Tata Motors Launches Petrol Variants of Harrier and Safari SUVs Starting at ₹12.89 Lakh

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited has announced pricing for the petrol-powered versions of its Harrier and Safari SUVs, introducing the new 1.5L HYPERION Turbo-GDi engine to its popular lineup. The Harrier petrol is available at an introductory price of ₹12.89 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi), while the Safari petrol starts at ₹13.29 lakh. Both vehicles are… Continue reading Tata Motors Launches Petrol Variants of Harrier and Safari SUVs Starting at ₹12.89 Lakh

Auto Sales Momentum Post GST 2.0 Prompts Elara Capital Forecast Upgrade

India’s automobile industry is seeing a broad-based demand recovery following the rollout of GST 2.0, prompting Elara Capital to raise its volume growth estimates for most vehicle segments for FY26 and FY27. In its latest sector note, the brokerage said festive-season demand and December 2025 sales data surprised positively, leading it to revise growth assumptions… Continue reading Auto Sales Momentum Post GST 2.0 Prompts Elara Capital Forecast Upgrade

Jaguar Land Rover sales slump sharply amid US tariffs and cyber-attack

The cyber-attack forced Jaguar Land Rover to suspend production at its factories in the UK, Slovakia, Brazil and India through September. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The cyber-attack forced Jaguar Land Rover to suspend production at its factories in the UK, Slovakia, Brazil and India through September. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images Jaguar Land Rover… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover sales slump sharply amid US tariffs and cyber-attack

Jaguar Land Rover Reports Sharp Sales Decline Following Cyber Incident

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has reported significant declines in both wholesale and retail sales for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, with the luxury automaker’s performance heavily impacted by a cyber incident that disrupted production operations. The British manufacturer recorded wholesale volumes of 59,200 units for the quarter ending December 31, 2025, representing a… Continue reading Jaguar Land Rover Reports Sharp Sales Decline Following Cyber Incident

Kia India Share of Global Sales at Highest Level in CY2025: 9%

Kia Motor India, which registered its best-ever annual sales of 280,286 passenger vehicles, up 14% YoY (CY2024: 245,000 units), has also recorded its highest-ever share of its parent company’s global sales for the year yet – 9% – since its market entry in August 2019.  Kia Corporation sold a record 3.13 million passenger vehicles in CY2025,… Continue reading Kia India Share of Global Sales at Highest Level in CY2025: 9%

This is Uber’s new robotaxi from Lucid and Nuro

Uber, Lucid Motors, and Nuro have revealed the production-intent version of their collaborative robotaxi at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show, and TechCrunch got a sneak peek ahead of the reveal. It’s a vehicle that’s been in the works for more than half a year now, part of a deal that saw Uber invest $300 million… Continue reading This is Uber’s new robotaxi from Lucid and Nuro

@Tata-JLR: JLR Q3 SALES IMPACTED BY CYBER INCIDENT AS PREVIOUSLY INDICATED

Gaydon, UK, 05 January 2026 – JLR today reports its wholesale and retail sales for the third quarter of FY26 (three‑months to 31 December 2025). Production returned to normal levels only by mid‑November post the cyber incident. Due to this and also the time required to distribute vehicles globally once produced, wholesale and retail volumes… Continue reading @Tata-JLR: JLR Q3 SALES IMPACTED BY CYBER INCIDENT AS PREVIOUSLY INDICATED

M&M Clocks ₹50,000 Crore in Premium SUVs as XUV 7XO Debuts

Having been the fastest to ₹50,000 crore in revenue in the premium SUV space, Mahindra & Mahindra plans to “reset” the premium SUV segment with the all-new XUV 7XO by raising the bar in the C-SUV segment. The launch of the premium SUV comes close on the heels of Mahindra & Mahindra climbing to the… Continue reading M&M Clocks ₹50,000 Crore in Premium SUVs as XUV 7XO Debuts

Single digit to scale: Tax relief to speed up EV push

The move is expected to push EV adoption in the state from about 8 per cent in 2025 into double digits, while reinforcing TNs ambitions of becoming a major EV manufacturing hub. The EV industry saw a strong run in 2015, supported by improved charging infrastructure and introduction of better products. Sales began to trend… Continue reading Single digit to scale: Tax relief to speed up EV push

Autocar Professional’s January 1, 2026 Edition is out!

This edition of Autocar Professional reflects on a year of transition for India’s automotive industry as it steps into 2026 with renewed, though measured, optimism. Against a backdrop of global uncertainty, the sector demonstrated resilience, supported by timely policy intervention and a gradual strengthening of domestic and export fundamentals. The latest edition highlights how tax… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s January 1, 2026 Edition is out!