India-EU FTA: Tailwind or trouble for India’s auto sector?
The India-EU trade deal has failed to excite the Street, despite its brilliant optics as the “mother of all deals". Since the trade agreement was officially locked in on 27 January, the Nifty 50 has remained largely flat.

Maruti Suzuki slides 3%: Nomura flags ‘valuation trap’ while JM Financial predicts 30% upside — Time to Buy or Sell?
Maruti Suzuki India shares fell nearly 3% on January 29 after brokerages reviewed the company’s December quarter results, pointing to continued pressure on margins even as demand remained strong and order books stayed healthy. In its post-results note dated January 28, Nomura said Maruti Suzuki’s focus on driving volumes in the lower-end segments, coupled with rising costs, could keep profitability under strain in the near to medium term, despite robust sales growth and low dealer inventory.

Tata Motors Q3 FY26 profit slumps 48% to ₹705 crore, exceptional items weigh
Tata Motors Q3 net dips on higher costs, expenses
The Hindu Business Line

India leads but China narrows gap in South Africa's passenger vehicle track
 

Initiatives in semicon, electronics manufacturing augur well for future
 

Eco Survey: Indian auto industry witnessing tremendous growth in exports
The Indian automobile industry is witnessing tremendous growth in exports, with more than 53-lakh vehicles shipped across passenger, commercial, two-wheeler, and three-wheeler segments in fiscal year 2025 (FY25) and posting double-digit growth in the first half (H1) of 2025-26, reflecting rising global acceptance of India-made vehicles, the Economic Survey said on Thursday.

Volkswagen India readies six-model offensive for 2026
Volkswagen India will launch the Tayron R-Line in the coming weeks, setting the stage for a broader product push that includes a total of six new models through 2026. The new model line-up spans facelifts, a new compact SUV, a performance model and a potential electric vehicle entry for India. At the heart of the refresh are facelifts of the Taigun and Virtus, which are Volkswagen’s highest-selling models in India. The updates are expected to focus on design tweaks, interior and infotainment upgrades, and feature additions in order to keep both models relevant amid a highly competitive environment.

Volkswagen Tayron R-Line for India revealed: Premium VW SUV to launch in 2026, here is what to expect
Volkswagen has officially unveiled the Tayron R-Line, a sportier, more premium version of its upcoming three-row midsize SUV, confirming that the model is headed to India as part of the brand’s aggressive product offensive in the country. The R-Line variant, showcased in fresh teaser images, brings aggressive styling, enhanced features, and a more dynamic look to the Tayron lineup, positioning it to take on established rivals like the Hyundai Alcazar, MG Gloster, and Toyota Fortuner in the premium 7-seater segment.

Maruti margins look weak on paper, but per-car profitability holds up
The Maruti Suzuki India Ltd stock has slipped from its 52-week high of ₹17,370 seen earlier this month and fell a further ~3% on Thursday.

Maruti Suzuki shares down 3% as Q3 performance disappoints, brokerages trim target prices
Bengaluru: Maruti Suzuki shares were down nearly 3 per cent on Thursday despite marginal increase in consolidated net profit in Q3FY26. Brokerages trimmed target prices on the stock due to weaker-than-expected Q3 performance. It closed at 14,502 on the NSE, down 2.5 per cent, hitting a low of ₹14,353 against the previous close of ₹14,877.

Maruti Suzuki misses market estimates despite record quarterly sales
Maruti Suzuki Q3 hit by costs as volume push keeps margin pressure alive
Business Standard

Automotive Mahindra Premieres XUV 7XO with 5 Pioneering Tech Disruptions and XEV 9S - India's Big new electric 7-seater SUV - at Nizamabad
 

A monster car that keeps you productive - Mercedes-Benz S-Class
We were granted an exclusive preview of the 2026 S-Class in Sindelfingen, Germany, two months ahead of its global unveil. Security was understandably tight: phones were taken away, and we were ushered deep into the factory, where massive black curtains concealed the car. When the curtains were drawn back, the silhouette was familiar—stately and elegant, yet the front told a very different story.

