TVS Motor Company appears to be preparing its next big move in India’s premium scooter space. After strengthening its sporty scooter portfolio with the Ntorq range, the Hosur-based two-wheeler maker is reportedly working on a new 160cc maxi-scooter that could rival the Yamaha Aerox 155 and Hero Xoom 160. The upcoming scooter is expected to be TVS’ first proper maxi-scooter and could be ready by next year. More importantly, this will not simply be a larger version of the Ntorq

TVS Motor Company is preparing a major premium retail push with the upcoming TVS Paddock network. The new retail format is expected to become the flagship sales and experience channel for Norton motorcycles, premium TVS products, electric vehicles and future high-end scooters. The move signals TVS Motor’s intent to move beyond mass-market two-wheelers and build a stronger presence in the premium mobility space, both in India and overseas. Key Highlights TVS Motor is preparing

The BMW M3 is not just another performance car. It is one of the most respected names in the global enthusiast community — a car that started life as a motorsport homologation special and gradually evolved into a high-performance luxury sedan with supercar-rivalling pace. Born from BMW M’s racing ambitions, the M3 has represented the sharper, more driver-focused side of the 3 Series for nearly four decades. From the lightweight E30 to the turbocharged F80 and the modern G80,

Mahindra reported a strong sales performance in May 2026, with total domestic passenger vehicle sales standing at 58,021 units, compared to 52,431 units in May 2025. This translated into a healthy 11% year-on-year growth. On a month-on-month basis, Mahindra sales grew 3%, rising from 56,331 units in April 2026. The brand’s performance was led by the Scorpio range, followed by the Thar and the rapidly growing XUV 7XO. Mahindra Sales May 2026: Model-wise Performance Model May 2

Audi seems to be preparing one of its most important luxury SUV updates in recent years. The next-generation Audi Q7, expected to arrive as a 2027 model, has reportedly leaked online, giving us an early look at the brand’s upcoming three-row luxury SUV. While Audi has already teased the new Q7, the official preview did not reveal much. However, the leaked images suggest that the 2027 Audi Q7 will receive a major design and technology overhaul, aimed directly at rivals such as

Tata Motors recorded a strong performance in May 2026, with total car sales standing at 59,090 units, compared to 41,557 units in May 2025. This translates to a healthy 42% year-on-year growth, driven primarily by the continued dominance of the Punch and Nexon, along with a strong contribution from the newly added Sierra. On a month-on-month basis, Tata’s sales remained almost flat, with May 2026 volumes marginally higher than 59,000 units sold in April 2026. Tata Motors Mode

The new-generation Renault Duster has received another important update for Indian buyers, with the fuel-efficiency figure of its 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine now revealed. The 2026 Renault Duster 1.0 Turbo TCe 100 delivers an ARAI-certified mileage of 19.41 km/l, making it the most fuel-efficient powertrain in the Duster line-up. This is a significant figure for a midsize SUV, especially at a time when fuel prices remain a major consideration for Indian car buyers. The Dust

India’s sub-4 metre SUV segment continued its strong run in May 2026, with total sales of 1,17,889 units, compared to 98,966 units in May 2025. This translates to a healthy 19.1% YoY growth, underlining the segment’s importance in the Indian passenger vehicle market. The segment remains highly competitive, with Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Hyundai, Kia and Mahindra fighting aggressively for volume share. The top three models alone contributed over 50% of the segment, showing h

Audi has officially presented the Nuvolari, its first-ever supercar powered by a high-performance hybrid powertrain. The new model marks a major shift for the German luxury carmaker, combining a powerful V8 engine with advanced electric motors, Formula 1-inspired technology, active aerodynamics and lightweight carbon construction. With a maximum system output of 1,001 PS, the Audi Nuvolari is set to become the most powerful and fastest production vehicle in Audi’s history. Th

India’s ethanol mobility push has entered an important new phase with the launch of E85 fuel in Delhi. Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurated Delhi’s first E85 dispensing station at Indian Oil’s Pusa Road outlet, marking the beginning of commercial availability of high-ethanol fuel in the national capital. The new fuel has been priced at ₹82.12 per litre in Delhi, making it ₹20 cheaper than regular E20 petrol currently sold in the city. This p

