In the 1990s and early 2000s, while India’s economy was opening up and its cities swelling with new ambitions, Maruti Suzuki quietly transformed the way the nation moved. It wasn’t with luxury sedans or flashy imports, but with small, unassuming hatchbacks that prioritised efficiency over extravagance. At a time when personal mobility was a distant… Continue reading India’s car titan may ride the small wonder that built its empire
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Popular Vehicles Reports Mixed Q2 Performance, Expands Network with Telangana Acquisition
Popular Vehicles and Services Limited (PVSL) reported modest revenue growth of approximately 1% for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, with performance varying significantly across different vehicle segments. The Kochi-based automotive dealer experienced contrasting trends in its portfolio, with the luxury car segment growing by 14% and commercial vehicles expanding by 19% year-on-year. However,… Continue reading Popular Vehicles Reports Mixed Q2 Performance, Expands Network with Telangana Acquisition
TVS Aims to Democratise Adventure Biking in India with Apache RTX
After reshaping India’s performance motorcycling landscape with its Apache series, TVS Motor Company has now turned its attention to the rapidly expanding adventure touring category with the launch of the Apache RTX 300, marking its first foray into the segment. The company says the move is aimed at “democratising adventure motorcycling”, bringing premium rally-tourer capabilities… Continue reading TVS Aims to Democratise Adventure Biking in India with Apache RTX
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
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
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
Hyundai’s 60% Portfolio in Lower GST Bracket, List of Models
Hyundai Motor India has emerged as a major beneficiary of India’s restructured GST regime, with 60% of its portfolio now falling under the lower 18% tax slab following recent price reductions—a strategic advantage that the automaker is leveraging to enhance affordability and drive premiumization across its product lineup. According to presentations made at the company’s… Continue reading Hyundai’s 60% Portfolio in Lower GST Bracket, List of Models
Hyundai eyes MPV, Off-Road SUV Segments, Eyes Wider UV Leadership by 2030
Hyundai Motor India is set to expand into new market segments — including MPVs and off-road SUVs — as part of its aggressive 2030 growth strategy, detailed during the company’s first-ever CEO Investment Day in Mumbai. Under its India-centric product roadmap, Hyundai confirmed 26 product launches by FY2030, which include seven all-new nameplates that will… Continue reading Hyundai eyes MPV, Off-Road SUV Segments, Eyes Wider UV Leadership by 2030
Maruti Suzuki to Automate Driving Tests in Tamil Nadu
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Transport Department of Tamil Nadu to establish 10 Automated Driving Test Tracks (ADTTs) across the state as part of its corporate social responsibility efforts. The automated tracks will be set up in Marthandam, Tirunelveli, Coimbatore (Central), Madurai (North), Tuticorin, Krishnagiri, Dindigul, Tiruvannamalai, Sivagangai,… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki to Automate Driving Tests in Tamil Nadu
Festive auto retail sales bounce back, navratri sees 15-35% YoY growth across segments: Report
The festive period marked a firm recovery in auto retail, with sequential improvements in both footfalls and retail conversions underscoring a strong revival in consumer demand. Auto retail sales witnessed a robust recovery during the Navratri festival, with growth ranging between 15 per cent to 35 per cent year-on-year (YoY) across passenger vehicle (PV) and… Continue reading Festive auto retail sales bounce back, navratri sees 15-35% YoY growth across segments: Report