Automotive

Hyundai formally inaugurates Pune plant, reiterates 2030 expansion plan

Hyundai says its Pune plant has annual installed capacity of 1.7 lakh vehicles, with phased expansion planned to 3.2 lakh by 2030. The company lists investment of up to INR 11,000 crore at the facility.

CIBIL reports larger car loans and longer repayment terms

Average passenger vehicle loan amounts reached INR 8.2 lakh in H1 2026, up 49% from H1 2019, according to TransUnion CIBIL. Average tenure increased by five months to 62 months.

Tata Sierra #DARK launched from INR 13.99 lakh

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles has added a #DARK edition to the Sierra line-up, priced from INR 13.99 lakh ex-showroom, with black exterior treatment, violet-themed cabin details and the existing powertrain range.

AU Bank says vehicle-finance AUM crossed INR 50,000 crore in August

AU Small Finance Bank’s disclosed vehicle-finance segments total INR 50,485 crore, with pre-owned vehicles accounting for about 35.6 per cent. The September announcement concerns an August milestone and does not disclose the business’s asset quality.

Scooters account for 85 per cent of August’s two-wheeler dispatch growth

SIAM’s August data show scooter dispatches rising much faster than motorcycles, while passenger vehicles grew 36.5 percent. The figures measure wholesale sales, not registrations, and passenger-vehicle coverage differs between the headline release and detailed tables.

Kia enters premium three-row SUVs with Sorento, hybrid from INR 29.99 lakh

The locally built Sorento is Kia's first hybrid in India, priced from INR 27.99 lakh for the diesel and INR 29.99 lakh for the hybrid, both introductory. Deliveries start today.

Mahindra moves on first 800 acres for its largest plant

The 1,500-acre Nagpur facility will have capacity for over 5 lakh vehicles and 1 lakh tractors a year. Mahindra has not disclosed the investment, the commissioning timeline or direct employment.

Hero MotoCorp appoints VELOSA as El Salvador distributor

Hero MotoCorp has entered a distribution alliance with VELOSA, or Oriental Motors S.A., to expand its presence in El Salvador.

Audi India opens bookings for the new Q3

Audi India has opened bookings for the new Q3. The company has not announced prices, which are expected at launch.

August auto sales surge

Tata Motors passenger vehicle sales rose 56 percent and Hyundai posted its best ever August, though last year's base was depressed by buyers deferring purchases ahead of expected GST changes.

Rane (Madras) closes INR 370 crore friction deal

The acquired business generated INR 315.04 crore of revenue and 84 percent of Hindustan Composites’ turnover in FY2026. Rane paid about 1.2 times sales and expects the deal to add to earnings immediately.

Mahindra Racing finishes third in Formula E teams' championship

A double podium in London lifted Mahindra to 252 points and third place, up from fourth last season, closing out Formula E's GEN3 era.

JSW MG Motor India unveils MG ADAPT

JSW MG Motor India has unveiled MG ADAPT, which it calls India's first multi-powertrain platform: a single vehicle architecture designed to take electric, hybrid, plug-in hybrid or range-extender drivetrains, giving the carmaker flexibility as buyers hedge between fuel types.

DriveX launches end-to-end RTO services in Bengaluru and Chennai

DriveX, a leading pre-owned two-wheeler platform, announced the launch of its comprehensive RTO Services in Bengaluru and Chennai, further strengthening its mission to simplify every aspect of pre-owned two-wheeler ownership. The new offering enables customers to complete critical registration and documentation formalities through a single, transparent,

BOS and JRG Automotive form Joint Venture

JRG Automotive Industries India Pvt. Ltd. and BOS GmbH & Co. KG, Germany have announced the formation of BOS-JRG Automotive Systems Pvt. Ltd., a strategic joint venture that combines German engineering excellence with Indian manufacturing capabilities to serve the rapidly evolving Indian automotive market. The joint venture will manufacture

Indrajaal Ranger: India's first Anti-Drone Patrol Vehicle

In a significant leap for India's border security capabilities, Indrajaal has unveiled the Indrajaal Ranger, the country's first anti-drone patrol vehicle engineered specifically for border defence and surveillance operations. The vehicle addresses a pressing challenge that plagues border regions across the globe: the rising threat

Keto Motors debuts on Bombay Stock Exchange

Keto Motors (BSE: KETOMOTORS 537392), a Hyderabad-based commercial electric vehicle manufacturer focused on sustainable mobility solutions, has debuted on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) following the successful completion of its reverse merger with Taaza International Limited. The listing strengthens the company’s access to public capital markets as it