Honda continues to lead India’s scooter market, but its dominance is steadily weakening. While Honda’s market share has fallen from nearly 57% in FY2017 to 38.95% in FY2026, TVS Motor has increased its share from 14.74% to 28.36%, supported by strong growth across petrol and electric scooters.

As much of the global automobile industry continues to frame battery-electric vehicles as the inevitable replacement for internal-combustion cars, Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda remains one of the most influential dissenting voices. Toyoda is not arguing that electric vehicles have no future. Toyota itself is developing new-generation EVs, batteries and dedicated electric platforms. His argument is that the automobile industry should not abandon every other technology before bat

New products, CNG expansion, stronger EVs and continued investment in petrol and diesel vehicles could help Tata Motors pursue industry-leading growth in FY27 Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles enters FY27 from a considerably stronger position than it occupied a year ago. The automaker closed FY26 with its highest-ever annual passenger-vehicle sales, strengthened its position in the SUV market and retained leadership in electric cars. More importantly, its performance accelerated

India’s passenger vehicle export story has entered a new phase. It is no longer just about shipping small cars to neighbouring countries. India-made cars are now reaching Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Japan and Europe — proving that the country is becoming a more serious global automobile manufacturing base. As per the attached Ministry of Commerce-based export data for HS Code 8703, India’s car exports in FY26 stood at around $9 billion, growing 25% year-on-year. H

Honda appears to be preparing the first major update for the Elevate since the midsize SUV entered the Indian market in 2023. A camouflaged test vehicle has reportedly been seen undergoing road trials, suggesting that the refreshed Honda Elevate could reach showrooms sometime in the second half of 2026. The upcoming model is unlikely to be a complete overhaul. Instead, Honda is expected to update the Elevate’s exterior design, cabin technology and equipment list while retaini

New programme promises predictable maintenance expenses, flexible coverage and protection against future service-cost increases Maruti Suzuki India has introduced the Smart Maintenance Plan, a new prepaid after-sales programme designed to make vehicle servicing more predictable and convenient for customers. The plan allows Maruti Suzuki owners to pay in advance for selected maintenance requirements instead of paying separately during every scheduled workshop visit. Customers

India’s ethanol ambition also needs to be seen in a global context. The ethanol market is currently dominated by two countries — the United States and Brazil. According to ReportLinker's country-wise ethanol production energy-consumption share data, the United States accounted for 57.76% and Brazil 34.9% of the global share. India ranked third, but with a much smaller 3.31% share, followed by Germany at 1.08%, Colombia at 0.60%, Spain at 0.59%, Poland at 0.43%, the Philippine

Maruti Suzuki has introduced the Wagon R Bioflex in India at an ex-showroom price of ₹7.24 lakh, taking another step towards expanding alternative-fuel mobility beyond conventional petrol, diesel, CNG and electric vehicles. The new model has been engineered to run on high-ethanol fuel blends, including E85, which contains up to 85% ethanol and a relatively small proportion of petrol. However, the Wagon R Bioflex is not yet a regular showroom offering for private customers. At

Tesla has commenced customer deliveries of the Model Y L in India, marking the arrival of the company’s more spacious, long-wheelbase electric SUV on Indian roads. The first reported deliveries have taken place in Mumbai, just under two months after Tesla introduced the six-seater variant at a starting price of ₹61.99 lakh, ex-showroom. Images shared by an early owner show a Model Y L being handed over at Tesla’s Mumbai facility. The vehicle is finished in a light blue-grey e

Mercedes-Benz India has introduced the new S 450e, marking the arrival of the first plug-in hybrid S-Class in the Indian market. Priced from ₹2.20 crore, ex-showroom, the flagship luxury sedan combines a six-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor and a 22 kWh battery, delivering approximately 115 km of pure-electric driving range under the WLTP testing cycle. The new S 450e also arrives as part of the most extensive update undertaken within a single S-Class generation.

The global automobile industry is one of the world’s largest employment generators, supporting millions of jobs across vehicle manufacturing, engineering, research and development, software, supply chains, sales and after-sales operations. Automakers are usually compared by sales volume, revenue, profitability or market capitalisation. However, employee strength offers another perspective on their scale. It indicates the breadth of an organisation’s manufacturing operations,

India has taken another significant step in its alternative-fuel journey, with Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari announcing the approval of regulations that legally permit the use of E100 fuel in vehicles. Speaking at the Sugar, Ethanol & Bio-Energy India Conference in Nagpur, Gadkari said that he had signed the file finalising the regulatory framework for vehicles capable of operating on fuel containing nearly 100 percent ethanol. The decision clea

With fuel prices continuing to influence car-buying decisions, CNG vehicles remain one of the most practical choices for Indian customers looking for low running costs. Factory-fitted CNG cars have become especially popular because they offer better integration, warranty support, improved safety, and greater peace of mind compared to aftermarket conversions. The Indian car market recorded ~47 lakh unit sales in FY2026, of which ~10.14 lakh units were CNG vehicles. The key gro

JSW Group has formally signalled its intent to enter India’s rapidly expanding electric bus industry after participating in a recently concluded central government tender for 6,230 electric buses. Although the group did not secure an order in this round, its subsidiary, JSW Eco Mobility, reportedly submitted highly competitive bids across all five tender packages. The company emerged as the second- or third-lowest bidder in several cities, placing it ahead of or close to esta

Mahindra & Mahindra is preparing one of the most aggressive product expansion programmes ever undertaken by an Indian passenger-vehicle manufacturer. The company plans to introduce 16 SUVs between April 2026 and 2031, covering conventional petrol and diesel vehicles as well as a growing range of purpose-built electric SUVs. The roadmap underlines Mahindra’s ambition to defend its leadership in the utility-vehicle market while expanding into segments where its presence has his

SpaceX’s record-breaking market debut has pushed Elon Musk’s estimated wealth beyond $1 trillion—but the bigger story is the interconnected technology ecosystem behind the number Elon Musk has crossed a financial threshold that once appeared almost impossible. Following SpaceX’s blockbuster stock-market debut on 12 June 2026, estimates of Musk’s net worth moved beyond $1 trillion, making him the first known individual to reach a thirteen-digit personal fortune. SpaceX priced

Quad-motor electric drivetrain, more than 100kWh battery and race-inspired design point towards BMW M’s most dramatic transformation yet BMW has provided the clearest preview yet of the next-generation M3 through the new M Concept Neue Klasse, a dramatic high-performance electric sedan unveiled at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Built around BMW’s new-generation electric vehicle architecture, the concept previews not only the company’s first fully electric M3-like performance sedan

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. has announced a price increase across its passenger vehicle portfolio, with prices set to rise by up to 1.5% from July 1, 2026. The revision will apply to both internal combustion engine vehicles and electric vehicles, making it a portfolio-wide price correction. The company has stated that the actual increase will vary depending on the model and variant. This means buyers of Tata cars and SUVs could see different levels of price revision a

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India’s SUV market is entering one of its most exciting phases yet. The next few months are expected to bring a mix of electric SUVs, hybrid models, performance-focused premium SUVs and next-generation ladder-frame icons. For buyers, this means more choice. For manufacturers, it means the competition will move beyond just price and features to technology, electrification, performance and brand positioning. Among the most anticipated upcoming models are the Tata Sierra EV, Kia