ARAI commences ADAS testing under Indian driving conditions
The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has commenced operations at India’s first Advanced Driving Assistance Systems (ADAS) test facility located in Pune. This facility will enable automotive and auto-tech manufacturers to rigorously test and validate their ADAS technologies under real-world Indian driving conditions, thereby bridging the significant gap between simulation, closed-track testing, and actual public roads.

Is M&M a Buy now? Top brokerages see up to 27% upside potential for ‘Thar’ maker after record Q3
Leading brokerage firms have given a big thumbs up to the M&M share price after the strong Q3 performance. Jefferies, Nomura, Nuvama have maintained ‘Buy’ rating with target prices suggesting up to 27% upside potential. The company’s smart moves across the SUV, tractor, and LCV segments has been making waves for the Thar maker.

Brokerages remain cautiously optimistic on M&M post Q3; stock down 2%
 

Rolls-Royce to expand footprint across India's air, land, sea domains
 

Key facts to expect from the upcoming 2026 Skoda Slavia facelift
Skoda is working on an updated version of its popular sedan, Slavia. The Skoda Slavia, which is playing a key role in the automaker's as well as the Volkswagen Group's business growth in India, under the India 2.0 strategy, is gearing up for a major facelift. Skoda is expected to launch the Slavia facelift in the fourth quarter of CY2026, sometime between October and December. Expect the sedan to follow its recently updated sibling, the Skoda Kushaq, when it comes to adopting changes.

Luxury car sales grow big in Kerala despite small population, says BMW honcho
Luxury car market in Kerala has grown 10 per cent year-on-year in 2025, which is noteworthy given the state’s relatively smaller population, says Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India.

Mahindra launches ‘UDO’ electric three-wheeler at ₹3.59 lakh
Mahindra commits Rs 500cr plus to new EV 3W platform

Ashok Leyland likely to revamp EU and UK export strategy post FTAs
 

Volkswagen Tayron R Line vs Toyota Fortuner: Which is a better SUV?
Volkswagen Tayron R Line, the latest entrant from the German car manufacturer in the Indian market, has made its debut in the country. However, the carmaker is yet to announce its pricing for the Indian market. The Tayron R Line will be the new flagship SUV of Volkswagen when the pricing is announced. With its arrival, the Indian SUV segment is seeing rising competition. It will compete with tough rivals like the Toyota Fortuner, MG Majestor.

M&M sees green shoots in US tractor mkt as tariffs ease after trade talks
 

Despite Hero’s investment, Euler struggles to scale in the e3W market
Euler Motors posted a modest 9.7% growth in FY26, reaching around 3,538 units sold as of February 9, up from 3,227 units in FY25. By contrast, industry giants have surged ahead, with Bajaj Auto’s e3W sales rising 40% to over 70,000 units, while TVS Motor reported a nearly 12-fold jump to around 23,000 units.

Eicher Motors gets green nod for Cheyyar expansion; Royal Enfield annual capacity to rise to 20 lakh units
Eicher Motors Ltd has secured the Environment Clearance (EC) for the ₹1,104 crore brownfield expansion of its Cheyyar manufacturing facility in Tamil Nadu where Royal Enfield bikes are produced.

Kirloskar Oil Engines jumps 8% to over 1-year high on strong Q3 results
Kirloskar Oil Engines share price jumped nearly 8 per cent in Thursday's session and touched the highest level since July, 2024. The scrip increased 7.9 per cent to ₹1,428.70 per share on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). 

Bharat Forge Q3 Results: Net profit falls 17% to ₹288 crore, interim dividend of ₹2 declared
Bharat Forge posted its results for the quarter ended December 2026 (Q3FY26) on Thursday, December 12. The company posted a standalone net profit of ₹288 crore, down almost 17% from ₹346 crore in the same perios last year.

Govt likely to roll out 8 components of export promotion mission next week
 

Remsons Industries net up 25% in Q3 on strong demand
 

India backs carbon capture push to shield steel exports from EU carbon tax
Mumbai/New Delhi: The Centre plans to financially support carbon capture technology for India’s steel sector, betting on it as a practical way to cut emissions while protecting exports from the European Union’s (EU) upcoming carbon tax.

Natural rubber surges on supply crunch, strong demand
 

Sufficient grain-based ethanol capacity in country to meet 20% blending with petrol
India’s overall ethanol production capacity coupled with the rapidly expanding grain-based output is sufficient to achieve and sustain the target of 20 per cent blending in petrol, Parliament was informed on Thursday.

Venezuela's reopening could mean an oil windfall for India
Source Credit: Rituraj Baruah & Dhirendra Kumar, mint

India’s imports of US crude oil in 2025 likely to become second highest on record
 

What are the best car loan interest rates available today?

Buying a car is no longer just about luxury or status. As urban sprawls expand evermore, a car has become a necessity for a growing number of families, both for work and for pleasure. And there is the safety factor: two-wheeler accidents and fatalities far outnumber those involving cars. As a popular automobile influence often exhorts his followers 'Eat two rotis less, but buy a car for the family', pointing to the growing number of two-wheeler accidents. In case you are considering making a car purchase, it is also advisable to take out an auto loan instead of paying up front because it eases up your capital. Here are the best car loan rates from different public- and private-sector banks, provided by Paisabazaar.com.  

Trucking stocks skid as AI worries weigh
Shares of trucking and logistics companies sank on Thursday, the latest industry to be sideswiped by worries that quickly advancing AI technology will lead to increased competition for established firms that rely on software for their services.

China moves to curb auto price war after January PV sales drop 20%
China moved Thursday to curb a fierce price war among automakers that has caused massive losses for the industry, after passenger car sales dropped nearly 20 per cent in January from the year before, the fastest pace in almost two years.