🏢 Industry
India's used car market to grow 13% annually through 2030: CARS24 report
The Indian used-car market is shifting gears, the auto tech company asserted.
Electric, flex-fuel, and CNG vehicles dominate Indian automotive launches: Report
The Indian automobile industry is witnessing a remarkable transformation, with electric vehicles (EVs), flex-fuel models, and CNG-powered vehicles taking center stage in recent launches.
13% drop in vehicle regns in UT in 2024
Noted for the highest per capita vehicle ownership in the country, Chandigarh saw vehicle registration drop by nearly 13% in 2024 compared to 2023. The sharpest decline was in the registration of cars during this period.
Govt to seek industry input on making Bharat Mobility Expo an annual event
Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 concluded on Wednesday after witnessing around 200 product unveils across automotive, components and technology, with the government planning to seek industry views to make it an annual affair. As per the organisers, the second edition of the event saw participation from over 1,500 exhibitors and footfalls of over 8 lakh people, making it one of the largest mobility events globally.
PIC plans to develop new EV policy for Maha
A new EV policy is being developed by Pune International Centre (PIC), an independent think tank, at the request of state govt
Demand revival in emerging markets aids automobile exports grow 19% in 2024
Demand revival in EMs drives 19% growth in automobile exports in 2024
Business Standard
Toyota's tech, Suzuki's consumer expertise driving alliance in India
Q3 result preview: Rural push, launches may boost auto revenue, Ebitda
Tata Motors, Indian Oil Corp to drive first hydrogen truck pilot project
📝 Govt proposes more sops for scrapping vehicles with BS-II, older emission standard
📝 Auto recap, Jan 25: Skoda EV for India, Tata Motors bets big on local battery, Royal Enfield Hunter 350 sales milestone
📝 Osamu Suzuki, former Suzuki Motor Corporation chief awarded Padma Vibhushan posthumously
📝 Stars at Auto Expo 2025 - The cars that got all the attention
📝 Hyundai Creta to Tata Punch: All flex-fuel cars at Auto Expo 2025
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🚗 ICE Car/SUV
Maruti Suzuki Fronx Hybrid spied testing, launch next year
While Maruti Suzuki is planning for the distant future with the development of electric vehicles, for the near future the company will heavily invest on hybrid powertrains. The carmaker already has two strong hybrid models— Grand Vitara and Invicto— in its lineup. However, the hybrid technology used in these two models is supplied by Toyota.
Kia Syros sub-compact SUV bookings open: Expected price, features, and more
Source Credit: The Economic Times
Kia India has officially revealed its latest offering for the Indian market—the Kia Syros, a sub-compact SUV positioned between the Sonet and Seltos in the brand’s lineup.
This marks Kia's second sub-compact SUV for India, following the success of the Sonet. Bookings for the Syros are now open, and customers can reserve it online or at Kia dealerships, TOI reported Sunday. Deliveries are set to begin in February 2025, with timelines varying across the country.
Launch date and booking details
The official pricing of the Kia Syros will be announced on February 3, 2025, as per TOI. However, according to CarDekho, the Syros is likely to be priced in the range of Rs 9.7 lakh to Rs 16.5 lakh (ex-showroom), depending on the variant and engine configuration.
Ahead of its launch, the vehicle has already started arriving at showrooms across the nation, allowing potential buyers to get a closer look.
Kia Syros' bold new design
As per a TOI report, the Kia Syros flaunts a fresh design inspired by Kia’s global models, including the Carnival, EV3, and EV9. It features a boxy, upright stance with several eye-catching details:
Front Design: Vertically stacked LED headlamps integrated into the bumper, housing three projector units, and unique drop-down LED daytime running lights reminiscent of the Carnival. The upper front fascia is sealed, giving it an EV-like appearance, with air intakes placed in the blacked-out lower section accented by silver trim.
Side Profile: Blacked-out A-, C-, and D-pillars, body-coloured B-pillars, flush-fitting door handles, thick plastic cladding over the wheel arches, and distinctive 17-inch three-petal alloy wheels. A kink in the rear window line adds character to the design.
Rear Styling: The tall boy stance resembles a minivan with high-mounted L-shaped tail lamps wrapping around the rear windscreen. The two-tone rear bumper in black and silver enhances its sporty appeal.
