Top Indian Automobile Industry News & Updates - 30 Oct 2025,Thursday
🏢 Industry
India takes centre-stage at Japan Mobility Show 2025
The Japan Mobility Show 2025 – one of the world’s top automobiles shows that kicked off on October 29 – is buzzing with innovation, but possibly no country is receiving as much attention as India. Japanese giants such as Suzuki, Honda, Toyota, and Nissan – long rooted in the subcontinent – are using the show to unveil their India-centric future and showcasing made-in-India vehicles.
Wipro and IISc unveil indigenous driverless car in Bengaluru | Watch video
A driverless car called WIRIN (Wipro-IISc Research and Innovation Network), developed jointly by Wipro, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and RV College of Engineering, was recently unveiled in Bengaluru.
India key market for future growth, along with US, Japan: Honda
India third-most important market for Honda, alongside the US and Japan
The Financial Express
📝 Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa drives global overhaul, bets big on India
📝 Suzuki sells Indian curries in Japan!
📝 Honda steadfast to deliver attractive EVs, says global CEO Toshihiro Mibe
📝 CarTrade Tech Q2 profit more than doubles, stock surges 18% to all-time high
📝 India, EU need more talks on steel, autos, carbon levy for trade deal
📝 EV demand rebounds after GST cut on ICE cars slows sales: Report
📝 Automobile searches up 306% for 2 wheelers, 193% for 4 wheelers: Justdial Report
📝 Suzuki Fronx Flex Fuel Concept debuts at Japan Mobility Show 2025: Here's everything you should know
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🚗 Cars / SUVs
Revisiting nostalgia: Tata Sierra to Renault Duster coming back from past
The Indian passenger vehicle market will see a lot of action over the next few months. Several major car manufacturers will launch their exciting products in the Indian passenger vehicle market between November and January. Two of these upcoming cars are very special as they will be making a grand comeback. One is the Tata Sierra, while the other is the Renault Duster.
New Renault Duster to launch on Republic Day: Top 5 facts we know
Renault Duster, the beefy and muscular SUV that used to be the bestseller from Renault in India, is all set for a comeback. Slated to launch on January 26 next year, the Republic Day, the new Renault Duster will mark the comeback of one of the most popular and highly sought-after SUVs in India. The French carmaker has confirmed that it will bring back the Duster to the Indian market on the next Republic Day.
Tata Sierra launching on November 25. Top 5 facts you must know
In the coming months, the Indian passenger vehicle market is slated to witness some exciting car launches, especially in the SUV segment. One of the most interesting launches is going to be the Tata Sierra, which will debut on November 25. The Tata Sierra will mark the comeback of one of the most iconic SUVs in the country.
Suzuki Motor to launch eight SUVs in India over next six years to regain lost market share
Suzuki Motor to launch 8 new SUVs in India in next 5-6 years: SMC President
The Hindu Business Line
📝 The path is tough, but Maruti is on its way: Suzuki president
📝 Honda makes India its top focus after U.S.; Zero Alpha to lead new design direction
📝 Toyota unveils next-gen Corolla concept at Japan Mobility Show 2025
📝 All-new Hyundai Venue to launch on November 4 with advanced drive, traction control modes
📝 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee unveiled with new turbo engine: India launch on the table?
