CNG, hybrids, electrics rule motown: Alternative powertrains beat petrol vehicles for the first time in India as August auto sales jump 18%Retail vehicle sales surged by eighteen percent year-on-year, reaching 2.42 million units last month. For the first time, alternative energ...
08 Sep, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Alternative fuels overtake petrol in India’s car sales for first time as CNG, EVs and hybrids gain groundIn response to soaring fuel costs, consumers are now leaning towards alternative fuels like CNG, hybrids, and electric vehicles, resulting ...
07 Sep, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
UK rules out JLR bailout as Tata-owned carmaker plans 4,000 job cuts amid rising costsJaguar Land Rover plans significant job cuts over two years due to rising costs and competition. The UK government will not provide financi...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Petrol loses its crown as alternative fuels overtake it in India’s record August auto salesAugust 2026 marked a historic milestone in India's auto retail market, exceeding all previous records. In a significant shift, alternative ...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.18 AM 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
Half of Volkswagen's job cuts will be in Germany, supervisory board member saysVolkswagen could cut around 25,000 jobs in Germany as part of its planned 50,000 global workforce reduction, Lower Saxony Premier Olaf Lies...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Volkswagen to fire 12% of its India workforce amid major cost overhaulVolkswagen India is accelerating a three-year restructuring plan to cut jobs. The company aims to reduce its workforce by about twelve perc...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs by end of decade in biggest restructuring in global auto industryVolkswagen has approved plans to cut 100,000 jobs by the end of the decade, marking the biggest restructuring in the global auto industry. ...
04 Sep, 2026, 06.38 AM IST
Bharat NCAP 2.0 to be rolled out from October 2027, says GadkariIndia will launch an updated Bharat NCAP safety program in October 2027. This initiative will assess the complete vehicle safety framework ...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
Bharat NCAP 2 to roll out from October 2027, entire vehicle safety chain to be assessed: Nitin GadkariIndia will enhance vehicle safety assessments with Bharat NCAP 2 starting October 2027. This program will evaluate the entire vehicle safet...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Auto exports remain mixed in August as West Asia crisis disrupts shipments: ReportIndia's auto exports showed mixed trends in August 2026, impacted by regional logistical disruptions. Domestic demand remained robust acros...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Why a longer working week may not fix Volkswagen's woesGerman automakers face high labor costs and foreign competition. Calls are rising to extend the standard 35-hour work week to 40 hours. Thi...
03 Sep, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Two-wheelers, passenger vehicles to drive 8-10% auto volume growth in FY27: ReportIndia's automotive sector anticipates robust growth in FY27, driven by two-wheelers and passenger vehicles. August 2026 saw double-digit vo...
02 Sep, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Maruti crosses 1-million sales in FY27 as Hyundai, Tata Motors report strong August numbersMaruti Suzuki crossed 1 million units in cumulative sales during the first five months of FY27, while Hyundai Motor India reported its high...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
Renault moving at 'speed of high-speed train' for Indian market, says CEO Stephane DeblaiseRenault is rapidly expanding its Indian market presence with new vehicle models. The company plans to introduce factory-fitted CNG and upda...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Volkswagen Cars eyes mass growth in India with compact SUVVolkswagen plans to enter India’s sub-four-metre SUV segment next year with a compact SUV, aiming to expand beyond its limited portfolio an...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.42 PM IST