New launches drive sales growth of M&M, Toyota, Kia by double-digits in May
The sales were largely spurred by new launches. M&M’s Thar Roxx and electric vehicles (EVs) are in high demand and, similarly, Kia India, has received positive response to its recently launched Carens Clavis.

Delhi govt to provide subsidies to promote e-vehicles, says CM Gupta
New Delhi: Delhi government will provide subsidies to people to promote electric vehicle adoption in Delhi in its new policy, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday.

From red to black: India's top automakers see EV business turning around
New Delhi: After pumping in money for several years, Indian automotive manufacturing companies are finally beginning to see their electric vehicle (EV) businesses moving towards profitability. 

Mahindra cements 2nd position as Tata Motors, Hyundai’s sales continue to lag behind
Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd sold 43,691 passenger vehicles in May, edging past Hyundai Motor India Ltd, which sold 38,030 cars, making it the third time in the first five months of the calendar year to emerge as the second largest car maker in India.

Vietnam’s VinFast plots deeper India push after $2 bn Tamil Nadu bet, eyes Andhra and Telangana
Vietnamese automaker VinFast gears up for its India debut in June
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Passenger vehicle sales remain flat in May amid sluggish demand
May auto sales dip 4%, PV segment drives sharp fall
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Mahindra & Mahindra vehicle sales up 17% in May at 84,110 units
May 2025 auto sales live: Mahindra pips Tata Motors for 2nd consecutive month
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As carmakers struggle to integrate software systems into vehicles, Toyota weaves in its Arene toolkit
 

Rare earth supply pinch puts India's EV makers on a six-week clock
 

Toyota Kirloskar's May sales rise 22% to 30,864 units
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) on Sunday reported a 22 per cent increase in sales in May, 2025. The carmaker sold 30,864 units last month, including exports of 1,584 units. Srong demand for its MPV and SUV segments and the launch of the Innova HyCross exclusive edition contributed to the overall growth, the company said.

Nissan Magnite CNG: Here's 5 things to know about the alternative fuel SUV
Nissan has introduced the CNG version of its popular compact SUV, the Magnite, with prices starting at ₹6.89 lakh (ex-showroom). Unlike many competitors offering factory-fitted CNG kits, the Magnite CNG features a retrofit installed at authorised dealerships after the vehicle has left the factory. This method provides customers with a flexible and cost-effective option to transition to cleaner fuel, appealing to eco-conscious buyers.

TaMo open to hybrid vehicles if demand stays strong

Mumbai: Tata Motors, India’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles, is open to considering addition of hybrid products to its passenger vehicle line-up if there is a strong enough consumer demand for it.

VinFast reveals India operations plan: VF7 debut, production capacity, bookings & more
VinFast plans major product offensive for India, to launch VF6 and VF7 this year. Bookings to begin…
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Land Rover goes Desi: Range Rover SV Masāra Edition launched in India at Rs 4.99 crore
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has launched a new India-specific special edition model of Range Rover. Called Range Rover SV Masāra Edition, this limited edition model is priced at Rs 4.99 crore (ex-showroom). Only 12 units of this SUV will be produced. This is the second India-specific limited edition Range Rover to launch this year after the Range Rover SV Ranthambore Edition. 

Toyota Vellfire review: A limousine wrapped in the body of a van
Can a colossal MPV steal the spotlight on the red carpet? The Toyota Vellfire is doing just that, and how. Ever since its 2023 debut, this luxury van has been rolling off showroom floors, especially among Bollywood’s elite. And it’s easy to see why: the Vellfire isn’t just transport, it’s an experience. And the 2025 model that hit the road last month continues this tradition.

Over 3,000 new vehicles hit Telangana roads daily as public transport takes backseat
Hyderabad: In the wake of inadequate public transport systems, poor last-mile connectivity, and commuters' preference for personal vehicles, Telangana is witnessing rapid growth in vehicle registrations, with the state recording more than 3,000 new private vehicles daily on its road network.

EV maker Olectra Greentech Q4 PAT up 39%
Electric vehicles (EV) manufacturer Olectra Greentech Limited (OGL), part of the Megha Engineering & Infrastructures group, posted a 39% jump in profit after tax (PAT) for the fourth quarter, at ₹20.69 crore compared to ₹14.89 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year.

Force Motors gets homologation certificate from ARAI for e-Ambulances
 

How Uber came back from the brink to dislodge Ola
When the world was limping back from the Covid devastation, few businesses were sure about their future. And Uber India was no exception. When it sold its food-delivery business to Zomato and shrunk its size, speculation was rife whether Uber will exit India ride-hailing business too.

