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Passenger vehicles record best February sales as 2Ws continue to skid

According to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), PV wholesales reached an all-time high for February, hitting 377,689 units, a 1.9 per cent increase from the same m

Analysts cautiously optimistic on Tata Motors amid JLR vol concerns in FY26

Analysts are cautious about JLR's performance in FY26, especially with the discontinuation of Jaguar models and a weaker outlook in China, a key market for JLR.

Honda appoints Takashi Nakajima as new President & CEO of Honda Cars India

Takashi Nakajima will succeed Takuya Tsumura, who will return to Japan to join Honda's headquarters after completing his three-year tenure in India

Stellantis pledges more US cars, thanks Trump for 1-month tariff exemption

The White House on Wednesday said Trump would exempt automakers from his punishing 25 per cent tariffs on the two countries for one month as long as they comply with existing free trade rules

Mahindra SA inks MoU to explore auto production feasibility in South Africa

Mahindra South Africa, the local subsidiary of the Indian automative giant, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) to undertake an in-depth feasibility study on the potential establishment of a Completely Knocked Down (CKD) vehicle assembly facility in the country. Mahindra South Africa is also in the process of increasing its productive capacity at its assembly facility operation by AIH Logistics in KwaZulu-Natal province as it enters a third decade in the country, which it often refers to as "Mahindra's second home." Reaching the milestone of our 25,000th locally assembled Pik Up is (a) testament to Mahindra's growing footprint and long-term commitment to South Africa," said Rajesh Gupta, CEO of Mahindra South Africa. "As we continue to strengthen our operations, this MoU allows us to explore the feasibility of expanding our local assembly capabilities. This study will provide valuable insights into the potential for deeper ...

Maruti Suzuki India starts production at new plant in Haryana's Kharkhoda

The company's previous three facilities are located in Gurgaon and Manesar in Haryana and Hansalpur in Gujarat, with a combined annual production capacity of 2.35 million units

Revolt expects volume sales to jump 3x in FY26, says Anjali Rattan

After unveiling the new model, Anjali Rattan told reporters: "The sales this financial year will be about 13,000-14,000 units. We expect the sales in the next financial year to be about 40,000 units"

We see no need for special deal to avoid US tariffs, says BMW executive

BMW's plant in South Carolina is its biggest worldwide by output and a major exporter to markets including China, Germany, and Britain

Tesla to import cars from Germany, not China, as India plans take shape

The Berlin factory, which produces the Tesla Model Y, is now likely to manufacture right-hand drive vehicles for the Indian market

Modification at Halol plant to increase output, meet demand: JSW Motor

JSW MG Motor India on Wednesday said it is undertaking facility modifications at its Halol plant to enhance output to meet demand for its all-electric crossover utility vehicle Windsor and to prepare for new products to be sold under its premium retail chain MG Select. The company, which has witnessed the Windsor cross production milestone of 15,000 units, said it anticipates a production slowdown this month due to the facility modifications. The Halol plant has an annual production capacity of over 1 lakh units and plans to take it up to 3 lakh units by around 2027. JSW MG Motor India is diversifying its portfolio with the all-electric roadster MG Cyberster and electric three-row limousine MG M9 to be launched in the first half of this year under 'MG Select', company's new 'accessible luxury' brand channel. The two new models were unveiled at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 held in January. "We are increasing the capacity of the facility at Halol to meet the rising demand for

Japan raises concerns over auto tariffs with US as Trump threatens 25% hike

It's not clear if Japan is also seeking an exemption from the auto tariffs as Trade Minister Yoji Muto didn't respond directly on Tuesday when asked about it

Hero MotoCorp faces challenges as market share declines, leaders quit

Company's market share is at its lowest in a decade, key executives are leaving, and new product launches have not performed as expected

M&M Q3 Preview: Profit may zoom up to 22% YoY to Rs 2,981 cr; Ebitda 39%

M&M is expected to report strong performance for Q3FY25, driven by solid growth across its automotive and tractor segments

Hero MotoCorp Q3 Preview: Net profit may climb up to Rs 1,130 crore YoY

Hero MotoCorp is expected to report a steady performance for Q3FY25, with revenue growth driven by higher average selling prices (ASPs) rather than volume growth, analysts said

Is Ford reconsidering its India re-entry? Decision delayed till late summer

Several factors are behind Ford's hesitation. The current political climate in the US prioritises domestic manufacturing, potentially making foreign investments less attractive

Union Budget 2025-26: Tax relief, lower duty likely to aid auto sales

Experts say Budget announcements may boost sales of small as well as used cars

India emerges as a key export hub for Nissan, expanding to 65 nations

India is emerging as one of the major global export hubs for Japanese auto major Nissan, with the company beginning to ship the left-hand drive version of its compact SUV Magnite to new countries, according to a senior company official. The company, which has commenced shipping 10,000 units of the left-hand drive (LHD) Magnite across various global markets, is considering the introduction of hybrid and CNG vehicles and more models in India, in addition to its already announced lineup for the country, Nissan India Operations President Frank Torres told PTI in an interview. He also said the global development regarding Nissan and Honda exploring a possible merger would not affect the company's announced plans for new products, including two mid-size SUV models (one five-seater and one seven-seater) and one electric SUV, and the target of tripling its domestic and export volumes to 1 lakh each per annum by the end of FY26 in India. "India is moving as one the global export hubs for ...

Hero MotoCorp CEO Niranjan Gupta steps down after two-year stint

Not just Gupta, the company said its Chief Business Officer (India Business Unit) Ranjivjit Singh will be "completing his tenure" on April 30

Ola Electric leads with a 25% market share in e-scooters: Bhavish Aggarwal

Ola Electric on Friday said it has reclaimed market leadership in the electric two-wheelers segment with 22,656 registrations recorded in January. On the back of the strong S1 portfolio and the recently expanded sales and service network to 4,000 stores across India, the company witnessed a 65 per cent growth month-on-month and improved its market share to 25 per cent this month, the Bengaluru-based firm said in a statement. The company on Friday launched eight scooter models under the S1 brand, developed on its Gen 3 platform, priced between Rs 79,999 and Rs 1,69,999. "With Gen 3, the company is taking a big leap forward in performance, safety, efficiency reliability," it noted. With a new range based on the Gen 3 platform and the recent journey back to the top of the leaderboard, the company hopes to increase the gap with the legacy automakers, Ola Electric said.

Tata Motors Q3 disappoints, analysts lower targets, ratings; stock tanks 9%

Tata Motors' consolidated profit for Q3FY25 fell 22.4 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 5,451 crore, from Rs 7,025 crore in Q3FY24