Manufacturing Passenger Cars

Toyota To Build New Vehicle Plant In Maharashtra

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced plans to establish a new vehicle manufacturing facility at the Bidkin Industrial Area in Maharashtra, further strengthening its long-term presence in the Indian market. The new plant is expected to begin production in the first half of 2029 and will support Toyota’s efforts to expand its manufacturing footprint and respond […]

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Maruti Suzuki Launches DesignXathon 2026 To Shape Future Mobility Ideas

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced the second edition of its flagship design challenge, DesignXathon 2026, aimed at encouraging innovation and nurturing young automotive design talent in India. According to the company, applications for DesignXathon 2026 will remain open until July 13, 2026. Following the success of the inaugural edition in 2025, the competition invites […]

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MEYLE Expands EV Aftermarket Play with Shock Absorbers for Tesla Model Y

MEYLE has expanded its leading portfolio to include a new shock absorber set suitable for the Tesla Model Y, complementing its existing range for the Tesla Model 3 and addressing a growing gap in the market. This new development combines enhanced driving comfort with reliable stability. In addition, a modified design of the front shock […]

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Tata Nexon Adds Panoramic Sunroof Below ₹10 Lakh As 1 Million Customers Join The Family

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles has introduced the new Nexon Pure+ PS variant at a starting price of ₹9.59 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), marking a significant milestone as the Nexon family crosses one million vehicles on Indian roads. With this launch, the Nexon has become the first car in India priced under ₹10 lakh to offer a panoramic sunroof, bringing a premium feature typically seen in higher segments to a much wider customer base. The […]

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Hyundai Turns 30, Accelerates Into A New Era Of Innovation And Growth In India

Hyundai Motor India has completed 30 years in India, marking a major milestone in its journey from a new entrant in the mid-1990s to one of the country’s most trusted and largest automotive brands. Celebrating its 30th Foundation Day on May 6, the company reflected on three decades of growth, localisation, exports, manufacturing expansion and […]

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Tata Motors Leads As India’s Electric PV Retail Market Surges 75% In April 2026

India’s electric passenger vehicle (PV) retail market continued its rapid growth trajectory in April 2026, with overall retail volumes rising 75.14% year-on-year to 23,506 units, according to Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) data. Electric PV market penetration also climbed to 5.8% in April 2026 compared to 3.7% in April 2025, underlining the growing acceptance […]

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Mahindra Bets On Growth Amid Uncertainty

At a time when industries across the world are navigating uncertainty and rapid change, Mahindra Group is positioning itself for faster growth with stronger businesses, future-ready technologies, resilient operations and a solid FY26 performance. Even though the world faces uncertainty, the Mahindra Group views it with confidence. For the company, uncertainty is not only a […]

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor Wins EEPC Export Excellence Award for High-Tech Products

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has been honoured with the “Special Trophy for Excellence in Exports of High-Technology Products: Large Enterprise” at the 57th EEPC India National Awards for Export Excellence, recognising its strong export performance in FY2024–25. The awards, instituted by Engineering Export Promotion Council India under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, celebrate companies that […]

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Porsche India Appoints Mr. Ashutosh Dixit as Brand Director

Porsche India, part of Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited, has announced the appointment of Mr. Ashutosh Dixit as Brand Director, effective immediately. Mr. Dixit brings over 28 years of experience in the automotive industry, including nearly two decades within the Volkswagen Group. His career spans leadership roles across India, China and Europe, with expertise […]

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Nissan Launches GRAVITE CNG with Twin-Cylinder Tech, Priced at ₹82,999

Nissan Motor India Private Limited has introduced a government-approved CNG retrofitment kit for the All-New Nissan GRAVITE, bringing a segment-first twin-cylinder technology aimed at enhancing efficiency without compromising space or practicality. Priced at an introductory ₹82,999, the CNG kit will be available across 16 states through Nissan’s authorised dealer network. The solution is designed to […]

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Tata.ev Launches Curvv.ev SeriesX with 502 km Range, Starting at ₹16.99 Lakh

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. has expanded its electric portfolio with the launch of the new Tata Curvv.ev SeriesX, introducing two long-range, feature-rich variants aimed at customers seeking a premium and practical electric SUV experience. Priced from ₹16.99 lakh, the Curvv.ev SeriesX is available in two trims—Accomplished X 55 and Empowered X 55—both powered by […]

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ChargeZone, Tata.ev Launch High-Power EV Charging Hub on Mumbai–Pune Expressway

ChargeZone has partnered with Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. to launch a co-branded Mega Charging Hub at Khalapur Food Mall, marking a significant step in expanding high-speed EV infrastructure along key highway corridors. The newly inaugurated facility, with a total installed capacity of 720 kW, is among the most powerful public charging hubs in the […]

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Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Expands R&D Footprint with New Pune Facility

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited has strengthened its research and development capabilities with the inauguration of a new wing at its Technology Centre Pune (TCP) in Baner, signalling a deeper commitment to local engineering and faster product development for both domestic and global markets. With the new Baner wing, the company aims to further […]

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Renault India Seeks NCLT Approval for Business Realignment

The company reiterated its commitment to the Indian market, highlighting that the restructuring is part of a broader effort to strengthen its long-term presence while maintaining transparency with all stakeholders as the process moves forward. Renault Group India has approached the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) for approval of a proposed structural realignment of its […]

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Stellantis Begins Citroën Basalt Exports from India, Hits 10,000-Unit South Africa Milestone

Stellantis India has commenced exports of the Citroën Basalt, with the first shipment flagged off from its Chennai facility to South Africa, marking a new phase in the company’s export strategy. With this shipment, cumulative exports of Citroën vehicles from India to South Africa have reached 10,000 units, highlighting the growing momentum of its export […]