Montra Electric delivers India’s first ‘PM E-DRIVE’ certified electric truck
Chennai: Montra Electric (e-M&HCV business vertical), part of the Murugappa Group, has become the first heavy-duty electric truck manufacturer in the country to receive certification under the Centre’s PM E-DRIVE Scheme.

Tata Motors (CV) Q3 Results: Cons PAT plunges 48% YoY to Rs 705 crore, but revenue jumps 16%
Tata Motors CV Q3 FY26 Results: Profit slumps 60% on demerger, labour code costs, revenue at Rs 20,315 crore
The Financial Express

Top 5 facts that make Volkswagen Tayron R-Line an interesting SUV
Volkswagen India has taken the wrap off its new flagship for the Indian passenger vehicle market, the Volkswagen Tayron R-Line SUV. Positioned as the German automobile giant's flagship offering, the Tayron R-Line sits at the top of Volkswagen’s SUV portfolio in India. This performance oriented seven-seater SUV comes with a strong focus on power-packed performance, technology and premium appeal.

Volkswagen Tayron R-Line vs Tiguan R-Line: Dimensions, powertrain compared
The Volkswagen Tayron R-Line has been unveiled in India. The German auto manufacturer is expected to announce the price of the SUV soon. The Tayron R-Line SUV has marked the OEM’s re-entry into the premium seven-seater SUV space in India. The new flagship Volkswagen SUV is positioned above the Tiguan R-Line. The all-new Volkswagen Tayron R-Line is essentially the larger, three-row sibling of Tiguan R-Line.

‘India to emerge as manufacturing destination for European carmakers’: Vivek Vikram Singh, MD & Group CEO of Sona Comstar.
The India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to benefit not only Indian consumers, auto-component manufacturers, and automakers but also European OEMs seeking to diversify their sourcing away from China.

Living with the Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 after the Hunter 350: My two-week reality check
Royal Enfield has always evoked a sense of passionate motorcycling in the Indian riding community, and hence, it was obvious to choose the Hunter 350 as my first serious motorcycle. Ever since its release in 2022, the Hunter 350 has provoked emotions with its raw exhaust note and the promise of a fun ride characteristic within the city. My 2024 Hunter 350 (the pre-facelift model) stood out with some quirks, and one of the most notable ones was the performance profile itself – a slow-revving long-stroke engine mated to a chassis that wanted to go fast. The unmatch feels a tad uneasy, especially when you are in the mood to ride enthusiastically. It made me wonder if Royal Enfield would ever make a street roadster like the Hunter with an engine to match its agile handling.

Tesla’s bet on robots should push us to crack an AI puzzle in India’s Economic Survey
Is Tesla about to shift its business focus from electric vehicles (EVs) to humanoid robots? Hit by Chinese rivals like BYD, the EV maker reported its first-ever annual drop in revenue, down 3% to $94.8 billion in 2025. Its chief Elon Musk has said it will quit rolling out its pricey S and X models.

Turning over a new leaf - Can the Duster replicate its 2012 performance in 2026?
 

Top 3 expectations from upcoming 2026 Hyundai Exter facelift
The Hyundai Exter, one of the popular SUVs from the South Korean automaker that grabbed a lot of attention in the Indian passenger vehicle market when it was launched in the country in July 2023, with its bit of unusual design and tons of segment-leading features, is now ready for a mid-life update. The 2026 Hyundai Exter facelift is currently in works and test mule of the model has been spotted on the road. A heavy camouflage wrap ensured not much details coming out to public, but the Hyundai Exter is certainly going to receive some meaning updates through the facelift.

Yamaha Motor to consolidate India operations into two entities
Yamaha Motor India plans to consolidate its operations into two focused entities.

Royal Enfield Meteor 350: What makes this cruiser so popular to masses
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is one of the most popular 350 cc cruiser motorcycles in India. The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 comes wearing a cruiser guise and it carries the legacy of the Royal Enfield Thunderbird. Eve if it is not as popular as the Classic 350, the Meteor 350 has its own set of takers and distinct charm. The Royal Enfield Meteor 350 is priced between ₹197,762 and ₹218,882 (ex-showroom), depending on the colour variants.

