Top Indian Automobile Industry News & Updates - 13 March 2026,Friday
🏢 Industry
Auto industry seeks restoration of LPG, PNG, propane supply allocation
The automobile industry has urged the government to restore supply allocation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), piped natural gas (PNG) and propane to vehicle manufacturers and their ancillary units, warning that restrictions could disrupt production and strain supply chains across the country.
Gas curbs may disrupt auto production, push up vehicle costs
A tightening in the supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), piped natural gas (PNG) and propane is beginning to ripple through the automobile sector, affecting both component makers and vehicle assembly lines, even as manufacturers warn that rising input costs linked to crude could eventually push up vehicle prices.
Telangana CM directs all govt departments to use only electric vehicles
CARS24 acquires Vehicle Info to build full-stack vehicle ownership platform
Nifty Auto index falls over 3%, M&M, Maruti, Eicher, TMPV lead decline amid LPG supply fears
Parliamentary committee flags startup exclusion in auto PLI scheme
📝 Indian auto industry may face production risks as West Asia crisis impacts supply chain
📝 How the West Asia conflict could impact India’s auto sector
📝 Top management change at Isuzu Motors India
📝 Delhi EV policy to possibly mandate 30% electrification of school buses by 2030
📝 New chip plants could raise India’s output to 75–80 million per day: IESA
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🚗 ICE Car/SUV
Motilal Oswal expects Maruti Suzuki to outpace sector growth; retains 'Buy'
📝 MG MGS9 PHEV 7-seater SUV debuts in the UK, will it come to India?
📝 2026 Volkswagen Taigun facelift spied testing: Gets these changes
📝 Tata Sierra falls into construction pit: Real-world crash safety tested
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Electric Car/SUV
Honda scraps two EVs, doubles down on India growth
India is set to play a bigger role in Honda Motor’s global strategy as the Japanese automaker restructures its electric vehicle (EV) roadmap amid a challenging earnings outlook and slower-than-expected EV demand in key markets. In an official statement, the company said it will enhance its model line-up and improve cost competitiveness in India, where it sees significant market expansion opportunities.
VinFast continues building a layered path for EV transition with new incentives
📝 2026 Tata Punch.ev First Drive Review: More Punch Better Value
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🚗 Luxury
A quirky convertible for the dink-y life: Mini Cooper S Convertible
Audi India to hike prices by up to 2% from April 1 to offset rise in costs
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⛟ Commercial Vehicles
📝 PM E-DRIVE scheme: Subsidy confusion for Delhi delays Phase II of e-bus tender by CESL
📝 MTC launches low-floor electric AC bus service
📝 Ashok Leyland breaks ground for ₹400–500 crore battery pack plant near Chennai
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🎤 Interviews & Features
Hyundai i20 and Maruti Brezza Hatchback: Efficiency or SUV practicality?
New Delhi: The Indian urban car market increasingly reflects a clear divide between premium hatchbacks and compact SUVs. The Hyundai i20 and Maruti Brezza sit on opposite sides of this divide. While the i20 represents hatchback efficiency and agility, the Brezza offers SUV practicality with higher ground clearance and broader versatility. For many buyers, the decision between the two comes down to how the vehicle will be used daily. Understanding the trade-offs between hatchback efficiency and SUV practicality helps clarify which model better aligns with specific mobility needs.
📝 Chery Tiggo 8 Leopard SUV design patent surfaces in India
📝 Hyundai Verna facelift: Variant-wise features with price explained
📝 ADAS in cars explained: Key things Indian buyers should know
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🏗 Construction & Agriculture
📝 India plans sops to cut import dependence in construction equipment
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🏍 EV/ICE Two Wheelers
TVS Motor unveils electric scooter Orbiter V1; expands EV portfolio
📝 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 crosses 6 lakh sales milestone globally
📝 Ather Energy, River may benefit as panel backs inclusion of startups in Auto PLI
📝 TVS Motor Company introduces battery-as-a-service across EV portfolio
📝 Delhi HC seeks reply on Hero Moto's 'MotorHunk' plea
📝 TVS Orbiter e-scooter now costs just Rs 49,999! BaaS rental, range etc explained
📝 Ather cuts prices on Rizta S, 450S till March 31: Here’s by how much
📝 KTM bikes to come with 4-year standard warranty: Details explained
📝 Royal Enfield Meteor 350 vs Jawa 42 FJ: Specs, price & more compared
📝 Kawasaki Ninja 650 gets ₹22,000 discount, effective price now ₹7.69 lakh
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🌇 Allied Industries
West Asia crisis may hit Indian tyre industry; ATMA seeks policy support
📝 BCI collaborates with Kaizen Institute India to drive digital, lean transformation in manufacturing
📝 Vikram Solar’s arm launches ‘VION’ lithium-ion battery range for e-mobility and home backup
📝 Michelin, ASDC conclude driver and EV skilling programmes in Pune
📝 SMK Helmets partners with Moto4 Latin Cup to enter international motorsport arena
📝 drivebuddyAI secures patent for in-vehicle facial recognition system to monitor driver identity
📝 Aluminium Association of India seeks relief from RoDTEP rate cuts for exports
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🌢 Fuels, Lubricants
Oil reserve release had 'strong impact' on energy markets: IEA head
The IEA's decision to release 400 million barrels of oil from global strategic reserves has already had a "strong impact" on energy markets, which are in an "extremely critical period" after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, its Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Thursday.
