FADA data shows 11.23 lakh vehicles sold in ten days. Electric vehicles are now more than one in every ten sales. India’s showrooms sold about 11.23 lakh vehicles in the ten days of Navratri this year, says the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). That is nearly 27% more than in Navratri 2024. It is […]
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has launched the New Toyota Glanza hatchback in India, with prices starting at ₹6.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings are open for ₹11,000. The car is a refresh of the model Toyota launched in 2019 and gets a sharper, sportier design, a more premium cabin and new safety features. The Deputy Managing Director Mr. Tadashi […]
Most people don’t buy a car just to get from one place to another. For many, it says something about who they are. That simple idea sits at the heart of the new Tata Aeris. While designing the Aeris, Tata focused on personal buyers, many of them stepping up from a hatchback, who make up […]
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has introduced the new Fortuner Leader Edition, adding a sportier look and a more premium cabin to its popular SUV. Priced at ₹36.51 lakh for the 4×2 manual and ₹38.72 lakh for the 4×2 automatic (ex-showroom), the Leader Edition will be open for bookings from 12 October 2026. On the outside, […]
At Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, the bilstein group highlighted its expanding aftermarket portfolio, global sourcing strategy and growing commitment to India, with senior executives outlining opportunities across sales, procurement, distribution and emerging vehicle segments. For the bilstein group, Automechanika Frankfurt continues to serve as one of the most important meeting points for the global aftermarket industry. […]
FORVIA has appointed Pankaj Kapoor as President of FORVIA India, effective immediately. He will serve as FORVIA Faurecia India President and Multi-BG Division Vice President, as well as FORVIA HELLA India President. In his FORVIA Faurecia role, Kapoor will define and execute the strategic direction of the business in India and lead its operational performance. […]
JSW MG Motor India has launched the STORM Series, a limited-edition line-up of its Hector SUV in two versions: the Hector Blackstorm and the Hector Snowstorm. Both offer bolder styling, dark-themed interiors and edition-specific accessories for buyers who want a more personal and distinctive look. The two editions come in a 5-seater layout and are […]
Mercedes-Benz India has recorded its highest-ever quarterly sales and its best January–September performance in the country. The luxury carmaker retailed 5,422 vehicles in July–September 2026, up 6% from 5,119 a year earlier and 17% higher than the previous quarter. For January–September, sales rose about 8% to 15,190 units from 14,132. The company credited festive demand […]
Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 impressed with an increase in the number of visitors, drawing over 112,000 trade visitors from 173 countries to Frankfurt for the five-day trade fair that serves as the industry’s meeting place. With 4,400 exhibitors from 80 countries, Automechanika offered a wide range of practical solutions and services for workshops, retail and industry. […]
Automakers’ body calls the new fuel-efficiency norms “aggressive” but predictable, saying they will unlock investment and give buyers more technology choices. The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) has welcomed the Government of India’s notification of the third phase of Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency norms, CAFE III, for passenger vehicles. The rules take effect from […]
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., India’s leading SUV manufacturer, today launched the Thar OG, a complete reimagination of India’s most iconic lifestyle SUV. Starting at ₹10.32 lakh (ex-showroom), the Thar OG succeeds the three-door Thar unveiled in 2020, which created an entirely new category and one of the most passionate automotive communities in the country. Since […]
Daimler Truck’s biggest challenge over the next few years isn’t technology, cost, or competition, it’s culture, according to Ms. Karin Rådström, President & CEO, Daimler Truck Holding AG.While the company has made strong progress across four of its five strategic pillars, she said the fifth, and perhaps most important, is culture—an area that demands constant […]
Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 has drawn one of its strongest editions yet, according to Mr. Michael Johannes, Worldwide Brand Manager for Automechanika, Messe Frankfurt, who called the show’s energy “tremendous.” The show drew even more visitors than before, welcoming over 112,000 trade visitors from 173 countries. The five-day event once again served as the industry’s biggest […]
Automechanika Frankfurt 2026 impressed with an increase in the number of visitors, drawing over 112,000[1] trade visitors from 173 countries to Frankfurt for the five-day trade fair that serves as the industry’s meeting place. With 4,400 exhibitors from 80 countries, Automechanika offered a wide range of practical solutions and services for workshops, retail and industry. The […]
Aftermarket’s success increasingly hinges on regional integration, working closely with local governments and suppliers, rather than treating Asia Pacific as one uniform market. Asia Pacific’s aftermarket revenue is envisaged to reach $239.8 billion by 2032, growing 6.9% annually, more than twice the pace of vehicle population growth, as vehicles age and grow more complex. China […]