Primus Partners has called for urgent reforms in India’s driver training and licensing ecosystem, highlighting it as a key missing link in tackling the country’s rising road accidents and fatalities. In its latest thought leadership report, Rethinking Driver Training: A Road to Safer Traffic, the firm argues that despite stronger laws, better enforcement and improved […]
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Renault Bets Big on India, Turns It into Global Growth Engine
With a stronger product line-up, advancing technology and sharper customer focus, the Renault is entering a new phase in India — one that will help shape its global future. India is no longer just another market for Renault. It is fast becoming the centre of its global story. When Renault Group CEO Mr. Francois Provost […]
Kia Syros Model Year 2026 gets wider trims, more features, diesel automatic options
Kia India has introduced the Model Year 2026 (MY26) update of the Syros, expanding the lineup with new trims and feature enhancements aimed at improving accessibility and customer choice. Starting at ₹8.39 lakh, the updated Syros brings in new variants including HTE, HTE(O), HTK+(O) and HTX(O), along with a broader availability of automatic options, including […]
Mercedes-Benz strengthens Goa footprint with new luxury service facility in Margao
In a move aimed at strengthening its customer-centric strategy and expanding into emerging luxury markets, Mercedes-Benz India has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art service facility in South Goa. Located in Margao, the facility marks the brand’s first dedicated service presence in the region and its second outlet in the state. The new facility, operated by Counto Motors, complements […]
Toyota Group enters multi-brand used car space with UTrust debut in Bengaluru
Toyota Kirloskar Sundaram Mobility Pvt Ltd (TKSM) has entered the multi-brand pre-owned car market with the launch of its first UTrust outlet in Whitefield, Bengaluru, marking a new phase in its efforts to build a full vehicle lifecycle mobility ecosystem. The new retail format signals Toyota’s intent to go beyond new car sales and create […]
60% of Pre-Owned Luxury Car Buyers in India Aged 35–40: Autobest Emperio Survey
Autobest Emperio, a renowned player in India’s pre-owned luxury car market, has released findings from a survey conducted across metro cities and emerging Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets including Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Indore, and Ahmedabad. Based on responses from over 3,000 participants, the study highlights a clear generational shift in India’s luxury car market, […]
Renault bets big on India with ‘futuREady’ push, targets top-three global market status
Renault Group has unveiled an ambitious India-focused strategy under its global “futuREady” vision, positioning the country as a key growth driver, technology hub and export base for its next phase of international expansion. At the end of a week-long visit to India, Mr. François Provost, CEO of Renault Group, emphasised that India represents more than […]
Volkswagen Launches New Taigun with 40 Updates, Introduces 75% Assured Buyback
Volkswagen India has launched the updated Taigun at a starting price of INR 10,99,900 (ex-showroom), introducing a host of feature upgrades along with an industry-leading ownership programme aimed at enhancing customer confidence. The new Taigun comes with up to 40 updates, offering nine colour options and the addition of an 8-speed automatic transmission paired with […]
Maruti Suzuki Boosts Shopfloor Diversity, Strengthens Women Workforce
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has stepped up its efforts to promote gender diversity, significantly increasing the participation of women in core manufacturing roles across its Gurugram and Manesar facilities over the past two years. The company has been actively hiring women for vehicle manufacturing and engine-transmission operations, where they are engaged in critical functions such […]
Nissan Charts AI-Led, Electrified Future with Customer-Centric Global Vision
Nissan has unveiled a bold long-term vision aimed at transforming itself into a smarter, more agile and customer-focused mobility company. With its new direction, titled “Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life,” the company is moving beyond traditional automotive boundaries to integrate advanced technologies, electrification and digital intelligence into everyday mobility experiences. At the core of this […]
Renault Begins New Duster Deliveries, Expands Retail with ‘new’R’ Store Push
Renault India has commenced nationwide customer deliveries of the new Renault Duster, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s revival strategy in the country. The first delivery was carried out in Chennai, coinciding with the inauguration of a new ‘new’R’ urban retail store on Mount Road. The start of deliveries comes on the back of […]
MINI India Opens Bookings for JCW Convertible, Brings Racing Flair to Open-Top Driving
MINI India has announced the opening of pre-launch bookings for the new MINI Convertible John Cooper Works (JCW) Pack, starting 14 April 2026. The special edition model brings together the brand’s signature go-kart driving feel with the thrill of open-air motoring, enhanced by performance-inspired styling. The MINI Convertible JCW Pack draws heavily from the brand’s […]
Luxury Car Market Set to Double by 2036, Signalling a New Era of Transformation
Nearly $26 billion in new opportunity is emerging, fuelled by innovation in products, technology and customer engagement. The global luxury car market is entering a new phase—one where tradition is no longer enough. For decades, luxury cars were defined by brand legacy, craftsmanship and performance. But today, that definition is evolving. Technology, electrification and changing […]
Toyota Innova HyCross Crosses 2 Lakh Sales, Strengthens Hybrid Leadership
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has achieved a significant milestone with cumulative sales of over two lakh units of the Innova HyCross in India, underlining strong customer acceptance of hybrid technology and the model’s growing popularity in the premium MPV segment. Since its launch in November 2022, the Innova HyCross has consistently gained traction, combining Toyota’s core […]
MG Majestor Sets Guinness Record by Pulling 406-Tonne Train
JSW MG Motor India has set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title with its MG Majestor, which pulled a 406.4-tonne train over a distance of 300 feet in Jammu and Kashmir, establishing a new global benchmark for SUV capability. The record attempt, conducted on a secured railway section between Kakapora and Awantipora stations, exceeded the qualifying criteria of 400 […]
















