Hybrid Car

TaMo evaluating both CNG, hybrids for larger cars, SUVs above 4 metres

Tata Motors says its strong EV-CNG mix keeps it well within CAFÉ compliance, but it is studying CNG use up to 4.3 metres and exploring strong hybrids for larger cars and SUVs if segment competitivenes

SUVs, rural growth, premiumisation to keep PV sales in fast lane in 2026

From the Maruti WagonR Electric to the Tesla Model 3, 2026 will be a landmark year for India's auto industry, led by SUVs, hybrids, and EVs amid GST reforms and rising rural demand

Rajasthan govt turns off road tax exemption for strong hybrid cars

The move comes roughly two months after NITI Aayog launched its India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2024

JSW MG Motor asks government to reduce GST on plug-in hybrid cars

On July 5 last year, the Uttar Pradesh government issued an order removing registration tax on strong hybrid cars, sparking a debate within the automobile industry

Renault 2024 sales volume grows 1.3% with 2.26 mn vehicles, most hybrids

Sales growth, however, slowed sharply from the 9 per cent rise recorded in 2023, as the global auto sector faced a challenging year with inflation weighing on consumer appetite

Why hybrids may fail to take off in India's evolving automobile market

A new report says EVs and CNG vehicles will outpace hybrids by far

Hyundai Motor India confirms plans to launch hybrid vehicles soon

Also plans to expand EV portfolio and production capacity

Auto industry has to be 'well balanced' on EV investments: Kia India CEO

Indicating that Kia's current focus remains on the electric car market, he mentioned that the company's first mass-market electric car-scheduled to be launched next year-will be a mid-sized SUV

Hybrid car sales soar as global policies boost electric vehicle market

Since 2021, hybrid vehicle sales have been growing steadily in several markets, including China, Japan, Korea, the UK, France, and the US

Hybrid, EVs each could have 8 per cent market share by FY28: ICRA

The share of compressed natural gas (CNG)-run cars is also expected to increase from 14 per cent in 2023-24 to 18 per cent in 2027-28

Strong hybrid car sales in UP take off after registration tax waiver

The data revealed that the share of strong hybrid vehicles in total car sales in UP grew from 1.2 per cent in June to 3.3 per cent by August

Toyota, Maruti launch hybrid push in UP to capitalise on tax waivers

The waivers have split India's auto industry, with Tata Motors, Mahindra and Mahindra and Hyundai arguing their sales of pure electric cars will suffer

48% tax on hybrid cars and 5% on EVs to stay for long: Amitabh Kant

Major car makers such as Maruti Suzuki India and Toyota Kirloskar Motor have been asking for lowering of taxes on hybrid cars

Registration tax waiver on hybrid cars to remain: UP govt to auto companies

The state govt has announced full waiver of registration fee for strong hybrids to boost use of eco-friendly cars

Hybrids preferred choice, offer best of both worlds: Lamborghini executive

The divide within the auto industry recently came to the fore after a July 5 order by the Uttar Pradesh government to waive a registration tax of 8-10 per cent for strong hybrid vehicles

Hybrid workers drive demand for pay as you drive insurance plans

The insurance regulator had allowed general insurers to introduce pay as you drive and pay how you drive for motor insurance cover in 2022

Hybrid cars 'best solution' until non-fossil energy is widespread: Suzuki

EVs, hybrids could have 33 per cent share each in Indian market by 2035: Suzuki

Registration fee waiver criteria met: Hybrid carmakers to UP govt

Strong hybrid car sales won't affect growth of electric cars, they argue

Hybrids in UP: Only FAME II vehicles eligible for state scheme benefits

The Uttar Pradesh government on July 5 decided to waive the registration tax on hybrid cars, extending a concession already available to fully electric vehicles

Registration fee waiver in UP to spur hybrid car sales? What Nomura says

Toyota, with its dominant market share in strong hybrids in India, analysts said, is anticipated to be a primary beneficiary of this policy change, followed by Maruti Suzuki (MSIL)