Kia Syros' feature-packed Interior
The Kia Syros comes loaded with premium features to meet the expectations of modern buyers:
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Electric Car/SUV
India's electric car penetration to surge to 9% by FY30: Nomura Report
The penetration of electric cars in India is projected to rise significantly, reaching 9% by FY30 from the current 2% , according to a report by Nomura. This shift is part of the country's broader transition toward sustainable and eco-friendly mobility solutions.
EV penetration to surge in 3 years with reliable models, competitive prices, and expanding charging network: Axis Capital
The electric vehicle (EV) penetration will increase in the next three years due to the introduction of more reliable models at competitive price points and the possible growth of the charging network, according to the Axis Capital report.
Mahindra BE 6, XEV 9e test drives begin across 15 cities in phase 2
Mahindra unveiled its first two Electric Origin SUVs exactly two months ago: BE 6 (formerly known as BE 6e) and XEV 9e. Underpinned by the INGLO architecture, both SUVs are offered with two battery pack options: 59 kWh ( Pack 2) or 79 kWh (Pack 3). Official bookings for BE 6 and XEV 9e will commence 14 February onwards for the 79 kWh variants.
EV sales set to rev up this year
New Delhi: The Year 2025 will set the foundation for sales growth of passenger electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. Barring Nissan, Renault, Volkswagen and Honda, with just 5% market share, all major carmakers —accounting for 95% of the market share —will have at least one EV in their portfolio. This was evident at the recently-concluded Auto Expo, where EVs dominated launches and show-cases.
📝 Mahindra BE 6 and XEV 9e phase 2 test drives begin. Is your city on the list?
📝 Tata Motors bets on local battery manufacturing to maintain EV market leadership
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🚗 Luxury
📝 Lamborghini sets new sales record in India: Here’s how many cars were sold
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🎤 Interviews & Features
Skoda Kylaq Review: A Clever SUV or a Pretender?
We’ve all heard the saying, “the more the merrier”, and it definitely rings true for the compact SUV segment. After years of debating whether to dive into the sub-4-meter category, Skoda Auto India has finally taken the plunge with the all-new Kylaq. Priced between Rs 7.89 lakh and Rs 14.40 lakh (ex-showroom), this is Skoda’s most affordable offering yet.
Kia Syros: Top 7 segment-first features to know about
Kia pulled the covers off the Syros more than a month ago but the Korean carmaker didn’t divulge any significant details about the car barring some mechanical specifications. As we got an opportunity to drive and test the Syros recently, we came to know a lot more about Kia’s latest sub-4 metre SUV offering.
Driving change: India’s auto sector shifts gears
India’s auto sector is buckling up for a ride where the GPS hasn’t quite figured out all the detours yet. From EVs to AI-driven decisions, the market is navigating both familiar roads and uncharted territories, as mapped out in a Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Google India report. According to the report, India’s automotive industry, the third-largest in the world, is navigating a pivotal transformation. From emerging technologies to evolving consumer behaviour, the sector is poised for an exciting future. The report sheds light on this evolving landscape, providing insights that promise to reshape the future of mobility. Here’s a look at the key trends, challenges, and opportunities in India’s automotive journey.
📝 Maruti Suzuki Dzire and Honda Amaze to get pricier from February. Here’s how much they will cost
📝 Skoda Kylaq deliveries begin today. Check specifications, features and price
📝 Customers get a glimpse of the new compact SUV Kia Syros
📝 Here’s what makes Skoda Kylaq a compelling addition to the compact SUV segment
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🏗 Construction & Agriculture
Tractor sales fall 1.5% to 901,668 units in 2024; outlook bright for 2025
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🏍 EV/ICE Two Wheelers
Two-wheelers not luxury, tax cut needed to spur demand: HMSI
Two-wheelers are a necessity and not luxury in the current Indian context and taxes on these vehicles must be reduced as the industry is staring at a single-digit growth next fiscal with affordability becoming an issue, according to a senior executive of Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India. There is also a requirement for income tax rationalisation to enable middle-income people start spending again, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) Director Sales and Marketing Yogesh Mathur told PTI in an interview.
