Japan Mobility Show 2025: Honda, Suzuki, Toyota aim to revolutionise Indian roads
The ongoing Japan Mobility Show (JMS) 2025 has uncovered some exciting concepts and technologies. Japanese auto manufacturers, being large shareholders of the Indian automobile market, have showcased some exciting products at the event that will have an India connection in the near future. Suzuki, Honda and Toyota showcased some of the most spectacular products at the event, some in conceptualised form and some in near-production guise. The key theme every automaker adopted for their showcased products and technology at the event is the industry's multi-way approach to carbon neutrality, through cleaner powertrain solutions, which encompass not just battery electric vehicles, but hybrids, plug-in fuel cell electric vehicles, hydrogen cell electric vehicles, etc.

Maruti slides 3%: Is it a ‘Buy’ now as brokerages pin hope on turnaround in H2?
The Maruti Suzuki share price declined 3.4% in intraday trade. The fall in the stock price came after the company posted its quarterly results and announced the October sales update. 

3 New SUVs launching this November 2025— Hyundai Venue, Tata Sierra & Mahindra XEV 9S to steal the show
The Indian automotive scene is shifting into high gear this November, with three major carmakers: Hyundai, Tata Motors, and Mahindra & Mahindra, ready to launch some of the year’s most anticipated models.

Govt wants auto industry to invest in a rare-earth-free future
New Delhi: The government plans to nudge the automobile industry to invest in research and development (R&D) of rare-earth-magnet-free technology, according to two officials aware of the plan, as the country seeks to break free from China’s stranglehold and adopt cleaner solutions.

Open to sky, exposed to risk: Cars with sunroofs brewing new safety concerns
Car buyers in India, in both mass and luxury segments, have developed a fascination for sunroofs. The preference for this feature has been increasing fast. The demand has surged so rapidly that the penetration of the sunroofs in Indian cars has increased to about 30% in 2024, up from 17.82% in 2021. One of the top three carmakers in the country, Hyundai, reported more than 54% of its cars sold between January and June 2025 had a sunroof, up from 52% in the same period of 2024. The sunroof penetration in Hyundai cars has increased to 53% in the first half of FY25, up 47.4% in the same period last year. In the SUV segment that has been growing at a maddening pace in India, nearly 85% models come equipped with a sunroof. Online searches for the 'cars with sunroof' keyword have grown by 35%.

Semiconductor units of CG Power, Micron & Kaynes have begun pilot production: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Ahmedabad: After conducting a detailed review of the four semiconductor projects under construction in Gujarat, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology on Monday said that the projects of CG Power, Micron Technologies and Kaynes have all started pilot production.

Delhi Confidential: Bharat Taxi
 

EV makers urge Tamil Nadu to extend 100% road tax waiver beyond 2025 to boost adoption
As the Tamil Nadu Government’s 100 per cent tax exemption for both transport and non-transport Electric Vehicles(EVs) is set to expire by the end of 2025, industry players and experts call for the extension of the critical incentive to spur adoption. Speaking to businessline, EV industry experts suggest that tax exemptions, along with other incentives, have significantly bolstered EV adoption, and a further extension is critical for the continued development of the state’s ecosystem.

2025 Tata Sierra teased: Iconic SUV to return on November 25
Tata Sierra is back in India! Teaser reveals bold new look and futuristic design — Here’s what to expect
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Maruti drives ahead on exports
 

How GST 2.0, festive season led to record car sales in October
 

Suzuki and Honda aren’t sure India is ready for small EVs. Here’s why.
New Delhi: Japanese carmakers are doubling down on electric technology by introducing small electric cars in their home markets, but appear cautious about launching such vehicles in India, citing concerns about their technological and economic viability in the country’s price-sensitive small-car market.

