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New Delhi, Jul 2 (PTI) Hyundai Motor India Ltd on Wednesday said its popular SUV model Creta has emerged as the best-selling passenger vehicle in the domestic market in June this year. Creta was the highest-selling model in the country for June 2025 with 15,786 units sold in the month, Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) said in a statement. Maruti Suzuki India's compact sedan Dzire was the second-best-selling model with 15,484 units in June followed by its compact SUV Brezza with 14,507 units in third, according to industry sources. "Over the last decade, brand Creta has consistently redefined the SUV space and remained a strong pillar of Hyundai's growth in India. Becoming the best-selling model in June 2025, exactly as it completes ten years in the country, is a testament to the love and trust that Indian customers have placed in the brand," HMIL Whole-Time Director and COO Tarun Garg said. PTI RKL MR MR
Maruti Dzire Pros And Cons: Maruti Suzuki Dzire, the 4th best-selling car in India to date, has entered its 4th generation with enhanced styling, a youthful design, updated features, and a new Z-series engine. It is priced between Rs 6.79 lakh and Rs 10.14 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom, pan-India). Now, the question is: should you buy the new Maruti Dzire? To answer this, I took the Maruti Dzire for a spin to understand it from the driver's seat and through real-world experience. Based on my experience, here are the top 10 pros and cons of the Maruti Dzire, to help you make an informed decis ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 12 (PTI) Tata Motors on Thursday said it will increase prices of its trucks and buses portfolio by up to 2 per cent effective January 1, 2025, citing rising input costs. The price increase is to offset the rise in input costs, Tata Motors said in a statement. While the price increase will vary as per individual model and variant, it will be applicable across the entire range of trucks and buses, it added. Already passenger vehicle makers, including Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai Motor India and Tata Motors, along with luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi have announced that th ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], August 4 (ANI): The Jharkhand government declared a three-day state mourning, starting Monday, following the passing of the state's former Chief Minister and co-founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Shibu Soren. "In honour of the late Honourable former Chief Minister-cum-Rajya Sabha MP, the State Government has decided to observe 03 (three) days of state mourning from August 4 to August 6," the message from the Jharkhand government read. Also Read | Kerala Shocker: 47-Year-Old Man Dies by Suicide After Failing to Arrange Funds for Son's Engineering College Admission. ...Read More >
The BE 6e, just as its name sounds, stands out as a futuristic, power-packed, and sporty electric Mahindra SUV on Indian roads. The highly anticipated Mahindra BE 6e, an all-electric compact SUV, has been finally launched at an introductory price of Rs 18.9 lakh (ex-showroom). Globally revealed alongside its sibling, the XEV 9e, this born-electric offering from Mahindra seems to be good enough (on-paper) to position itself as India's answer to luxury compact SUVs from global brands. With its futuristic design, a wealth of modern features, and an impressive power output - the highest in its fa ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Hyundai Motor Group has partnered with three Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) to establish a collaborative research system in the fields of batteries and electrification. The three institutes are IIT Madras, IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay. The Hyundai Centre of Excellence (CoE), which will be set up on IIT Delhi campus, will operate through sponsorships from Hyundai Motor Group. The primary objective of the Hyundai CoE is to take the lead in driving advancements in batteries and electrification, specifically designed to meet the unique requirements of the Indian market. Hyundai Mo ...Read More >
New Delhi: The April-June 2025 quarter saw severe pressure on the domestic car market, with challenges in generating fresh demand as growing geopolitical tensions and concerns over the economy depressed consumer sentiments.Maruti Suzuki, the country's biggest carmaker, reported a 6% decline in first-quarter wholesale numbers as the company dispatched around 3.9 lakh units to dealerships compared to 4.2 lakh units in the same quarter of the previous fiscal.Hyundai experienced a decline of 12%, while Tata Motors also saw a 10% fall in its wholesale numbers.Mahindra & Mahindra and Kia Motors were ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 2 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said that tourists from the state who were stranded in Uttarakhand due to adverse weather conditions were "safe" and would be "brought back soon". He also said that the state government was in close coordination with Uttarakhand authorities to ensure their rescue. Also Read | What Is Sex-Sorted Semen Technology? Kerala Achieves Milestone With Birth of Twin Female Calves Under Accelerated Breed Improvement Programme, Boosting Dairy Sector. Speaking to the mediapersons a day earlier, Shinde said, "Our ...Read More >
HANSALPUR, India, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Japan's Suzuki Motor (7269.T), opens new tab will invest 700 billion rupees ($8 billion) in India over the next five to six years, its chairman said on Tuesday, as production began on the automaker's first electric vehicle. Suzuki is aiming to defend its lead in the world's third-largest car market, which is also its biggest market by sales and revenue through its majority stake in Maruti Suzuki (MRTI.NS), opens new tab. India will be the global production h ...Read More >
