Maruti Suzuki cars will become costlier by up to ₹30,000 from August 2026. The exact increase will depend on the model and variant, with the company citing rising input costs and inflationary pressure.

Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep has added another premium vehicle to his impressive collection, taking delivery of the all-electric Mahindra BE 6. Images and videos from the delivery ceremony have quickly gone viral across social media, with fans applauding the actor’s latest automotive choice and Mahindra’s rapidly growing Born Electric portfolio. The BE 6 represents Mahindra’s new-generation electric mobility strategy and has emerged as one of India’s most talked-about EVs

Volkswagen Group could be on the verge of one of its biggest strategic moves in India. According to a Bloomberg report cited by Reuters, the German automaker is in advanced discussions to sell a stake in Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL) to the JSW Group, marking what could become a major turning point for the company’s long-term ambitions in the world’s third-largest automobile market. While neither company has officially confirmed the transaction, Skoda acknowle

Maruti Suzuki's electric vehicle journey continues to gather momentum with the eVitara recording 2,003 dispatches in June 2026, rebounding strongly from 1,439 units in May. The electric SUV has now crossed the 2,000-unit mark in three out of the last four months, indicating that the company is steadily scaling production while expanding its EV footprint across India. Collectively the model dispatches were 9,100 units in the first half of 2026. Maruti Suzuki eVitara Monthly Di

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) continued its strong momentum in the domestic two-wheeler market during June 2026, dispatching 4,68,956 units, registering an impressive 20.6% year-on-year (YoY) growth over 3,88,812 units in June 2025. Sequentially, the company also recorded a 2% month-on-month (MoM) increase from 4,59,611 units in May 2026. Honda's strong performance helped it further narrow the gap with market leader Hero MotoCorp in the domestic two-wheeler market.

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VinFast posted 1,928 vehicle dispatches in June 2026, delivering a largely stable overall performance despite notable changes across its model lineup. While the Limo Green continued to anchor the brand's sales with more than half of total dispatches, both the VF7 and VF6 witnessed significant month-on-month declines. The MPV7, meanwhile, recorded modest growth. As VinFast continues to expand its footprint in India, the June dispatch data highlights the importance of its comme

Hero MotoCorp dispatched 5,02,890 two-wheelers in June 2026, registering a 4% year-on-year (YoY) decline compared to 5,25,136 units in June 2025. On a month-on-month (MoM) basis, dispatches were also down 6% from 5,36,784 units recorded in May 2026. While Hero's core commuter portfolio remained under pressure due to declining demand for entry-level motorcycles, the company continued to witness encouraging momentum from its premium motorcycles and electric mobility business. T

India's motorcycle market continued its positive momentum in June 2026, with the Top 10 best-selling motorcycles recording combined dispatches of 9,35,519 units, up 9% year-on-year (YoY) from 8,55,219 units in June 2025. The month witnessed strong performances from commuter motorcycles, premium retro offerings, and sporty street bikes, highlighting the broad-based demand across multiple segments. Hero MotoCorp's Splendor once again emerged as India's highest-selling motorcycl

India's electric passenger vehicle (EV) wholesale market gained strong momentum in June 2026, with total dispatches rising to 33,656 units, up from 26,620 units in May 2026, representing a healthy 26.4% month-on-month (MoM) growth. The month witnessed robust contributions from Tata Motors, Mahindra, MG and Maruti Suzuki, while several newly launched electric models continued to reshape the market landscape. The latest dispatch figures also underline the growing acceptance of

India's scooter market continued its strong momentum in June 2026, with the top 10 best-selling scooters collectively registering 6,36,315 units, marking an impressive 38% year-on-year (YoY) growth compared to 4,60,440 units in June 2025. While Honda Activa comfortably retained its crown as India's highest-selling scooter, the biggest story of the month was the explosive rise of electric scooters. Models such as the TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak, and Ather Rizta delivered triple-di

Honda's changing strategy signals that the road to electrification may not be as linear as once expected. Honda has confirmed that it will discontinue the Honda Prologue, its only battery electric vehicle currently sold in the United States, after the 2026 model year. The decision marks another significant shift in the global EV landscape as automakers increasingly recalibrate their electrification plans in response to slowing demand, changing government policies, and evolvin

The Tata Sierra EV recorded 1,516 wholesale dispatches in June 2026, while customer deliveries have now officially commenced across dealerships this month. The opening month underlines the market's anticipation for Tata Motors' latest electric SUV and signals a promising beginning for one of the brand's most significant launches in recent years. Tata's New Electric SUV Debut After months of anticipation, the Sierra EV has finally entered the market with encouraging numbers. D

India's two-wheeler industry delivered another strong year-on-year performance in June 2026, with total wholesale dispatches reaching 18,51,400 units, registering an 18.6% growth over 15,61,283 units in June 2025. However, on a sequential basis, dispatches declined 2.7% compared to 19,02,209 units in May 2026, indicating a slight moderation after a strong start to the quarter. The month also witnessed significant shifts in market share, with TVS Motor emerging as the biggest

India’s hybrid passenger vehicle market recorded sales of 8,322 units in June 2026, declining by 8.1% month-on-month from 9,056 units in May 2026. The overall decline was primarily caused by a sharp reduction in Toyota Innova Hycross volumes. However, demand for several other hybrid models remained healthy, with the Toyota Hyryder, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, Victoris and Invicto all registering sequential growth. The Toyota Hyryder emerged as India’s highest-selling hybrid c

MG Motor recorded a notable month-on-month increase in Majestor dispatches during June 2026. The company dispatched 587 units of the premium SUV during the month, compared with 424 units in May 2026. This represents a sequential growth of approximately 38%, indicating that MG increased dealer supplies of the Majestor as it continued to establish the model in the Indian market. MG Majestor Dispatch Sales – June 2026 Model June 2026 May 2026 MoM Growth MG Majestor 587 units 424

For decades, Toyota has represented the benchmark for global automotive success. Its reputation for reliability, manufacturing excellence, hybrid leadership, and worldwide scale has kept it at the top of the global sales charts. Now, one company believes it can change that. Chinese automotive giant BYD has publicly declared its ambition to overtake Toyota and become the world’s largest automaker within the next five years. While the target may initially sound ambitious, BYD’s

Toyota remains the undisputed leader, but China's automakers are steadily expanding their footprint in one of the Middle East's most important automotive markets. Saudi Arabia has long been considered one of the world's strongest markets for Japanese automakers. Brands like Toyota, Nissan and Isuzu built decades of trust through durability, reliability and vehicles suited to the country's demanding climate. However, the first half of 2026 tells a story of an automotive market

TVS Motor-backed Norton Motorcycles has officially showcased the all-new Norton Atlas during its global media first ride in Iceland, marking another major milestone in the revival of one of Britain’s iconic motorcycle brands. Following the successful unveiling of the Manx range at EICMA 2025, the Atlas becomes the second all-new platform developed entirely under TVS ownership. More importantly, it signals Norton’s return to the highly competitive middleweight adventure motorc

JSW MG Motor India has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for the next phase of its India journey, confirming an investment of ₹1,400 crore during FY2026-27. The fresh capital will support new product development, localisation initiatives and expansion of manufacturing capacity as the company prepares to introduce two all-new new-energy SUVs based on its recently unveiled ADAPT (Advanced Drive Architecture Platform Technology). The company has confirmed that its upcoming launches