Here's a comprehensive breakdown of Hyundai's upcoming product offensive heading into 2027: Four all-new models. Hyundai Motor India is preparing its most aggressive product cycle in recent years. Backed by a ₹45,000 crore investment commitment by FY2030 and a roadmap of 26 product launches, the Korean brand is targeting segment white spaces it has never owned: affordable EVs, CNG SUVs, hybrid mid-SUVs, and premium three-row electric vehicles. The focus is clear: SUVs, electr

China’s automotive industry is no longer just the world’s largest by volume — it is rapidly becoming the global innovation hub for electric vehicles, connected mobility, software-defined cars and next-generation automotive manufacturing. The below infographic highlights how over 100 Chinese car brands are now positioned across multiple segments, ranging from entry-level mass-market players to luxury technology-led disruptors. What is even more interesting is the sheer depth o

JSW Motors is preparing to make a major entry into India’s passenger vehicle market, with plans to unveil its new car brand around Diwali. The company’s first new energy vehicle is expected to open for bookings in November, with customer deliveries likely to begin either by the end of December 2026 or in the first half of January 2027. This marks a significant step for the JSW Group, which already has exposure to the passenger vehicle space through its stake in JSW MG Motor.

India’s auto component manufacturing base remains highly concentrated in a few industrially advanced states, with Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Haryana together contributing nearly 68% of the country’s Gross Value Added from the manufacture of parts and accessories for motor vehicles. As per the Annual Survey of Industries 2023-24 by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation, NIC 293 covers the manufacture of parts and accessories for motor vehicles. GVA represents

The global car market is not one single story. Each country has its own winner depending on income levels, road conditions, fuel prices, taxation, local manufacturing, brand trust and consumer preferences. The 2025 country-wise best-selling vehicle list shared by Car Industry Analysis shows exactly how diverse the global automotive landscape remains. The most striking name in the list is the Toyota Hilux. It appears repeatedly across markets in Africa, Latin America, the Midd

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles has launched the Next Gen Tiago and Tiago.ev in India, giving its popular hatchback a major refresh across design, features, safety and powertrain choices. The new Tiago range now starts at ₹4.69 lakh for the petrol version, while the Tiago.ev starts at ₹6.99 lakh for the full-ownership electric version. With this update, Tata Motors is clearly trying to make the hatchback segment more aspirational. While India’s entry hatchback market has slowe

India's largest carmaker quietly crossed its biggest-ever after-sales milestone in FY26. Nearly 78,000 vehicles touch a Maruti service bay every single day! Maruti Suzuki India has set a new after-sales milestone by servicing over 2.84 crore vehicles in FY2025-26, the highest annual service load handled in the company’s history. The achievement was supported by Maruti Suzuki’s nationwide network of 5,926 service touchpoints across India. The company said the figure includes d

The U.S. new vehicle market ended 2025 on a strong note, with new light-vehicle sales reaching around 16.2–16.3 million units, marking the market’s best annual performance since 2019. NADA reported 16.2 million units, up 2.4% YoY. The year was shaped by a mix of improved inventory, tariff-related uncertainty, affordability pressure, and a pull-ahead effect in some months as buyers moved purchases forward before policy changes. NADA noted that the U.S. market faced shocks incl

The Toyota Fortuner has long been India’s default premium 7-seater SUV, thanks to its rugged ladder-frame construction, strong diesel engine, 4x4 image and resale value. The Kia Sorento, if launched in India, will target the same buyer but with a very different formula: more premium, more feature-loaded, more comfort-focused and likely more urban-friendly. Quick Comparison: Factor Kia Sorento Toyota Fortuner Body style Premium 3-row SUV Ladder-frame 7-seater SUV Positioning U

The global car market is not ruled by one single formula. In some countries, buyers prefer reliability and long-term ownership value. In others, local manufacturing strength, national pride, affordability, fuel efficiency, pickup trucks, SUVs, or premium positioning decide the winner. A recent Visual Capitalist analysis of the best-selling car brands across 61 countries shows one clear global takeaway: Toyota remains the most dominant car brand worldwide, leading in 25 countr

Ferrari has unveiled the Luce, its first fully electric car and one of the most radical products in the brand’s history. The four-door EV marks a major shift for Maranello, moving beyond traditional V8/V12 emotion into a tech-heavy electric luxury format. Ferrari unveils the Luce — its first-ever electric car featuring a quad-motor EV setup, 1000+ hp and luxury five-seater cabin. Key Highlights Parameter Ferrari Luce Powertrain Quad-motor EV Power 1,000+ hp 0-100 km/h ~2.5 se

In a landmark move for India's sustainability agenda, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and Tata Motors have inked a Memorandum of Understanding to build a scalable, responsible system for collecting and recycling used automotive lubricants — turning hazardous waste into a circular resource. India generates enormous volumes of used engine and automotive lubricants every year. Much of it ends up improperly disposed of — seeping into soil, contaminating water bodie

The global electric vehicle battery industry has become one of the most important battlegrounds in the automotive world. As EV adoption rises, battery makers are gaining strategic importance similar to what engine and transmission suppliers had in the internal combustion era. In 2025, global EV battery usage reached around 1,187 GWh, registering 31.7% year-on-year growth, according to SNE Research. The market remains heavily dominated by Asian companies, especially Chinese pl

Honda Motor Co. has reported one of the most significant financial setbacks in its modern history, posting its first annual loss since becoming a publicly listed company in 1957. The Japanese automaker’s fiscal year ended March 2026 was hit by heavy electric vehicle-related charges, forcing Honda to rethink the pace and scale of its EV transition. Honda reported a net loss of ¥423.9 billion, or around $2.7 billion, for the fiscal year ended March 2026. The loss was largely dr

India’s fuel prices are back in the spotlight after petrol and diesel rates witnessed one of the sharpest short-term increases in recent years. In under two weeks, fuel prices have gone up by nearly nearly ₹7.5/litre since May 15, making vehicle running costs noticeably more expensive for everyday users. The latest revision alone has increased petrol prices by ₹2.61 per litre and diesel prices by ₹2.71 per litre. With this, petrol in Delhi has crossed ₹102 per litre, while di

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The global automotive crankshaft market remained a fragmented but strategically important component industry in 2024, with the top listed players together accounting for around 52.7% of estimated market revenue. Crankshafts are among the most critical components in internal combustion engines. Their role is to convert the up-and-down motion of pistons into rotational force, which ultimately drives the vehicle. Even as electric vehicles continue to gain share, crankshaft deman

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast is preparing a major fleet-led India play, with its Green SM electric taxi service expected to roll out in Delhi-NCR first and scale rapidly across major metros. VinFast may be new to Indian car buyers, but its India strategy is already looking very different from a typical passenger vehicle launch. After entering India with premium electric SUVs and setting up local assembly in Tamil Nadu, the Vietnamese EV brand is now preparing to attack one of

The global car market crossed a major electrification milestone in 2025. According to the International Energy Agency’s latest Global EV Outlook 2026, electric car sales grew by around 20% globally and crossed 20 million units in 2025. This means that one in every four new cars sold globally was electric. This is a significant moment for the global automobile industry. Just a few years ago, electric cars were still seen as a niche category in many countries. In 2025, they bec

Royal Enfield is preparing for its next phase of growth with a major investment plan, as demand for premium motorcycles continues to remain strong in India and overseas markets. Eicher Motors has lined up around ₹2,200 crore capital expenditure for Royal Enfield in FY27, with the investment focused on capacity expansion, new product development and electric vehicle programmes. Nearly ₹1,000 crore of this planned capex will be used for capacity expansion, while the balance wil