New Hero Xoom 125 variants explained
Hero MotoCorp launched the Xoom 125 at the Bharat Mobility Expo, alongside its larger sibling, the Xoom 160. Priced at Rs 86,900 ex-showroom, the Xoom 125 targets the TVS Ntorq, Suzuki Avensis, and the Honda Dio 125, offering a sporty design to appeal to the youth. If you have decided that the Hero Xoom is the scooter for you, there are two variants on offer – VX and ZX – and here’s how the two differ from each other.
TVS Motor's distributor Ezz LCV sets up new assembly line; to boost local manufacturing in Egypt
TVS Motor’s two-wheelers to be assembled locally in Egypt by Ezz LCV
The Hindu Business Line
📝 Keeway K300 SF motorcycle launched in India: Only first 100 customers will get this special price!
📝 Hero Xpulse 210 in mind? Which variant should you pick?
📝 2025 Ducati Panigale V4 bookings commence. Should you go for it?
📝 2025 Triumph Speed Triple 1200 and Speed Twin 1200 RS teased ahead of launch
📝 Royal Enfield Hunter 350 crosses 5 lakh sales milestone
📝 2025 Honda Activa 110 with OBD 2B: Here are five highlights of the newly launched scooter
📝 Royal Enfield Scram 440: Does it have what it takes to be the successor of the Scram 411?
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⚙ Components
Schaeffler sees ICE dominating Indian market for a decade
New Delhi: Schaeffler is aggressively working on strategies to enhance its presence in the Indian market where one of the focus areas is to turn challenges into opportunities.
Gabriel India expands suspension product portfolio with acquisition of Marelli Motherson
Gabriel India, the flagship company of the ANAND Group, acquired assets from Marelli Motherson Auto Suspension Parts Private Limited (MMAS). ETAuto learns that the deal value stands at INR 60 crore.
📝 Apple in talks to Forge a new Bharat bond: iPhone giant looks to get Kalyani Group co on board for making its components
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🌇 Allied Industries
Battery passport: Revolutionizing lifecycle management, transparency, and compliance across supply chains
The accelerating global transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy has brought batteries to the forefront as a critical component of sustainable infrastructure. However, the complexities surrounding their production, usage, and disposal demand innovative digital solutions. Enter the “Advanced Battery Passport,” a transformative digital tool designed to ensure lifecycle management, transparency, and regulatory compliance across supply chains. It also pushes the boundary for the OEM and battery manufacturers by unlocking insights from data to take decisions.
CEAT eyes acquisitions to expand in international markets
Mumbai: Tyremaker CEAT Ltd is considering inorganic routes to expand its presence in international markets, a senior official said. “We will be open to acquisitions that make sense and add value. At the moment, our priority is to close the Camso deal, which is expected to happen in May. Post that, we will integrate the business with CEAT’s way of operations,” Arnab Banerjee, MD & CEO, CEAT, told businessline.
INR 42,532 cr lithium refinery project to be launched in Nagpur this year
A lithium refinery project with an investment of INR 42,532 crore is expected to be launched in Nagpur this year, a release said on Saturday. An agreement was signed at Davos, Switzerland, by the Maharashtra government and Vardhaan Lithium (I) Pvt. Ltd to establish lithium refinery at Butibori in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
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🌢 Fuels, Lubricants
Easing crude oil prices: What does it mean for India?
Mumbai: Nearly a week since Donald Trump assumed office as the 47th President of the US, and declared a national energy emergency while promising to increase oil production in America, Brent crude oil prices have softened by around 3 per cent.
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💸 Finance & Insurance
No third-party insurance? You may not get to buy fuel, FASTag
Want to buy fuel, get a FASTag, or renew your driving licence? Soon, you may have to show that your vehicle has valid third-party insurance.
Bajaj Finance faces ₹863.15 crore GST demand from Pune tax office
Mumbai: The Office of the Joint Commissioner, Central Tax, Pune-II Commissionerate, has slapped an order to Bajaj Finance, including a GST demand, interest liability, and penalty, aggregating to ₹863.15 crore.
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📖 Magazines
Skoda Kylaq review: Familiar yet distinct
With sub-4-metre SUVs accounting for 60 percent of total passenger vehicle sales in India, every manufacturer is vying for a share of that market. Skoda is the latest to join the segment with the Kylaq, aiming to make a strong impact. The brand has generated significant buzz over the past year through its marketing tactics, including a naming contest and periodic teasers. We even had the chance to test a camouflaged pre-production model on a race track. However, the real highlight is its aggressive introductory price of Rs 7.89 lakh, announced ahead of the full range pricing. But the question remains: Can the Kylaq take on well-established rivals?
