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 […]
Tag: Passenger Vehicles
Škoda Begins Production of New Slavia in Pune
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has commenced production of the new Škoda Slavia at its Chakan plant in Pune, marking an important milestone in the Group’s India journey. The start of production comes as India enters its festive season, when purchase consideration across the passenger vehicle market peaks. The new Slavia builds on […]
Renault Launches Triber 100PS with New Turbo Engine
Renault India, the wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Group, today launched the all-new Triber 100PS, marking the Indian debut of the company’s new Renault Group Entry Platform (RGEP). Priced from ₹7.84 lakh (ex-showroom), the car brings together seven-seat flexibility, turbocharged performance, fuel efficiency, and sub-4-metre tax benefits in one package. The Triber 100PS is Renault […]
Dana Sets Sights on Becoming the World’s Best Drivetrain Supplier
As electrification, new energy vehicles, and rising sustainability and emissions demands reshape the automotive industry, Dana Inc is investing aggressively in research, training, and regional agility to stay ahead, with a clear long-term goal of becoming the best drivetrain supplier in the world. Speaking to this publication on the pace of change sweeping the industry, […]
Tata CARS Launches Aeris Compact Sedan, Rivalling SUVs in Structural Strength
Tata Motors has long served two very different sedan buyers: fleet operators who care about running costs, and families who want style and pride of ownership. Yet every car until now tried to please both, wearing the same badge for very different lives. With personal buyers making up 65% of the segment, the carmaker decided […]
Mahindra Launches Thar OG, Reimagined Version of Its Iconic SUV
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 […]
Tata Motors Launches Sierra DARK Edition Starting at ₹13.99 Lakh
TATA.CARS, India’s leading SUV manufacturer, today announced the introduction of the Tata Sierra #DARK, a bold and exclusive expression of India’s iconic Premium Mid-SUV. Starting at ₹13.99 lakh, the Sierra #DARK pairs a specially curated Friesian Black exterior with a premium Violet Eclipse interior cabin theme and distinctive Purple Chrome detailing, creating a striking identity […]
Tata Motors PV Celebrates 7 Million Sales, Launches TATA.CARS Identity
The seven million milestone is not a finishing line. For the OEM, it is a springboard into a bolder future, one being shaped for a generation that is more confident, more expressive, and more ambitious than any that came before it. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV) has unveiled TATA.CARS, its new consumer-facing global brand […]
Tata Motors PV Business Surges Despite Margin Pressure as JLR Feels the Strain
For TMPV profitability declined primarily due to a sharp rise in commodity prices, which impacted revenue by nearly 4.5% in Q1 Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle’s (TMPV) domestic passenger vehicle business had a significant quarter as the volumes grew 46% compared to last year, comfortably beating the broader industry’s growth rate. Electric vehicles did even better, […]
History’s Best July Drives Auto Retail to New High
All vehicle segments record their best-ever July as EVs and alternative fuels gather pace. India’s automobile retail industry created history in July 2026. For the first time since Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) began tracking retail sales in 2014, every major vehicle category recorded its best-ever July performance. Total vehicle registrations touched 25.91 lakh […]
BorgWarner Secures New eTurbo™ Program with Major European PV OEM
BorgWarner has been awarded a new eTurbo™ program with a major European OEM for an advanced hybrid passenger car application, further strengthening BorgWarner’s leading position in electrified boosting technologies. Production is scheduled to begin in 2029. “This new award underlines the strength of our eTurbo™ technology and the trust our customers place in BorgWarner’s electrified […]
India’s PV Market Sets a June Record – Everyone Grew, But Not Everyone Won
India’s passenger vehicle segment recorded its best-ever June performance, with total retail registrations reaching 4,10,853 units — a significant jump from 3,19,412 units in June 2025. The 28.63% year-on-year surge was broad-based, with gains visible across virtually every price point and brand, though the market share movements revealed a more nuanced story of winners, steady […]
From Market Leader to Global Challenger: Tata Motors’ Next Big Leap
Record financial performance, stronger market leadership, digital transformation and the proposed IVECO acquisition position the company for sustained long-term growth The financial year 2025-26 marked a defining chapter in Tata Motors’ journey. Following the successful demerger and listing of its Commercial Vehicles business as an independent entity, the company entered a new phase with sharper […]
Citroën Marks 108 Years of Innovation With a Month-Long Customer Celebration Across India
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 […]
Tata Motors PV Business Delivers Record Domestic Growth Amid Global Challenges At JLR
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited reported a mixed FY26 performance, with strong growth in its domestic passenger vehicle and electric vehicle business helping offset global challenges faced by Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the company’s consolidated revenue rose 7.2% year-on-year to ₹1.05 lakh crore, while EBIT stood at ₹8,900 crore. The quarter witnessed a significant improvement sequentially as JLR production normalised […]
















