The Seltos, Kia India’s first locally manufactured vehicle, has surpassed the 600,000-unit milestone in domestic market sales. From launch in August 2019 till end-January 2026, the midsize SUV has sold a total of 602,390 units (wholesales) in India and nearly 160,000 units exported. Combined domestic and exported sales are over 750,000 units over six-and-a-half years. … Continue reading Kia Seltos Sells 600,000 Units in India, Second-Gen Model off to a Good Start
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Auto industry records broad-based growth; outlook remains optimistic: Report
In the PV segment, growth was primarily driven by Toyota Kirloskar, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M), and Kia India. The Indian automotive sector recorded a steady climb in the first ten months of the current fiscal year, with cumulative domestic two-wheeler (2W) sales growing by 9 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to 1.5 crore units and the… Continue reading Auto industry records broad-based growth; outlook remains optimistic: Report
Tata Motors Well Set to Sell 600,000 Cars and SUVs, 100,000 EVs in FY2026
Tata Motors, which clocked its highest monthly wholesales (factory dispatches) of 70,222 passenger vehicles in January 2025, has crossed the cumulative half-a-million mark in the first 10 months of FY2026. As per company data, between April 2025 and January 2026 Tata Motors sold a total of 502,866 units, up 10% YoY (April 2024-January 2025:455,534 units). … Continue reading Tata Motors Well Set to Sell 600,000 Cars and SUVs, 100,000 EVs in FY2026
My Week in Cars podcast: Driving the NEW Jag and more!
In the latest episode of the Autocar podcast My Week In Cars Steve Cropley and Matt Prior talk about driving the new electric Jaguar prototype, the revised Ineos Grenadier and ADAS. Plus, the pair talk about the French classic car show Retromobile, massive body lean from Renault 14s, Andy Wilman, and much more, including your… Continue reading My Week in Cars podcast: Driving the NEW Jag and more!
US tariffs continue to hit Indian steel, aluminium exports
Indias exports of these metals to the US were around $5 billion in FY25. India’s steel, aluminium, and copper sectors will continue to face steep US tariffs, as these strategic metals remain subject to US’ Sec 232 provisions tied to national security. While the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods has been reduced from 25% to… Continue reading US tariffs continue to hit Indian steel, aluminium exports
Cybersecurity Flagged as Key Challenge for Smart Mobility at SIAT 2026
Cybersecurity has emerged as one of the major challenges in the development of smart mobility solutions, experts said at the recently concluded Symposium on International Automotive Technology (SIAT) 2026. Speaking at the closing ceremony, Dr Reji Mathai, Director, Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), said cybersecurity was identified as a critical concern during expert discussions… Continue reading Cybersecurity Flagged as Key Challenge for Smart Mobility at SIAT 2026
EV registrations cross 2 lakh units for 4th straight month in January
Total registrations of electric passenger vehicles stood at 18,101 units in Jan 2026. The new year has begun on a strong note for India’s electric vehicle industry, with total battery-electric vehicle registrations crossing the 2 lakh mark in Jan. Notably, EV registrations have exceeded 2 lakh units for the fourth consecutive month, despite lower GST… Continue reading EV registrations cross 2 lakh units for 4th straight month in January
SIAM Hosts 20th Styling and Design Conclave and 18th Automotive Design Challenge
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) organised its 20th Styling and Design Conclave and 18th Automotive Design Challenge in Goa, focusing on collaborative creativity to build India’s mobility design ecosystem through industry-academia partnerships. The two-day event brought together automobile designers, industry experts and academicians to discuss the evolving role of automotive styling and design,… Continue reading SIAM Hosts 20th Styling and Design Conclave and 18th Automotive Design Challenge
Here is why Ather Energy Sees Staying Outside the PLI Scheme as a Long-Term Advantage
Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy sees the absence of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) benefits for the company as a long-term structural advantage, with CEO Tarun Mehta arguing that operating without policy-linked subsidies allows it to build a more robust pricing and profitability framework. “Us not having PLI is actually one of the strongest and one… Continue reading Here is why Ather Energy Sees Staying Outside the PLI Scheme as a Long-Term Advantage
Here is why Ather Energy Sees Staying Outside the PLI Scheme as a Long-Term Advantage
Electric two-wheeler maker Ather Energy sees the absence of Production Linked Incentive (PLI) benefits for the company as a long-term structural advantage, with CEO Tarun Mehta arguing that operating without policy-linked subsidies allows it to build a more robust pricing and profitability framework. “Us not having PLI is actually one of the strongest and one… Continue reading Here is why Ather Energy Sees Staying Outside the PLI Scheme as a Long-Term Advantage