The proposed $4.4 billion acquisition of Iveco has the potential to transform Tata Motors into one of the world's largest commercial vehicle manufacturers.

Tata Motors is preparing five important electric vehicles for India, including the Sierra.ev, Safari.ev, Avinya, Tigor.ev facelift and a new 3-row family EV. These upcoming models could help Tata defend its EV leadership as competition rises.

Bajaj Auto is evaluating Tamil Nadu and Telangana as potential locations for its next manufacturing facility in what could become one of the company’s biggest expansion moves in recent years. While the automaker has not officially confirmed the investment or the final location, industry reports suggest the proposed facility will primarily support the company’s rapidly growing electric vehicle business while also leaving room for future expansion into conventional internal com

India’s electric passenger vehicle market recorded a healthy sequential improvement in May 2026, with the 24 electric cars together accounting for 26,620 units, compared to 24,592 units in April 2026. This translated into an 8% month-on-month growth, indicating stronger demand across compact EVs, electric SUVs and newer models. The Tata Punch EV emerged as the best-selling electric car in India in May 2026, followed closely by the Mahindra 9S. Tata Motors continued to dominat

India’s fuel economy is undergoing one of its most significant transitions in decades. What started as a limited ethanol-blending programme in the early 2000s has now become a central pillar of India’s energy-security and clean-mobility strategy. Ethanol blending refers to mixing ethanol, a biofuel made from sugarcane, maize and other grains, with petrol. Common blends include E10, E20 and higher blends such as E85 or E100. In India, E20 petrol means 20% ethanol and 80% petro

Kawasaki India recorded 366 units in May 2026, declining 17% year-on-year but growing 86% month-on-month. The KLX230 emerged as the brand’s top-selling model with 196 units.

Ather Energy posted strong growth in May 2026 with 26,857 units, up 67% YoY and 18% MoM. The Rizta emerged as the clear volume driver with 20,800 units, accounting for nearly 77% of Ather’s total sales.

Yamaha Motor India recorded 72,821 units in May 2026, growing 58% year-on-year and 7% month-on-month. Ray led the brand’s sales, followed by FZ, R15 and MT-15.

Royal Enfield registered 94,115 unit sales in May 2026, recording a strong 24% year-on-year growth over May 2025. The brand’s performance was led by the Classic 350, Bullet 350 and Hunter 350, which together contributed over 83% of total volumes. However, Royal Enfield sales declined 10% month-on-month compared to April 2026.

Suzuki Motorcycle India dispatched 1,10,028 units in May 2026, registering 2% year-on-year and 12% month-on-month growth. The Access remained the brand’s top-selling model, while Burgman delivered a strong sequential rebound.

India’s electric passenger vehicle market recorded a healthy sequential recovery in May 2026, with total electric car sales rising to 26,620 units. This marked an 8.2% month-on-month growth over 24,592 units sold in April 2026, indicating improved traction after a mixed performance in the previous month. The market remained highly concentrated among the top three players, with Tata, Mahindra & Mahindra, and MG together accounting for over 82% of total electric car sales in Ma

India’s ethanol mobility roadmap is moving into a new phase. After the nationwide transition towards E20 petrol, the government’s next big bet is E85 and E100 — high-ethanol fuels that could reshape vehicle engineering, fuel retailing and component localisation over the next decade. According to industry estimates, India’s E100 ethanol push could trigger fresh investments of around ₹37,000 crore to ₹50,000 crore across the automotive ecosystem. This would include spending on

JSW MG Motor India is preparing to take a significant step in the country’s electrification journey by unveiling its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) on July 16, 2026. While the company has only confirmed that a “new energy vehicle” will debut on the date, industry reports strongly suggest that the model will be the India-spec version of the Wuling Starlight 560 PHEV, which has already been spotted testing on Indian roads and whose design patent was recently filed

Skoda has revealed the Peaq electric SUV with up to 647 km range, 63 kWh and 91 kWh battery options, 299 bhp AWD powertrain, fast charging and seven-seat practicality.

India’s automotive industry is entering a new phase of transformation, and Tata Motors is preparing to make one of its biggest strategic bets yet. Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) has unveiled an ambitious roadmap that includes investments of up to ₹40,000 crore by FY31, aimed at nearly doubling annual vehicle sales, expanding manufacturing capacity, accelerating electrification, and strengthening its position as one of India’s leading passenger vehicle manufacturers. Th

Software-defined vehicles are changing the way cars are developed, sold and upgraded. With AI, OTA updates, digital cockpits and connected ecosystems, the future automobile will be defined as much by software as by hardware.

Bajaj Auto’s May 2026 two-wheeler sales stood at 2,09,528 units, up 9% YoY. Chetak Electric emerged as a major growth driver with 38,376 units, while Pulsar 160/200 NS and Pulsar 220 delivered strong gains. However, commuter motorcycles such as Pulsar 125, CT 100 and Freedom remained under pressure.

TVS recorded 3,84,565 domestic two-wheeler dispatches in May 2026, supported by robust demand for Jupiter, Apache, iQube Electric and XL Super.

Zelio E-Mobility is gearing up for its next growth phase with a major workforce expansion plan. The EV maker aims to cross 500 employees in the current FY, supported by hiring across manufacturing, R&D, quality, sales and after-sales functions. With 400+ dealers and a target of 550+ dealerships by FY27, Zelio is strengthening its presence across India’s electric mobility market.

Skoda Auto India has opened bookings for the upcoming Kodiaq RS, bringing the performance-focused version of its flagship SUV closer to launch. The Kodiaq RS will sit above the standard Kodiaq and is expected to appeal to buyers looking for a premium three-row SUV with stronger performance, sportier styling, and limited-run exclusivity. The Kodiaq RS will be offered in four exterior colour options at launch — Velvet Red, Steel Grey, Moon White, and Magic Black. Velvet Red is