Top 3 facts differentiating KTM 390 Adventure R from regular KTM 390 Adventure
KTM recently launched the KTM 390 Adventure R in India at a price tag of ₹377,915 (ex-showroom). Interestingly, the KTM 390 Adventure R comes cheaper than its sibling KTM 390 Adventure. The R badged model is priced ₹18,829 cheaper than the 390 Adventure. But, despite being a more affordable model, the R badged KTM bike comes as a more hardcore, off-road motorcycle.

Sundaram Clayton net loss rises 18% to₹52 crore on a decline in revenues in Q3
Sundaram Clayton, the Chennai-based auto component manufacturer, reported a higher net loss of ₹52 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, down 18 per cent from ₹44 crore in the same period last year. Revenue declined 5 per cent to ₹509 crore (₹529 crore).

Pricol reports 56% increase in consolidated net profit at ₹64 crore in Q3’26

Wheels India reports 48% increase in consolidated PAT to ₹37 crore in Q3’26
 

Higher maize-based ethanol has hit crop rejig: Survey
The Economic Survey has raised concerns that a higher price for maize-based ethanol compared to biofuels derived from rice and molasses has led to increase in production and area under the coarse cereal variety.

Adnoc Gas, TotalEnergies, Gunvor in fray for BPCL's ₹35,000-crore LNG contract
Panaji : At least 10 global energy majors—including Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (Adnoc) Gas, France’s TotalEnergies and Geneva-headquartered trading firm Gunvor—have shown interest in state-run Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd’s (BPCL) tender to buy about 4 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) over a 10-year period, two people in the know said. The development underscores India’s renewed push to lock in long-term gas supplies amid geopolitical volatility.

Govt soon coming up with policy on compressed Bio Gas: Hardeep Singh Puri
New Delhi: The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas will soon be coming up with a policy on Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) which will work on the strong policy base already in place across the CBG value chain, financial assistance for biomass aggregation machinery, and scheme for development of pipeline infrastructure, said Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Thursday.

India widens crude oil import basket as shares of US, UAE, Africa rise: Survey
India has diversified its sourcing of crude oil in the current financial year, with a notable increase in the number of countries from which it imports crude, even as supplies from some traditional and recent top suppliers have declined, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26.

ONGC to call bids for stake sale in its petchem unit OPal shortly
Source Credit: Benn Kochuveedan, New Indian Express

India’s crude imports rise marginally, diversify away from Russia: Economic Survey
 

KTM 390 Adventure family: Price and variants explained
With the launch of the 390 Adventure R, KTM now offers three distinct variants in the 390 Adventure line-up in our market. While all three share the same engine, they differ significantly in their hardware, features and intended use. Here’s a breakdown of what sets each one apart.

Volkswagen Tayron R-Line vs rivals specifications compared
Volkswagen has taken the wraps off the India-spec Tayron R-Line, which will be the brand’s flagship SUV. Built on the Tiguan’s platform, the Tayron R-Line gets larger dimensions and a slightly distinct design to differentiate itself from its 5-seat counterpart. It will compete in the premium three-row SUV segment, which includes the Skoda Kodiaq, MG Gloster, Toyota Fortuner and Jeep Meridian. Here, we compare the Tayron R-Line’s specifications to those of its competitors to see how it measures up on paper.

TVS iQube and Orbiter production set to increase following rising demand
TVS Motor Company, one of the frontrunners in India’s electric two-wheeler market, is reviewing a fresh expansion of its electric two-wheeler manufacturing capacity. Rising demand has pushed the company closer to an annual EV output of nearly 5 lakh units, according to a senior company official. Speaking to analysts after the company’s Q3 FY26 earnings call, KN Radhakrishnan, CEO and director of TVS Motor Company, said the capacity review is being driven by strong demand for the company’s EV portfolio and easing supply-side constraints.

