Indian envoy Kwatra, Intel CEO discuss semiconductor, AI plans for India
New York: India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra discussed with Intel's CEO Lip Bu Tan the company's semiconductor and AI initiatives and plans in India.

India's EV retail sales rise across segments in October amid passenger and commercial drove growth
New Delhi: India's electric vehicle (EV) retail market in October 2025 expanded across all segments, led by electrifying gains in passenger and commercial vehicles, while two- and three-wheeler growth remained relatively modest.

Force Motors Q2 PAT soars 160% YoY to Rs 350 cr
Force Motors reported a 159.68% year-on-year surge in consolidated net profit to Rs 350.7 crore in Q2 FY25, compared with Rs 135.05 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.

Skoda looks to drive in more global models into India; no immediate plans to get into EVs
Skoda looks to drive in more global models into India; no immediate plans to get into EVs
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NCLT approves merger scheme of Suzuki Motor Gujarat with Maruti Suzuki India
NCLT approves merger scheme of Suzuki Motor Gujarat with Maruti Suzuki India
The Hindu Business Line

In sub-4m SUV arena, homegrown Tata outpaces Korean rivals
Tata Motors has strengthened its lead in the sub-4 metre compact SUV space, with Nexon and Punch maintaining a consistent sales advantage over four rival models from Hyundai and Kia. The first half-yearly data from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) shows how this dominance has now become a steady pattern rather than a temporary surge.

Skoda hits all-time high sales
Skoda Auto India has hit highest-ever monthly sales in October, driven by the success of its new compact SUV, the Kylaq. This milestone, combined with the near-instant sell-out of the limited-edition Octavia RS, signals a significant upswing for the brand that is also celebrating its 25th year in the country.

Voler Car Limited announces Q2 & H1 FY26 results
Mumbai: Voler Car Limited, one of the leading Employee Transportation Services (ETS) providers to prominent corporates and multinational organisations across India, announced its Unaudited financial results for Q2 & H1 FY26.

From Korea, with love: Hyundai now wants to be a homegrown Indian company
Korea's Hyundai Motor that made an aggressive India bet late last century is looking to reinvent itself as a homegrown carmaker, at a time when its coveted market position is under challenge from fierce local rivals.

A car Honda must bring to India
 

An automaker, and a conglomerate, shaped by the art of paying attention
 

VinFast slightly outsells Tesla in close fight during festival season
 

Govt readies fresh e-bus push for Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad under PM E-Drive
New Delhi: The ministry of heavy industries (MHI) is considering allocating 1,000 electric buses to Mumbai, 800 to Pune, and another 800 to Hyderabad in the second phase of the ₹10,900-crore PM E-Drive scheme, according to two people aware of the development.

Blue Energy Motors to transform 2 mn trucks into EVs
New Delhi: Blue Energy Motors, aMumbai-based ou-tfit, is set to disrupt the market for two millionheavy-duty trucks running on diesel and petrol in the case of routes under 500 km by transforming them into electric.

Italy gives conditional approval to Tata Motors’ €3.8 billion Iveco acquisition
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A sports car or a fast sedan-Octavia RS
Sports cars are cool. They have exhilarating acceleration, amazing handling, head-turning design, and owning one often gives a sense of prestige and exclusivity. Sports cars are expensive. Some models available in India are BMW Z4 (Rs 87.9 lakh), Porsche 911 Carrera (Rs 2 crore), and Mercedes AMG GT Coupé (Rs 3.05 crore).

Honda’s aggressive India strategy: 10 new cars by 2030
 

Bajaj vs. TVS: Who really won the Q2 festive season?
Two-wheeler players like Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor Company and Hero MotoCorp have benefited strongly from the recent GST cut in vehicles below 350 cc along with the strong festive buying season in the September 2025 quarter.

Strong exports boost Bajaj Auto in Q2FY26 but muted domestic volumes weigh on the stock
The Bajaj Auto Ltd stock is down 12% from a year ago at a time the Nifty Auto rose 12%.

