Car News: Latest Automotive Updates & Launches
Latest car launches, price and variant updates, upcoming vehicle launches, automotive industry and policy updates from India
Mahindra’s 20X Growth In Patent Count Shows A Big R&D Push
Mahindra's granted patents jumped from 56 in FY2016 to 1,334 by FY2026,with 60% in automotive and 40% in farm equipment,signaling major R&D expansion.
Automakers Don't Like Delhi's New EV Policy: Here's Why
Delhi's draft EV Policy 2026-2030 proposes banning new ICE two and three-wheeler registrations,sparking industry pushback over hard deadlines and affordability concerns.
Maruti Baleno And Fronx Are NEXA's Best Selling Cars: NEXA Sales Top 5 Lakh
Maruti's Nexa channel crossed 5 lakh units in FY2026. Baleno led with 172,560 units,Fronx followed at 172,363 units—a gap of just 197 units,highlighting design's growing market value.
Renault Bridger Sub-4 Meter SUV Will Offer Petrol, CNG, Hybrid And EV Choices
Renault's upcoming Bridger compact SUV launches by end 2027 with 1.2L turbo-petrol,hybrid,and EV powertrains to compete in India's high-volume segment.
How Tata Plans To Remain India's Electric Car King
Tata Motors plans to maintain EV leadership with Sierra EV launch in May 2026,luxury Avinya range,and expanded battery manufacturing through Agratas.
4 New Mid-Size Nissan SUVs Launching Soon
Nissan plans to launch four new SUVs in India including the Tekton mid-size SUV and 7-seater variants with petrol,hybrid,and advanced ADAS features.
Upcoming Maruti Brezza Facelift Spied Again
Maruti Suzuki's Brezza facelift spotted testing in Shimla. Expected mid-2026 launch with new LED DRLs,10.1-inch touchscreen,turbo-petrol engine,and dual-cylinder CNG tech.
What After The Majestor? All Of JSW-MG’s Upcoming Cars And SUVs
MG Motor plans major EV and hybrid offensive in India post-Majestor launch. IM6 EV,Starlight 560 PHEV/EV,ZS EV replacement,and Astor replacement coming soon.
Iran War Effect: More Buyers Are Choosing Electric Cars
EV market share jumps to 5.1% in March 2026 as geopolitical tensions and fuel price uncertainty drive buyer interest. SUV-shaped EVs lead growth with 22,490 registrations.
Kia's 500th Service Center Is Also One Of The Automaker's Biggest In India
Kia India inaugurated its 500th service workshop in Ahmedabad on April 24,2026,featuring 57 service bays,90 kW DC fast charging for EVs,and 145 kW solar capacity.
Mahindra Does A U-Turn On CNG: XUV 3XO To Go CNG Soon
Mahindra is preparing a factory-fitted CNG option for the XUV 3XO,expected by late 2026/early 2027. The 1.2L turbo-petrol engine will power this new variant,targeting cost-conscious SUV buyers.
India Is Tesla's Worst Market: Here's Why
Tesla sold only 342 cars in FY2026 India with 6.33% luxury EV market share. High pricing,minimal service network,and lack of charging infrastructure hinder adoption in premium segment.
E85 Ethanol Blended Petrol Rollout: Fresh Details Surface
India's government is preparing test requirements for E85 flex-fuel vehicles,marking a shift from E20 baseline fuel. E85 requires specialized hardware and won't be universal petrol replacement.
Tata's Agratas Is Spending Over Rs. 50,000 Crore On Electric Car Battery Factories
Tata's Agratas moves beyond construction milestones at Somerset (40 GWh) and Sanand (20 GWh) plants,entering critical fit-out and commissioning phase that will determine commercial viability.
Ethanol Makers To Govt: Treat Flex-Fuel Cars Like EVs In CAFE3 Rules
AIDA urges Ministry of Petroleum to raise Volume Derogation Factor for flex-fuel vehicles from 1.1 to 2.0-2.5 in CAFE 3 norms to incentivize FFV adoption and boost ethanol demand.
2026 Maruti Suzuki Fronx Facelift Spied Testing [Video]
Maruti Suzuki's Fronx facelift spotted testing in India. Expect level 2 ADAS,ventilated seats,and a new series hybrid powertrain with 35kpl efficiency.
3 Upcoming Mid-Size SUVs From Renault
Renault plans to launch Duster Hybrid,Boreal 7-seater SUV,and Boreal Hybrid to strengthen its SUV portfolio in India's competitive mid-size segment.
7 New Nissan Cars And SUVs For India: Tekton To Patrol
Nissan plans seven new SUV launches in India including Tekton,7-seater variant,new Magnite,updated Gravite,Bridger-based SUV,EV version,and flagship Patrol.
6 New Tata Four Wheel Drive SUVs: Sierra.EV To Harrier 4X4
Tata Motors to launch 6 new SUVs with 4x4 and AWD systems,including Sierra.ev,Safari.ev,Avinya,and more
Mercedes Benz CLA Electric Luxury Sedan Launched At 55 Lakh
Mercedes-Benz officially launches the all-new CLA EV in India as an entry-level electric sedan with two variants and deliveries starting April 2026.
Nissan Terrano Revived As Plug-In Hybrid SUV
Nissan revives the Terrano nameplate as a plug-in hybrid SUV concept with body-on-frame design. Production launch planned for 2027 in China,with selected global markets to follow.
Coming Soon: Facelifted Maruti Suzuki Brezza With Turbo Petrol Power, Underbody CNG Tank
Maruti Suzuki Brezza facelift arriving May-June 2026 with 10.1-inch touchscreen,ventilated seats,6-speed manual,and refreshed design. Starting price expected at Rs 8.50 lakh.
These 9 Petrol SUVs Will Soon Go Hybrid
Honda Elevate,Renault Duster,Hyundai Creta,Kia Seltos,and more SUVs are set to receive strong hybrid engines. Here's what to expect from these upcoming hybrid SUVs.
After New Seltos, What? Kia's Future Plans Detailed
Kia plans multiple launches in India including Sorento SUV,Seltos Hybrid,Sonet Hybrid,Syros EV,and Carnival Hybrid with strong hybrid and electric powertrains.