Daimler Truck expects to achieve €400 million in savings through sourcing from the best cost country like India
Chennai: Daimler Trucks AG expects to achieve €400 million in savings through sourcing from the best cost country like India and another €200 million through manufacturing optimisation by 2030, said C Muthu, President & Chief of Operations & Logistics, Daimler India Commercial Vehicle (DICV) Daimler’s relationship with India goes back to 1954, when it launched its first trucks in partnership with Tata. The journey evolved over decades and culminated in 2009 with the establishment of DICV, a 100 per cent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, headquartered in Oragadam, near Chennai.

Behind the Calm Face of the Tata Trusts, a Quiet Engineer Calls the Shots
During the first week of October 2025, when the Tata Trusts board came together to review its leadership structure, one appointment was made with no discussion. Venu Srinivasan, the Chennai-based industrialist who spent five decades building up TVS Motors as an international brand, would remain a Lifetime Trustee and Vice Chairman of the Trusts. Earlier this week, reports about Mehli Mistry being ousted from the Trusts also bore Venu Srinivasan’s name as one of the three trustees who opposed the extension of Mistry’s term with the Trusts. 

Two-wheeler sales in October record mixed trend
Source Credit: The Hindu Business Line

New Delhi: Two-wheeler major Hero MotoCorp on Monday reported a year-on-year (y-o-y) decline of 8 per cent in domestic wholesales (dispatches to dealers) at 6,04,829 units in October, compared to 6,57,403 units in the corresponding month last year.

'Bumper' October as two-wheeler retail sales top 2.8 million units
 

Two-wheeled war hero rides into sunshine: Norton's legacy finds new life
 

Gujarat’s three semiconductor plants near production stage; Ashwini Vaishnaw, Bhupendra Patel review progress
Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Monday held a meeting in Gandhinagar, taking a first-hand review of all four semiconductor chip plants that are under various stages.

Tata AutoComp showcases cutting-edge rail solutions at IREE 2025
Pune: Tata AutoComp Systems Limited, a leading provider of automotive and mobility component solutions, concluded a highly successful participation at the International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) 2025, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The auto component conglomerate's participation marked a significant milestone in its journey of diversification into the railway mobility sector.

Only 9 of Delhi's 37 air quality monitoring stations were functioning on Diwali, SC told
Only nine of Delhi's 37 air quality monitoring stations were functioning on Diwali – when the city was smothered by toxic smog of chemicals from 'green' firecrackers, dust and vehicular pollution, and hazardous particulate matter from farm fires – the Supreme Court was told on Monday.

Capital shrouded in haze, AQI hits 309
A thick layer of haze enveloped the national capital on Monday, with the air quality remaining in the “very poor” category and very likely to deteriorate to “severe” on Tuesday.  According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded an overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of 309 at 4 pm, indicating persistent pollution levels.

Sundaram Finance profit rises 16% on strong festive disbursements
Sundaram Finance on Monday reported a 16% year-on-year rise in its standalone net profit for the second quarter at ₹394.2 crore, driven by higher disbursements during the festive season.

TVS Motor invests ₹172 crore in TVS Credit to boost capital adequacy, raise stake to 80.76%
Chennai: Auto major TVS Motor Company Ltd has invested ₹172 crore in its subsidiary TVS Credit Services Limited (TVS Credit). On Monday, it received the letter of allotment towards subscription and allotment of an additional 29,11,235 equity shares of ₹10 each in TVS Credit, TVS Motor Company informed stock exchanges.

Health, motor insurance policy sales jump on GST exemption, festival cheer

The abolition of the goods and services tax (GST) on insurance products, coupled with the festival season, has lifted sales of health and motor insurance policies in recent months, insurers said.

EV sales October 2025: Tata Motors has healthy lead over MG, Mahindra
While the overall passenger vehicle market saw record dispatches of over 5,00,000 units in October 2025, retail sales of EVs also recovered after witnessing a month-on-month fall in September (16,354 units). In October, 17,783 EVs were delivered across India, a 56 percent jump from 11,444 units a year ago and a 9 percent month-on-month growth.