Buying Royal Enfield Bullet 350? Complete EMI breakdown explained
One of the bestselling motorcycles of all time in India that has been prestigiously ruling the roads for decades is the Royal Enfield Bullet 350. Despite the addition of updated modern technologies to the motorcycle, the Royal Enfield Bullet 350 continues to hold the old-school charm. The iconic thumping sound from the exhaust, strong road presence, and retro-themed cruiser design altogether make a package that is unmistakably appealing. Priced from ₹1.62 lakh (ex-showroom), the Bullet 350 stands the test of time.

Bajaj Auto sees more demand for top-end variants across segments
Mumbai: With the implementation of GST 2.0, two-wheeler maker Bajaj Auto is witnessing a shift in consumer purchasing patterns and increasing demand for top-end and premium product offerings across its motorcycle segments. The company pointed out that even in lower capacity segments, consumers are opting for premium products owing to the GST cut and better financing schemes.

India rides into the future at EICMA 2025
Like at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, India was at the centre-stage at the world’s largest two-wheeler show as well that opened on November 4 in Milan, Italy.

TVS Motor Co gearing up for bigger ride in European markets: Chairman Sudarshan Venu
TVS Motor Company gearing up for bigger ride in Europe: Chairman Sudarshan Venu
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Bad news for Bhavish Aggarwal's Ola, Moody Ratings downgrades its parent company ANI Technologies due to..., what does it means?
Moody's Ratings has downgraded ANI Technologies Pvt Ltd, the parent company of ride-hailing firm Ola, from ‘B3’ to ‘Caa1' and changed the outlook to negative.

Ola Electric refutes claims of stolen LG Chem tech, cites indigenous innovation
Bengaluru: Ola Electric has refuted allegations that its technology is based on leaked LG Chem proprietary data. The company clarified that its Bharat Cell technology is built on an advanced dry electrode process and uses a cylindrical cell form factor, which is distinct from LG Energy Solution (LGES) pouch cell technology.

DTC to expand EV charging infrastructure
The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to boost its electric vehicle (EV) charging network by installing facilities for heavy commercial vehicles at nine depots across the Capital. This initiative is part of the Delhi government’s broader plan to fully transition the public transport fleet to electric vehicles within the next year and a half. According to a transport department official, the DTC has begun establishing new charging infrastructure at its depots in Rohini Sector 37, Keshopur, Nangloi, Kalkaji, Sukhdev Vihar, Nand Nagri, Ghazipur, and Hasanpur. The estimated cost of the project exceeds Rs 31 crore.

Petronet LNG reports 4% QoQ growth in volume throughput
 

CAQM holds back GRAP Stage III amidst better air readings
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Saturday decided not to invoke Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR. The decision was taken after air quality showed signs of improvement through the day.

AQI still ‘very poor’ in Delhi
 

Top 10 cars with front parking sensors under Rs 20 lakh
While pretty basic in their operation, parking sensors alleviate the strain involved where space is at a premium. Once the dominion of premium models, front parking sensors have now found their way into ones that are far more affordable. We have listed the top 10 cars that get parking sensors at the front as well, and that too with an ex-showroom price of under Rs 20 lakh.

6 things to know before buying the TVS Apache RR 310
What engine does the TVS Apache RR 310 use and what are the power figures?

TVS to open new dealer network for Norton and premium TVS models
TVS has revived Norton and the fabled marque’s all-new Manx and Atlas models will be coming to showrooms in major global markets - including India - in the first half of next year. While some of these will be dedicated to retailing Norton bikes exclusively, many will also have a few premium TVS bikes and scooters sharing space with the British-badged bikes.

Tata Nexon vs Mahindra XUV 3XO diesel real world mileage compared
The Tata Nexon and Mahindra XUV 3XO are among the 8 diesel compact SUVs on sale in India, and are direct rivals in the hotly contested segment. Both come with a 1.5-litre diesel engine and a 6-speed manual gearbox, and these are the versions we have put through our real world mileage tests to find out which is more efficient in actual usage.