The thrill of the hatchback: Volkswagen Launches Golf GTI. What Is It??
Sales of hatchback cars are dropping, but some carmakers are trying to ignite the spark in the segment by launching ‘hot hatches’ — the latest is Volkswagen, which last week launched the Golf GTI Mk 8.5. It’s expensive (₹53 lakh), and yet 150 units got sold even before launch.

Fake HSRPs go rampant: Here’s how you identify one
Any kind of vehicle ownership for an average Indian middle-class individual or family is a moment of pride and joy. The most crucial detail on a vehicle be it a two-wheeler, three-wheeler, car or commercial vehicle is its registration number. The registration number becomes a vehicle’s de facto identity which is attached to its owner’s name.

Small cars need to grow by 8-10% annually to keep sector on track: Bhargava
 

Honda Activa 125 vs TVS Jupiter 125 comparison: Which scooter is worth your money?
It’s a battle of giants in the Indian scooter market. The reigning champion, the Honda Activa, faces off against the formidable challenger, the TVS Jupiter, the second-best-selling scooter. Both are available in 110cc and 125cc variants, but we’re diving into the top-tier 125cc models to see how they compare. With TVS rolling out premium updates for the 2025 Jupiter 125, we evaluate whether the Activa retains its crown or if the more budget-friendly Jupiter 125 is the smarter choice for two-wheeler buyers.

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India reports sales of 4.65 lakh units in May
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) reported total sales of 4,65,115 units for May 2025, including 4,17,256 units sold in the domestic market and 47,859 units exported.

Lumax revenue up 29% to Rs 3,637 crore in FY25
Lumax Auto Technologies has announced its audited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2025, showcasing strong operational performance and strategic expansion through inorganic growth initiatives. The company recorded its highest-ever annual revenue and EBITDA, and surpassed the Rs 1,000 crore mark in quarterly revenue for the first time.

Challenges in grid-scale battery storage space in India continue: Cygni Energy CEO
Hyderabad-headquartered Cygni Energy, though among the first movers in the energy storage solutions segment, still faces challenges in the grid-scale battery storage system space in India. Despite policy interventions by the government there is still scope to improve, its top management feels.

More than a pretty screen: The high-stake world of automotive UX/UI
From tactile buttons to CD players, and now to voice commands and immersive touchscreens, the transformation of infotainment, controls, and performance systems in vehicles is in full throttle. Leading this shift are sophisticated UX/UI interfaces—sleek in appearance, deeply integrated, and responsive enough to rival any modern consumer electronic device.

Tyre makers see margin expansion in Q1, Q2 of FY26
“Going ahead, we are seeing stabilising of raw material prices with a bias towards marginal decline in forthcoming quarters. What we have noticed in FY25 and the last one month, again, there is a downward movement of the crude oil prices, the synthetic rubber, and the natural rubber prices. The trend of raw material is moving positively, and there is a stable guidance for that. It will also help in margin expansion,” said Anshuman Singhania, Managing Director, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd, in an earnings call. Crude oil prices saw a decline during the quarter, which is expected to continue in Q1 and Q2.

IndianOil finalises India's largest Green Hydrogen project at Panipat
In a major step towards promoting clean energy in India, IndianOil has finalised the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen (LCOH) for setting up a 10,000 Tonnes Per Annum Green Hydrogen Generation Unit at its Panipat Refinery & Petrochemical Complex.

Rynox Downtown Pro jacket review
The world of motorcycle jackets is flooded with options that scream, “I ride; therefore, I must look like I’m about to scrape knees or win the Dakar Rally.” Enter Rynox’s Downtown Pro Jacket, which promises the right riding chops but prefers to whisper about them in a coffee shop rather than shout over an exhaust note. Available only in Midnight Black, it is rather muted and minimalistic for a riding jacket and is aimed at the urban commuter.

TVS iQube 2.2 road test, review
The TVS iQube has routinely been among the top-selling electric scooters since its launch in 2020, and the very first one came with a 2.2kWh battery. Subsequently, TVS nixed that version and introduced newer variants with bigger batteries, but with ever-increasing inflation leading to larger price tags and a government subsidy that’s all but gone, TVS reintroduced the 2.2kWh option last year. It is now the new entry-level iQube and took over that role from the 3.4kWh variant. But is this 2.2kWh variant a genuinely usable scooter that retains the iQube’s strong points, or is it hamstrung in some way or another like most other budget-friendly e-scooters? After having ridden it extensively for a week, we have an answer.

