India's car sales crank up as GST gains & income twist top price hikesCar prices have risen about 3% in the past year, but faster growth in household disposable incomes has kept cars affordable after GST 2.0 c...
26 Sep, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
Tata Motors weighs further car price hikes as commodity costs bite; increases to be gradualTata Motors Passenger Vehicles is evaluating further price increases as commodity costs continue to affect profitability. The company is cu...
25 Sep, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
2026 Thar OG vs old Thar: How the facelifted SUV differs from the outgoing model in 5 major areasThe Mahindra Thar OG arrives with a revised lineup and several updates borrowed from the Thar Roxx, while retaining the existing Rs 10.32 l...
23 Sep, 2026, 08.06 PM 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
Tata Aeris launch on September 25: Tata's new sedan expected with CNG option, rivaling Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Hyundai Aura; may replace TigorTata Aeris (Google Trends): Tata Motors may introduce the updated Tigor compact sedan under the new Tata Aeris name on September 25. The se...
21 Sep, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
VinFast plans to develop two India-specific EVs in strategy shift, sources sayVietnamese automaker VinFast is developing two new electric vehicles for India. These new models will be more affordable than current offer...
10 Sep, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
Hyundai Motor India expects 30 pc sales to come from rural markets in 3-4 years: MD & CEOHyundai expects rural India to contribute around 30% of its sales within four years, up from 25.9% in Q1FY27. Rural sales grew 23% during t...
06 Sep, 2026, 11.07 AM 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
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
Maruti hits the gas at home, exports hit the brakes as August sales jump 21%Maruti Suzuki reported a 21.3% rise in total sales for August 2026. Domestic passenger vehicle sales drove this significant growth, increas...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Mid-size SUVs gain share in India as car buyers move to bigger vehiclesThe rise of mid-size SUVs is revolutionizing the passenger vehicle landscape in India, with buyers now placing a higher value on ample spac...
22 Aug, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Volkswagen willing to cede majority control in India unit to local partner: Skoda Auto CEO Klaus ZellmerVolkswagen Group is open to ceding majority control in its Indian operations to a local partner as Skoda Auto moves closer to signing an Mo...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
ET Prime Special Series: Multibagger or IBC - Part 71: This small-cap auto supplier is trying to become a consumer brand againThe most interesting part of this old auto story is not nostalgia. It is how the company, after leaving the consumer vehicle market, has re...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche are losing China to EV upstartsAs competition in the Chinese automotive sector intensifies, German car manufacturers are witnessing a decline in sales and profitability. ...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Automatic for the people: Rising incomes reshape India's car marketAs incomes rise and family earnings change, India's automotive market is poised for a notable shift. In the coming decade, middle-income ho...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Maruti Suzuki clocks record monthly production in July at 2,48,845 unitsMaruti Suzuki produced a record 2,48,845 vehicles in July, up 33% year-on-year, driven by strong demand across segments. Despite record out...
02 Aug, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Why compact SUVs continue to dominate Bengaluru's used car marketBengaluru buyers favor compact SUVs due to city roads and monsoon conditions. These vehicles maintain their value better than sedans in the...
27 Jul, 2026, 02.20 PM IST