Tata Harrier EV vs Mahindra XEV 9e road test comparison
These two homegrown electric SUVs we’ve brought together follow two very different approaches. On one side is the new Tata Harrier EV, built on the familiar and mature Harrier template. On the other is the Mahindra XEV 9e, a mould-breaking and radical EV. Both hover around the Rs 30 lakh mark, both pack in the latest features and tech, and both boast claimed ranges of over 600km. So, which one makes the stronger case?

New Hyundai Venue vs N Line: Differences explained
The second-generation Hyundai Venue and its sportier sibling, the Venue N Line, are set to launch on November 4, 2025. While the turbo-petrol engine is common to both versions of this compact SUV, the standard Venue has more powertrain options. Their exterior designs and feature lists continue to vary, and the 2025 Hyundai Venue N Line is expected to come with a tweaked, stiffer suspension setup. Continue reading to find out the major differences between these popular Hyundai models.

October 2025 car sales: Festive demand lifts volumes across manufacturers
The price cuts following GST 2.0 that came into effect in September, combined with the festive season, helped lift car sales in October. Most manufacturers saw a clear month-on-month recovery, though the gains were not uniform across the board. 

Maruti Victoris CNG accounts for 38 percent of total bookings
The Maruti Suzuki Victoris is the newest mid-size SUV in the market, having gone on sale on September 15, 2025. With bookings having commenced on September 4, the brand says it has received over 30,000 orders for the Victoris in just under two months.

New Tata Sierra teased ahead of November 25 launch
Tata Motors has dropped teasers that briefly unmask the next-generation Sierra prior to its official launch on November 25. The iconic nameplate is making a comeback after the first-generation model’s production ended in 2003. Positioned above the Curvv in the brand’s line-up, Tata’s new midsize SUV is set to offer buyers a wide range of modern features and multiple powertrain options.

Off-road-focused Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 teased
Royal Enfield has teased a bike on their Instagram page, giving us a glimpse at what appears to be a Himalayan 450 riding through the mountains. We can expect this to be a more off-road-focused version of the bike. 

Royal Enfield Bullet 650 to be unveiled tomorrow
Royal Enfield has confirmed that the Bullet 650 will be unveiled at EICMA in Milan, adding the iconic ‘Bullet’ nameplate to its 650cc line-up. The news comes via a short teaser video on the brand’s social media page, showing a rider’s perspective of the instrument cluster with the caption, “A new chapter in motorcycling’s oldest legacy”, a nod to the company’s longest-running model line.

Mahindra XEV 9S: What to expect from the upcoming electric 7 seater SUV
Not long after confirming that its next EV will be dubbed the XEV 9S, Mahindra has released a new teaser that previews some of the electric SUV’s design details. With the XEV 9S slated to debut on November 27, let’s delve into everything we know so far about Mahindra’s upcoming 7-seater EV.

MG EV sales cross 1 lakh milestone
JSW MG Motor India has announced that it has sold over 1 lakh electric cars in the country since MG started selling EVs in 2020 with the launch of the ZS EV. MG is the second company to achieve this sales milestone after Tata Motors, which celebrated 1 lakh EVs on India’s roads in August 2023 and attained the 2 lakh mark in February this year.

Honda Elevate ADV Edition launched at Rs 15.29 lakh
Honda has launched a special edition of the Elevate midsize SUV. Called the ADV Edition, it can be had as a dealer-level fitment on the top-spec Elevate ZX trim. 

Ducati Scrambler 10° Anniversario Rizoma Edition launched at Rs 17.10 lakh
Ducati has launched the Scrambler 10° Anniversario Rizoma Edition (yes, it’s a mouthful) at Rs 17.10 lakh, ex-showroom, India. The Scrambler Rizoma celebrates 10 years of Ducati’s entry-level model, and while it is mechanically identical to the other Scrambler versions, it gets Rizoma components and a new colour scheme.

BMW F 450 GS revealed ahead of global debut tomorrow
BMW Motorrad CEO Markus Flasch has posted a video revealing the production-spec F 450 GS ahead of its debut at EICMA 2025 tomorrow. Following the discontinuation of the G 310 GS, this upcoming ADV will serve as the entry point into BMW’s GS family and will be made in India by TVS.