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Maruti Suzuki fast-tracks production to clear backlog of 200K orders

R C Bhargava, Maruti Suzuki chairman, said production was likely to hit 500,000 cars in FY27

Maruti Suzuki retires Ignis; supply woes hit S-Presso and WagonR

Maruti Suzuki phases out Ignis amid weak demand, even as strong bookings and production constraints lead to supply shortages in Wagon R and S-Presso models

Hyundai, TVS finalise plans to co-develop electric three-wheelers in India

Partnership aims to develop electric three-wheelers tailored for India's last-mile mobility needs, combining Hyundai's design expertise with TVS Motor's local manufacturing strength

'BMW plans to double MINI sales in India in 2026, widen product portfolio'

The locally produced MINI Countryman is planned to be launched in the middle of the year and is "a pivotal enabler to scale volumes and improve accessibility

India's car market flips from glut to constraint, shows Fada data

Passenger vehicle demand outstrips supply in FY26, tightening inventories and extending wait times as automakers struggle to match strong retail momentum

Q4 results preview: Automakers may report strong volume-led growth

Auto companies are likely to post strong volume-led growth in Q4FY26, but rising input costs and commodity inflation are beginning to weigh on margins across segments

Tesla is preparing to launch six-seater Model Y variant in India

Tesla plans India debut of six-seat Model Y L to revive sluggish sales, expanding lineup with China-made variant amid high import tariffs

Siam backs CAFE-3 draft, urges govt to notify norms soon amid time crunch

Auto industry body SIAM supports latest CAFE-3 draft norms, urges quick notification as limited time remains for implementation ahead of April 2027 rollout

Renault targets India among its top three markets by 2030, says CEO

The company plans to launch seven vehicles in India by 2030, including battery-electric models

Commercial vehicle growth seen moderating to 6-7% in FY27 amid headwinds

After nearly 12% growth in FY26, CV industry to grow around 6-7% in FY27 amid headwinds from oil price volatility, monsoon-linked rural demand and macroeconomic pressures

Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Nissan lead India's PV exports with 80% share

Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra's share of total exports from India stood at 3.2%

VinFast to offer multiple EV options across different segments in India

The company launched its all-new premium electric, seven-seater multi-purpose vehicle VF MPV 7 priced at ₹24.49 lakh

Auto production in 'precarious' phase as suppliers feel 'stressed': Siam

As the inflation rate continues to rise, workers, including those at automobile and auto component makers, in Noida and Gurugram have protested low wages over the past few days

Two Niti Aayog reports reveal gaps in India's policy approach towards EVs

Two recent Niti Aayog reports show near-identical projections but differ on EV subsidies and fuel efficiency norms, triggering debate within the automobile industry

Govt extends EV subsidies to aid adoption: Temporary fix or targeted move?

The Centre has extended EV subsidies for two- and three-wheelers to manage supply risks from West Asia; the move offers short-term relief, but questions remain on long-term strategy

West Asia war may hit auto sector, raise costs, dent demand: Siam

While the automobile industry concluded the 2025-26 year from a position of strength, developments arising from the ongoing West Asian conflict pose certain risks

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 16% to 442,460 units in March: Siam

Two-wheeler sales rose 19.3 per cent to 19,76,128 units last month as against 16,56,939 units in March last year

Scooters set to overtake motorcycles as EV shift reshapes India's 2W market

Replacement demand recovery is expected to support near-term growth, while rising electrification and changing consumer preferences may drive scooters to overtake motorcycles in the long run

CAFE-III norms to kick in from April 2027, govt unlikely to extend deadline

While the likes of Maruti Suzuki and Toyota Kirloskar want small cars to be granted benefits, others like Tata Motors, Mahindra, Hyundai and Kia are against it

Switch Mobility completes India's largest electric bus export to Mauritius

Switch Mobility has delivered 100 electric buses to Mauritius under a government-backed initiative, marking India's largest such export and advancing clean public transport in the island nation