maruti Suzuki launches two CNG powertrain options of SUV Grand Vitara

Maruti Suzuki India on Friday said it has launched two CNG powertrain options of its mid-sized SUV Grand Vitara, priced at Rs 12.85 lakh and Rs 14.84 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The country's largest carmaker said the CNG trims come with a five-speed manual gearbox with a fuel efficiency of 26.6 km/kg. The 1.5 litre gasoline-powered variants of the car are priced from Rs 10.45 lakh to Rs 19.49 lakh. "The introduction of the S-CNG option further expands the appeal of the Grand Vitara. The Grand Vitara S-CNG will contribute to our aggressive plan to widen our green-powertrain offerings, expanding to 14 models," Maruti Suzuki India Senior Executive Officer Marketing & Sales Shashank Srivastava said in a statement. The Grand Vitara S-CNG can also be owned through Maruti Suzuki Subscribe at an all-inclusive monthly subscription fee starting from Rs 30,723, the company stated.

Updated On: 06 Jan 2023 | 2:53 PM IST

Chinese carmaker BYD drives into Indian e-SUV segment with Atto 3

Atto 3 can be charged from 0 per cent to 80 per cent within 50 minutes, and it has a range of 521 km. It can reach 0 to 100 km/h acceleration in 7.3 seconds

Updated On: 11 Oct 2022 | 11:16 PM IST

Mahindra XUV 400 EV launch: Where to watch, time, features and price

Mahindra XUV 400 EV is ready to be launched today, September 8, 2022. Read this detailed report on features, specifications and expected prices in India

Updated On: 08 Sep 2022 | 6:16 PM IST

Citroen C5 Aircross to get a facelift version; new to SUV launch on Sep 7

The interiors of the C5 Aircross facelift will have a new dashboard layout, a 10-inch infotainment touchscreen system, and an updated 12.3-inch instrument cluster

Updated On: 06 Sep 2022 | 9:11 PM IST

Hyundai India opens bookings for Venue N Line; here's what to expect

The compact SUV comes with various exterior and interior changes to give it a sporty styling, inspired by motorsport.

Updated On: 25 Aug 2022 | 5:01 PM IST

BYD to launch e-SUV in India; here's a list of its most sought-after models

BYD has been selling the E6 MPV in the Indian market since 2021. Since its launch last year, BYD has sold 400 units of the E6

Updated On: 24 Aug 2022 | 11:27 PM IST

Tata Motors comes out with a SUV teaser; here's what you can expect

According to leaked images, the upcoming Tata Motors SUV may come with minor exterior upgrades and new features

Updated On: 24 Aug 2022 | 10:24 PM IST