Tata Motors has expanded the Nexon lineup with the addition of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and reintroduced the Nexon Red #Dark Edition, further strengthening its position as India’s best-selling car. The ADAS-equipped Nexon Fearless+ PS DCA variant is priced at Rs 13.53 lakh (ex-showroom). The ADAS tech on the Nexon includes Autonomous Emergency Braking… Continue reading Tata Nexon Gets ADAS, Red #Dark Edition relaunched at Rs12.44 Lakh
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Uttar Pradesh Ends Road Tax Waiver for EVs and Hybrids as Policy Expires
The Uttar Pradesh government has allowed its road tax and registration fee waiver for electric and hybrid vehicles to lapse with effect from October 13, 2025, choosing not to extend the incentives under its 2022 Electric Vehicle Policy. The waiver offered full exemption from road tax and registration charges for electric vehicles and, from mid-2024,… Continue reading Uttar Pradesh Ends Road Tax Waiver for EVs and Hybrids as Policy Expires
Kinetic Watts & Volts Opens First EV Showroom in Pune
Kinetic Watts & Volts Ltd., the electric vehicle division of Kinetic Engineering Limited, has opened its first exclusive dealership in India. The facility, located in Pune’s Vishrantwadi area, represents a significant step in the company’s entry into the electric two-wheeler market. The 1,400 square foot showroom at Tingre Nagar offers sales, service, and spare parts… Continue reading Kinetic Watts & Volts Opens First EV Showroom in Pune
Nissan Expands CNG Retrofitment Program to Magnite EZ-Shift AMT
Nissan Motor India has expanded its CNG retrofitment program to include the New Nissan Magnite BR10 EZ-Shift (AMT), following strong customer uptake of the retrofit option for the manual transmission variant launched earlier this year. The company has also introduced an integrated fuel-filling system across all newly retrofitted Magnite models. The government-approved retrofitment allows Magnite… Continue reading Nissan Expands CNG Retrofitment Program to Magnite EZ-Shift AMT
Toyota Century to be a standalone brand positioned above Lexus
Toyota is spinning off the Century nameplate into a standalone brand, positioning it above Lexus as the new flagship for ultimate refinement and craftsmanship. This development was announced by Toyota Chairman Akio Toyoda — also known by his racing pseudonym Morizo during a panel discussion ahead of the Japan Mobility Show. He explained his decision… Continue reading Toyota Century to be a standalone brand positioned above Lexus
Top 10 Compact SUVs in H1 FY2026: Tata Nexon to Mahindra Thar
Small can also be big in the Indian SUV market. Of the nearly 100 utility vehicles and 1,000-plus variants in the domestic market, compact SUVs account for 21 models and a humongous number of variants. Of these models, 10 have made their mark in the first six months of the current fiscal year 2025, accounting… Continue reading Top 10 Compact SUVs in H1 FY2026: Tata Nexon to Mahindra Thar
Tata Nexon Surpasses 900,000 Sales, Punch Punches Past 600,000 Units
With best-ever monthly sales of 22,573 units in September 2025, the Tata Nexon has driven past the 900,000 sales milestone in the domestic market, as accurately forecast in Autocar Professional’s sales analysis a month ago. Launched on September 21, 2017, Tata Motors’ first compact SUV, which is sold with petrol, diesel, electric and CNG powertrains,… Continue reading Tata Nexon Surpasses 900,000 Sales, Punch Punches Past 600,000 Units
Bajaj Auto Outsells TVS E-2Ws in First-Half October, Ather and Hero MotoCorp Shine
The Indian electric two-wheeler industry is headed for its best monthly sales in the year to date this October. In the first 15 days of October 2025, as per the latest retail statistics on the Vahan portal, 67,328 units have been delivered to customers. With Diwali coming up on the 20th, expect accelerated new EV… Continue reading Bajaj Auto Outsells TVS E-2Ws in First-Half October, Ather and Hero MotoCorp Shine
China Drags India to WTO Over Subsidies for EVs, Cells
At a time when automotive and cell manufacturing industries are pushing the government for more incentives for localisation, China has raised a complaint against India at the World Trade Organization (WTO), alleging that New Delhi’s subsidies for electric vehicle (EV) and battery cell manufacturing violate global trade rules. According to a statement from China’s commerce… Continue reading China Drags India to WTO Over Subsidies for EVs, Cells
Electric Car Festive Sales Set to be The Highest, Says SIAM President
India’s electric vehicle segment is gearing up for its strongest festive season yet, fueled by several new launches and broader industry participation. SIAM President Shailesh Chandra noted that while EV growth may appear slower month-on-month compared to ICE vehicles due to pent-up demand in the latter, overall momentum for EVs remains very strong, supported by… Continue reading Electric Car Festive Sales Set to be The Highest, Says SIAM President