Range Rover SV Masara Edition launched at Rs 4.99 crore
The Range Rover SV Masara Edition has been launched in India, with prices starting at Rs4.99 crore (ex-showroom). We reported on this a few days ago, and this edition draws inspiration from the sapphires found in the Himalayan region, making it the second India-inspired Range Rover after the Ranthambore Edition.

BYD Sealion 7 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5 vs BMW iX1 LWB comparison
The premium electric vehicles (EV) space has really begun to heat up. While there weren’t any options between the Rs 25 lakh MG ZS EV and the Rs 1 crore Mercedes EQC earlier, now there are as many as six EVs priced around Rs 50 lakh on sale. Of these, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, the recently launched BYD Sealion 7 and the locally made BMW iX1 LWB appear to be the most compelling. We brought the three together and put them through our real-world tests to see which one deserves a spot in your garage.

Hyundai Creta diesel automatic resale value highest in segment: Autocar-Spinny study
The midsize SUV space, often referred to as the ‘Creta segment’ is dominated by Hyundai, which despite wearing a Rs 11-20 lakh (ex-showroom) price tag, consistently features in the top-10 cars sold in the new car market, which is an incredible feat. To grab a piece of its pie, several players have entered the market namely, Kia Seltos, MG Astor, Skoda Kushaq, Volkswagen Taigun, Honda Elevate, Citroen Aircross, Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder and Maruti Grand Vitara. For this study, we focus on how these models fare in the used car space.

Upcoming car launches in June 2025
The first half of 2025 was packed full of new car launches, and June looks to bookend it with a few more. Popular German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has a couple of notable launches lined up for coming month, and Tata is set to debut a long-awaited EV in June 2025 as well. Let’s take a look at every new car hitting the Indian market over the next 30 days.

Lamborghini Revuelto driven at the Navi Mumbai International Airport
Imagine a place where going slower than 300kph could be dangerous. A stretch of tarmac where speed isn’t optional – it’s essential. This is no ordinary road but a 3.7km-long runway where wide-body jets will routinely land at speeds between 240kph and 290kph. Going slower could mean stalling in mid-air.

Me and my cars: Veer Amar Seth
What are you driving/riding and why?

BMW iX1 LWB or Kia EV6 with discounts: which premium EV to buy?

Surat: If you’ve always coveted the BMW badge, the iX1 is a well-priced, well-rounded EV. While its performance isn’t the strongest, it offers a compelling mix of brand prestige, ride comfort, and handling finesse that arguably outshines the other options on your list.  

Hybrid vehicle sales continue to rise in US as electric, plug-in vehicle shares remain flat
Washington: About 22 per cent of light-duty vehicles sold in the first quarter of the year in the United States were hybrid, battery electric, or plug-in hybrid vehicles, up from about 18 per cent in the first quarter of 2024. Among those categories, hybrid electric vehicles have continued to gain market share while battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles have remained relatively flat, according to estimates from Wards Intelligence.

Volkswagen flags 'massive' US investments and says tariff talks constructive
Volkswagen wants to make more big investments in the United States, CEO Oliver Blume said in an interview with a German newspaper on Friday, adding that tariff talks with the U.S. government were "fair" and "constructive".

Tesla sales crash in Canada's largest province, with sales of these models falling more than 90% in one flat quarter
Tesla’s electric vehicle (EV) sales have hit a rough patch, with a dramatic decline not only in Europe but now in Canada, particularly in Québec, during the first quarter of 2025. According to a Business Insider report citing data from Québec’s vehicle registration authority, only 524 new Teslas were registered in the province from January to March 2025—a staggering 85% drop from the 5,097 vehicles registered in the final quarter of 2024.

LG Energy begins mass production of batteries at US plant
Seoul: LG Energy Solution Ltd (LGES), South Korea's leading battery maker, said on Sunday it has begun mass production of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for energy storage systems (ESS) at its manufacturing plant in the United States.

Chinese EVs grab biggest mkt share in Europe in nine months
Chinese automakers captured the biggest share of Europe's electric-vehicle market in nine months, regaining ground lost after the European Union imposed tariffs last year.

Trump says automakers, Tesla must build cars, parts in US
Automakers in the United States, including Tesla, must build entire vehicles including all their parts in the country instead of manufacturing parts abroad, President Donald Trump said on Friday.

Volvo suspends car production in US due to part shortage
The new set of tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump has already started to take toll on OEMs. In the latest development, Volvo has announced that production at its manufacturing facility in Ridgeville, South Carolina, has been temporarily halted. The carmaker says the reason for stoppage in production is due to shortage of parts.