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BYD India expands northern footprint, opens third Haryana showroom in Hisar

BYD India has strengthened its retail presence in northern India with the opening of a new showroom in Hisar, Haryana. The facility has been launched in partnership with SAMTA BYD (M/s SAMTA Greentech LLP), marking the dealer’s third BYD outlet in the state. Located on Delhi Road, the 2,800 sq. ft. showroom has been designed […]

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Kia India Introduces Plant-Level OTA Updates, Ensuring Cars Leave Factory Software-Ready

Kia India has unveiled an industry-first innovation in the country’s automotive sector with the rollout of Plant Remote Over-The-Air (OTA) updates. The feature will be available on Kia’s latest models equipped with the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (CCNC) platform and enables vehicles to receive the latest software remotely before they leave the production plant. The […]

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MINI launches all-electric Countryman SE All4 in India at ₹66.90 lakh

MINI India announced the launch of the all-electric MINI Countryman SE All4, marking the model’s debut in the Indian market. Priced at ₹66,90,000 (ex-showroom), the Countryman SE All4 will be available as a completely built-up unit (CBU). Bookings open immediately at authorised MINI dealerships across the country, and deliveries start right away. Mr. Hardeep Singh […]

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Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. registered total sales of 61,295 units in October 2025

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. sales in the domestic & international market for October 2025 stood at 61,295 units, compared to 48,423 units during October 2024. Highlights for the festive month of October 2025: Business Units/Segments Oct’25 Oct’24 Growth/Decline PV Domestic (includes EV) 61,134 48,131 27.0% PV IB 161 292 -44.9% PV Total (includes EV) […]

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Tata Motors honours Indian Women’s Cricket Team with exclusive first lot of the new Tata Sierra

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles has announced a special gesture to celebrate the Indian Women’s Cricket Team’s outstanding performance at the ICC Women’s World Cup. The company will gift each player the top-end variant of the soon-to-be-launched Tata Sierra, marking the team as the first recipients of the iconic SUV’s new-generation version. The new Tata Sierra […]

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Maruti Suzuki becomes First Carmaker in India to Cross Three Crore Domestic Sales

Maruti Suzuki India Limited has crossed a landmark milestone by achieving cumulative domestic sales of three crore passenger vehicles — the first automobile manufacturer in India to do so. The feat has been achieved in just 42 years, reflecting Maruti Suzuki’s market leadership and the trust it continues to enjoy among Indian customers. The company […]

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Hyundai Unveils All-New VENUE and VENUE N Line

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) today unveiled the all-new Hyundai VENUE and VENUE N Line in a global debut, marking a major milestone for the company and the compact SUV segment. The new VENUE is the first model to roll off Hyundai’s newly acquired Pune plant and also the first of 26 vehicles Hyundai plans […]

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How GST Cuts Reshaped Demand and Put Maruti Suzuki Back in Top Gear

By T. Murrali India’s passenger vehicle market is witnessing a strong revival in small-car demand following the government’s decision to reduce GST on compact cars. Maruti Suzuki India Ltd reported its Q2 (July–September) FY 2025-26 results with domestic wholesales dipping 5.1% to 440,387 units, as customers postponed purchases ahead of the GST reduction announcement on […]

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Toyota Kirloskar Sends 100 Indian Youth to Japan for Global Skill-Up Training

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced that 100 young trainees from India will travel to Japan to participate in Toyota Motor Corporation’s Global Skill-Up Training (GST) program, reinforcing the company’s commitment to developing globally competitive talent. The initiative aligns with the Government of India’s Skill India Mission and the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP), a […]

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VinFast Accelerates India Growth – Opens 24 Dealerships, Targets 35 Nationwide by End-2025

VinFast Auto India, the Indian arm of global electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, has achieved a key expansion milestone with 24 dealerships now operational across major Indian cities. This marks rapid progress toward the company’s stated goal of setting up 35 dealerships nationwide by December 2025 as it scales its retail and service footprint to support […]

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Ford returns to Manufacturing in Chennai – To Produce Next-Gen Engines, Invest ₹3,250 Crore

Ford Motor Company has formally confirmed that it will restart manufacturing operations at its Chennai plant, this time focused on producing all-new, next-generation engines for global markets. The announcement follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Ford and the Government of Tamil Nadu, building on the letter of intent signed in September 2024. […]

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Nissan exports its 1.2 millionth Made-in-India vehicle

Nissan Motor India has achieved a major milestone by exporting its 1.2 millionth vehicle from the country, marking a strong endorsement of its ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ strategy. The landmark vehicle—an all-new Nissan Magnite B-SUV headed to the GCC region—was flagged off at Kamarajar Port, Ennore (Tamil Nadu) by Mr. Saurabh Vatsa, […]

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Renault Confirms Iconic Duster’s Comeback -New-Gen SUV to Debut in India on 26 January 2026

Renault India, the wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group, has officially confirmed that its upcoming SUV will revive one of the most celebrated nameplates in India — the Renault Duster. The announcement sets the stage for the return of a true segment pioneer that transformed India’s SUV market when it was first launched in 2012. […]

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Mercedes-Benz India Launches SKYLine, A First-of-Its-Kind, Made-in-India Dealer Management Platform Built with Zoho

Mercedes-Benz India today announced the launch of SKYLine, a new-generation Dealer Management System (DMS) that has been conceived, designed, and built in India in partnership with Zoho. SKYLine is the first fully localised, bespoke, end-to-end DMS developed specifically for the Indian luxury automotive market, reinforcing the brand’s “Made in India, for India” commitment. Built on […]

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All-New Hyundai VENUE Redefines Compact SUV Space with Cutting-Edge Tech, ADAS Level 2 Safety and Dual Panoramic Displays

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) today unveiled the advanced technology and safety features of the all-new Hyundai VENUE, a compact SUV designed to elevate the connected mobility experience. Equipped with Hyundai’s latest ccNC (Connected Car Navigation Cockpit) system accelerated by NVIDIA, the SUV features dual 62.5 cm (12.3” + 12.3”) curved panoramic displays, creating an […]