India’s MUV segment recorded 46,930 unit sales in July 2026, registering 21.5% year-on-year growth. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga remained the clear market leader with 21,606 units and a commanding 46% segment share.

Tata Motors has launched the 2026 Nexon CAMO Edition in India with prices starting at ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The special edition introduces exclusive exterior colours, an integrated dashcam, ADAS, premium cabin updates and continues with petrol, diesel and CNG powertrain options, making the compact SUV even more attractive ahead of the festive season.

India’s passenger vehicle market maintained strong momentum in July 2026, with several high-volume models recording substantial year-on-year growth. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire emerged as the country’s best-selling car, registering sales of 23,791 units, ahead of the Wagon R, Ertiga, Swift and Tata Punch. The top 25 cars collectively accounted for approximately 3.54 lakh units in July 2026, compared with around 2.62 lakh units during July 2025, translating into an increase of abo

Ather Energy is preparing for its next major expansion in India’s electric two-wheeler market. The Bengaluru-based EV manufacturer has confirmed “Konarc” as the name of its upcoming family-oriented electric scooter, which will make its debut on August 29, 2026, at the fourth edition of Ather Community Day. More importantly, Konarc will become the first production scooter based on Ather’s new EL platform, an architecture developed specifically to support more scalable and cost

JSW MG Motor India is set to debut the new MG Hector Hawk on August 26, 2026. Based on the new ADAPT architecture, the 7-seater SUV is expected to offer EV and plug-in hybrid powertrains, with the electric version promising up to 530km of claimed CLTC range.

India’s luxury electric car market registered 701 units in July 2026, growing 59.3% year-on-year. BMW retained the top position with 368 registrations and a 52.5% market share, while Tesla surged to third place with 115 units.

India’s strong-hybrid passenger vehicle market recorded 57,885 units in H1 2026, remaining almost unchanged from the previous year. Toyota Innova retained the top position, while the Hyryder grew 23% and the Grand Vitara declined 54%.

The proposed partnership could accelerate Volkswagen Group’s electric vehicle plans, deepen localisation and establish India as a larger manufacturing and export hub. JSW Group is reportedly in advanced discussions with Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited to form a new automotive manufacturing joint venture, with the Indian conglomerate likely to hold a majority stake. The two companies could sign a non-binding memorandum of understanding within the next two months. T

Kia is set to launch the Sorento in India on September 4, 2026. The premium three-row SUV is expected to offer a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol strong-hybrid powertrain alongside a 2.2-litre diesel, with prices likely to start around ₹40 lakh.

The Supreme Court has pushed for longer mandatory third-party insurance for new vehicles, potentially increasing coverage to four years for cars and six years for two-wheelers. It has also proposed automatic challans and a ‘No Insurance, No Fuel’ pilot to tackle India’s massive uninsured vehicle population.

India’s passenger vehicle dispatches surged 33.6% YoY to 4,63,249 units in July 2026, while volumes jumped 18.2% over June. Maruti Suzuki dominated with 1,96,203 units, followed by Tata and Mahindra, as OEMs ramped up dispatches ahead of Onam, Varamahalakshmi and the upcoming festive season.

Tata Motors recorded the lowest weight-adjusted energy consumption among 22 major global automakers, while Mahindra secured second place in its first year of inclusion. Indian automakers Tata Motors and Mahindra have secured the top two positions in the electric vehicle energy-efficiency metric of the International Council on Clean Transportation’s latest Global Automaker Rating 2025. According to the ICCT assessment, Tata Motors’ battery-electric vehicle portfolio recorded a

The Hyundai i20 has crossed the 15 lakh sales milestone in India nearly 18 years after its debut. We trace its journey across three generations, from the original 2008 i20 and blockbuster Elite i20 to today's third-generation model.

Yamaha has brought back the Monster Energy MotoGP Editions of the R15 V4 and MT-15 Version 2.0 following customer demand. The FZ-S Fi range has also received new colours and refreshed graphics.

Hyundai has introduced an Assured Buyback Program for the Creta Electric, offering eligible buyers a 60% residual value after three years or 45,000 km. The initiative aims to address one of the biggest concerns surrounding EV ownership — uncertain resale value.

India’s electric passenger vehicle market witnessed a major reshuffling during the first half of 2026. While the MG Windsor remained the country’s best-selling electric car, several newly introduced models rapidly climbed the rankings and challenged established EVs. The top 20 electric cars collectively recorded sales of more than 1.39 lakh units between January and June 2026, compared with approximately 83,700 units during the corresponding period of 2025. This represents gr

Toyota has rolled out attractive offers for August 2026, with benefits ranging from ₹10,000 on the Rumion CNG to as much as ₹13.38 lakh on the Land Cruiser 300. Glanza, Taisor, Hyryder, Camry, Vellfire, Fortuner and Legender also get cash, exchange or finance benefits.

Mahindra has filed a design patent for the Vision X, bringing its upcoming sub-4m SUV closer to production. Based on the flexible NU_IQ platform, the Vision X is expected to retain its bold concept styling and could offer multiple powertrain options when it arrives in 2027.

India has proposed mandatory Vehicle-to-Vehicle communication technology for all newly manufactured cars, two-wheelers, buses and commercial vehicles from October 1, 2028. The system could help vehicles exchange real-time safety information and warn drivers about hazards beyond their line of sight.

India's electric passenger vehicle market registered 32,036 units in July 2026, marking an impressive 82.9% YoY growth. Tata Motors dominated with a 42.5% market share, while Mahindra recorded 125.7% YoY growth and strengthened its second position.