Oil near $100 again: How India is bracing for impact of the Hormuz crisis
Crude prices have seen a fresh spike as the tension continues to escalate across West Asia. The Brent oil futures, the global benchmark for oil, once again breached the $100/bbl mark in early Asian trade while the US benchmark, West Texas Intermediate, is trading near the $95/bbl level.
Asian crude scramble pushes up India’s oil bill
CNG vehicle owners in Delhi go into panic-buying mode
If crude remains near USD 100/bbl, each month of crisis to add Rs 30,000 cr additional cost for centre: Report
India dials Iran for safe transit of its vessels through Strait of Hormuz
India's crude supply secure, LPG production increased: Hardeep Puri
India examining requests from neighbours for energy supplies: MEA
📝 Crude spikes on Middle East fears; Brent at $100, WTI jumps nearly 9%
📝 Brent crude oil tops $100 a barrel as Iran attacks on shipping raise supply fears
📝 India pumps up Russia oil buy by 45% in March
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🌍 Emissions/Environment
Delhi remains most polluted city in 2024-25, Patna second: Report
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💸 Finance & Insurance
Bajaj General Insurance releases guide to lowering car insurance premiums at renewal
📝 Insurer can’t deny liability to pay damages first; can reclaim payout from vehicle owner in breach of policy: MACT
📝 Accel Leaders fund likely to join Rapido’s $600m round
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📖 Magazines
📝 Volkswagen Taigun facelift spied nearly undisguised
📝 KNK Karts mini bike launched at Rs 50,000
📝 Honda scraps 0 Series SUV and sedan
📝 Audi India to increase prices by up to 2 percent from April
📝 Lamborghini adds to India’s rising luxury car personalisation programme
📝 TVS Orbiter V1 price starts at Rs 49,999 with BaaS
📝 India reroutes 70 percent of crude imports away from Strait of Hormuz
📝 India reroutes 70 percent of crude imports away from Strait of Hormuz
📝 KTM 160 Duke vs Yamaha MT-15: Price and specification comparison
📝 New Renault compact SUV could carry Bridger name into production
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📰 International
Honda warns of $15.7 billion charge on global EV downturn
Honda Motor Co. faces up to ¥2.5 trillion ($15.7 billion) in charges and an historic annual loss as it joins a growing list of global brands battered by the rapid unraveling of the electric vehicle transition.
China's BYD considering to building cars in Canada, buying out rivals
BYD Co., China’s largest car manufacturer, is actively considering building a plant in Canada while also keeping its options open to acquire a more established global automaker.
Bigger, greener, faster? Formula 1's 'net zero' gambit is a good start
📝 Daimler Truck sees stable 2026 margins, expects stronger second half
📝 'Made in EU' proposal poses danger to UK auto industry, car lobby CEO says
📝 Rising prices, fewer budget models deepen US car affordability crisis
📝 Iron ore climbs as Hebei mills resume output; auto weakness caps upside
📝 Stellantis raises funds with 5 billion euro bond issue after EV setback
📝 Electric car prices drop, helping EU sales: Report
📝 Tesla's China-made EV sales jump 91% in February on low comparison
📝 Drivers wonder if they should go electric as the war spikes gas prices
📝 BMW braces for another year of tariff and China struggles
📝 Honda flags operating loss of as much as $3.6 billion this fiscal year as it reviews EV strategy
📝 Europe EV sales share seen rising to 28% by 2027
📝 Starboard nominates two to CarMax board, unveils new position
📝 Audi RS3 Competition debuts to celebrate 50 years of the iconic 5-pot; limited to 750 units
📝 BMW i3 electric sedan braves winter testing ahead of design premiere in March
📝 Global EV sales fall again in February
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