automotive industry

Hyderabad, April 11 Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India will launch four more electric vehicles by 2031, a senior executive of the company said here on Saturday.Maruti Suzuki marked a milestone in its electric vehicle journey by delivering 108 units of its e-VITARA to customers in a single...

Vijayawada, April 10 Volvo Group India President and Managing Director Kamal Bali said on Friday that the ongoing conflict between Israel, the US, and Iran has not yet directly affected the automotive industry in the country, but that if supply chain constraints arise, the automotive industry...

Mumbai, April 10 Japanese auto major Nissan Motors announced on Friday that it has added 54 new customer touchpoints across the country in the first quarter of this calendar year, including 3S (sales, service, and spare parts) facilities.The newly opened touchpoints consist of a mix of 3S, 2S...

Mumbai, April 9 Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Ather Energy announced on Thursday that it almost doubled the number of its Experience Centres (ECs) to over 700 across India in the recently concluded financial year.This rapid expansion has played a key role in driving Ather's growth across...

New Delhi, April 8 The war in West Asia is boosting demand for luxury electric vehicles, driven by customer concerns over fuel prices, said BMW Group India President and CEO Hardeep Singh Brar on Wednesday.The German luxury carmaker has increased its EV sales in India to 26 per cent of its...

New Delhi, April 8 Hyundai Motor India Ltd announced on Wednesday that it will increase the prices of its vehicles by up to 1 per cent across its entire product range, starting next month, citing various cost increases.The company plans to increase the prices of its cars by up to 1 per cent...

Mumbai, April 6 Japanese automaker Nissan Motor has strengthened its presence in Maharashtra with the opening of three customer service centers in the financial capital, including two showrooms and one service and spare parts support facility, the company said on Monday.The facilities include...

New Delhi, April 5 Suzuki Motorcycle India aims to increase its contribution to the global two-wheeler sales of its parent company, Suzuki Motor Corporation, to over 50 per cent, with its new manufacturing facility expected to enhance both domestic and export volumes, according to company...

Washington, April 5 – Top US senators have urged President Donald Trump to block Chinese automakers from operating in the United States, warning of risks to national security and American jobs, according to a congressional press release.Senators Tammy Baldwin, Chuck Schumer, and Elissa Slotkin...

New Delhi, April 3 India's passenger vehicle industry is expected to see growth moderate to 4-6 per cent in FY27, largely due to the high base and evolving macroeconomic conditions, ratings agency ICRA said on Friday.For FY26, the industry is estimated to report wholesale volume growth of...

New Delhi, April 3 Maruti Suzuki India Ltd aims to expand its service network to approximately 8,000 touchpoints by fiscal year 2030-31, its Managing Director & CEO, Hisashi Takeuchi, said on Friday.The company added 502 new service touchpoints in fiscal year 2025-26, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd...

Mumbai, April 2 Mahindra & Mahindra announced on Friday that it will increase the prices of its non-electric SUVs and commercial vehicles by up to 2.5 per cent from April 6.The company attributed the latest price increase to a combination of rising costs."Mahindra & Mahindra announces an...

Mumbai, April 1 Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer Suzuki Motorcycle announced on Wednesday that its total sales grew by 11 per cent to 1,31,491 units in March from 1,18,364 units a year ago.Its domestic retail sales rose by 11 per cent to 1,08,661 units in the previous month from 98,176 units...

Mumbai, April 1 Honda Cars India reported an 18.41 per cent decrease in its total vehicle sales at 10,036 units in March, compared to 11,884 units sold in the same month of 2025.Of the total car sales for the month under review, domestic sales amounted to 7,585 units and exports to 2,451...

Mumbai, April 1 Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) announced on Wednesday a 24 per cent increase in its total vehicle sales to 37,194 units in March compared to the corresponding month of the previous year.Domestic sales were at 35,125 units in March 2026, up 24 per cent from 28,373 vehicles in...

New Delhi, April 1 Automaker Kia India reported 14.5 per cent growth in total sales at 29,112 units in March, compared to 25,525 units sold in the same month of 2025.This is the company's best-ever sales performance for the month of March, Kia India said in a statement.The company further...

New Delhi, April 1 Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) on Wednesday reported a 2.5 per cent year-on-year growth in sales at 69,004 units in March 2026.Sales for March 2026 comprised domestic sales of 55,064 units – the highest-ever domestic sales for any March month, with a 6.3 per cent...

Johannesburg, March 31 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced an ambitious initiative to attract investment of around USD 60 million over the next two years at the 6th edition of the annual South Africa Investment Conference in Johannesburg on Tuesday."Investment conferences such as...

New Delhi, March 30 Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Monday launched an initiative to provide automotive services in high-traffic locations, including corporate campuses, airport zones, and fleet hubs.Under its 'Quickstop' program, customers can conveniently access Maruti Suzuki's services at places...

New Delhi, March 27 The central government has increased commercial LPG allocations to states by 20 per cent, bringing the quota to 70 per cent of pre-war demand to meet industrial requirements, including steel and automobiles.In a letter to state chief secretaries, Oil Secretary Neeraj Mittal...