Top Indian Automobile Industry News & Updates - 31 Oct 2025,Friday
🏢 Industry
New bus code will curb fire incidents, make illegal modifications punishable by jail: Nitin Gadkari
Two devastating bus fires in less than a month in Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan have claimed more than 45 lives and injured dozens. The accidents have once again brought the alarming safety gaps in the country’s long-distance private bus network into the spotlight.
Festive season in October brings mixed demand trends for auto dector; PVs see growth, 2Ws lag: Nomura
New Delhi: The festive season in the October has brought mixed trends for India's automobile industry, with passenger vehicles (PVs) and tractors showing signs of improvement while two-wheelers (2Ws) continue to trail expectations, according to a report by Nomura.
Passenger vehicles, 2-wheelers to record strong sales momentum in October
Mumbai: With the implementation of GST reforms, passenger vehicles and the two-wheeler segment are expected to witness strong growth in sales in October and the festival season. According to automobile experts, an uptick in sales was witnessed across vehicle categories, including entry-level passenger cars and two-wheelers.
Delhi Govt removes one-year limit on NOC applications for old vehicles
The decision, announced by Transport Minister Dr Pankaj Kumar Singh on Thursday, will enable owners of diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years to obtain NOCs for re-registration in other states, regardless of when their vehicle’s registration expired.
📝 It's time to move away from EV incentives: Hanif Qureshi
📝 China grants licences to Indian companies to import rare earth magnets
📝 China can ‘weaponise’ rare earths, says HCL’s Ajai Chowdhry
📝 Honda Motor to make India global manufacturing hub for new EV
📝 Ford to invest $370 million in India defying Trump’s local push
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🚗 ICE Car/SUV
Maruti Eeco to Mahindra Thar: Top 5 affordable rear-wheel drive cars in India
The majority of the cars in the mass segment in the Indian passenger vehicle market are front-wheel drive models. The rear-wheel drive (RWD) cars are uncommon in the mass market segment. The reason behind this is the cost-effectiveness and simplicity of the front-wheel drive cars. However, for people who love driving in the hills, the RWD cars offer a significant advantage.
Suzuki reiterates ₹70k cr investment plan for India by FY30 at JMS 2025
Suzuki Motor Corporation has reiterated its plan to invest ₹70,000 crore in India by FY2030. The investment will be focused on bringing new products into the Indian market and introducing new technologies across the segments. Also, Suzuki aims to cater to a wide range of customers in the country, from entry-level cars for first-time buyers to large SUVs and MPVs for the higher-income customers, said Toshihiro Suzuki, CEO of the global auto giant.
India has ‘multiple paths’ to carbon neutrality: Suzuki
Speaking to the Indian media on the sidelines of the Japan Mobility Show, Suzuki Motor Corporation (SMC) Chairman Toshihiro Suzuki laid out some of the challenges for Maruti-Suzuki, India’s largest carmaker. SMC is Maruti-Suzuki’s parent company. He laid out some ambitious targets for Maruti-Suzuki aiming to regain a 50 per cent marketshare in India which he admitted would be challenging but announced that Maruti-Suzuki will launch eight new SUVs in the Indian market in the next “five-six” years.
Maruti Suzuki Victoris CBG debuts at Japan Mobility Show 2025, but you can't buy it
Maruti Suzuki has grabbed a lot of eyeballs with the Victoris SUV in the Indian passenger vehicle market. The SUV was launched recently as a premium alternative to the Maruti Suzuki Brezza and a more affordable choice against the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara. Now, a cleaner fuel version of the Maruti Suzuki Victoris has been showcased at the Japan Mobility Show 2025. Christened as Maruti Suzuki Victoris CBG (Compressed biogas), it previews what a cleaner fuel alternative to the standard version of the SUV could be like.
Maruti Suzuki Fronx Flex Fuel can handle 85% ethanol, launch in 2026: Key facts
If you are a vehicle owner, you are probably still debating the E20 norms and this fuel's compatibility with the existing vehicles. It seems Suzuki has the answer to all the questions, concerns and anxiety related to the ethanol-blended petrol. The carmaker has showcased the Maruti Suzuki Fronx Flex Fuel concept at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, which is scheduled to launch in India in 2026. What makes this crossover the answer to ethanol-related questions and concerns is its capability to handle up to 85% ethanol-blended petrol. This means even if the petrol pumps start selling E85 in India, the Maruti Suzuki Fronx Flex Fuel will have no issue with that.
