The OEM places customers at the centre of its business strategy and, over the mid- to long-term, it intends to expand its mobility ecosystem with a strategic focus on PBVs, autonomous driving, and robotics, connecting people and infrastructure. India is set to play a central role in Kia’s next phase of growth. As the company […]
Behind this strong growth, each OEM is charting its own course, with distinct strategies and varying levels of success. India’s electric passenger vehicle (EV PV) market has entered a decisive growth phase in FY26, with retail volumes rising sharply to nearly 2 lakh units—an impressive 83.6% year-on-year increase. At the same time, EV penetration in […]
Excelfore has partnered with Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) to deploy a standards-based over-the-air (OTA) update and remote diagnostics platform, debuting with the new Tata Sierra. The move marks a significant step towards bringing software-defined vehicle (SDV) capabilities into large-scale production. The Tata Sierra has been designed as a software-first vehicle, with OTA updates and […]
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has commenced production of the new Volkswagen Taigun at its Pune plant, reinforcing the Group’s ‘Make in India, for India and the world’ strategy. The new Taigun builds on the success of its predecessor with refreshed design elements and upgraded features, while continuing to offer Volkswagen’s signature driving […]
For Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, FY2025–26 was not just another year — it was a year where everything seemed to fall into place, as it closed the year with its highest-ever sales of over 6.4 lakh units, growing about 15% year-on-year. This shows that the company didn’t just grow. It gained speed, hit new highs, […]
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) reported a strong sequential recovery in the fourth quarter of FY26, as production returned to normal levels following the earlier cyber incident, even as full-year volumes remained under pressure due to multiple global challenges. For Q4 FY26, wholesale volumes stood at 95,300 units, down 14.5% year-on-year, but rising sharply by 61.1% […]
Tesla has strengthened its presence in India with the launch of its first in-mall charging facility at Nexus Seawoods mall in Navi Mumbai, marking a new step in building convenient and accessible EV infrastructure in the country. The new charging site, located in the B1 parking area of the mall, features a total of eight […]
Volkswagen India today teased the new Taigun and confirmed its April 2026 debut. Carrying forward the legacy of being one of India’s favourite driver’s SUVs, the new Taigun embodies Volkswagen’s globaldesign with looks that are bold, aspirational and unmistakably dynamic. Speaking on the announcement, Mr. Nitin Kohli, Brand Director, Volkswagen India said, “The new Taigun […]
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has expanded its after-sales footprint with the addition of a record 502 new service touchpoints in FY2025–26, marking the company’s highest-ever network expansion in a single financial year. With this, Maruti Suzuki’s total service network has grown to 5,926 touchpoints, spanning over 3,000 cities and towns across India. The expansion reflects […]
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has achieved its highest-ever export volume, crossing 4.47 lakh vehicles in FY 2025-26, registering a strong growth of over 34% compared to the previous fiscal. With this performance, the company is set to retain its position as India’s largest passenger vehicle exporter for the fifth consecutive year. The milestone comes at a time […]
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has achieved a major safety milestone with the all-new Hyundai VENUE and VENUE N Line securing a 5-star safety rating under the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP). The achievement reinforces the company’s strong focus on delivering advanced safety technologies to a wider set of customers in India. Both models […]
Stellantis India has strengthened its retail presence with the inauguration of a new Stellantis Brand House (SBH) dealership in Goa in partnership with Caculo Motors. The 3S facility, inaugurated by Goa Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant along with senior company leadership, brings Jeep and Citroën brands together under a single, integrated retail format. The new […]
JSW MG Motor India has announced the launch of Season 6.0 of the MG Developer Program & Grant (MGDP) in collaboration with DPIIT, reinforcing its commitment to accelerating innovation and strengthening India’s start-up ecosystem. Building on the success of previous editions, the sixth season is themed ‘Innovation in Automotive’ and will focus on future-ready mobility solutions. Season 6.0 invites start-ups to showcase innovations across multiple categories, […]
Renault India has announced the ARAI-certified fuel efficiency figures for new Renault Duster powered by Turbo TCe 160 engine. The new Renault Duster equipped with the segment’s most powerful turbo-petrol engine delivers an impressive fuel efficiency of 18.45 km/l with the DCT automatic transmission and 17.75 km/l with the 6-speed manual transmission. Speaking on the development, Dr V […]
BMW Group India has announced the return of the BMW M Drift Academy for 2026, expanding the high-performance driving programme to four major cities—Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Delhi. The latest edition aims to offer a more immersive and accessible drifting experience for enthusiasts across the country. Positioned as a unique platform combining motorsport excitement with […]