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New Delhi: Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited has started production of the updated Volkswagen Taigun at its manufacturing facility in Pune. The model receives design revisions along with updates to features and equipment. These changes have been introduced following customer feedback and are aimed at modifying the overall package in terms of usability and in-cabin experience. Specific feature additions and variant-wise details are expected to be announced closer to the market launch. ...Read More >
New Delhi: Central government employees and pensioners are now waiting with great anticipation for an increase in their Dearness Allowance (DA). A question lingers in everyone's mind: when exactly will their DA be hiked? In fact, the government has not yet announced the DA hike for the first quarter of 2026. Typically, a DA hike is announced around the time of Holi; however, that did not happen this year. Now, all central employees and pensioners are wondering -- with April already halfway thro ...Read More >
Jaipur is a city of contrasts. Smooth arterial roads open into fast-moving stretches on the outskirts, only to funnel back into dense, chaotic inner streets where patience is as important as precision. It is in this constantly shifting environment that the updated Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI automatic begins to make real sense. What Skoda has done here is not a headline-grabbing overhaul -- it is something far more intelligent. They have taken a fundamentally strong product and quietly addressed the a ...Read More >
India's passenger vehicle (PV) market continued its growth momentum in March 2026, with most carmakers reporting higher sales compared to the same month last year. Maruti Suzuki retained its position as the country's largest carmaker, while Tata Motors stayed ahead of Mahindra in the contest for second place. Hyundai, Skoda and Honda reported single-digit growth, while Renault and Nissan posted the highest increases. Maruti Suzuki reported domestic sales of 1,69,428 units in March 2026, registe ...Read More >
MUMBAI: India's auto sector advertisers are shifting gears. Television is losing ground, digital is surging, print is booming and radio is quietly doubling up -- that is the headline finding from TAM AdEx's cross-media advertising recap for 2025, covering January to December across TV, print, radio and digital. The television story is one of steady retreat. Auto sector ad volumes on TV fell 22 per cent in 2025 compared to 2021, with Q2 and Q4 of 2025 posting moderate declines of 12 per cent and ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Spurred by GST 2.0 rate cuts in Sept last year and easier consumer bank lending rates, Indian car market shrugged off geopolitical tensions and concerns around US trade tariffs to close the year at a record 47 lakh units (4.7 million) in FY26, a 9% growth over the 43 lakh units (4.3 million) sold in the previous fiscal.The surge was led by SUVs, which grew their share in total industry sales from an estimated 54% in FY25 to 58% in 2025-26. SUVs have been the biggest focus for the car ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Passenger vehicle sales in India scaled a new high of 47 lakh units in 2025-26, riding on record performance by automakers such as Maruti Suzuki India, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra with GST 2.0 revving up sales in the second half of the fiscal. While the industry is looking forward to carrying forward the sales momentum in the new fiscal, it is closely monitoring the West Asia war to mitigate potential supply-side risks and the possibility of impact on demand due t ...Read More >
New Delhi: Tata Motors Ltd on Wednesday reported a 17 per cent growth in total commercial vehicle sales at 47,976 units in March as compared to 41,122 units in the same month last year. Total Commercial Vehicle (CV) sales in the domestic market stood at 45,825 units last month as against 38,884 units in March 2025, up 18 per cent, Tata Motors Ltd said in a regulatory filing. Also read: Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles sales up 29 pc at 66,971 units in March However, international business CV sa ...Read More >
Mumbai, Apr 1 (PTI) Czech auto major Skoda Auto on Wednesday said its vehicles sales in India spiked 17 per cent to 20,028 units in the January-March quarter of CY 2026 from 17,138 vehicles in the same quarter of last year, driven by an enhanced product portfolio and expanding market reach. Building on a landmark 2025, when it posted a record 107 per cent year-on-year growth, Skoda Auto India has sustained its growth surge and continues accelerating its momentum in the domestic market, the comp ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's automobile sector ended March 2026 on a strong note, with major carmakers reporting record sales driven by steady demand, new launches, and expanding customer reach. Kia India emerged as one of the top performers, posting its highest-ever March sales since entering the Indian market. The company sold 29,112 units during the month, marking a 14.5 per cent year-on-year growth compared to 25,525 units in March 2025. The automaker also recorded its best ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Indian automotive market was busy with numerous car launches in March 2026. It includes the introduction of popular mid-size SUVs such as the Skoda Kushaq facelift, the all-new Renault Duster, and facelifts of Hyundai Exter and Verna. Along with these, variants of the Kia Sonet and Tata Harrier EV were also rearranged. While in the luxury category, Lexus launched its first electric vehicle (EV), the ES 500e, in India. The month of April 2026 is expected to continue the string of ...Read More >
MUMBAI, 23 Oct: Škoda Auto India launched the all-new Octavia RS recently, commemorating the celebration of Skoda Auto's 25 years of journey in the country. Available in limited numbers as a fully-built unit (FBU), the Octavia RS embodies unmatched driving dynamics, bold design, and the unmistakable RS spirit, making its comeback in India an exclusive icon for enthusiasts and purists alike. Commenting on the launch, Škoda Auto India brand director Ashish Gupta said: "The response to the Octavi ...Read More >