Toyota steps up India expansion with new SUVs, rural push as profit surges
Toyota expands Indian market strategy with 15 new models and rural focus
The Hindu Business Line
Hyundai’s rural drive hits record pace; domestic SUV share reaches highest ever at 71%
Hyundai Motor India Q2 net profit jumps 14% on strong exports, SUV sales
Hyundai Motor India Q2 FY26 profit rises 14% to ₹1,572 crore
Hyundai India’s Q2FY26 profit up 14% on robust exports despite weak India sales
📝 Nissan India exports 1.2 millionth vehicle, reinforces role as global export hub
📝 JSW MG Motor India introduces PM 2.5 air filters across vehicle range
📝 Suzuki’s multi fuel strategy: Why India isn't ready to go 100% EV soon
📝 Suzuki’s CBG push: Linking rural India to a carbon neutral future
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Electric Car/SUV
📝 AMP unveils premium EV subscription model to ease ownership barriers
📝 Mahindra BE 6 Pack One reaches dealerships, deliveries commenced
📝 Mahindra brings Samsung digital key to BE6, XUV 9e: Unlocks even when phone is off!
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🚗 Luxury
Chandigarh’s fascination with luxury cars: McLaren, Rolls-Royce, Bentley lead luxe drive
Chandigarh’s roads are increasingly reading like a luxury car brochure. A McLaren 750S Spider worth Rs 4.99 crore tops the list of costliest vehicles to have hit the city’s streets since 2020 — followed closely by a Rolls-Royce Cullinan (Rs 4.66 crore), a Lamborghini Huracan (Rs 4.12 crore) and a fleet of Bentley Bentayga and Flying Spur models, each worth Rs 3.4-4 crore.
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🏍 EV/ICE Two Wheelers
📝 2026 Kawasaki Z900RS unveiled: Top 10 things to know
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⚙ Components
📝 Samvardhana Motherson International names Gandharv Tongia as Group CFO
📝 ASK Automotive Q2 net profit rises 19% to ₹80 crore
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🌇 Allied Industries
Exide Industries postpones board meeting to approve Q2 results due to I-T survey
New Delhi: Battery maker Exide Industries Ltd on Thursday said its board meeting to approve second quarter and half-yearly results has been postponed due to the Income Tax department survey at its offices and manufacturing units in India. In a regulatory filing, the Kolkata-based firm said, "The Income Tax department is conducting survey at the company's offices and manufacturing units in India since October 29, 2025." The proceedings are underway and the company is extending its full co-operation to the department, it added.
📝 Income Tax department conducts survey at Exide Industries
📝 Lumax launches tech centre in Bengaluru for next-gen vehicle innovation
📝 All India Rubber Industries Association elects Anay Gupta as its President
📝 EXELmoto forays into B2B logistics with Delhivery collaboration
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🌢 Fuels, Lubricants
Tata Motors partners THINK Gas to build LNG refuelling network for long-haul trucks
Tata Motors partners THINK Gas for truck LNG refuelling ecosystem
The Hindu Business Line
Indian state-backed refinery halts Russian oil amid growing US pressure
📝 Indian Oil seeks bids for 24 mn barrels of oil from Americas after Russia curbs
📝 Jio-bp sets up 28 EV charging points at its Devanahalli retail outlet
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🌍 Emissions/Environment
Enemy at the gates: Teams to watch out for banned vehicles
New Delhi: From Nov 1 onwards, govt enforcement teams will be on vigil at major toll plazas and border points to bar the entry of commercial vehicles registered in other states that are BS-III compliant or older.
Delhi’s AQI up by nearly 100 points in a day, highest in October in 3 years
Smog cloaks Delhi, capital’s air quality worsens, dipping to ‘very poor’
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📖 Magazines
Updated Kawasaki Z900RS unveiled
The Kawasaki Z900RS receives comprehensive updates for 2026, with revisions to its powertrain, chassis, and electronics package, while retaining its classic Z1-inspired styling. The bike will continue to be offered in an SE variant, which features higher-spec suspension and braking hardware.
