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Small cars remain base, but SUVs can't be ignored: Maruti MD Takeuchi

Suzuki is transferring more export production from Japan to India, as the role of the latter continues to increase in the company's global strategy

HC directs Delhi govt to disburse subsidies promised to EV buyers

The bench noted that the government had funds but it was delaying disbursal owing to procedural issues

Maruti Suzuki Victoris unveiled with 5-star BNCAP, hybrid power and ADAS

Maruti Suzuki Victoris: The Victoris SUV was just introduced by Maruti Suzuki in India. The carmaker will shortly begin taking bookings for the SUV. However, a token of 11,000 can be used to book it

Maruti Suzuki expands SUV lineup with new mid-sized model 'Victoris'

Speaking at the Victoris launch event, MD and CEO Takeuchi said India has the largest youth population in the world, who will drive growth and become the company's current and future customers

Royal Enfield, TVS, and Hero rise on festival buzz; Bajaj, Honda slip

Two-wheeler sales in August 2025 rose for Royal Enfield, TVS, Hero and Suzuki, while Bajaj and Honda reported declines, with festive demand and GST reforms set to boost outlook

Cyber attack disrupts retail, production activities of Jaguar Land Rover

The disruption adds to JLR's woes after a report in July said it had delayed the launch of its electric Range Rover and Jaguar models for more testing and for demand to pick up

Govt may hike GST on luxury EVs, blow for Tesla, BMW, Mercedes, BYD

The panel recommended raising the GST rate to 18per cent from 5per cent currently for EVs priced between 2 million and 4 million rupees ($23,000-$46,000)

From Alto, Creta to Thar: Top cars likely to see price drop under GST 2.0

GST 2.0 Impact on Car Price: With the proposed dual tax slabs, GST 2.0 is anticipated to lower the cost of small cars while also making larger and even luxury vehicles more affordable

Tesla's India sales fall short with only 600 cars ordered since July

The electric vehicle maker now intends to ship between 350 and 500 cars to India this year, with the first batch expected to arrive from Shanghai in early September

PV sales decline 7% in August as buyers await GST rate cut decision

Domestic passenger vehicle sales dropped 7.3% in August to 330,000 units as buyers and automakers awaited GST Council reforms, with Maruti Suzuki and M&M reporting weaker volumes

Ceat completes acquisition of Camso, to invest $171 mn in Sri Lanka

The investment is aimed at expanding manufacturing capacity for off-highway tyres (OHT) and tracks at the Midigama and Kotugoda facilities

Hyundai Motor India sales decrease 4.23% to 60,501 units in August

August sales included 44,001 units in the domestic market and 16,500 units exports, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) said in a statement

Tractor industry volumes likely to post 4-7% growth in FY26: Icra

Pre-buying ahead of the TREM V emission norms, proposed to take effect from April 1, 2026, could further aid volume growth, it added

Cut GST on automotive tyres, don't treat them like luxury goods: ATMA

At present, all major categories of automotive tyres attract GST at 28 per cent, the highest tax slab

Dealerships face inventory glut in August as car buyers await GST cuts

VAHAN data shows 3% m-o-m drop in retail auto sales; EV market hopes hold up

Issue of restricted rare earth magnets' supply sorted for now: Ather Energy

The CEO plans to double this share in the April-June quarter of the previous year. "Twenty per cent market share is something I think is possible for our business in the near term," Mehta said

Analysts see auto demand rebound in H2 FY26 on GST relief and rate cuts

Brokerages see repo and CRR rate cuts, along with a likely GST rate reduction as key triggers

20% ethanol fuel cuts mileage but is safe, say automakers amid complaints

India set a 2025 target years ago for 20 per cent ethanol blending in fuel, called E20, as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus on clean energy

Luxury carmakers urge clarity on GST rates to boost festive season sales

The high-powered GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will meet on September 3-4 to discuss moving to a two-slab taxation

Carmakers assure warranty cover for older vehicles using E20 fuel

Automakers are in the process of informing dealers about E20 usage in older cars and related guidelines