India’s automotive industry is celebrating a historic Dhanteras, with over one lakh passenger vehicles likely to be delivered across the two-day festive window — the highest-ever single-day retail tally for the sector. The milestone translates into an estimated ₹8,000–₹8,500 crore (over $1 billion) in turnover, underscoring the combined force of festive optimism, GST 2.0–driven affordability,… Continue reading Dhanteras 2025 Ignites Record Auto Retail: Over 1 Lakh Cars Likely Delivered, Generating $1 Billion in Revenue in a Day
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Honda Scooter Market Share Falls to 39%, TVS’ Rises to 29% in First-Half FY2026
Powered by its best-ever monthly sales of 733,391 units in September 2025, the Indian scooter industry, which hit record wholesales of 6.85 million units in FY2025, seems well set for another mega fiscal in FY2026. Halfway into the current fiscal year, as per SIAM wholesales data, scooter makers have clocked sales of 37,21,709 units, up… Continue reading Honda Scooter Market Share Falls to 39%, TVS’ Rises to 29% in First-Half FY2026
Pushing the Boundaries of Automotive Data with Agentic AI
The automotive industry has always been data-driven. From design and engineering to marketing and after-sales, data determines nearly every decision a manufacturer or dealership makes. But the kind of data that powers the industry is changing. Historically, automotive brands have relied on structured data such as CRM fields, form fills, and website analytics to understand… Continue reading Pushing the Boundaries of Automotive Data with Agentic AI
5 Reasons Motor Insurance in India is Entering a Hyper-Growth Phase
The motor insurance (including own damage and third party) GDPI market in India was valued at approximately US$11.7 billion in FY2025 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 10–12% over the next five years, reaching US$19–21 billion by FY2030. This growth is expected to be supported by evolving regulations, increasing… Continue reading 5 Reasons Motor Insurance in India is Entering a Hyper-Growth Phase
The Rise of Software-Defined Vehicles: Why Advanced Storage is Driving the Future of Mobility
In the past, a car’s value was primarily determined by parameters such as its horsepower, torque, or aesthetic appeal. While these still matter, consumers today seek greater comfort and convenience while driving. In addition, they expect regular enhancements in performance, functionality, and user experience delivered to their car via over-the-air (OTA) upgrades, just like their… Continue reading The Rise of Software-Defined Vehicles: Why Advanced Storage is Driving the Future of Mobility
How Tier 2 & 3 India Is Driving the Electric Two-Wheeler Revolution
The electric two-wheeler (E2W) revolution in India has spread and has penetrated beyond the country’s major cities. The real transformation is now taking place in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities of India, where expanding urbanisation, affordability, improving infrastructure, and supportive policies are combining to reshape mobility. These regions, which were once regarded as the… Continue reading How Tier 2 & 3 India Is Driving the Electric Two-Wheeler Revolution
My short-but-sweet fling with a cheap Mazda MX-5
I’ve always wanted my cars to be a bit different, which is why I bought a Fiat Coupé 20v a couple of years ago. Above all else, it was interesting. However, six months of ownership taught me that ‘interesting’ doesn’t mean ‘great’. I found it nose-heavy and a total pain to work on. The cost… Continue reading My short-but-sweet fling with a cheap Mazda MX-5
Autocar Meets: Malcolm Wilson of M-Sport
In this week’s Autocar Meets, Steve Cropley and Matt Prior meet Malcolm Wilson OBE, a former rally driver, founder of leading motorsport engineering company M-Sport, and Deputy President for Sport at the FIA. Based in Cumbria, M-Sport has a rich heritage engineering Ford’s World Rally Championship competitors, the Bathurst 12h winning Bentley Continental GT3, special… Continue reading Autocar Meets: Malcolm Wilson of M-Sport
Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack: car production resumes with cash-up-front offer to save suppliers
Business Secretary, Peter Kyle MP, described JLR’s announcement as “very welcome news for workers and suppliers, but I know many are still under pressure, particularly further down the supply chain”. Kyle continued, saying that “My focus will remain on helping JLR resolve this cyber incident, making further progress towards restarting production, and supporting the long-term… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack: car production resumes with cash-up-front offer to save suppliers
Best and worst car brands for depreciation: Which car manufacturer holds value best?
Other than the Dacia Spring, which starts cheap and ends up even cheaper after three years, with retained value of around 40% (how does six grand for a three-year old EV sound?), the Dacia range is pretty slow to shed its value. Affordable cars tend not to drop too quickly, since their affordability is still… Continue reading Best and worst car brands for depreciation: Which car manufacturer holds value best?