PUNE: Maruti Suzuki, India's biggest car exporter, on Monday said it has started exporting its new e-Vitara, Suzuki's first battery electric vehicle, to 12 European countries, marking India's entry into the global electric vehicle market. The exports which started last month reinforcing Maruti Suzuki's position as a global hub for EV manufacturing under the government's 'Make in India, Make for the World' vision. Manufactured at its Hansalpur plant in Gujarat, the automaker shipped 2,900 e-Vitara SUVs in August from Pipavav Port in Gujarat to UK, Germany, Norway, France, Denmark, Switzerland ...Read More >
An Ertiga made at its Manesar factory in Haryana is the 2 millionth vehicle to roll out from Maruti Suzuki's stables An Ertiga, its popular multi-purpose vehicle manufactured at its Manesar facility in Haryana, drove Maruti Suzuki India Ltd to new milestone -- two million vehicles manufactured in a calendar year, making India's largest car manufacturer the only company to achieve the feat in the passenger vehicle space. Of the two million vehicles, almost 60 percent were manufactured in Haryana ...Read More >
Need to stay united, must stand up to bullying, says Maruti Chairman RC Bhargava (File image) India needs to come together to deal with the 50 per cent punitive US tariffs on Indian products and stand up to any kind of bullying, Maruti Suzuki India Chairman R C Bhargava said on Thursday at the company's 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) in New Delhi. "It is our duty as Indians to do our very best to promote and maintain our dignity and respect and not give in to any kind of bullying in this mat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (PTI) Major companies across sectors, including automakers, consumer electronics, and consumer goods, have reported record sales during the nine-day auspicious Navratri period, according to data shared by leading firms. The robust sales were aided by the recent GST reform, which saw a substantial drop in tax rates, leading to price reductions across consumer goods, appliances, such as TVs (above 32-inch screen size), air conditioners and automobiles. The industry reported a spike in sales from day one on September 22, when the new slashed rates came into effect. Encouraged ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 2 (PTI) Stakeholders from the electric vehicle (EV) sector will hold a meeting with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal here on January 3 on issues, including infrastructure related to charging and battery swapping, sources said. They said that officials from the Department of Heavy Industries are expected to attend the meeting. Also Read | SOF NSO Results 2024-25 Out at sofworld.org: National Science Olympiad Exam Result Released, Get Direct Link and Know Steps To Download. Representatives from Tata, Mahindra, Mercedes-Benz India, Hero MotoCorp, and other companies h ...Read More >
Thoothukudi, India. Vietnam's Vinfast on Monday began production at a $500 million electric vehicle plant in southern India's Tamil Nadu state, part of a planned $2 billion investment in India and a broader expansion across Asia. The factory in Thoothukudi will initially make 50,000 electric vehicles annually, with room to triple output to 150,000 cars. Given its proximity to a major port in one of India's most industrialized states, Vinfast hopes it will be a hub for future exports to the region. It says the factory will create more than 3,000 local jobs. The Vietnamese company says it scou ...Read More >
Chennai, August 4: Vietnamese Electric Vehicle (EV) major VinFast on Monday officially inaugurated its assembly plant at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, kicking off the move that will see a phased investment of up to Rs 16,000 crore. In its initial phase, the plant has a capacity to assemble 50,000 SUVs of its two premium electric SUV models -- the VF 6 and VF 7. The plant is scalable up to 150,000 units annually to meet the rising demand as the company aims to develop Thoothukudi as an export hub. VinFast sees the plant, backed by Tamil Nadu's robust infrastructure, skilled labour, and port acces ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision ...Read More >
Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) Chairman R C Bhargava on Thursday said India must "not give in to any kind of bullying" after US President Donald Trump's decision to raise tariffs on Indian imports to 50 per cent this month, urging national unity to uphold dignity and support the government. On the domestic front, he said a reduction in GST on small cars could help counter the economic strain created by these tariff measures. "My hope and my expectation is that subject to approvals by the GST Council, we will see a revival of the small car market, overall faster growth of the car industry, more i ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision of becoming a global aut ...Read More >
The Hyundai Tucson has received 5-star rating on the Bharat NCAP crash test and has become the first Hyundai SUV to do so. The most premium SUV offered by the South Korean manufacturer joins the Mahindra and Tata SUVs in the list of 5 star SUVs offered in India. The Hyundai Tucson scores 30.84 out of 32 in the adult occupant protection. It has scored 41 out of 49 in the child occupant protection. It received OK in the side pole impact test. The model of Hyundai Tucson that was tested by the Bharat NCAP was the top-spec 2.0-litre petrol-AT Signature variant. The particular variant gets six air ...Read More >
