India’s CNG passenger-vehicle market continued to expand during the first half of 2026, supported by rising fuel costs, wider factory-fitted CNG availability and growing acceptance of CNG-powered SUVs and premium hatchbacks. The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga retained its position as India’s best-selling CNG car in H1 2026, while the Dzire recorded one of the strongest volume gains among established models. The newly introduced Maruti Suzuki Victoris also entered the ranking directly a

BYD India has announced August 2026 festive offers across its EV portfolio, including finance rates from 7.77%, extended warranty of up to 2 lakh km, two years complimentary maintenance and charging benefits on select variants.

The 2026 Mahindra Scorpio-N facelift has started reaching dealerships ahead of launch. The top-spec Z8L brings a panoramic sunroof, 540-degree camera, ADAS, larger touchscreen, digital instrument cluster and ventilated front seats.

Kia is preparing to expand its premium SUV portfolio in India with the Sorento. The company has now taken a major step towards its market introduction, with the Sorento teaser page going live and an official “Pre Book Now” option appearing online. Kia’s global flagship SUV, the Sorento, is getting closer to its India debut. The latest teaser on Kia’s website (https://www.kia.com/in/our-vehicles/sorento/teaser.html) carries the message “The Kia Sorento – Global Icon. India Bou

India’s passenger vehicle market grew 18.4% year-on-year to 25.92 lakh units during H1 2026. CNG recorded the highest absolute volume increase, BEVs emerged as the fastest-growing fuel category, and SUVs accounted for 57% of overall sales.

Tata Motors dealerships are offering a range of consumer discounts, exchange and scrappage benefits, loyalty bonuses and special “Freedom Offers” on select MY2026 passenger vehicles during August 2026. Based on the offer structure shared with dealers, the Tata Curvv attracts the highest potential benefit of up to ₹1.25 lakh, followed by select manual variants of the Tata Nexon with benefits of up to ₹75,000. Offers are also available on the Altroz, Tiago, Tigor, Harrier, Safa

Honda Cars India is offering substantial consumer benefits across the Amaze, City and Elevate during August 2026. Depending on the model and variant selected, buyers can avail themselves of cash discounts, exchange bonuses, loyalty benefits, corporate offers, extended-warranty discounts and complimentary accessory packages. The Honda Elevate attracts the highest benefits this month, with total savings reaching up to ₹2.45 lakh on select ZX variants. The City is available with

Hyundai Motor India has rolled out its consumer offers for August 2026, with discounts and benefits available across popular models including the Grand i10 Nios, Aura, i20, Exter, Venue, Verna, Creta, Creta Electric and Alcazar. The highest benefits this month reach ₹1 lakh on select Hyundai Creta variants. Hyundai Motor India is continuing its aggressive retail push in August 2026 with a fresh set of consumer offers across much of its passenger vehicle portfolio. Depending o

Kia India continued its strong growth momentum in July 2026, recording its highest-ever July wholesale volume of 28,200 units. Sales grew 27.4% year-on-year, driven by robust demand for the new-generation Seltos and Sonet, while newer products such as the Carens Clavis and Syros strengthened the company’s portfolio. Kia India has reported another strong month in the domestic passenger vehicle market, dispatching 28,200 units in July 2026, compared with 22,135 units in July 20

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) reported total sales of 32,516 units in July 2026, maintaining its positive momentum in the Indian automobile market. The company’s domestic sales stood at 30,516 units, while exports accounted for the remaining 2,000 units during the month. Toyota’s domestic volumes increased by 5% year-on-year compared with 29,159 units sold in July 2025. The steady growth reflects sustained demand for the company’s diverse portfolio of MPVs, SUVs, crossovers an

Maruti Suzuki India reported total sales of 2,41,421 units in July 2026, registering a strong 33.7% year-on-year growth. Domestic sales, including passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles, crossed the two-lakh-unit milestone for the first time. Maruti Suzuki India continued its strong growth momentum in July 2026, supported by a sharp increase in domestic passenger vehicle demand across entry-level cars, compact models and utility vehicles. The country’s largest carma

Tata Motors reported a strong performance in July 2026, with total commercial vehicle sales rising 37% year-on-year to 39,641 units. Domestic volumes grew 28%, while the company’s international business recorded a sharp 128% increase. Tata Motors has started the new month on a strong note, reporting significant growth across its commercial vehicle portfolio in July 2026. According to the company’s sales release dated August 1, Tata Motors Limited recorded total domestic and i

JSW MG Motor India registered its highest-ever monthly wholesale volume in July 2026, dispatching 8,158 vehicles and recording a strong 22% year-on-year growth. New energy vehicles contributed more than 80% of the company’s total sales during the month. JSW MG Motor India continued its strong sales momentum in July 2026, posting its best-ever monthly wholesale performance. The automaker dispatched 8,158 vehicles to dealerships during the month, representing an increase of 22%

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles continued its strong sales momentum in July 2026, registering a sharp year-on-year increase across its internal-combustion and electric vehicle portfolios. The automaker reported total passenger vehicle sales of 63,760 units across domestic and international markets during July 2026. This represents a growth of 59% compared with the 40,175 units recorded in July 2025. The performance also marks another month of more than 60,000 passenger vehicle

Hyundai Motor India bounced back strongly in July 2026, recording its highest-ever monthly total sales of 75,360 units. Domestic dispatches surged 23.3% year-on-year to 54,210 units, while exports jumped 31.4% to 21,150 units. The Creta and i20 also recorded their best monthly volumes of CY2026. Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has started the second quarter of FY2026-27 on a strong note, reporting a sharp recovery in volumes during July 2026. The automaker dispatched 54,21

Mahindra & Mahindra continued its strong growth momentum in July 2026, with the automaker reporting total automotive sales of 1,03,860 units, registering a robust 26% year-on-year growth. The performance was driven by sustained demand for Mahindra’s SUV portfolio, alongside healthy growth across commercial vehicles and three-wheelers. Mahindra SUV Sales Cross 60,000 Units Mahindra’s Utility Vehicle business remained the key contributor to its automotive performance. The compa

Ather Energy has teased its first affordable electric scooter built on the all-new EL platform. Expected to debut on August 29, the new model aims to bring Ather's technology to India's high-volume commuter segment.

Chery has expanded its India patent portfolio with the Exeed RX, Lepas L4 and Fulwin X3L, indicating long-term plans that could support its proposed partnership with JSW Motors.

Yezdi has refreshed its 2026 motorcycle lineup with updates to the Adventure, Roadster and Scrambler. The Adventure now features factory-fitted tubeless cross-spoke wheels, while all three models receive fresh colour options and revised styling.

Kia's upcoming Syros EV could introduce Battery as a Service (BaaS), allowing customers to finance the vehicle and battery separately. Here's how the dual-loan model works, its benefits, EMIs, repayment structure, and why it could make EV ownership more affordable.