Rolls-Royce Spectre review: Silent grandeur
The electric car is perfectly noiseless and clean. There is no smell or vibration, and they should become very useful when fixed charging stations can be arranged. But for now, I do not anticipate that they will be very serviceable – at least for many years to come.”
2024 Icons of Porsche festival experience: Dialled up to 911
Over 28,000 people, 500 special cars, and two days of art, culture and everything Porsche – that’s the 2024 edition of the Icons of Porsche festival for you. Before I even reached the venue in Dubai’s swanky design district, the streets were filled with sights and sounds of Porsches homing in on the festival grounds, and from the moment I walked in, I was absolutely overwhelmed. No, it wasn’t because of the crowd; it was because of all the precious metal scattered around with Dubai’s stunning skyline in the background. From 356s to 964s to 918 Spyders to apocalypse-ready Cayennes and every imaginable Porsche GT product, it took me a good while just to soak it all in and calm down.
Triumph Daytona 660 review: The Daytona evolves
In the motorcycling world, the word ‘Daytona’ conjures up imagery of a modern-day icon that outdid its Japanese competition as it won seemingly countless championships in racing classes around the world. The Daytona 660 you see here is Triumph’s replacement to the original 675, but while that was a thoroughbred supersport bike built to dominate the race track, this is a relatively basic road bike that has been built to a budget. Hmm.
Kriega Sling Pro Messenger bag review
Before I start telling you about this unique-looking bag, I have a confession to make: I have organisational OCD and am a creature of habit. I can’t stand disarray of any sort when it comes to packing my belongings, and the way I pack follows the saying – ‘a place for everything, and everything in its place.’ That’s why the Kriega Sling Pro Messenger Bag fits neatly into my life and has become my go-to bag for nearly everything over the past four months, from daily commutes to weekend trips and even shopping.
MG Comet long term review, 5,500km report
A long-standing practice of Autocar India’s long-term fleet has been turned on its head by the MG Comet. For years, we’d run our respective long-termers (usually small cars) on the daily commute and then negotiate with our colleagues (usually Hormazd) to borrow a larger one for an occasional outstation trip. Now, as is the tendency of all cars to become big SUVs of some sort, almost all of us run relatively large cars every day and negotiate for a smaller car for quick errands in Mumbai traffic. In fact, the Comet is now in the Sorabjee household and likely sees more use than any of the fancy luxury cars; go figure!
Me and my cars: Siddhant Karnick
What are you driving / riding and why?
Can you retrofit an older Tata Punch with new 10.25-inch touchscreen?
📝 Hyundai Creta or Mahindra XUV700: which diesel-AT SUV to buy?
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📰 International
South Korea's unit price of exported cars falls for 1st time in 8 years
The unit price of South Korea's exported vehicles last year fell for the first time in eight years amid a prolonged slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales, data showed on Sunday.
ADSW 2025 drives USD 10 trillion push for global sustainability transformation
The Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2025 concluded on January 18, emphasizing global collaboration to unlock a USD 10 trillion economic transformation opportunity through sustainable development initiatives.
China's Xiaomi to fix software problem in 30,931 SU7 EVs
China's Xiaomi will fix software in 30,931 SU7 electric vehicles over safety hazards, in the first such issue the popular sedan has faced since its launch.
BMW joins Chinese EV makers in filing EU court challenge to tariffs
BMW has joined Chinese producers in filing a challenge at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) against EU tariffs on China-made electric vehicles (EVs), according to a filing on the court's website.
Kia recalls more than 80,000 cars in US due to improper air bag deployment and improper wiring
Automaker Kia America is recalling more than 80,000 vehicles due to floor wiring beneath the front passenger seat that can become damaged and prevent airbags and seat belts from deploying properly.
Rivian says other automakers 'knocking on door' about tech from VW joint venture
A joint venture between U.S. electric pickup and SUV maker Rivian and Volkswagen is in talks with other automakers about supplying their software and electrical architecture, a senior Rivian executive said on Thursday.
📝 Mitsubishi won't join Honda-Nissan alliance, wants to remain independent
📝 Colorado man turns Lamborghini Urus into a 641 bhp mobile home to travel the world
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