📝 Suzuki XBee Facelift showcased at Japan Mobility Show 2025: Can it challenge Tata Punch
📝 Suzuki Victoris CBG showcased at Japan Mobility Show 2025 under carbon-neutral push
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Electric-Cars / SUVs
Mahindra & Mahindra partners with Samsung to develop digital keys for eSUVs
Samsung partners with Mahindra for Digital car key in EVs, in talks with multiple Indian OEMs
The Hindu Business Line
Honda unveils 0 α electric SUV; India launch in 2027
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara and Hyundai Creta EV challenging Honda 0 Alpha unveiled, India launch in 2027
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Lucid to launch self-driving mid-size EV with Nvidia chips
Source Credit: Deccan Chronicle
📝 Suzuki Vision E-Sky showcased at Japan Mobility Show 2025, packs 270 km range
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⛟ Commercial Vehicles
📝 Kinetic Green Tonino Lamborghini expands global footprint with Maldives foray
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🎤 Interviews & Features
Tunwal E-Motors Ltd accelerating India’s journey towards an EV future: Jhumarmal P Tunwal, CMD, Tunwal E-Motors Limited
Tunwal E-Motors Limited has emerged as one of India’s fastest-growing electric mobility companies, redefi ning the way the nation looks at clean and sustainable transportation. Established in 2013 and formally incorporated in 2018, the company started its journey in Palsana, Rajasthan and later expanded to Maharashtra, where it set up a modern manufacturing facility in Pune.
📝 ETAuto Unplugged: Evolution of Indian customers & dealers
📝 Kia Carens Clavis vs Maruti Suzuki XL6: Which premium MPV should you buy in 2025?
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🏍 2/3 Wheelers
TVS Motor had a bumper Q2. Can Norton lift it higher?
TVS Motor Co. Ltd’s standalone Ebitda rose as much as 40% year-on-year to ₹1,500 crore in the September quarter (Q2FY26), driven by higher volumes and improved realization. Sales volume increased by an impressive 23% to 1.51 million units thanks to improved retail financing with lower interest rates, GST cuts, and other factors, higher than 17% growth recorded in Q1. Average realization stood at ₹79,000 per vehicle, up 5%, helped by the price hikes undertaken at the start of Q2 to offset the increase in raw material costs.
Hero MotoCorp enters France in partnership with GD France
Hero MotoCorp enters France in partnership with GD France
The Hindu Business Line
Sustaining growth outperformance key for more gains in TVS Motor
📝 Honda Activa rides past 35 million sales in India
📝 Ducati launches 2025 Panigale V2 in India, priced from ₹19.11 lakh
📝 Triumph Trident 800 unveiled: Here are 5 things you should know
📝 TVS Apache RTX 300 BTO variant becomes costlier: New price, details
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🚲 Electric 2/3 Wheelers
Stuttering Ola: Can energy storage venture offset struggles in scooter?
Ola Electric’s two-wheeler sales are on a steep decline and founder Bhavish Aggarwal has just turned his attention to a new business initiative, the battery energy storage system. The company has opened booking for residential energy storage system Ola Shakti powered by 4,680 batteries that are being made inhouse. The commercial delivery is expected to begin in January.
Ola Electric moves HC to quash abetment case, terms suicide note false
Ola Electric chief executive Bhavish Aggarwal told the Karnataka High Court on Wednesday that the suicide note reportedly left by a deceased employee was false. Aggarwal and others made the statement while seeking dismissal of a police complaint accusing them of abetment to suicide.
📝 Yamaha unveils Proto BEV e-superbike at Japan Mobility Show ‘25: Details
📝 CCPA asks Ola Electric for comments on alleged violation of customer rights
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⚙ Components
SME tracker: Strong demand to rev up growth for auto component SMEs
Mumbai: The auto component industry’s revenue is expected to increase 7-9 per cent in 2025-26 (FY26) driven by a slew of factors. With the recent goods and services tax (GST) cuts lowering vehicle prices, sales are expected to rise across segments and should also lead to premiumisation, thus spurring demand from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Sharda Motor Industries partners with Donghee Industries to enhance suspension portfolio
Automotive component manufacturer Sharda Motor Industries on Wednesday announced that it has signed a Technology Licence Agreement with Donghee Industries Co., Ltd., a South Korean automotive systems supplier. The agreement aims to bolster SMIL's suspension product offerings, particularly for India's rapidly expanding SUV, electric, and premium vehicle segments.
