Renault India has announced an expanded variant line-up for the Kiger, bringing turbo performance and premium features to more accessible price points in the competitive entry B-SUV segment. The updates are designed to strengthen Kiger’s appeal in a segment where value and features are key purchase drivers. With a bolder variant strategy, wider powertrain choices, […]
Citroën India has launched the limited-run Aircross Comfort Edition, a value-enriched variant of its popular Aircross that brings premium leatherette interiors as standard across all trims — a segment-first move designed to democratise premium comfort for a wider set of Indian buyers. Introduced as part of Citroën’s 108th year celebration month, the Comfort Edition is […]
Industry body says the milestone strengthens India’s clean mobility transition, boosts farmer-led bioeconomy and accelerates the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat through ethanol-based transportation. The All India Distillers’ Association (AIDA), India’s apex body representing the ethanol, bioenergy and potable alcohol sector, has welcomed the launch of India’s first mass-market flex fuel vehicle by Maruti Suzuki which […]
ICRA Limited expects the Indian Passenger Vehicle industry to witness 4–6% volume growth in FY2027, supported by sustained demand momentum, improving affordability following GST rate cuts, and continued traction in utility vehicles. The moderation growth in passenger vehicle wholesale volumes recorded a strong 27% year-on-year growth in May 2026, reaching 4.4 lakh units, while retail sales grew 33% YoY, […]
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Directorate of Employment and Training, Government of Gujarat, to set up Advanced Manufacturing Labs at Industrial Training Institutes in Palanpur, Bhavnagar, Surendranagar, Godhra, and Dahod. The initiative, developed under Maruti Suzuki’s CSR programme and aligned with the Government of India’s Skill India mission, […]
Renault India has commenced exports of the all-new Duster, with a first shipment of 750 vehicles departing from Chennai to South Africa. The shipment marks the beginning of Renault India’s export programme for the new Duster, with additional international markets planned in the coming months. The milestone underscores India’s growing importance within Renault Group’s global […]
Mini has never just been a car — it has always been an expression of life, personality, and the desire for something more. The Countryman C SUV, now built at the Chennai plant as its 11th model, is the latest chapter in that story. As customers across the world warm up to the idea of […]
Force Motors has rolled out the 200,000th engine from its engine manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, marking a significant milestone in its long-standing partnership with Mercedes-Benz. The association between the two companies in engine manufacturing dates back to 1997 and has since evolved into a comprehensive partnership covering the manufacturing of engines and axles for […]
The all-new MINI Countryman C was launched in India today, marking a significant moment for the brand — this latest generation Countryman will now be Made in India, locally produced in petrol form at the BMW Group plant in Chennai. The car can be booked at all MINI India authorised dealerships, with deliveries commencing immediately. […]
Tesla has opened its fifth Experience Center in India, located in Hyderabad’s HITEC City, Knowledge City Madhapur, further strengthening its presence in the country. Starting June 17, 2026, customers visiting the center can experience the new 2026 Model Y Premium Rear-Wheel Drive and the Model Y L, with Tesla Advisors offering guided walkarounds and immersive […]
Citroën India has launched the updated ë-C3X, introducing a Battery-as-a-Service option that separates battery cost from vehicle price, allowing customers to enter the EV ecosystem with a lower upfront investment. The move is aimed at making electric mobility more accessible and flexible for a wider base of Indian customers. Mr. Kumar Priyesh, Director Automotive Brands, […]
What started as a year of hope for steady global growth quickly turned turbulent — US tariffs, a West Asia crisis, and fears of an economic slowdown rattled markets everywhere. India pushed back with GST cuts and a string of trade agreements, steering through the uncertainty. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles is entering FY27 with confidence, […]
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has been honoured as the ‘Automobile: Top Exporter’ for FY 2025-26 by the Mumbai Port Authority, recognising the company’s export performance and its contribution to establishing India as a global automotive manufacturing hub. The recognition comes after SAVWIPL exported over 40,000 vehicles through Mumbai Port during the year. […]
Mercedes-Benz India has launched the S 450 e Launch Edition, the brand’s first-ever plug-in hybrid in its flagship S-Class lineup. The launch marks a significant step in Mercedes-Benz’s powertrain-agnostic strategy, bringing electric mobility to India’s top-end luxury limousine segment for the first time. Mr. Santosh Iyer, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, said, “The S-Class […]
Citroën India has announced the commencement of the brand’s 108th year celebrations, marking over a century of automotive innovation, design ingenuity, and human-centric mobility. To mark the milestone in India, the French automaker has launched a month-long customer engagement programme running across all Citroën dealerships from June 4 to June 30, 2026, featuring exclusive service […]