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Renault India Resumes Exports to Sri Lanka, Expands Global Footprint to 16 Countries

 Renault India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group, has resumed exports to Sri Lanka, taking its international export footprint to 16 countries. The first shipment of 100 vehicles, comprising the all-new Triber, Kwid and Kiger, has departed from Chennai, marking Renault’s return to the island nation. Renault will re-enter the Sri Lankan market in […]

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Maruti Suzuki achieves 1 million vehicle dispatches through its in-plant railway sidings in Gujarat and Manesar

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (“Maruti Suzuki”) has achieved a significant milestone of 1 million (10 lakh) cumulative vehicle dispatches through its in-plant railway sidings at Hansalpur, Gujarat and Manesar, Haryana. Approximately 0.79 million (7.9 lakh) vehicles were dispatched via the Gujarat railway siding while the Manesar railway siding contributed to around 0.21 million (2.1 lakh) […]

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Mahindra Expands XUV 3XO REVX Line-up Introduces XUV 3XO REVX EDGE with a starting price of ₹ 9.39 Lakh

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. today announced the introduction of the XUV 3XO REVX EDGE starting at ₹ 9.39 Lakh, making premium features more accessible and raising the bar on customer value. Additionally, the company has also launched XUV 3XO REVX M(O) with petrol automatic transmission. Since the launch in 2024, XUV 3XO has transcended the […]

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Kia India Launches Factory-Fitted Carens CNG at INR 12.11 Lakh and Carens Clavis CNG at INR 12.38 Lakh

Kia India, one of the country’s leading mass-premium automakers, today announced the prices of the Carens CNG and Carens Clavis CNG, further strengthening its multi-powertrain portfolio and offering customers greater choice aligned with their diverse mobility needs. Priced from INR 1,211,800 (ex-showroom), the new factory-fitted CNG variants combine the practicality and versatility of Kia’s three-row […]

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Skyworth Auto Makes IAA TRANSPORTATION Debutwith Five Electric and Intelligent Commercial Vehicles

Skyworth Auto is making its first-ever appearance at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026 in Hannover, presenting five electric and intelligent commercial vehicles and showcasing its latest developments in electrification, autonomous driving and intelligent commercial mobility. The highlight of the company’s debut is the global premiere of the SKYWORTH Z9, a new L4 autonomous pure-electric heavy truck designed […]

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Hyundai BAYON: Generating Soon…

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) today announced the name of its much-anticipated upcoming intelligent SUV, Hyundai BAYON. A new global SUV from Hyundai, BAYON marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Hyundai in India. As a new addition to HMIL’s strong SUV line-up, Hyundai BAYON reflects a new approach to intelligent mobility, where […]

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Lamborghini Esperienza Corsa debuts in India with the Temerario

Automobili Lamborghini India successfully concluded the inaugural edition of Esperienza Corsa India at Buddh International Circuit from 12–14 September, bringing Lamborghini’s flagship customer driving programme to India for the first time. The exclusive three-day programme gave invited customers the opportunity to experience the Lamborghini Temerario on the racetrack, exploring its performance and dynamic capabilities in […]

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Why Commercial Vehicles Are Shedding Weight to Gain Value

Since its inception in 2008, Sujan ContTech India has created world class, cost effective anti-vibration solutions for passenger vehicles, leveraging its in-depth understanding of the market and customer requirements. Building on this strong foundation, in 2018, CEO, Vijay J Sujan  strategized a specialised focus on commercial vehicles with the clear intent to create new capabilities […]

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HMIL Unveils First Design Sketches of Hyundai BAYON – Its Upcoming Intelligent Utility Vehicle

Following the recent announcement of the name of its upcoming Intelligent SUV – Hyundai BAYON, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) today unveiled the first design sketches of the vehicle. Developed as a global product, Hyundai BAYON reimagines mobility through a stronger SUV identity, bold design character and everyday urban versatility. The sketches preview Hyundai’s evolving […]

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Hyundai Motor India Introduces Lounge Edition Across  CRETA, ALCAZAR and CRETA Electric

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) today introduced the all-new Lounge Edition across CRETA, ALCAZAR and CRETA Electric. Crafted for customers seeking elevated comfort, exclusivity and connected experiences, the Lounge Edition reimagines the modern SUV cabin as a premium personal space. Featuring Hyundai’s new immersive Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSE), lounge exclusive interiors and distinctive styling […]

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FIVA, Opel Classic and the history of the automotive repair trade at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026

Automechanika Frankfurt will put classic vehicles and their growing significance for the automotive aftermarket centre stage in Hall 11.1. The programme includes the FIVA talk on business opportunities in the international historic-vehicle and youngtimer market, the “Classic Car Exhibition” featuring vehicles from Opel Classic, and an exhibition on the history of the automotive repair trade […]

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The calm to your storm: The first-ever BMW i5 Long Wheelbase launched in India.

BMW India’s first locally produced electric sedan that leads its class in size, rear space, and electric range. Robust 81.6 kWh battery that delivers a massive range of up to 669 km. Engineered for supreme comfort, the rear-axle air suspension enhances ride quality, creating a serene and luxurious driving experience. Elevating the segment with an […]

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August Makes History as Alternative Fuels Overtake Petrol for the First Time

August 2026 will be remembered as a watershed moment in India’s automotive history. For the first time ever, alternative fuels — CNG, hybrid, and electric combined — overtook petrol in the passenger vehicle market. That single development, more than any volume record, signals how fundamentally the country’s mobility landscape is shifting. Total retail registrations stood […]

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Maruti Suzuki Launches Stunning New Baleno with Segment-First Level 2 ADAS, Priced from ₹6.09 Lakh

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has introduced the New Baleno, targeting young urban achievers with a bold new design philosophy — ‘Dare to go Glam’. Bookings are open at ₹11,000, with prices starting from ₹6,09,900 (ex-showroom). Mr. Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing and Sales, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “The Stunning New Baleno is now […]

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Mercedes-Benz Opens Its First Studio in India at Gurugram

Mercedes-Benz India has inaugurated the country’s first Mercedes-Benz Studio at DLF One Horizon Centre, Gurugram, Delhi NCR — marking India’s entry into an entirely new global brand experience format. The Studio is part of a worldwide Mercedes-Benz initiative spanning more than 14 leading cities across four continents, following the world’s first such Studio in Copenhagen. […]