📝 Samvardhana Motherson International appoints Gandharv Tongia as Gr CFO
📝 Sundram Fasteners reports highest-ever net profit of ₹300.69 crore for H1 FY26
📝 Uno Minda launches smart dashcams in India, priced from ₹12,999
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🌇 Allied Industries
Studds Accessories IPO opens today: From GMP to key risks, check 6 critical factors before you subscribe
The much-awaited IPO of Studds Accessories, India’s leading helmet manufacturer, will open its subscription window today, October 30.
More tailwinds than headwinds: 4 tyre stocks and 1 stock from its supply chain, with upside potential from 7 to 65% in 1 year
Read the headline again, it says one stock from the supply chain and four tyre stocks. And look at the possible upside: From 7% to 65%.
📝 Mobileye, VVDN Technologies partner to localise ADAS systems for Indian market
📝 India's copper demand rises by 9.3% in FY25: Report
📝 Pioneer VREC-Z820DC Review: The dashcam that masters low light visibility
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🌢 Fuels, Lubricants & Charging Stations
BPCL clarifies stance on Russian oil imports, focuses on commercial viability
State-owned BPCL has said its crude procurement is based on techno-commercial viability for its refineries and it buys from every geography including Russia.
📝 Mittal-HPCL JV halts Russian oil purchases after fresh sanctions
📝 Managlore Refinery pauses plans to buy Russian oil to avoid sanctions risks
📝 Indian Oil to team up with Vitol in global trading push, source says
📝 Oil prices little changed as markets eye US-China trade talks
📝 25 EV charging centres to come up in Prayagraj
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🌍 Emissions/Environment
Hazy skies to linger over Delhi, IMD warns
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💸 Finance & Insurance
TVS Credit Services reports 27% growth in net profit for Q2FY26 on higher disbursements
Chennai: Non-banking financial services company (NBFC) TVS Credit Services reported net profit of Rs 204 Crore for quarter ended September 2025 (Q2FY26), a 27 per cent growth compared to Q2FY25.
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📖 Magazines News
Triumph Trident 800 unveiled
Triumph has unveiled the Trident 800, an all-new middleweight naked roadster that expands its Trident line-up above the 660. While this new model may appear to be a larger-capacity version of the smaller Trident, Triumph says it is substantially re-engineered, with a new engine, revised chassis and more sophisticated electronics.
New Ducati Panigale V2 launched at Rs 19.12 lakh
The new Panigale V2 was the first motorcycle to feature Ducati’s new 890cc 90-degree V-twin engine when it was unveiled at EICMA 2024. Now, nearly a year later, the bike has made its way to India.
2026 MV Agusta Brutale 800 unveiled
The MV Agusta Brutale 800 returns for 2026 with minor updates. The company had earlier confirmed that the next-generation Brutale, powered by an all-new 950cc 3-cylinder engine, will be unveiled at EICMA, which starts next week. However, the launch of the 2026 Brutale 800 suggests it will continue to be the brand’s entry-level street-naked for the foreseeable future.
7 things to know before buying Honda Dio 110
The Honda Dio is positioned as the sportier, youth-focused counterpart to the Activa. It shares the same 110cc engine but differentiates itself with sharper styling, brighter colour options and funkier graphics. Here are seven things to know before buying the Honda Dio 110.
India-bound Honda 0 α electric SUV concept revealed
The Honda 0 α (Alpha) SUV concept has been revealed at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, marking the entry point to the Japanese brand’s 0 Series of EVs. Honda has confirmed the production-spec 0 α electric SUV will launch in India and Japan starting in 2027, among other global markets. Unlike the larger Honda 0 SUV that will be brought to India via the CBU route next year, the 0 α SUV will be produced in India.
Fourth-gen Nissan Elgrand revealed at Japan Mobility Show 2025
The fourth-generation Nissan Elgrand has been revealed at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. The Elgrand is a globally available MPV that rivals the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Vellfire and Toyota Alphard. The fourth-generation model is inspired by the carmaker’s Hyper Tourer concept, which was unveiled in 2023.
