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Mahindra bets on XUV 7XO to reset premium SUV play, lure luxury buyers

More than half of M&M's premium SUV, EV customers are first-time Mahindra buyers

Mahindra bets on SUVs, new launches to sustain sales growth in 2026

Last year, the Mumbai-based auto major leapfrogged to second position in passenger vehicle sales, ahead of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Hyundai Motor India Ltd

India's vehicle retail sales jump 7.71% to 28.1 million in 2025: Fada

Commercial vehicles (CV) retail also witnessed a growth of 6.71 per cent at 10,09,654 units in 2025 as against 9,46,190 units in 2024

Structural constraints hinder ebikes' adoption: OEMs to NITI Aayog

Electric motorcycles lag in India due to high financing costs, charging gaps and R&D hurdles, OEMs tell Niti Aayog, seeking long-term policy clarity and support

Simple Energy launches Generation 2 scooter range to power 2026 growth

Electric two-wheeler maker Simple Energy introduces India's longest-range e-scooter 400-km 'Ultra'

Replacement demand, GST reset likely to boost sales in MHCV segment

India's MHCV segment shows early signs of an upcycle as replacement demand revives, freight economics stabilise and GST-driven distortions fade, giving brokerages cautious optimism

SUV demand holds steady in used market despite GST-led price cuts

Despite GST relief making small cars cheaper, India's used-car market continues to favour SUVs, which are seeing faster inventory turnover and stronger residual values, industry executives say

EV share in luxury car segment dips in GST 2.0 era as ICE models gain edge

While the trend is also visible in the mass market segment, it is the entry luxury segment that is witnessing a more marked shift towards internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles

Transport ministry proposes Aadhaar-like number for EV battery traceability

According to the guidelines, any change in attributes of BPAN due to recycling and repurposing shall result in a new BPAN by the same or a new producer or importer

Electric vehicles transition boosts capacity buildup in auto ancillaries

Investments are increasingly driven by electric vehicles, safety systems and higher electronics content per vehicle, even as export-focused firms remain cautious amid global trade uncertainty

Hot wheels: Dzire topped car buyers' desire in 2025, defying SUV wave

Maruti Suzuki's Dzire reclaimed the top spot after eight years, outselling SUVs and hatchbacks in 2025 even as utility vehicles accounted for more than half of India's PV market

Delhi CM, transport minister meet six automakers on EV Policy 2.0

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh met six automakers to discuss EV Policy 2.0, focusing on incentives, charging infrastructure and grid adaptability

BYD India increases price of its SUV SEALION 7 premium variant by ₹50K

The BYD SEALION 7 Premium variant will now cost ₹49.4 lakh, up from ₹48.9 lakh (ex-showroom) previously

New FASTag norms to come into effect from Feb 1: Here's what changes

The latest move is aimed at enhancing public convenience and eliminating post-activation hassle faced by highway users

Car sales zoom 26% in Dec on GST cut, year-end rush lifts wholesale demand

For calendar year 2025, domestic PV wholesales stood at 4.55 million units, marking a 5.7 per cent YoY increase

e2W registrations rise 27.5% in December; TVS leads, others step up chase

Based on VAHAN numbers for December, TVS has taken a substantial lead over its rival Bajaj Auto by grabbing more than a fourth of the total e2W market

Carmakers flex dealer, service networks to drive growth beyond metros

Network scale seen as central to tapping smaller markets

Auto registrations hit record 28 mn in 2025, EV sales steal the spotlight

India's vehicle registrations crossed 28 million in calendar year 2025 for the first time, driven by steady overall demand and strong growth in electric two-wheelers and passenger EVs

Maruti Suzuki to decide soon on revising small car prices: Official

The year also marked the commencement of export of Suzuki's first Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), the e VITARA from its Hansalpur facility

New FASTag issuance for cars to skip KYV after February 1, says NHAI

New FASTags issued to cars will no longer require Know Your Vehicle checks from February 1, 2026, as NHAI aims to ease compliance and end post-activation inconvenience for users