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Volkswagen unveils compact electric SUV ahead of Munich auto show

European automakers are up against stiff competition from China in the quest to bring affordable EVs to the market.

GST revamp a growth reform, says Motilal Oswal; M&M, HUL among top bets

According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services, this measure could trigger a positive shift in Indian equities, which have underperformed over the past year

New GST rates: Bikes over 350 cc may see sales rush till September 22

The GST rate hike on motorcycles above 350 cc to 40% may lead to a sales spike before September 22 but could affect long-term plans of premium manufacturers like Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, TVS Motor

GST cut next level of reform; 2025 a tricky year for investors: Vijay Kedia

The GST reforms could revive consumption-driven sectors like automobiles, FMCG, and discretionary goods, which have been under pressure, says Kedia

Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Automotive ER&D; check top stock to buy

According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Research, the the medium-term outlook for global automotive engineering research and development sector remains robust

EU, US set new steps to cut tariffs and boost transatlantic trade

The development underscores the nature of trade talks under Trump, with some initial, broad pronouncements of deals giving way to weeks or more of work to hammer out detailed agreements

2 smallcap auto stocks hit new highs; zoom up to 232% in CY25. Do you own?

Shares of Force Motors (₹21,585) and SML Isuzu (₹4,413.60) have hit their respective new highs, surging 5 per cent each on the BSE in Thursday's intra-day trade.

M&M expands capacity at South African plant as US tariffs hit auto sector

Sluggish growth in the continent's most-industrialized nation has led South Africans to demand more economical cars

Motilal Oswal sector of the week: Tractor industry; check top stock picks

While near-term sentiment remains positive, industry watchers remain cautious about upcoming monsoon trends and rural liquidity-both critical for sustaining demand in the remaining quarters

CarTrade Tech hits all-time high, zooms 146% in 11 months; here's why

CarTrade Tech zoomed 13% in Monday's trading session after the company reported over 100 per cent surge in net profit.

Smallcap auto stock soars 20%; zooms 216% thus far in CY25. Do you own?

Shares of Force Motors hit a new high of ₹20,563, soaring 20 per cent on the BSE in Thursday's intra-day trade in an otherwise subdued market after the firm reported healthy June quarter earnings.

M&M shares hit new high, soar 40% from April low; more upside ahead?

Driven by a strong order backlog and new launches, Motilal Oswal Financial Services expects M&M to continue outperforming industry growth in FY26

Maruti Suzuki plans 500 new service touchpoints in FY26: MD & CEO

Maruti Suzuki plans to add 500 new service touchpoints in FY26, with 91 already established. The expansion aims to strengthen its post-sales infrastructure across India

Tata Motors' global wholesales fall 9% in Q1, led by JLR and PV segments

Tata Motors Group's global wholesales fell 9% YoY in Q1 FY26, reaching 2,99,664 units, with declines in both commercial and passenger vehicles, including Jaguar Land Rover (JLR).

TVS Motor sales rise 10% in June to 402,001 units, 3W sales jump 42%

TVS Motor Company on Tuesday reported a 20 per cent year-on-year increase in total sales at 4,02,001 units in June. The company had reported a total sales of 3,33,646 units in June 2024. Two-wheelers registered a growth of 20 per cent, with sales increasing from 3,22,168 units in June 2024 to 3,85,698 units in June 2025, TVS Motor Company said in a statement. The domestic two-wheeler segment registered a growth of 10 per cent with sales increasing from 2,55,734 units in June last year to 2,81,012 units in June this year, it added. Three-wheeler sales increased 42 per cent year-on-year to 16,303 units in June. The company's total exports grew 54 per cent to 1,17,145 units in June, as compared to 76,074 units in the same month last year.

Mahindra group's top executives witness up to 98% jump in salaries

Anish Shah and Rajesh Jejurikar received pay hikes of up to 98 per cent in FY25 as Mahindra Group delivered strong growth in its automobile and farm sectors

Ganesh Mani to take charge as Switch India CEO, effective September 1

The company said that its current CEO, S Mahesh Babu, has decided to step down from his position to pursue opportunities outside the group, effective August 31, 2025

Critical rare earth magnet importers look to invoke 'force majeure'

Since April 4, around 35 importers in India have either not received any shipment of the magnets or have not been granted the import licences by China

Maruti Suzuki cuts near-term EV production amid rare earths crisis

India's top carmaker, which said on Monday it had not seen any impact yet from the supply crisis, now plans to make about 8,200 e-Vitaras between April and September

China's rare earth ban to have short term hit; seeking alternatives: Goyal

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said that the Indian embassy is in dialogue with China and the commerce ministry is also working on the issue