Next gen Hyundai Creta spotted testing for the first time
The first spy shots of the third-gen Hyundai Creta have surfaced online. As we reported last year, Hyundai has been readying the next-gen Creta for a 2027 launch, and the spy shots preview a substantial departure in design philosophy.

Ishaan Madesh crowned 2025 MRF F2000 champion
The 2025 MRF MMSC Indian National Car Racing Championship concluded with the fourth and final round held at the Madras International Circuit on January 24-25. Ishaan Madesh and Sai Shiva Makesh Sankaran won the premier MRF Formula 2000 and Formula 1600 titles, respectively, while Biren Pithawalla defended his title in the Indian Touring Cars (ITC) category.

Tesla Model S, Model X production to end next quarter
Tesla will phase out the Model S sedan and Model X SUV, two of its longest-running models, in the next quarter, CEO Elon Musk announced on Wednesday. Speaking at Tesla’s earnings call, Musk clarified that production of the EVs at the Fremont plant (in California) will cease to make room for large-scale manufacturing of Optimus humanoid robots, with a target of one million units a year. “We’ll obviously continue to [provide] support [for] the Model S and X programmes for as long as people have the vehicles,” he added.

Royal Enfield Moroccan Odyssey 2026 Announced
Royal Enfield has announced the inaugural edition of the Moroccan Odyssey 2026, marking the brand’s first marquee motorcycling expedition on the African continent. Scheduled from March 27 to April 4, 2026, the 12-day journey will span nearly 2,000km across Morocco’s most dramatic landscapes, astride the all-terrain Himalayan 450.

2026 Hyundai Exter facelift spied for the first time
Online spy shots of the Hyundai Exter facelift have surfaced for the first time. Hyundai Motor India launched the first-generation Exter in 2023, and its mid-cycle update is expected to bring mild exterior tweaks and feature upgrades. The subcompact SUV’s facelift is expected to arrive by the first half of 2026, and it will continue to take on the likes of the Tata Punch and Citroen C3X.

Maruti Suzuki continues to see revival of entry level car demand
Maruti Suzuki has recorded a strong surge in demand for entry-level cars. Following Maruti Suzuki’s recent Q3 FY2026 earnings call, Rahul Bharti, executive officer – Corporate Affairs, stated: “Small cars were earlier in a negative growth zone. They have moved from red into black and healthy black, and that swing is actually larger than what we are seeing in bigger cars.”

Wild Genesis X Skorpio Concept revealed with 1100hp V8 engine
Hyundai’s luxury arm, Genesis, has unveiled its first off-roader prototype, called the X Skorpio Concept. It is powered by a 1,100hp V8 engine, which, Genesis says, “sets new benchmarks for off-road driving”.

Citroen Basalt, Aircross, C3 prices hiked by up to Rs 45,000
Citroen has hiked prices of the Basalt, Aircross and C3 models in India. The prices have increased by Rs 20,000 for the Basalt, by up to Rs 45,000 for the Aircross and by up to Rs 40,000 for the C3. Except for the prices, no other changes have been made to the Citroen offerings.

New Renault Duster: Differences with global-spec model explained
Around three years after production of the first-generation Duster ended, Renault India brought back the nameplate in the form of the third-generation Duster. While several global markets got the second-gen model, the French carmaker skipped it entirely for India. The India-spec 2026 Duster that has been revealed boasts several distinct differences when compared to its foreign counterparts. Renault has taken note of what Indian buyers want in terms of design and features in their midsize SUV, and it has tried to implement the same. Let us take a look at those – both on the outside and inside.

Lower-spec Tayron, more Golf GTIs among 5 Volkswagen launches in 2026
2026 is going to be a busy year for Volkswagen India, as it will be launching five models here. Although the company hasn’t shared official details, as per our sources, we understand that the standard VW Tayron and a second batch of the Golf GTI are due this year. These will join the Taigun and Virtus facelifts, as well as the Tayron R-Line, which we had recently confirmed. Here’s what we know so far about Volkswagen’s upcoming cars and their respective launch timelines.

Tesla plans $20 billion capital spending spree in push beyond human-driven cars
New Indian Express