Category: Cars
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How Indian Automakers Are Investing Heavily in Semiconductor Strategy Before Chip Crunch Returns
Spread the loveThe memory of empty factory floors and half-finished cars waiting for microchips still haunts India's automotive industry. During the global chip shortage that peaked after the pandemic, the country's car makers faced a cumulative backorder of nearly 500,000 units. That crisis exposed a hard truth: a modern vehicle can contain over a thousand…
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Festive Rush Fuels Auto Sales, But High Base Means Growth Could Normalize Soon
Spread the loveIndia's automobile industry is heading into the festive season with strong momentum, but analysts warn that the current pace of growth may not sustain for long. According to a sector report from JM Financial Institutional Securities, wholesale volumes will get a near-term lift as manufacturers build inventory ahead of the festivals. However, growth…
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GST Cut Boosts Entry-Level Cars, But Will Small Hatchbacks Hold Ground Against SUVs?
Spread the loveIndia's passenger vehicle market entered a new phase in September 2025 when the government rolled out GST 2.0. The reform simplified the tax structure into three slabs of 5%, 18%, and 40%. For buyers of small petrol, diesel, and CNG cars under four metres, the effective GST dropped sharply from 29-31% to 18%.…
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Fuel Shift Accelerates: How EVs, CNG and Hybrids Are Reshaping India’s Auto Demand
Spread the loveIndia’s passenger vehicle market crossed a historic milestone in August 2026. For the first time, alternative powertrains — compressed natural gas, hybrids and battery electric vehicles — together accounted for a larger share of retail sales than petrol cars. According to data cited by Equirus Securities and the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations,…
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Why Your Next Used Car Might Come with Dealer-Backed Warranty: The Phygital Revolution
Spread the loveThe used car market in India is changing fast. Buyers no longer need to choose between a risky private purchase and an expensive new car. A new wave of dealer-backed warranty programs is bringing factory-grade confidence to pre-owned vehicles, and the shopping experience is going phygital — a blend of digital convenience and…
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Road Rage Crisis in India: How Dashcams and AI Are Changing Driver Accountability
Spread the loveIndia's roads are witnessing a disturbing rise in violent confrontations. In September 2026 a widely shared video showed a car chasing and hitting a female biker in Gurugram. The driver was later arrested on charges including attempted murder. Earlier that year a Toyota Fortuner driver in Hassan, Karnataka, rammed a group of young…
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Tata Sierra EV and BMW i5 LWB Lead India’s Growing Premium Electric Vehicle Market
Spread the loveIndia's electric vehicle market is entering a new phase. After years of steady but modest growth, automakers are now launching premium electric models that challenge traditional price expectations. Two recent launches illustrate this shift clearly. Tata Motors has introduced the Sierra EV at a starting price of Rs 18.79 lakh, while BMW has…
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CNG Cars Gain Ground in India as Maruti and Kia Expand Alternate Fuel Lineups
Spread the loveFor the first time in India's passenger vehicle market, alternative fuel vehicles have outsold petrol-only cars. In August 2026, CNG, hybrid, and electric vehicles together captured 41.95 percent of retail sales, edging past petrol's 40.85 percent share. The milestone comes as major manufacturers widen their powertrain offerings and adoption spreads to new regions.…
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Renault Bigster and Bridger to Enter India in 2027 With Hybrid Powertrains
Spread the loveRenault is preparing its most ambitious product offensive for India in over a decade. After the new Duster arrives in 2026, the French automaker will launch two important SUVs in 2027. The Bigster will be a three-row C-segment SUV, while the Bridger will sit in the sub-4-metre compact SUV space. Both models will…
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Mahindra Thar 3-Door Facelift Sets New Standard for India’s Iconic SUV
Spread the loveThe Mahindra Thar 3-door is getting ready for its second update in less than a year, with the facelifted version set to launch on September 22, 2026. The original Thar received a significant update back in late 2025, and this new refresh builds on that foundation with a host of styling changes inspired…
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