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West Asia conflict fails to slow passenger vehicle sales; up 25% in May

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), India's largest carmaker, saw its domestic sales grow 40 per cent Y-o-Y to 190,337 units

TVS Motor sales rise 31% to 567K units in May, hits record monthly high

The two-wheeler sales registered 31 per cent growth at 5,43,111 units last month, as against 4,16,166 units in May 2025

Toyota Kirloskar Motor's total sales up 7% at 33,128 units in May

Exports grew 61 per cent at 2,554 units in May 2026 as compared to 1,584 units in the same month last year

Hyundai Motor India domestic sales rise 9.1% to 47,837 units in May

With exports of 13,300 units, HMIL's total monthly sales stood at 61,137 units last month, marking a 4.1 per cent year-on-year growth

Major fire at Hyundai Mobis facility may hit Hyundai, Kia production

A fire at Hyundai Mobis' Sriperumbudur facility near Chennai could disrupt supplies to Hyundai Motor India and Kia India, affecting production in the coming weeks

Fuel price rise drives spike in electric vehicle penetration in May

Rising fuel prices and the Strait of Hormuz disruption push EV adoption higher, with electric two-wheeler penetration crossing 9% in May

Luxury sedans hold ground in SUV era as premium buyers stay loyal

Nearly three in 10 luxury vehicles sold in India are sedans, with Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz each deriving about 40 per cent of India sales from the body style

Red tape redux: Automakers see red as PLI scheme paperwork multiplies

Automakers flag new export certification rules under the PLI scheme, saying added compliance burdens risk undermining ease-of-doing-business goals

Mercedes-Benz risks US ban under bill targeting China-linked automakers

The legislative provision effectively bans companies from the US based on certain thresholds, such as whether they are more than 15 per cent owned by a foreign entity

Govt explores commercial vehicle driver rating index for skill assessment

The government is exploring a driver rating system and new EV trucking frameworks to improve logistics efficiency and road safety

Tesla expands offering in India, launches Model Y variant at ₹50.89 lakh

The introduction of Model Y Premium rear-wheel drive in India follows the launch of the company's second model, a three-row six-seater SUV Model YL priced at ₹61.99 lakh last month

EV bookings jump 2.5x since West Asia conflict: TaMo MD Shailesh Chandra

Higher ethanol blending beyond E20 may reduce fuel efficiency, increase component wear, he added

V-Green, ChargeZone partner to build EV charging infra for VinFast India

As part of the next phase of expansion, nearly 100 additional co-branded charging stations are planned for deployment over the next six months

India trails peers in electric cars' share of total vehicle sales

Global EV race leaves India trailing despite ambitious 2030 targets

Hyundai Motor India hikes vehicle prices by ₹12,800 on rising input costs

Hyundai Motor India will raise vehicle prices by up to ₹12,800 as rising input and operational costs pressure automakers

50% older petrol vehicle owners report mileage drop after E20, finds survey

A recent LocalCircles study found that 29 per cent of petrol vehicle owners also faced unusual engine wear and tear as India pushes ahead with higher ethanol fuel blends beyond E20

Ferrari unveils Luce, its first EV: Check features and public reactions

Ferrari's first all-electric car enters the ultra-luxury EV segment as the Italian brand bets on exclusivity, technology, and performance despite slowing demand for premium EVs

TVS Motor tops global rankings in 'durable consumer goods' stocks

TVS Motor Company has been ranked the world's top durable consumer goods stock by WirtschaftsWoche and BCG after delivering strong shareholder returns and robust financial growth

Tyre, auto-component firms hint at fresh price hikes amid input cost rise

Tyre and auto-component makers raise prices as raw material and energy inflation erodes margins

West Asia conflict: EV cost edge sharpens amid rising fuel prices

Petrol, diesel have seen cumulative hike of ₹5 per litre in May