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Using E20 petrol in old vehicles? Maintenance costs may rise up to ₹10,000

India's ethanol shift promises lower imports and support for farmers, but older vehicles and the informal repair network may carry the first consumer-level costs in coming years

Indian passenger vehicle makers eye opportunity in UK's EV market via FTA

The free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries, which is expected to help double two-way commerce to $ 100 billion by 2030, will come into force on July 15

Two-wheeler industry to see moderate growth at 3-5% in FY27: Icra

The growth is expected to remain supported by improved affordability arising from GST rationalisation and replacement demand

VinFast India ties up with Tata Capital for dealers' financing solutions

VinFast Auto India has partnered with Tata Capital to offer inventory and working capital financing support to its dealer network

e2W makers ramp up capacity as dealers flag shortages of high-demand models

Electric two-wheeler makers are expanding capacity as rising demand and model-specific shortages lead to longer delivery timelines in several markets

Tata Motors to hike commercial vehicles prices by up to 2.5% from July 1

The price increase will vary depending on the model and variant, Tata Motors said in a statement

JLR doubles down on North America amid slowing momentum in China

Jaguar will go all-electric, while Range Rover and Defender retain hybrid and combustion options as JLR pivots towards North America and future growth markets

Electric two-wheeler price hikes on anvil as PM E-Drive nears target

Electric two-wheeler makers prepare for the end of PM E-Drive incentives as subsidy allocations near exhaustion, raising the prospect of higher scooter prices

Domestic tractor wholesales likely to grow at 1-4% in FY27, says ICRA

ICRA expects tractor sales growth to moderate in FY27 as a high base and below-normal monsoon risks temper rural demand

MINI starts India production of Countryman C, prices SUV at ₹47.5 lakh

Locally manufactured SUV becomes the most affordable Countryman in India and strengthens MINI's domestic portfolio

Small cars, SUVs drive passenger vehicle sales to record high in May

Scooters powered highest-ever 2W volumes, shows Siam data

Mercedes to expand PHEV line-up as buyers still prefer conventional cars

Mercedes-Benz India said plug-in hybrids could play a bigger role in its portfolio as most luxury-car buyers continue to favour conventional powertrains despite rising electric-vehicle adoption

Only 3% of end-of-life vehicles scrapped in three years: NITI Aayog

Just 350,000 of India's estimated 12 million end-of-life vehicles were scrapped through authorised channels between August 2022 and July 2025, highlighting gaps in the scrappage ecosystem

Green SM broadens India goals with airport, corporate mobility push

VinFast-backed Green SM plans to expand beyond ride hailing into airport transfers, corporate mobility and subscription services as it scales in India

Carmakers embrace price hikes to offset rising input, manufacturing costs

Automakers are increasingly opting for smaller, more frequent price increases to offset rising input and manufacturing costs, rather than implementing annual hikes

Govt clears way for self-driving, safety car tech to reduce road deaths

Govt waived the licence requirement for 77-81 GHz radar sensors, allowing faster deployment of automotive sensing tech without separate spectrum allocation approvals

Tata Motors to increase prices of cars, SUVs by up to 1.5% from July 1

While Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles continues to absorb a significant portion of these increases, a part of the impact is being passed on to customers through this adjustment, the company said

Revenue of auto ancillary firms grew at 11% CAGR over past decade: Report

According to the report, 28 of the 52 companies under its coverage outperformed the sector's average revenue growth, while the performance varied widely across companies and segments

Govt waives excise duty on E22-E30 petrol blends: What it means for you

The government has removed excise duty on petrol blended with 22-30 per cent ethanol, extending tax support beyond E20 and giving a boost to India's clean fuel and energy goals

Electric vehicle retail sales up 45% in May; ePVs and e2Ws drove adoption

India's EV sales surged 45% to a record 2.72 lakh units in May, pushing overall EV penetration above 11% for the first time amid rising fuel costs