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ India launch end 2028
The boxy and cool Toyota Land Cruiser FJ has made its public debut at the ongoing Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo, and the big news is that the SUV is coming to India in late 2028. In fact, India will be one of the production bases for the model, which could be the first product to roll out from Toyota’s new Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar plant in Maharashtra.
5 things to know before buying the Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z
The Bajaj Pulsar NS400Z offers incredible value for its price and has become a popular choice among riders seeking maximum performance for their money. If you’re considering buying one, here are answers to some of the questions you might have.
Subaru Performance-E STI concept previews new performance EV
Subaru has previewed its all-electric performance future at the ongoing Japan Mobility Show 2025, with the Performance-E STI concept. The Japanese company says that the Subaru Performance-E STI concept is meant to represent the future of its performance scene, and spearhead the brand’s new generation.
Most expensive electric SUVs on sale in India
Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, Porsche, Lotus and Kia are the only car brands in India that have electric SUVs priced above Rs 1 crore, ex-showroom, in their current portfolio. While strong performance, along with plenty of features, are expected at this price, the EVs listed below also offer impressive WLTP-rated ranges, from 410km to 644km on a single charge. Read on for the variant-wise specs of these luxury e-SUVs, arranged from the least to the most expensive.
Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6 digital key support extended to Samsung Wallet app
Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6 owners in India using a Samsung Galaxy smartphone will soon be able to access their cars through their phones, as a digital key is now supported through the Samsung Wallet app. This means that the app can be used to unlock, lock, or start the Mahindra EVs.
BYD Racco kei car unveiled at Japan Mobility Show 2025
BYD has utilised the ongoing Japan Mobility Show 2025 as a platform to unveil its first-ever kei car, the Racco. Not only is this the Chinese brand’s first Japan-specific small car, but it is also an EV. The BYD Racco presented at the motor show is a prototype, albeit one that adheres to the country’s unique but stringent motor vehicle regulations.
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.
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📰 International
Hyundai Motor Q3 profit slumps as US tariffs weigh
Seoul: Hyundai Motor posted a 29% decline in third-quarter operating profit on Thursday as the automaker was hurt by US tariffs.
Tesla plans Cybercab's Asia-Pacific debut in Shanghai at November expo
Beijing: Tesla will showcase its Cybercab at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai that runs November 5-10, marking the robotaxi's debut in Asia-Pacific, the automaker's Vice President Tao Lin said in a Weibo post on Thursday. It remains unclear if Tesla has plans to roll out the Cybercab on Chinese roads.
Volkswagen posts 1 bn-euro loss on tariffs, Porsche woes
Volkswagen Q3 Results: €1.3 billion loss on tariff, Porsche woes
The Hindu Business Line
Hyundai Motor group advances Hydrogen Vision in dialogue at APEC CEO Summit Korea 2025
Hyundai, Kia enhance green vehicle lineup in Japan
📝 Mercedes CEO seeks 'animal' spirit in ferocious China, US markets
📝 China's BYD reports biggest quarterly profit fall in over four years
📝 China's EV exports in focus as new five-year plan cuts subsidies: Maguire
📝 GM lays off 1,700 workers at plants in Michigan and Ohio amid slower EV demand
📝 US-South Korea compromise trade deal welcomed by Hyundai Motor and markets
📝 China signals it will pull plug on subsidies for EVs with five-year plan exclusion
📝 Elon Musk's proposed $1 trillion pay package faces opposition from Tesla critics
📝 Tokyo auto show highlights technology but Trump's tariffs loom large
📝 Lexus LS Coupe Concept debuts at Japan Mobility Show 2025: What makes it special?
📝 Honda Super ONE Prototype compact EV unveiled at Japan Mobility Show 2025
📝 Mazda brings the rotary engine back — Vision X-Coupe showcased in Japan
📝 Mercedes-AMG GT Track Sport Concept takes to the circuit with extreme aero and V8 power
📝 Why Mini’s collaboration with SirPaul Smith is big news for design buffs
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