Hyundai Motor India is preparing to take a major step in its India electric vehicle strategy. The company’s Chennai manufacturing facility is expected to roll out a mass-market electric vehicle by the end of 2026, marking an important shift from Hyundai’s current EV positioning in India towards a more accessible, locally relevant product. The upcoming EV is expected to be a localized model aimed at mainstream Indian buyers, rather than a premium imported or high-end electric

India’s passenger electric vehicle market continued its strong growth momentum in May 2026, as Vahan registration data showed a sharp year-on-year rise in electric car sales. Total passenger EV registrations stood at 25,880 units in May 2026, compared to 14,323 units in May 2025, registering a strong 80.7% YoY growth. On a month-on-month basis, the market grew by 4.6%, rising from 24,753 units in April 2026. The data clearly indicates that EV adoption in the passenger vehicle

India’s mid-size SUV segment continued its strong run in May 2026, recording 1,17,332 units compared to 88,675 units in May 2025. This marks a healthy 32.3% year-on-year growth, showing that buyer preference for larger, feature-loaded SUVs remains strong despite rising competition across price bands. The segment was led by the Mahindra Scorpio, followed closely by the Hyundai Creta, while Maruti Suzuki’s new Victoris made a strong debut with over 10,000 units. Top 10 Best-Sel

Passenger vehicle registrations grow 23.9% YoY, but decline 5.4% MoM India’s passenger vehicle registration market posted a strong year-on-year performance in May 2026, supported by healthy retail demand and a strong showing from market leader Maruti Suzuki. As per Vahan registration data, the top 15 OEMs together recorded 3,97,301 units in May 2026, compared to 3,20,612 units in May 2025, registering a robust 23.9% YoY growth. However, on a month-on-month basis, registration

Japan’s banks, manufacturers and automakers are increasingly looking at India as the next big growth market. For India’s automobile sector, this could mean more factories, deeper localization, stronger export ambitions and easier vehicle financing. For decades, Japan’s corporate expansion in Asia was closely tied to China. Japanese banks financed Japanese manufacturers, Japanese suppliers built deep production ecosystems, and China became the preferred base for scale, exports

Maruti Suzuki has introduced the Wagon R Flex-Fuel, making it India’s first flex-fuel passenger vehicle. The move marks an important step in the country’s push towards cleaner and more locally sourced fuels. The new Wagon R Flex-Fuel is designed to run on E85 fuel, which contains up to 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent petrol. Compared to regular petrol cars, flex-fuel vehicles require specific engine calibration, ethanol-compatible components and sensors that can adjust perf

India’s sedan market delivered a surprisingly strong performance in May 2026, with total sales of the listed sedans standing at 37,055 units, compared to 30,646 units in May 2025. This translates to a healthy 20.9% year-on-year growth, showing that despite the SUV wave, sedans continue to have a loyal customer base in India. The growth was led almost single-handedly by the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, which remained the undisputed sedan king of India. Best-Selling Sedans in India for

Tata Motors has changed its plans for the Avinya EV range. Instead of using Jaguar Land Rover’s EMA platform as originally planned, Tata will now build Avinya cars on the Freelander platform developed jointly by JLR and Chinese automaker Chery. The first production model from this range, called the Avinya X, is expected to arrive in 2027. Why This Matters Avinya is Tata’s premium EV brand — a step above its regular Tata.ev cars. The name comes from Sanskrit and means “innovat

Maruti Suzuki achieved its highest-ever monthly sales in May 2026, registering a total volume of 2,42,688 units, includes domestic + exports combined. It recorded domestic dispatches of 1,93,535 units and 41,914 units in exports. Domestic passenger vehicle sales jumped by 40% year-on-year, compared to 1,35,962 units in May 2025. This translates to a robust 40% year-on-year growth, highlighting the brand’s continued dominance in the Indian car market. On a month-on-month basi

India’s passenger vehicle market in May 2026 remained heavily tilted towards SUVs, but the month’s best-selling car was a sedan. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire emerged as India’s No.1 selling car in May 2026 with 24,546 units, registering a strong 36% year-on-year growth over May 2025. The Top 25 list also highlights three major themes: Maruti Suzuki’s continued volume dominance, Tata’s strong compact SUV momentum, and the rising weight of SUVs in India’s sales mix. Out of the Top 2