CNG-powered Suzuki Access showcased at Japan Mobility Show
Suzuki Motor Corporation has showcased a range of alternative-fuel technologies at the Tokyo Motor Show, underlining that the road to a carbon-neutral future cannot rely on a single propulsion system. On display is a prototype of the Access that will run on CBG (compressed biomethane gas) and CNG (compressed natural gas), as well as the hydrogen-powered Burgman.
New Suzuki XBEE showcased at Japan Mobility Show
Suzuki has unveiled the new XBEE (pronounced Crossbee) compact crossover at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. It is a facelift of the model that was first introduced in 2017 and comes with updated styling inside and out. The new Suzuki XBEE features the Z12E petrol engine, which also powers the Swift in India.
RACR riding academy returns to BIC on November 22 and 23
RACR has announced its upcoming riding academy at the Buddh International Circuit, with training scheduled for November 22 and 23, 2025. The FMSCI-affiliated riding school offers three levels of training for riders across different skill levels, with discounts available for early registrations.
Lexus LS reinvented as luxury MPV and coupe SUV concepts
Lexus has debuted a pair of concepts at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, previewing a reinvention of the brand’s former flagship sedan nameplate, the LS (or ‘Luxury Sedan’), into a new model line dubbed ‘Luxury Space’ that spans various body styles. The first of these is the Lexus LS Concept – an outlandish 6-wheeled luxury MPV – and the other is the LS Coupe Concept, which adopts a coupe-SUV form factor.
Maruti Fronx flex fuel India launch expected in 2026
At the ongoing Japan Mobility Show 2025, Maruti Suzuki's parent company has a Fronx FFV concept on display, which is powered by an engine that can run E85 petrol; fuel that has up to 85 percent ethanol content. The final production Maruti Fronx flex fuel is scheduled to arrive in India sometime next year.
Honda Super-ONE near production compact EV revealed
Along with the India-bound 0 α SUV, Honda has also revealed a near-production compact EV called the Super-One at the ongoing Japan Mobility Show 2025. The production model is scheduled to go on sale in its home market and select countries in Asia and Oceania as the Honda Super-One, though its name for the UK market will be Super-N.
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📰 International News
General Motors to slash nearly 1,700 US jobs amid EV demand concerns– who will be impacted?
GM layoffs: General Motors (GM) announced on Wednesday plans to cut US electric vehicle and battery production. It will lay off 1,200 workers at its Detroit EV plant and 550 at a battery plant in Ohio, as a response to a slowdown in battery car demand, Reuters reported.
Toyota unveils Century as standalone ultra-luxury marque to rival Rolls-Royce, Bentley
📝 Automakers hunt high and low for chips as supply crisis worsens
📝 Toyota CEO Koji Sato calls for customer-centric innovation across hybrid, EV and ICE line-ups
📝 Stellantis begins new Jeep Compass production in Italy to revive sales
📝 Mercedes beats auto margin estimates thanks to premium sales
📝 Automakers may halt output in Brazil if chips crisis persists, says government official
📝 Italdesign CEO says parent Volkswagen may decide unit's future by year-end
📝 BYD debuts at Japan Mobility Show 2025 with BYD RACCO, SEALION 6 DM-i
📝 Aston Martin cuts development spend as tariffs, weak China hit earnings
📝 Canada to work with G7 partners to secure critical mineral supply deals
📝 Finland's Nokian Tyres plans layoffs after slight Q3 profit miss
📝 Nissan showcases new Elgrand, Patrol, Ariya at Japan Mobility Show 2025
📝 Mercedes-AMG GT Track Sport Concept takes to the circuit with extreme aero and V8 power
📝 Lexus LS concepts break cover: Six wheeled luxury space minivan and coupe SUV revealed
📝 China signals it will pull plug on subsidies for EVs
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