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GST Cuts Cool EV Momentum as ICE Vehicle Demand Surges in November

India’s electric mobility market lost some momentum in November 2025 as GST-led affordability improvements in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles resulted in a visible shift in buyer preference across two-wheelers, passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. While overall industry demand remained healthy, buoyed by festive spillover and improving retail sentiment, electric vehicle (EV) penetration slipped… Continue reading GST Cuts Cool EV Momentum as ICE Vehicle Demand Surges in November

Mahindra Unveils XUV 7XO Premium SUV, World Premiere Set for January 2026

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has officially revealed the name of its upcoming premium SUV, the XUV 7XO, which will make its world premiere on January 5, 2026. The new model builds upon the foundation of the XUV700, which has accumulated over 300,000 customers since its launch four years ago. According to the company, the XUV… Continue reading Mahindra Unveils XUV 7XO Premium SUV, World Premiere Set for January 2026

Mahindra Unveils XUV 7XO Premium SUV, World Premiere Set for January 2026

India’s Auto Retail Shows Resilience in November Despite Post-Festive Slowdown

India’s automobile retail sector demonstrated unexpected resilience in November 2025, posting a 2.14% year-on-year growth despite typically experiencing a post-festive slowdown, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The performance is particularly noteworthy given the high comparison base from November 2024, when Diwali and Dhanteras fell late in October, pushing… Continue reading India’s Auto Retail Shows Resilience in November Despite Post-Festive Slowdown

Weekly Auto Wrap: Maruti Counters Small Car Narrative, VinFast’s 2W Push, November Sales Highlights

India Auto Inc opened December on a strong footing, with wholesale volumes of SUVs, two-wheelers and tractors growing in double-digit in November. The uptrend was supported by post-festive demand, improving rural sentiment and steady traction from new model launches. Maruti Suzuki, meanwhile, pushed back strongly against what it called the “wrong narrative’’ surrounding small cars… Continue reading Weekly Auto Wrap: Maruti Counters Small Car Narrative, VinFast’s 2W Push, November Sales Highlights

Ola Electric Begins Deliveries of Vehicles Powered by Domestically Manufactured Battery Cells

Ola Electric announced on December 7, 2025, that it has started mass deliveries of vehicles equipped with its indigenously manufactured 4680 Bharat Cell battery packs. The S1 Pro+ scooter with a 5.2kWh battery is the first product to use these domestically produced cells, making Ola Electric the first Indian company to control both cell and… Continue reading Ola Electric Begins Deliveries of Vehicles Powered by Domestically Manufactured Battery Cells

Ola Electric Begins Deliveries of Vehicles Powered by Domestically Manufactured Battery Cells

Hero Vida Races Past 100,000 Sales in a Year for the First Time

Hero MotoCorp has, for the first time since entering the electric two-wheeler market over three years ago, sold 100,000 units in a calendar year, confirming Autocar Professional’s forecast of the same in early September. As per the latest retail sales numbers on the Vahan portal, between January 1 and December 5, a total of 100,383 Vida… Continue reading Hero Vida Races Past 100,000 Sales in a Year for the First Time