BYD reported 4,56,713 passenger vehicle sales in September 2026, followed by Geely Galaxy and Leapmotor in the selected Chinese new energy vehicle sales compilation. September’s reported volumes highlight the scale of China’s electrified vehicle manufacturers. Geely Galaxy recorded 1,30,479 units, while Leapmotor crossed the one-lakh mark with 1,05,656 deliveries, according to CarNewsChina’s updated compilation. The figures require careful interpretation: the compilation incl

Suzuki Motor Corporation has reportedly asked its Indian component suppliers to reserve one day every week for equipment maintenance, marking an important change in production planning as Maruti Suzuki prepares for a major expansion of its manufacturing footprint in India. Suzuki wants suppliers to eventually operate their component production lines for 20 hours a day and six days a week, rather than keeping machinery running continuously across all seven days. The revised pr

India’s passenger vehicle market recorded a strong September 2026, with Vahan registrations reaching 4,20,359 units, up 31.8% year-on-year from 3,18,907 units in September 2025. Registrations also improved 2.6% month-on-monthcompared with 4,09,528 units in August 2026. The September numbers show broad-based growth across most major carmakers, with Maruti Suzuki retaining a commanding lead, while Mahindra, Tata Motors and Hyundai continued to occupy the next three positions. K

Kia India is offering a range of cash discounts, exchange bonuses, loyalty benefits, scrappage incentives and corporate offers during October 2026, according to the latest offer data available for PY26 vehicles. The biggest benefit this month is available on the Kia Carnival, with total offers of up to ₹1.70 lakh, while the Kia Clavis ICE gets benefits of up to ₹95,000. Kia is also extending offers across the Sonet, Syros, Seltos, Carens, Clavis EV and Sorento. Here is a mode

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) reported its highest-ever combined monthly domestic sales and exports of 77,916 units in September 2026, registering 10.8% year-on-year growth. According to the company, the performance surpassed its previous monthly record achieved in July 2026. Both domestic sales and exports recorded double-digit growth, contributing to Hyundai’s new monthly milestone. Hyundai September 2026 Sales: Key Numbers Sales Category September 2026 YoY Growth Dome

JBM Auto registered 274 electric buses in September 2026, securing a 33% share of India’s electric bus market, according to Vahan data cited in the company’s latest press release. JBM said this was the highest registration tally among electric bus manufacturers for the month. The September performance also strengthened its position for the first half of FY2026–27. Between April and September 2026, JBM registered 892 electric buses, against 3,771 registrations across the India

Renault India has rolled out its customer offers for October 2026, with benefits available across the Kwid, Triber, Kiger and the new Duster range. The scheme is valid from 1 October to 31 October 2026 and combines cash discounts, exchange benefits, Renault Li.V.E scrappage support, loyalty benefits and select finance schemes. The biggest benefits are available on the New Renault Duster, where the overall finance-linked benefit goes up to ₹2.05 lakh on select variants. The Ki

Tata Motors’ commercial vehicle sales grew 42.7% to 1,35,114 units in Q2 FY27, supported by growth across domestic categories and international markets. September sales increased 42.4% to 51,062 units.

Ather Energy has crossed the 8 lakh cumulative retail sales milestone, with 4.75 lakh scooters sold since January 2025. The Rizta remains its biggest volume driver, while the newly launched Konarc is beginning to scale.

JSW MG Motor India delivered 50 Hector Tomahawk EVs in Surat in a single day. The electric SUV offers a 69.2 kWh battery, a claimed range of 517 km and five- or seven-seat configurations.

Hyundai Motor India is reportedly exploring a third manufacturing location, with Sanand in Gujarat and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar in Maharashtra under evaluation. The proposed facility could eventually add around 5 lakh units of annual capacity as Hyundai expands its SUV, EV, hybrid and export operations.

Hybrid technology is set to enter India's mass-market compact SUV segment. From the Maruti Suzuki Fronx Hybrid and Kia Sonet Hybrid to the Renault Bridger and potential Hyundai Venue Hybrid, several upcoming models could significantly improve fuel efficiency. Here’s what is confirmed—and what remains speculative.

Bengaluru registered 13,389 EVs in August 2026, with electric vehicles accounting for 17.5% of all new registrations. The city contributed over half of Karnataka’s monthly EV registrations and now has an EV fleet exceeding 4.9 lakh.

SWITCH Mobility has secured an order for 840 AC electric buses for Delhi, comprising 420 nine-metre and 420 twelve-metre buses. Antony Road Transport Solutions placed the order under the CESL PM E-Drive Phase I tender.

Suzuki Motor Corporation has laid out its technology roadmap for the coming decade, and India occupies a central position in the Japanese automaker’s plans. Under its newly announced “Technology Strategy 2026 for 10 Years Ahead,” Suzuki intends to strengthen India as a major manufacturing and export hub while pursuing a multi-powertrain strategy encompassing hybrids, battery-electric vehicles, CNG/CBG and efficient internal-combustion technologies. The strategy is particularl

Lexus Kochi has reportedly handed over 20 vehicles at a single event, held alongside the Kerala introduction of the ES 350h hybrid sedan. The delivery programme at Grand Hyatt, Kochi, covered multiple models across the brand’s sedan, SUV and luxury MPV portfolio. The development marks a regional introduction and customer-delivery milestone. Lexus India had already announced bookings for the eighth-generation ES 350h on July 15, 2026. Lexus Kochi 20-Car Handover and ES 350h Pr

TVS Motor Company is moving ahead with its Paddock premium retail network, with a new campaign inviting prospective business partners. The company is seeking entrepreneurs and motorcycle enthusiasts for the initiative, bringing attention back to a retail strategy announced earlier this year. The development signals progress in building the network. TVS Paddock partner recruitment begins, with premium retail, customisation and specialised service facilities planned. A dedicate

October 2026 is shaping up to be one of the busiest months of the year for India’s passenger vehicle market. From mass-market hatchbacks and SUVs to flagship electric vehicles and ultra-luxury sedans, automakers are preparing a diverse set of launches and unveilings during the festive season. Among the models lined up for October are the new-generation Audi Q3, updated Honda Elevate and Toyota Glanza, Volvo's flagship EX90 and ES90 electric vehicles, the Mercedes-Maybach S-Cl

Explore factory-fitted CNG cars available in India, organised by segment with indicative starting ex-showroom prices for September 2026.

India’s CNG passenger vehicle market maintained strong momentum in August 2026, with combined dispatches of 1,05,249 units, up from 72,062 units in August 2025. This translates into a robust 46.1% year-on-year growth. Maruti Suzuki continued to dominate the CNG market, accounting for almost seven out of every ten CNG cars dispatched during the month. Tata Motors, however, recorded the strongest percentage growth among the major manufacturers, while Hyundai also expanded its