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Indian Car Market Q3 Sales Analysis: Which Models Are Winning and Why
The Indian passenger vehicle market continued its strong run through the third quarter of 2026, backed by steady consumer demand and an expanding range of new models. Total sales for the quarter crossed 3.88 lakh units, representing a healthy 14.5 percent jump compared to the same period last year. This growth reflects a combination of…
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Mahindra’s 2027 Electric SUV Lineup: BE 07 and Vision T Production Models Explained
Mahindra is preparing a major expansion of its electric portfolio with two important models slated for 2027. The BE 07 from the Born Electric sub-brand and the Vision T, which evolves from the Thar.e concept, represent different approaches to the growing Indian EV market. Both vehicles have been previewed in concept form and are now…
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Honda Elevate Facelift Launch Date Confirmed for October 6 2026 with Feature Upgrades
Honda Cars India has officially confirmed the launch date for the updated Elevate SUV. The Japanese automaker will introduce the facelifted model on October 6 2026 with prices announced on the same day. This mid-cycle refresh arrives three years after the original Elevate entered the Indian market in 2023. The update focuses on cosmetic enhancements…
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GM Electric Vehicle Sales Plunge Sharply in US — What It Means for India’s EV Push
General Motors has reported a sharp drop in its electric vehicle sales in the United States during the third quarter of 2026. The company delivered only 25,473 electric vehicles between July and September, which is a steep 61.7% fall compared to the same period last year when it sold 66,501 units. This decline meant electric…
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Insurance & Legal Safeguards for Indian Car Dealerships Amid Global Crime Trends
Indian car dealerships operate in an environment where financial crime is rising sharply. Global data shows entities lost US$485.6 billion to fraud in 2023 alone, according to the NASDAQ and Verafin Global Financial Crime Report. Closer to home, Marsh India reported that 56 percent of all fraudulent acts against their clients in 2022-23 originated in…
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Rising Threats to Auto Retail Networks: Lessons from International Incidents
The automotive retail sector is facing a new kind of threat that does not involve steel, engines, or supply chain delays. Cyberattacks on dealership software, EV charging networks, and connected vehicle platforms are rising fast. International incidents over the past two years show that no part of the auto ecosystem is safe. From a massive…
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Auto Dealership Security Concerns Rise After Canada Extortion Case
Auto dealerships in Canada are facing a serious security crisis as extortion cases targeting the automotive retail sector continue to escalate. Recent developments in British Columbia have brought renewed attention to the vulnerability of car dealerships, particularly those owned by members of the South Asian community. The situation has become severe enough that federal and…
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How Indian Dealerships Are Strengthening Security Against Organized Crime
Indian car dealerships face a growing threat from organized crime networks that target high-value vehicles and components. Research shows India ranks 58th among 193 countries for criminality with a score of 5.9, and criminal networks operate with a score of 6.5. These networks engage in vehicle theft, component stripping, and cyber-enabled fraud, forcing dealerships to…
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Suzuki’s 6-Day, 20-Hour Supplier Mandate: What It Means for Component Makers & Costs
Suzuki Motor has issued a new directive to its Indian component suppliers that could reshape how parts are made for the country's largest carmaker. The Japanese automaker wants suppliers to move from round-the-clock, seven-day operations to a schedule of 20 hours a day, six days a week by September 2027. This means machines get four…
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PV Wholesales Jump 21% in September: Festive Stocking or Real Demand?
India's passenger vehicle market closed September 2026 with a strong headline number. Domestic wholesales rose about 21 percent year on year to roughly 4.6 lakh units according to multiple industry estimates. The growth looks impressive on paper but analysts caution that the comparison base from September 2025 was unusually weak. Last year buyers held back…
