On the back of accelerated product development and faster product launches, French automaker Renault is targeting to regain its market share in India’s passenger vehicle market, with an eye on a 3-5% share in the world’s fastest-growing market by the end of this decade. “Our objective now is to gain traction in terms of renewals.… Continue reading Renault Targets India Market Share Recovery to 3-5% by 2030
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Renault Eyes Aggressive Product Push With New Models Every Year
French automaker Renault is looking at a fundamental reset in its strategy for India business with plans to bring new products every year, as the brand believes speed of new product development and launches are critical to remain competitive in India. “When you are in India, the first lesson you have to learn is the… Continue reading Renault Eyes Aggressive Product Push With New Models Every Year
HPCL and Castrol India Partner to Explore Re-Refined Base Oil Ecosystem
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and Castrol India have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the development of a Re-Refined Base Oil ecosystem in the country. The partnership, announced on Monday, will see both companies evaluate a model for collecting used lubricating oil and having it re-refined for use in lubricant production. The collaboration… Continue reading HPCL and Castrol India Partner to Explore Re-Refined Base Oil Ecosystem
Global M&A Activity Expected to Maintain Momentum Through 2026
Global mergers and acquisitions activity is positioned to continue its strong performance in 2026 following a 40% surge to $4.9 trillion in 2025, according to Bain & Company’s annual Global M&A Report 2026 released Monday. The consulting firm’s survey of 300 M&A executives revealed that 80% anticipate maintaining or increasing deal activity this year. The… Continue reading Global M&A Activity Expected to Maintain Momentum Through 2026
India Energy Week 2026 Opens in Goa with Record Participation
The India Energy Week (IEW) 2026 opened in Goa today with the Hon’ble Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas delivering the keynote address at the inaugural ceremony, highlighting India’s growing role in shaping global energy conversations while hosting over 75,000 energy professionals from more than 120 countries. The fourth edition of the annual event represents… Continue reading India Energy Week 2026 Opens in Goa with Record Participation
Renault Sold 200,000 First-Gen Duster SUVs in India, Third-Gen Model Marks Comeback
The Renault Duster SUV, which was first launched in India in July 2012 and discontinued in early 2022, is being relaunched today in its third-generation avatar and marks the French OEM’s return to one of the most competitive SUV sub-segments. Over a decade, the first-generation Duster is estimated to have sold close to 199,871 units… Continue reading Renault Sold 200,000 First-Gen Duster SUVs in India, Third-Gen Model Marks Comeback
Peugeot is ‘thinking about’ building a new flagship above 5008
Peugeot is “thinking about” launching a model positioned above its flagship 5008, boss Alain Favey has told Autocar. But to be successful, “it would need to be something really different” so it could stand out against rivals, he said, referencing the difficulties the axed 508 had in a segment that included premium offerings such as… Continue reading Peugeot is ‘thinking about’ building a new flagship above 5008
5000 miles in a Polestar 3: An intriguing car with one ‘key’ problem
Overnight charging wasn’t possible at any destination, so I made a similar stop on the return leg to get home with range to spare. I awoke in my own bed the next day to 100%. This ease of use has all been thanks to the 3’s charging speed, which has allowed me to make those… Continue reading 5000 miles in a Polestar 3: An intriguing car with one ‘key’ problem
New DS 3 will return to its affordable hatchback roots
STLA Small was originally conceived electric-first with combustion engines overlooked; the same thinking currently limits DS’s No8 flagship – based on the STLA Medium platform – to EV-only. “The DS 3 could be electric,” said Métroz. “But it’s a little bit too early to talk about that.” With EV market share lagging behind the projections… Continue reading New DS 3 will return to its affordable hatchback roots
BYD’s new car blitz is just getting started: Dolphin G, Sealion 8, Shark 6 due soon
“We have products I think you will find very, very interesting being launched this year – I’m sorry I cannot tell you,” Ge said. “Head office pays a lot of attention to the UK market and we want to offer the best technology to the customers here; [UK] customers are really appreciative of technology.” BYD… Continue reading BYD’s new car blitz is just getting started: Dolphin G, Sealion 8, Shark 6 due soon