Noida: Traffic police have issued challans totaling Rs 1.2 lakh to two car owners after videos circulating on social media showed youngsters performing dangerous stunts with these two vehicles in Greater Noida's Knowledge Park.A 15-second clip on social media shows one youngster sitting on the window of a car and waving a lathi, while the driver's door is open. It cuts to another car, which is seen zigzagging on a road while a passenger sits on the vehicle's window.As the video sparked outrage among online users, Noida police swung into action and tracked down the vehicles, both registered wit ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 5 (PTI) Tata Motors on Friday said it will cut passenger vehicle prices ranging between Rs 75,000 and Rs 1.45 lakh effective September 22 to pass on the full benefit of GST reduction to customers. The Mumbai-based auto major said that its small car Tiago will see a price drop of Rs 75,000, Tigor Rs 80,000, and Altroz Rs 1.10 lakh. Similarly, the price of compact SUV Punch will come down by Rs 85,000 and that of Nexon by Rs 1.55 lakh. Mid-sized model Curvv would also see a price cut of Rs 65,000, Tata Motors said in a statement. Prices of company's premium SUVs - Harrier and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday reported a 3 per cent year-on-year increase in total sales at 1,89,665 units in September. The auto major sold a total of 1,84,727 units in the same month last year. "The GST reform has significantly improved the customer sentiment as reflected in the highest-ever deliveries of 1,65,000 units (first 8 days) during the ongoing Navratri festive period," Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a regulatory filing. Total domestic passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers were at 1,32,820 units compared to 1,44,962 units in the year-ago month, a di ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's economy witnessed its highest Navratri sales of consumer goods in over a decade, propelled by the government's next-gen GST reforms that reduced tax rates and made products more affordable for the consumers. These measures not only lowered prices but also unlocked consumer aspirations, enabling families to upgrade vehicles, invest in home appliances, and spend more freely on lifestyle goods, turning festive cheer into record-breaking consumption, as per the data. Leading car maker Maruti Suzuki clocked a 100 per cent growth in Navratri, which doubled ...Read More >
India's Diwali sales hit a record high of Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and Rs 65,000 crore in services. This represents a 25 percent increase over last year. GST reforms and strong consumer demand fueled this growth. Brick-and-mortar stores saw a significant revival. Rural and semi-urban areas contributed substantially to the sales surge. Buoyed by GST reforms and strong consumer demand, India saw Diwali sales reach Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and about Rs 65,000 crore in services across the coun ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's passenger vehicle market witnessed varied performance across major automakers in November 2024. While Maruti Suzuki, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Tata Motors posted year-on-year growth, Hyundai faced challenges in its domestic market. Maruti Suzuki, the country's largest carmaker, reported strong growth in total passenger vehicle sales, reaching 141,312 units during the month. This marked an increase from 134,158 units sold in November 2023. However, the company's sales in October 2024 were higher at 159,591 units, indicating a month-on-month decline. In November 2024, Maruti ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL) has launched the most awaited facelift of the Amaze today at an introductory price of Rs 7,99,990 (ex-showroom, Delhi). With new styling along with segment-first ADAS suite, Honda Connect, and features packed in, the third-generation Amaze will directly rival the recently launched Maruti Suzuki Dzire in the Indian market. 2025 Honda Amaze: Design The most noticeable feature of the sedan is its updated design. The front grille has a honeycomb design and a set of Bi Projector LED headlights and fog lamps at the bottom, similar to Honda Elevate. Coming ...Read More >
Pune: Maruti Suzuki, India's biggest car maker, on Friday said it aims to be the largest producer of electric vehicles in the country and make India the export hub over the next one year. The Japanese giant will take on EV market leader Tata Motors, Mahindra and MG Motor in the electric car game in the country. To realize its goals Maruti Suzuki, which unveiled its first electric SUV e-Vitara at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 in New Delhi on Friday, will introduce a range of six electric vehicle models by 2030. Suzuki Motor Corporation representative Director and President Toshihiro S ...Read More >
Mumbai : Tesla's long awaited India debut finally took place with chief minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurating its showroom in Mumbai on Tuesday. The Elon Musk-led car maker unveiled its Model Y compact all-electric SUV at its 'Experience Centre' in Bandra-Kurla Complex with the CM describing it as the "right city and the right state" for the launch."Mumbai stands for innovation and sustainability. In 2015, when I went to the US, I had my first ride in a Tesla, and then I thought we need such a vehicle for mobility in India. But it took 10 years for it to come to India. But we are very happy ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): India's auto industry is witnessing a significant surge in festive sales this Dhanteras, with major automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Hyundai Motor India reporting robust customer demand, bolstered by positive market sentiment and the impact of GST 2.0 reforms. With the auspicious Dhanteras period spread over two days this year -- starting from 12:18 PM on Saturday and extending until 1:51 PM on Sunday -- automakers are capitalising on the extended delivery window to push record volumes. Also Read | iPhone 18 Series: iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone ...Read More >
Syros will be the 7th car from Kia in India after Sonet, Carens, Seltos, Carnival, EV6 and EV9 Kia has officially announced that the global debut of its highly anticipated compact SUV, Syros, will take place on December 19. After multiple teasers, this announcement adds to the excitement around Kia's latest offering, which is set to bridge the gap between the popular Sonet and Seltos in the brand's lineup. Designed to cater to the evolving needs of Indian customers, Syros aims to be a game-changer in the fiercely competitive compact SUV segment. The Syros is already drawing attention with it ...Read More >