Top 3 reasons to buy the Royal Enfield Scram 440 and 2 to skip it
The Royal Enfield Scram 440 is an evolution of the Scram 411, now featuring a larger 443cc engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and additional features. It sits in a unique space as a scrambler-styled roadster that blends old-school Royal Enfield charm with modern capability. If you're considering buying one, here are three reasons it's worth considering, and two reasons it might not be the bike for you.

Should You Buy a Citroën Basalt X? Pros and Cons Explained
The Citroen Basalt X is one of Citroen’s contenders in the competitive mid-size SUV space, which brings a coupe-SUV design that is rare to see among mass market SUVs. If you’re looking to buy a coupe-SUV in the market, we help you decide whether to buy a Basalt X through our comprehensive pros and cons list.

6 things to know about the Royal Enfield Bullet 350
The Bullet moniker is one-of-the-longest running marques in motorcycling history. It has been updated through the years and RE has brought it up to speed with other models, giving it the latest J-Series 349cc and now even the 649cc parallel-twin with the Bullet 650 twin unveiled at EICMA 2025. Here we will be focusing on the smaller Bullet 350 and a few things to know before buying one. 

Opinion: Is 300 the new 250 in India?
The 250cc category has always been a huge thing overseas, partly down to racing regulations, but also due to various tax and licensing regulations over the decades. Neither of those things has ever played a significant role in India, and it’s perhaps why the 250s never really became a big thing here. For years, the Honda CBR250R was the only significant player, and it was only post 2017, when Bajaj made a significant push through the KTMs, Husqvarnas, Dominars and Pulsars (as well as Suzuki with its 250s), that this segment started to have a sizable number of players.

Kia Syros diesel vs Sonet real world mileage compared
That Kia India has two diesel compact SUVs on sale says a lot about the fierce competition in the 8 car-strong segment. The Syros and Sonet share the 1.5-litre diesel engine and the 6-speed automatic gearbox, but are rated differently by ARAI; the newer Kia compact SUV is rated at 17.65kpl, while the older Sonet has an ARAI mileage of 18.6kpl. We find out if the difference is the same in the real world with our exhaustive and accurate mileage tests.

Mercedes classic car prices on the rise
Prices of modern classic cars have been shooting up in India of late. This is particularly true of specific Mercedes models where growth has been nothing short of meteoric; some models far exceeding even the global trend.

Willy's MB, Mahindra Classics, Jonga and more: Barn Find
Nestled in a sleepy suburb of Pune – not too far from the airport – lies a gate that feels like a portal to another world. It’s unassuming – no grand pillars, no welcome sign, but step through, and SNAP, you’re teleported back in time to a military yard.

2025 Audi Q5 long term review, 7500km report
I don’t recall a colour piquing my interest in a test car as much as this fetching shade of District Green on the Audi Q5. Close to a military green, it’s such a welcome break from the usual whites, silvers and blacks luxury cars are typically finished in. This would be my spec of choice were I shopping for a Q5, of that I’m sure.

Citroen Basalt X AT vs Skoda Slavia AT: Real world mileage compared
Due to the Citroen Basalt X's price points and body style, it can be considered an alternative to midsize SUVs like the Tata Curvv (another coupe-SUV), and Hyundai Creta and Maruti Victoris, and similar-sized sedans, like the Skoda Slavia. In fact, the Citroen and the Skoda (and by extension the Volkswagen Virtus) not only have comparable ground clearances of 180mm and 179mm, respectively, the Basalt X Turbo and the Slavia 1.0 Turbo variants share the same Aisin-sourced 6-speed automatic gearbox and near-identical ARAI efficiency figures. We find out which turbo-petrol engine and automatic gearbox combination is more fuel efficient in the real world with our exhaustive mileage tests.

How TVS revived Norton: Back to the future
After five years and over Rs 230 crore invested, TVS’ grand resurrection of British brand Norton has come to fruition, with four new models unveiled and two more to be revealed over the latter half of 2026.

A crisis at chipmaker Nexperia sent automakers scrambling; here's what to know
Nijmegen(Netherlands): A battle for control of a little-known chipmaker has threatened global auto production by choking off the semiconductor supply chain, though there are signs the crisis is inching toward a resolution.