Half a dozen small hybrids getting ready for Indian launchAutomakers including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Toyota and Renault are preparing around half a dozen small hybrid vehicles for India over the ...
05 Oct, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Your car knows where you go. Insurers, lenders and automakers want to know tooConnected cars continuously generate data regarding various attributes like location, driving patterns, and vehicle diagnostics. This data ...
04 Oct, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
EV boom gathers pace as electric car sales jump 95% on fuel prices, new modelsIndia's electric vehicle market recorded substantial growth in September, with sales reaching 34,894 units. This represents a 95% increase ...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Auto makers post strong sales ahead of festive seasonIn September, automotive sales in India showed remarkable growth due to increased demand following the GST rate cuts. Maruti Suzuki led the...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
In CAFE 3, auto companies have wider choices and a better view of the roadIndia's new CAFE 3 emission norms are set to reshape automakers' investment strategies by promoting cleaner technologies alongside electric...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Mass market automakers gaining ground in the premium segment; Mercedes, BMW work out different strategies to drive growthIndia’s luxury car market remains around 1% of passenger vehicle sales, but competition is widening as brands such as Toyota, Kia, MG and B...
27 Sep, 2026, 06.24 AM IST
First-time car buyers make a comeback as lower GST boosts small-vehicle demandFirst-time car buyers are returning to India's market, increasing their sales share significantly. Lower taxes have revived demand for entr...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Global funds, same tech bet? The diversification trap Indian investors may missMany Indian investors mistakenly believe they diversify their portfolios by adding foreign countries. However, numerous global indices ofte...
21 Sep, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Hyundai pushes in-house autonomy to 2029, leans on Nvidia from 2028Hyundai Motor Group will launch its driver-assistance software in late 2029, two years behind schedule. The automaker is partnering with Nv...
13 Sep, 2026, 06.22 AM IST
Kia opens bookings for 3 new cars: Carens CNG, Carens Clavis CNG and Carnival HybridKia India has opened pre-bookings for three new powertrain options, further expanding its line-up. The Carens and Carens Clavis are now ava...
10 Sep, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 75: Delisting, merger, demerger: Long restructuring story of one auto ancillaryLast week's auto-ancillary story dealt with another major participant in the same broad industry. This week's business is dramatically narr...
09 Sep, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Govt working to allow ethanol blending beyond E20 via flexi-fuel vehicles: PM AdvisorIndia plans to allow ethanol blending beyond the E20 level soon. Flexi-fuel vehicles will enable higher blending percentages for greater fu...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Kia builds E20 readiness into India strategy as it expands powertrain optionsKia India is preparing its vehicle portfolio for higher ethanol fuel blends. The automaker has developed engineering capabilities for fuel ...
05 Sep, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Kia enters India’s hybrid passenger vehicle market with 3-row SUV SorentoKia India has launched its new Sorento SUV, marking its entry into the hybrid vehicle market. The premium three-row sport-utility vehicle i...
05 Sep, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
India's passenger vehicle market tilts towards cleaner fuels; alternatives cross petrol: ReportCleaner-fuel vehicles now account for 42 percent of passenger car sales in India. This marks the first time these alternatives have outsold...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Kia looks to roll out multiple powertrains to meet India demandKia India is preparing electric, hybrid, and CNG models for the Indian market. The company acknowledges a huge burden in predicting custome...
05 Sep, 2026, 01.52 AM IST
Ola Electric opens first batch of dealer-led stores, targets 500+ outletsOla Electric has opened its first dealer-operated stores across seven Indian states. This strategic shift aims to deepen its presence in re...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.47 PM IST