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Hyundai Bayon SUV India Bookings Open at ₹11,000: Paris Debut to Indian Driveways
Hyundai Motor India has officially opened bookings for its upcoming Bayon SUV at a token amount of ₹11,000. The new model marks an important addition to the Korean automaker's growing SUV portfolio in the country. Customers can reserve the vehicle through Hyundai's official website or at authorised dealerships across India. The launch is planned for…
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Tata Sierra EV vs Mahindra Thar OG: Electric Lifestyle vs Petrol Icon – Specs, Price, Positioning
The Indian SUV market has two very different propositions arriving at similar price points. The Tata Sierra EV brings a modern electric lifestyle with a 75 kWh battery and 624 km claimed range. The Mahindra Thar OG continues its legacy as a body-on-frame diesel off-roader with a 2.2 litre mHawk engine. Both wear SUV badges…
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Nissan Gravite and Tata Aeris: New Sub-10 Lakh Contenders – Price, Features, Launch Timeline
The Indian car market has seen two fresh entrants land under the Rs 10 lakh mark in 2026. Nissan has introduced the Gravite, a seven-seat MPV, while Tata Motors has replaced the Tigor with the new Aeris sedan. Both models start below Rs 6 lakh ex-showroom and target buyers who want maximum space and features…
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Why the Renault Triber Still Trends Amid SUV Onslaught: Sales, Practicality & Value Analysis
The Renault Triber has carved a unique space in the Indian market since its 2019 launch. It remains the only proper seven-seater you can buy for hatchback money, with prices starting at ₹5.81 lakh ex-showroom. While the SUV wave has reshaped buyer preferences, the Triber continues to find takers among large families and fleet operators…
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BMW Raises Prices Again This Year – What It Means for Luxury Car Buyers in India
BMW Group India has announced another price increase for its vehicles, marking the third upward revision in the 2026 calendar year. Effective July 1, 2026, prices across the BMW and MINI portfolio will rise by up to 2 percent. The decision reflects ongoing pressure from a weakening rupee, higher logistics expenses, and elevated material costs…
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How Indian Automakers Are Investing Heavily in Semiconductor Strategy Before Chip Crunch Returns
The 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 semiconductors, and…
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Festive Rush Fuels Auto Sales, But High Base Means Growth Could Normalize Soon
India'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 rates are…
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India’s Compact Electric Patrol Trike: Campus Project Now Ready for Real Roads
A compact three-wheeled electric patrol vehicle developed by a student engineer in Coimbatore has moved from campus prototype to active duty with police forces. The Trike 2π, created by Shakeel Akthar S during his studies at Kumaraguru College of Technology, has been named a national runner-up at the James Dyson Award 2026 in India. What…
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GST Cut Boosts Entry-Level Cars, But Will Small Hatchbacks Hold Ground Against SUVs?
India'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%. Larger vehicles,…
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Fuel Shift Accelerates: How EVs, CNG and Hybrids Are Reshaping India’s Auto Demand
India’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, the combined…
