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Royal Enfield’s September 2026 sales rose 7% YoY to 1,21,326 units. Classic 350 led the lineup, while Classic, Bullet and Hunter together contributed 84% of total volumes.

Suzuki recorded 1,08,806 units in September 2026, growing 2.8% YoY and 5.5% MoM. Access led with 71,928 units, while V-Strom SX and GIXXER posted strong annual gains.

Yamaha’s September 2026 sales rose 10% YoY to 80,782 units. Ray led volumes, while R15 and Fascino posted strong growth. Explore the complete model-wise breakdown.

Ather recorded 30,121 units in September 2026, growing 19.8% year-on-year and 1.4% month-on-month. Rizta led the portfolio with 19,813 units, contributing 65.8% of total sales.

River Indie sales reached 6,057 units in September 2026, rising 209% year-on-year from 1,960 units. However, volumes declined 8% compared with August’s 6

JSW Greentech has secured its first commercial order for 100 AMPSTAR 55-tonne electric tractor trucks for JSW Cement. The fleet will operate along a 330-km industrial logistics corridor supported by four planned battery-swapping stations.

Greaves recorded 13,441 electric scooter sales in September 2026, up 85% YoY and 8% MoM. Magnus led with 10,532 units, while Reo posted the fastest annual growth at 276%.

Piaggio recorded 4,140 units in September 2026, up 48% YoY and 4% MoM. Vespa led overall volumes, while Aprilia SR150 and SR125 drove the monthly increase.

China's automotive industry is facing a major contradiction in 2026. Domestic passenger vehicle sales have fallen sharply, while exports are surging to record levels. With 63 million vehicles of estimated manufacturing capacity, intense EV price wars and shrinking profits, China's carmakers face mounting pressure despite their global expansion.

VinFast VF5 facelift has been patented in India, revealing a sharper exterior design and potential interior upgrades. Expected to be priced around ₹12 lakh, the compact electric SUV could rival the Tata Punch EV, Tata Nexon EV and Mahindra XUV 3XO EV. Here's everything known about its battery, range and possible India launch.

The Land Rover Defender 110 is now locally assembled in India, resulting in price reductions of up to ₹34 lakh. The luxury SUV starts at ₹99 lakh (ex-showroom), while the 3.0L petrol and diesel variants are priced at ₹1.18 crore.

Ather Energy has achieved its first quarterly net profit of ₹1.26 crore in Q2 FY27, reversing a ₹154 crore loss a year earlier. Revenue surged 63% YoY to ₹1,464 crore, driven by 42% growth in electric scooter sales, improving margins and operational efficiency. The company also announced a ₹122 crore manufacturing capacity expansion to support future growth.

India's CNG car market recorded 1.05 lakh dispatches in September 2026, growing 26.5% YoY. Ertiga led the rankings, while Hyundai emerged as the fastest-growing major CNG manufacturer.

Planning to buy a mid-size SUV in 2026? We compare nine popular contenders – Hyundai Creta, Bayon, Kia Seltos, Maruti Victoris, Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder, Honda Elevate, Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun – across prices, performance, mileage, space, features and safety. Discover which SUV offers the best value for families, city commuters, highway travellers, driving enthusiasts and fuel-conscious buyers.

Maruti Suzuki is preparing a major NEXA product offensive to strengthen its premium retail channel. With the Fronx facelift, XL6 and Grand Vitara updates, and a reported seven-seater electric SUV, the company aims to reverse NEXA's declining sales contribution.

India has formally recognised E100 ethanol fuel under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, paving the way for specially designed flex-fuel vehicles. Here's what the new regulation means for automakers, petrol-car owners and future fuel costs.

Hyundai has launched the new Bayon SUV in India at an introductory price of ₹9.99 lakh. Positioned below the Creta, it features a 1.5-litre petrol engine, iVT automatic transmission, generative AI voice assistant, panoramic sunroof and Level 2 Pro ADAS.

Skoda Kylaq is approaching 75,000 cumulative sales in India, with more than half of buyers opting for automatic variants. The SUV recorded 4,126 units in September 2026 and continues to drive Skoda's domestic volumes.

JSW Motors is preparing to enter India's passenger vehicle market with three SUVs featuring plug-in hybrid, fully electric and conventional hybrid powertrains. The lineup is expected to include the Jetour T2-based JSW Combat, Chery iCar V23-based electric SUV and Jaecoo J5-based hybrid SUV, highlighting the company's diversified electrification strategy.

BYD's Zhengzhou Megafactory in China is making headlines for its reported 130 sq km industrial campus, larger than Paris. However, the actual manufacturing footprint is substantially smaller. We examine the factory's scale, production ambitions and significance for the global EV industry.

Tata Motors has overtaken Mahindra to reclaim India's No. 2 passenger vehicle manufacturer position in H1 FY27 (April–September 2026). With 3,90,718 dispatches and 14.82% market share, Tata established a lead of 32,576 units over Mahindra.

India's electric passenger vehicle market recorded 35,256 units in September 2026, with Tata Motors retaining leadership, Mahindra strengthening its position and new electric SUVs reshaping the best-selling EV rankings. India's electric passenger vehicle market continued its expansion in September 2026, with 35,256 electric cars dispatched, compared with 21,757 units during September 2025. This represents a strong 62% year-on-year growth, equivalent to an additional 13,499 ve

From the Maruti Suzuki Alto's seven-year winning streak to the Tata Punch's historic 2024 achievement and the Dzire's return to the top, Auto Punditz analyses 15 years of India's best-selling cars using monthly sales data. India's automotive industry has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past 15 years. Consumer preferences have evolved, new vehicle segments have emerged, and SUVs have increasingly challenged the dominance of traditional hatchbacks and sedans. Yet