Mumbai - As Škoda Auto India celebrates 25 years of its journey in the country, it marks the return of a true legend, the all-new Octavia RS. Available in limited numbers as a Fully-Built Unit (FBU), the Octavia RS embodies unmatched driving dynamics, bold design, and the unmistakable RS spirit, making its comeback in India as an exclusive icon for enthusiasts and purists alike. Commenting on the launch, Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Škoda Auto India, said, "The response to the Octavia RS has b ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 25, 2025 - Škoda Auto India is set to reignite the passion of driving enthusiasts with the return of a legend, the Octavia RS. Pre-bookings for the all-new Octavia RS will open on 6 October 2025, marking the comeback of Škoda Auto's most iconic performance sedan. The global icon will be available in India as a Fully-Built Unit (FBU), in limited volumes. With this launch, Škoda Auto India promises to deliver unmatched driving dynamics, bold design, and the unmistakable RS spirit ...Read More >
The GOI announced the new GST slab at the 56th GST Council meeting held on September 3, 2025, headed by Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman. As per the GST reform, small cars will enjoy a lower tax slab of 18 per cent. Resultantly, making them cheaper by a fair margin. Meanwhile, the GST slab for the luxury cars is now shifted to 40 per cent, from the 28 per cent bracket they enjoyed earlier. This might sound like a price increase, but the GOI has also dissolved the cess cars, bringing a sign ...Read More >
NEW DELHI/LUCKNOW, Aug 29 (Reuters) - The Indian government is facing a backlash from motorists after the nationwide rollout of fuel blended with 20% ethanol, amid fears - stoked by a lack of clarity from some automakers - that it may affect the performance of particularly older vehicles. India, the world's third largest car market, set a 2025 target years ago for 20% ethanol blending in fuel, called E20, as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focus on clean energy. But in recent weeks it h ...Read More >
Skoda India Announces Exchange Carnival Across 6 Major Cities Skoda Auto India rolls out a special Exchange Carnival this August across its expanding network of showrooms, offering customers a seamless experience while upgrading to a Skoda. As part of the initiative, the brand is hosting an extensive Exchange Carnival featuring free evaluation of existing vehicles, special exchange bonuses on old car trade-ins, and spot booking benefits on the Skoda Auto India model range. Also Read: PM Modi T ...Read More >
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has announced that it will add Bentley to its portfolio in India. Effective 1 July 2025, SAVWIPL will become the exclusive importer, distributor, and service provider for Bentley vehicles across the country. To manage the brand's activities in India, a new entity -- Bentley India -- has been formed under the SAVWIPL group. Bentley India will oversee all marketing, sales, and after-sales operations. Abbey Thomas has been appointed as Brand Di ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 7 (ANI): Skoda Auto Volkswagen India on Monday announced the addition of Bentley, the legendary British brand, as the sixth marque under the Group's umbrella. From July 1, 2025, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has been exclusively importing, distributing and servicing Bentley vehicles across the country, deepening the Group's commitment to India's rapidly expanding luxury car arena. Also Read | Ahmedabad Shocker: 21-Year-Old Woman Dies by Suicide After Ex Refuses ...Read More >
New Delhi: The mood at Hyundai Motor India Ltd's office in Gurugram isn't exactly upbeat today. Passenger vehicle sales data for June were released on 1 July. And for the South Korean carmaker, once the No. 2 in India by some distance, it once again made for dismal reading. The company has finished behind Mahindra and Mahindra four out of six months this calendar year. Indeed, it has trailed the Indian company every month this fiscal year. And that is bad news for José Munoz. In January, Munoz ...Read More >
Gurgaon: Two days after a law student died and his friend suffered critical injuries when a car knocked them down as they stood near railing on the service lane of Delhi-Jaipur highway in the early hours of Tuesday, a civil engineer was arrested on Thursday.Mohit (31), an employee of a private company in the city, told police that he got drowsy while driving. He is staying at a PG facility in Sector 14.The student who died, Harsh Singhal (25), was a resident of Om Nagar colony. His friend Abhish ...Read More >
June 25 (Rtrs) - India would not allow a UN investigator to join a probe of a crashed Air India jet that some safety experts had criticized for delays in analysis of crucial black box data, two senior sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Earlier this week, the United Nations aviation agency took the unusual step of offering India one of its investigators to provide assistance following the Boeing (BA.N), opens new tab 787-8 Dreamliner crash killing 260 people in Ahmedabad on June 12. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): Elon Musk-owned electric car manufacturer Tesla is not interested in manufacturing in India, instead, they are opening showrooms, Union Minister for Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy told reporters on Monday. 'Tesla, we are not actually expected from them, they are only to start showrooms. They are not interested in manufacturing in India,' the minister said. Heavy Industry Secretary Kamran Rizvi added, 'So the real intent we'll know when we open the application ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 2 (PTI) Global automobile makers including Mercedes Benz, Skoda-Volkswagen, Hyundai and Kia have shown interest in manufacturing electric cars in India, Union Heavy Industries Minister H D Kumaraswamy said on Monday. The said companies have expressed interest during the stakeholder discussions between the government and the industry regarding the 'Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India', the detailed guidelines for which were unveiled by the minister. ...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. Representatives from Tata, Mahindra, Mercedes-Benz India, Hero MotoCorp, and other companies have been invited to the deliberations, they added. ...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 Downl ...Read More >
The Centre has identified eight automakers, including Hyundai, Kia, Mahindra, and Honda, for exceeding fleet emission limits in FY22-23, potentially facing penalties totaling around Rs 7,300 crore. The Centre has flagged eight automobile manufacturers, including Hyundai, Kia, Mahindra, and Honda, for failing to comply with mandated fleet emission standards in the financial year 2022-23. This non-compliance could lead to hefty penalties totaling around Rs 7,300 crore, as reported by The Indian E ...Read More >
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