The Tata Harrier midsize SUV, the first Tata model to be built on the Land Rover-derived Omega platform, powered by a Fiat-sourced 2-litre diesel engine, and joined by a zero-emission electric avatar in June this year, has driven past the 150,000 sales milestone in the domestic market. As per industry wholesales data, cumulative sales of… Continue reading Tata Harrier Sales Cross 150,000, Harrier EV Powers Demand Ahead of Petrol Model Launch
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TVS regains e-2W lead in first-half November, Hero Vida outsells Ola Electric
The gripping battle for leadership in India’s electric two-wheeler industry is turning even more intense. Fifteen days after it lost the e-2W crown in October to Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor Co has wrested it back. As per the latest Vahan retail sales statistics, TVS has sold 15,344 iQube e-scooters between November 1-15 – that’s 1,627… Continue reading TVS regains e-2W lead in first-half November, Hero Vida outsells Ola Electric
GST Cuts Have Given a Boost to Sales, but Is It Short-Lived Festive Happiness or a Sustainable Trend That Is Here to Stay?
This October saw a fascinating confluence of policy and culture that profoundly impacted the spending patterns of the Indian consumer. Consumer spending is typically directed by two simple things: the price you see on the sticker and the cash in your wallet. However, in India, this economic equation is layered with another powerful aspect: culture.… Continue reading GST Cuts Have Given a Boost to Sales, but Is It Short-Lived Festive Happiness or a Sustainable Trend That Is Here to Stay?
Why India’s EV Battery Landscape Needs Home-Grown Manufacturers To Stay Competitive
India’s electric vehicle revolution is well underway, but to sustain it, establishing a robust domestic battery manufacturing ecosystem is essential. While the country has recorded more than 4.4 million electric vehicles on its roads by August 2024, including around 950,000 in the first eight months of the year and a market penetration reaching 6.6%, the… Continue reading Why India’s EV Battery Landscape Needs Home-Grown Manufacturers To Stay Competitive
Impact of Rare Earth Shortage on the EV Market and What is the Way Out for India
India’s electric vehicle (EV) revolution faces an acute challenge: a global shortage of rare earth elements—and particularly rare earth magnets—which threatens to stall growth, disrupt supply chains, and weaken aspirations to become a clean mobility leader. There is an urgent need for alternative solutions, policy reforms, and technology innovation to ensure the sector remains resilient… Continue reading Impact of Rare Earth Shortage on the EV Market and What is the Way Out for India
Honda Open to Supplying Products to Indian Carmakers
According to an exclusive report by Autocar India, Honda is exploring partnerships with Indian original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) as part of a strategy to drive scale, reduce costs, and regain competitiveness for its future India programme. The development represents a potential shift in Honda’s India strategy as the Japanese automaker seeks to strengthen its position… Continue reading Honda Open to Supplying Products to Indian Carmakers
ITL Unveils Advanced Tractor Range at Agritechnica 2025
International Tractors Limited (ITL), India’s leading tractor export brand, presented its latest agricultural machinery innovations at Agritechnica 2025 in Hannover, Germany. The exhibition highlighted the company’s commitment to advancing global farming technology through performance-driven solutions. The showcase featured two flagship launches: the Solis S40 Shuttle XL and the Solis EXTRA series. The S40 Shuttle XL,… Continue reading ITL Unveils Advanced Tractor Range at Agritechnica 2025
Weekly Auto Wrap: Tata Expands Powertrain Play, Big-Bike GST Sparks Investment Alarm, EV Conclave Highlights
The week of November 10-16 brought together a mix of deep industry introspection and decisive product-strategy pivots. At Autocar Professional’s India EV Conclave, government officials and top OEM leaders converged on a unified message: India’s electrification momentum is real, but long-term competitiveness hinges on accelerating R&D, fixing the battery supply chain’s China dependence, building robust… Continue reading Weekly Auto Wrap: Tata Expands Powertrain Play, Big-Bike GST Sparks Investment Alarm, EV Conclave Highlights
Toyota Hyryder Outsells Innova For the First Time in October
Even as Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) registered its highest-ever passenger vehicle (40,247 units, up 43% YoY) as well as utility vehicle sales (33,809 units, up 43% YoY) in October 2025, a quick look at the model-wise wholesales for the company reveals that the unthinkable has happened. The Innova, sold as the Hycross and Crysta and… Continue reading Toyota Hyryder Outsells Innova For the First Time in October
Tata Motors Unveils Production-Ready Sierra Ahead of November 25 Launch
Tata Motors has unveiled the production-ready version of the Tata Sierra at the Sierra Brand Day event in Mumbai, marking the return of one of India’s most recognisable SUVs. The company traced the Sierra’s evolution from its 1991 debut to its new-generation model, which will be officially launched on November 25, 2025. At the event,… Continue reading Tata Motors Unveils Production-Ready Sierra Ahead of November 25 Launch