Car Buyers

Chasing a budget-friendly car? Bank-seized auctions may be worth a look

From finding the right platform to transferring ownership, here's how to navigate the process

19-Year-Old's Car Dealership Software Earns 20L in Just 6 month

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Post-GST, India wants bigger cars: 79% buyers upgrade, EV curiosity soars

53% can now make higher down payments, signalling stronger consumer confidence

GST 2.0 live: Here's how much you can save on India's top-selling cars

Buyers can save ₹50,000 to over ₹2 lakh, depending on the model. Check which cars are cheaper

Decisions about cars' lifespans must be grounded in sound economic logic

Nonetheless, there has been a perceptible change over the past decade in how car purchases are made

From Mahindra to Hyundai: Upcoming 7-seater SUVs set to launch in India

The 7-seater segment is expected to grow in the coming years. The growth will be accelerated by the launch of new models in 2025-26. Let's look at the upcoming 7-seater vehicles in India

India's car-centric growth is driving the middle class to frustration

At 6 million-plus kilometers (4 million miles), India's road network is now the second largest in the world after the US, according to official data from New Delhi.

Entry-level car buyers priced out even as SUV sales surge in India

Two-wheeler owners finding upward mobility challenging

Carmakers dangle deep discounts to lure buyers back into showrooms

Benefits in March range from Rs 35,000-4 lakh price cuts on various models

BYD Sealion 7 launch: What to expect before deliveries start on March 7

The Chinese automaker's newest product in India, the BYD Sealion 7, is scheduled to premiere today. Although reservations are already being made, deliveries will start from March 7, 2025

Indian car buyers prefer physical dealerships over online platforms: Survey

Majority of car buyers in India still prefer making their purchase decisions through physical dealerships, with digital platforms increasingly complementing the overall acquisition process, according to a survey. The findings of a global study conducted by Urban Science involving over 9,000 people across the US, Germany, UK, China, India, and Mexico, revealed that most Indian buyers still predominantly prefer purchasing vehicles through a traditional dealership in person, with trust and relationship-building playing pivotal roles. According to the survey, nearly 9 out of 10 car buyers in India are more inclined to visit a physical dealership, highlighting the critical importance of in-person visits in shaping their overall buying behaviour, it stated. The survey highlighted that India provides a compelling blueprint for balancing the rising digital demand with a deeply rooted, trust- driven car-buying culture. For Indian car buyers, tradition is not merely nostalgic it's a trusted

Style, safety drive preference for premium features in cars

A Tata Motors dealership in the eastern suburbs of Mumbai said panoramic sunroofs and safety ratings are key demands from customers

Maruti Suzuki total sales dip 4% year-on-year to 181,782 units in August

Maruti Suzuki India on Sunday reported a 4 per cent year-on-year decline in total sales in August at 1,81,782 units. The company had dispatched 1,89,082 units in the same month last year, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement. Total domestic passenger vehicle wholesales were at 1,43,075 units last month as compared with 1,56,114 units in the year-ago month, a dip of 8 per cent, it added. Sales of mini segment cars, comprising Alto and S-Presso, declined to 10,648 units last month as against 12,209 units a year ago. Sales of compact cars, including Baleno, Celerio, Dzire, Ignis and Swift, declined 20 per cent to 58,051 units as compared with 72,451 units in the year-ago month. Utility vehicles, consisting of Grand Vitara, Brezza, Ertiga, Invicto, Fronx and XL6, clocked sales of 62,684 units last month as compared to 58,746 units earlier. Sales of Eeco were at 10,985 units last month as against 11,859 units in the year-ago period, while that of light commercial vehicle Supe

Planning to buy a car? Minimise tenure, maximise down payment on loan

Selling the old car independently, rather than going for an exchange offer, may fetch better value

Buying a car this Diwali? Here are the latest loan rates, processing fees

Some banks are offering additional interest concessions of up to 0.25 per cent for existing housing loan borrowers and corporate salary account holders

TMS Ep534: Car buying spree, China's economy, stockbroker, malaria vaccine

Why are Indians on a car buying spree? Is China's authoritarianism hurting its economy? How are traditional brokerages fighting back? What is the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine? All answers here

Fancy number plates could be banned in Maharashtra as it gears up for HSRP

As per authorities, the motor vehicles department intends to fit HSRP on all vehicles within a year once it finalises a contractor to hire for the job for installation of the fancy number plates

Citroen C3 Aircross SUV made its global debut in India, brand's 4th model

After the eC3, C3 hatchback, and C5 Aircross SUV, the new Citroen C3 Aircross SUV is the brand's fourth model for India. It has made its global debut in India

Four months in waiting, Mahindra Thar to cost up to Rs 1.05 lakh more

The price for the base variant of the Mahindra Thar, which stands at Rs 13.49 lakh (all prices are ex-showroom), remains unchanged

AP government buys 19 new SUVs for CM Jagan Mohan Reddy's convoys

The Andhra Pradesh government has purchased 19 new SUVs for use by Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, official sources said. Of the 19 Toyota Fortuner vehicles, four will be made bullet-proof and two more will be fitted with jammers as part of the VIP security measures, sources in the Intelligence Security Wing said. With many ministers claiming that Reddy would soon start functioning from the port city of Visakhapatnam which the YSR Congress government wants to make the Executive Capital of the state half of the newly-procured fleet would be stationed there for the Chief Minister's use, the sources said. A new fleet of seven convoy vehicles for the Chief Minister was purchased in mid-2019 after Reddy assumed power. "These vehicles are in a fit condition as they have not been used much. But, with the Chief Minister likely to shift his base to Visakhapatnam, we need another set of vehicles. Accordingly, the new vehicles have been bought," a senior security official said. One