Author: Kumar Manish
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Andhra Pradesh’s Auto Hub Momentum: Kia’s $2 Billion Joins the Southern Manufacturing Cluster
Spread the loveWhen Kia Motors first announced its entry into India in 2017, the company chose Andhra Pradesh over the traditional automotive hubs of Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. That decision has since reshaped the southern manufacturing landscape. The South Korean automaker's initial $2 billion commitment built a 536-acre facility in Anantapur district that began mass…
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Kia’s $2 Billion Andhra Bet: What the New Plant Means for Your Next Car Purchase
Spread the loveKia India has made its biggest commitment yet to the Indian market. At the CII Partnership Summit in Visakhapatnam on November 12, 2026, Managing Director and CEO Gwanggu Lee announced a fresh $2 billion investment for a new manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh. The move will create around 12,000 jobs and lift the…
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2026 Festive Season Sales Outlook: EV Penetration, SUV Dominance & Inventory Watch
Spread the loveThe global automotive market is entering a defining phase in 2026. While overall light vehicle sales are expected to dip marginally, electric vehicles are bucking the trend with a forecast 7.8 percent year over year growth. According to JD Power's EV Volumes data, plug-in vehicles will reach 25.7 percent of global light vehicle…
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Should You Book an EV Now or Wait for 2027’s Expanded Line-Up? A Buyer’s Decision Framework
Spread the loveThe electric vehicle market is moving fast. New models, better batteries, and faster charging technology arrive every few months. If you are planning to switch to an EV, you have likely asked yourself whether to book one today or wait for the expanded 2027 line-up. This question does not have a single right…
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Non-EV Sales Fell 17.9% While EVs Grew 74.7%: The Festive Season That Flipped the Script
Spread the loveThe global automotive market is undergoing a dramatic shift in 2026. Electric vehicle sales are accelerating in many regions while traditional internal combustion engine vehicles lose ground. The data from the first half of the year shows a clear pattern. Buyers are moving toward electrified powertrains, but the path differs sharply across major…
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Two-Wheeler EV Sales Hit Record Peak Despite Capacity Constraints: Ather & Bajaj’s Next Move
Spread the loveIndia's electric two-wheeler market registered a historic high in October 2026 with 2,23,887 units sold, marking a 48 percent year-on-year jump and a 7 percent rise from September. The surge came even as leading manufacturers struggled to keep up with demand. TVS Motor, Bajaj Auto and Ather Energy held the top three spots…
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Jeep’s New Creta Rival: What We Know About the Upcoming Mid-Size SUV Launch
Spread the loveJeep India is preparing to enter the highly competitive mid-size SUV segment with an all-new model that will directly challenge the Hyundai Creta, Tata Curvv, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. This upcoming vehicle represents a strategic shift for the American brand, which currently offers the Compass and Meridian in…
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Tata Kuno EV vs MG Windsor EV: The 2027 Rivalry Already Taking Shape
Spread the loveTata Motors is preparing a new contender for India's growing midsize electric SUV space. Internally codenamed Kuno, this upcoming electric SUV is expected to arrive between 2027 and 2028 with a clear target: the MG Windsor EV. The Windsor has already proven that Indian buyers value cabin space, comfort, and practicality in an…
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Hyundai Ioniq P vs Tata Curvv.ev vs Mahindra BE 6: The Sub-₹20 Lakh EV Showdown Coming This Winter
Spread the loveThe Indian electric SUV space is heating up just in time for winter. Three distinct contenders are vying for buyers who want long range, modern features, and coupe-SUV styling without crossing the ₹20 lakh threshold. Hyundai's upcoming Ioniq P, Tata's Curvv.ev, and Mahindra's BE 6 each take a different approach to the same…
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5 Electrified Cars Launching Before 2026 Ends: Mercedes GLC Electric, Denza, Toyota Innova Hycross Facelift & More
Spread the loveNovember 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark month for the Indian automotive market. Four major launches are confirmed across the luxury electric SUV, ultra-premium electric shooting brake, hybrid MPV and premium electric hatchback segments. A fifth model, the Denza D9 luxury electric MPV, is also expected to arrive alongside its shooting…
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