Toyota Kirloskar Motor maintained positive momentum in July 2026, with its model-wise domestic dispatches reaching 30,516 units, up 5% year-on-year compared with 29,159 units sold in July 2025. On a month-on-month basis, Toyota's volumes increased by 7% from 28,441 units recorded in June 2026. The Toyota Innova range, comprising the Innova Crysta and Innova Hycross, remained the company's best-selling product, while the Rumion registered the strongest year-on-year growth duri

Could the Tata Nano get a second innings? Tata Motors India Design Head Ajay Jain has hinted at the possibility of reviving the iconic small car, potentially as an EV. However, no production model has been officially confirmed yet.

Kia India recorded a strong performance in July 2026, with total domestic dispatches reaching 28,200 units, compared with 22,135 units in July 2025. This translated into a healthy 27% year-on-year growth. The company also improved significantly on a sequential basis. Compared with 24,552 units dispatched in June 2026, Kia's July volumes increased by around 15% month-on-month. The biggest contributor to Kia's growth during the month was the Seltos, which more than doubled its

India’s three-row SUV market is preparing for a major electrification push, with several manufacturers developing new 7-seater SUVs equipped with hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrains. Until recently, strong-hybrid technology in India was largely concentrated in five-seater SUVs and premium MPVs such as the Toyota Innova Hycross. That could change significantly over the next couple of years as manufacturers including Kia, Toyota, Hyundai, Renault and JSW MG Motor India introdu

Hero MotoCorp is preparing for its next major step in electric mobility, with the company confirming that its first electric motorcycle is expected to arrive in 2027. The upcoming product will expand Hero’s VIDA electric portfolio beyond scooters and mark the company’s entry into India’s still-nascent electric motorcycle segment. Hero is currently developing electric motorcycles around two dedicated platforms — Project UBEX and Project VXZ— both of which were showcased in con

India’s mid-size SUV segment delivered a strong performance in July 2026, supported by healthy demand for established nameplates as well as the arrival of several new models. According to the dispatch data, the segment recorded 1,31,513 units in July 2026, compared with 92,261 units in July 2025, translating into a robust 42.5% year-on-year growth. The Hyundai Creta retained the top position with more than 18,000 units, while the Mahindra Scorpio remained a strong second. How

Hyundai Motor India recorded a strong performance in July 2026, with domestic passenger vehicle dispatches reaching 54,210 units, registering a 23% year-on-year growth compared with 43,973 units sold in July 2025. The company also witnessed a sharp sequential recovery, with July volumes rising 37% month-on-month from 39,635 units dispatched in June 2026. The Hyundai Creta remained the brand’s highest-selling model, while Venue, Exter and i20 also contributed significantly to

India’s tractor market maintained strong momentum in July 2026, with retail sales rising to 1,17,349 units compared with 91,604 units in July 2025. Mahindra & Mahindra remained the clear market leader, while TAFE and Escorts Kubota recorded particularly strong year-on-year growth. India’s tractor industry registered robust growth in July 2026, supported by healthy rural demand and positive momentum across most major tractor manufacturers. According to FADA Research data, trac

Mahindra continued its strong run in the Indian passenger vehicle market in July 2026, recording total dispatches of 60,048 units. Compared with 49,871 units in July 2025, the company registered a healthy 20% year-on-year growth. On a month-on-month basis, however, Mahindra's volumes remained largely stable, slipping around 1% from 60,393 units sold in June 2026. The Scorpio range remained Mahindra's best-selling nameplate, while the Thar, XUV 3X0, Bolero and XUV 7X0 continue

TVS Vehicle Mobility Solutions (TVS VMS) has entered the electric heavy-trucking segment for the first time through a strategic partnership with Montra Electric’s eM&HCV division. The collaboration begins with the deployment of 57 Montra Electric Rhino 5538 EV heavy-duty trucks, while the two companies are targeting more than 300 electric trucks during FY 2026-27. The partnership marks an important shift for TVS VMS, which has decades of experience operating conventional comm

India could see four new automotive brands expand their presence over the coming years. JSW Motors, Genesis, Leapmotor and Jeff Bezos-backed Slate Auto are targeting electric, premium and luxury mobility segments, although their India plans are at different stages.

Honda is reportedly tapping Tata Technologies for a new full-vehicle engineering programme. The upcoming architecture could support ICE, hybrid and electric powertrains while helping Honda cut development costs and accelerate India-focused products.

JK Tyre reported consolidated revenue of ₹3,956 crore in Q1 FY27, while domestic sales volumes increased 25% YoY. OE volumes surged 42%, though rising raw material costs continued to pressure margins.

Fresh digital renders showcase an imagined design of the next-generation Hyundai Creta, hinting at a bolder exterior, premium cabin, new platform and the possibility of a strong hybrid powertrain ahead of its expected 2027 debut.

Tunwal E-Motors Chairman and Managing Director Jhumarmal Tunwal has been appointed Vice President of the SME Chamber of India, with a focus on entrepreneurship, policy advocacy, technology adoption and MSME competitiveness.

India’s two-wheeler retail market grew 28.3% YoY in July 2026 to 18,18,289 registrations. Honda retained the top position with 25.83% market share, while Hero MotoCorp and TVS Motor followed closely. Ather posted strong growth, whereas Ola Electric registrations declined year-on-year.

Ola Electric has announced a major strategic shift by opening its sales and service network to dealer partners across India. The move marks the company's biggest departure from its direct-to-consumer model as it battles declining sales, shrinking market share and rising competition from TVS, Bajaj, Ather and Hero.

Maruti Suzuki recorded a strong rebound in domestic passenger vehicle dispatches during July 2026, supported by broad-based growth across its hatchback, sedan and MPV portfolio. The country’s largest carmaker dispatched 1,96,203 vehicles in July 2026, representing a substantial 42% year-on-year growth over the 1,37,776 units dispatched in July 2025. Compared with June 2026, when Maruti Suzuki dispatched 1,47,187 vehicles, monthly volumes increased by an equally impressive 33%

Nissan Motor India recorded total domestic dispatches of 4,518 units in July 2026, registering a substantial 218% year-on-year growth compared with 1,420 units dispatched in July 2025. The company also reported a strong sequential improvement, with dispatches increasing by 50% month-on-month from 3,006 units in June 2026. The sharp increase was primarily supported by the addition of the Nissan Tekton and Gravite, while the Magnite continued to deliver positive growth. Nissan

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