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Sharp decline in 2-wheeler sales in April: SIAM

Rajesh Menon, Director General, SIAM said, "Auto industry smoothly transitioned to the new regulatory regime of 2nd stage of On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) 2 regulation for Two and Three Wheelers from April 2025 onwards, in addition to rolling out E-20 compliant gasoline vehicles across the country from this month."

2025-05-15T07:13:29.714977+00:00 IST

Honda launches 2025 CB650R and CBR650R with new E-Clutch technolo

Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) on Saturday launched its middle-weight 650cc motorcycles: the 2025 CB650R and CBR650R, which are claimed to be the first in India to feature Honda's state-of-the-art E-Clutch technology.

2025-05-10T09:32:35.877258+00:00 IST

Kia India Unveils Carens Clavis

Kia India unveiled the latest addition to its Carens portfolio - the Carens Clavis. Positioned as a big, bold, and Spacious 3-Row vehicle, the Carens Clavis is crafted for today's large, modern families, bridging the gap between MPVs and SUVs. It blends comfort, space, and bold design with advanced technology, safety, and a future-forward aesthetic.

2025-05-08T11:44:49.141383+00:00 IST

M&M posts record FY25 profit of ₹12,929 crore

For the fourth quarter, consolidated PAT rose 20 per cent to Rs3,295 crore. Backed by this strong performance, the Board of Directors has declared a dividend of Rs25.3 per share, representing a 20 per cent increase over the previous year.

2025-05-05T10:03:28.518528+00:00 IST

US auto maker Cadillac unveils F1 team branding ahead of 2026 ent

General Motors (GM) owned Cadillac unveiled its team logo and brand during the Miami Grand Prix weekend, ahead of its entry as the eleventh team in the 2026 F1 season, as per F1's official website.

2025-05-05T08:07:23.110008+00:00 IST

FADA reports 3% (YoY) growth in April 2025 vehicle sales

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) reported a 3 per cent rise in retail vehicle sales for April 2025, compared to the same month last year. FADA attributed increase in sales across all categories except commercial vehicles, according to its monthly vehicle retail sales data released on Monday.

2025-05-05T05:33:08.220945+00:00 IST

Indian Army partners with Ultraviolette for veteran support

Indian brand Ultraviolette on Friday collaborated with Madras Regimental Centre (MRC) of the Indian Army for a five-day rally across Tamil Nadu to honour the Veterans and Veer Naris of Madras Regiment and the broader armed forces community.

2025-05-02T13:14:14.817509+00:00 IST

Hyundai CRETA continues to dominate the Indian car market

According to Hyundai, setting new benchmarks for the SUV segment in the country, CRETA also maintained its leadership as India's best-selling SUV from January - April 2025, with a cumulative sale of 69,914 units.

2025-05-02T11:25:38.590465+00:00 IST

Audi India to hike prices for second time in six months

Audi India, the premium arm of German automaker Audi AG, has announced a price hike again, up to 2 per cent across its models effective May 15.

2025-05-02T08:12:52.276705+00:00 IST

Hero Motocorp year on year sales declines by 42.76 per cent in April'25

Hero MotoCorp registered a decline in scooter and motorcycle sales by 42.76 per cent in April'25 as compared with April'24. Motorcycle sales declined from 496,542 units in April 24 to 286,089 units in April 25, whereas scooter sales dropped from 37,043 units in April 24 to 19,317 units in April 25.

2025-05-02T06:09:21.110579+00:00 IST

Kia India registers 18.3% YoY growth

The Sonet led Kia's sales with 8,068 units, followed by the Seltos at 6,135 units. The Carens maintained its strong demand with 5,259 units, while the newly launched Syros added a promising 4,000 units to the total. The premium MPV Carnival Limousine contributed 161 units to the monthly figures.

2025-05-01T09:32:39.702200+00:00 IST

Lamborghini Temerario launched in India at Rs 6 crore

Equipped with a revolutionary twin-turbo V8 hybrid powertrain, the Temerario delivers a staggering 920 CV and is the first production super sports car to achieve 10,000 rpm.

2025-04-30T12:14:46.425688+00:00 IST

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) announced on Monday that i10

HMIL has sold over 2 million units in India, and exported 1.3 million units to more than 140 countries. The top export markets for brand i10 include South Africa, Mexico, Chile and Peru. HMIL stands strong as India's largest exporter of passenger vehicles cumulatively, fortifying its position as an export hub for Hyundai Motor Company globally.

2025-04-28T11:01:56.570745+00:00 IST

US tariffs may erode Rs 2700-4500 cr of operating profits

The rating agency estimates that the tariff-related impact could erode operating profits by Rs2,700-4,500 crore, equivalent to 10-15 per cent of the operating profits of auto component exporters and 3-6 per cent of the overall industry's operating profits.

2025-04-28T08:07:10.556849+00:00 IST

In FY2024-25, Maruti Suzuki India Limited recorded its highest-e

The Company continued to be the top exporter for the 4th consecutive year. The Board of Directors of Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Friday approved the financial results for the year ended 31st March 2025.

2025-04-25T10:34:35.742074+00:00 IST

SMC and MSIL to establish OSCOE in India

The OSCOE aims to promote Japanese manufacturing practices across India's industrial landscape, furthering Suzuki's legacy of excellence in competitive, inclusive, and sustainable manufacturing. The centre is proposed to be located in Gujarat and Haryana, two of India's key automotive and industrial hubs.

2025-04-24T07:01:25.861473+00:00 IST

Skoda hopes new Kodiaq will strengthen brand in India as SUV mar

Skoda Auto is confident that the launch of the new Kodiaq SUV in India will help further strengthen its brand image, especially as the demand for SUVs continues to rise both in India and around the world.

2025-04-19T07:26:55.719228+00:00 IST

Skoda Auto India launches all new 4x4 Kodiaq

Kodiaq is launched in two varients which are Sportsline and Selection L&K (Lauren & Kelment). Selection L&K starts from Rs 48.69 lakhs ex-showroom India.  

2025-04-17T06:23:23.775399+00:00 IST

Volkswagen India introduces the all-new Tiguan R-Line

Priced at an introductory Rs 48.99 lakh, the vehicle will be available for delivery starting April 23, 2025, across Volkswagen dealerships nationwide.

2025-04-14T08:19:16.409134+00:00 IST

Oben Electric ramps up national expansion with 15 new showrooms

Electric Vehicle startup Oben Electric on Thursday announced expansion by opening an additional 15 new showrooms and service centers in four new states: Punjab, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Telangana.

2025-04-10T11:53:17.893516+00:00 IST

Audi India boosts electric mobility with 6,500+ charging points

Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, on Thursday said that its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure has crossed 6,500+ charging points across the country as part of Phase II of its segment-first 'Charge My Audi' initiative.

2025-04-10T08:37:45.638111+00:00 IST