Category: Auto Industry Updates

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Vietnam’s Vingroup is set to enter India’s rapidly growing ride-hailing market with its Green SM electric taxi service. It will be launched officially on June 05, 2026 in New Delhi. The move will position Green SM as a fresh rival to cab aggregators such as Ola and Uber.The company is expected to begin operations in […]

Triumph has increased the prices of its 350cc motorcycle range in India, with select models now becoming costlier by up to Rs 5,000. The latest revision affects the Speed 400, Speed T4, Thruxton 400 and Scrambler 400 XC, while updated prices for the Scrambler 400 X and Tracker 400 are yet to be announced. Triumph […]

Hyundai Motor India reported domestic sales of 47,837 units in May 2026, registering a 9.1 per cent year-on-year increase. Exports stood at 13,300 units, taking the company’s total sales for the month to 61,137 units, up 4.1 per cent compared to May 2025. The automaker also recorded growth in the first two months of FY27. […]

India’s push towards alternative fuels is set to gain momentum this week, with both Maruti Suzuki and Hero MotoCorp preparing to introduce their first flex-fuel vehicles for the Indian market. While Hero will launch its first ethanol-powered motorcycle on June 3, Maruti Suzuki is preparing to unveil the country’s first mass-market flex-fuel passenger car on […]

June 2026 is set to bring several new vehicle launches to the Indian market, spanning the luxury, performance, hybrid and electric segments. Automakers are preparing to introduce new models and powertrain options as they broaden their offerings across categories. The key launches expected this month include the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class, BYD’s new hybrid model, the […]

Mercedes-Benz India has issued a voluntary recall for 99 units of the G 580 electric SUV due to a potential issue involving the vehicle’s wheel bolts. The affected electric SUVs were manufactured between July 12, 2024, and August 18, 2025. Mercedes-Benz has not reported any incidents linked to this issue. However, the company has initiated […]

Maruti Suzuki is set to take a major step towards cleaner mobility in India with the unveiling of its first flex-fuel passenger vehicle on June 4. The launch will mark the arrival of India’s first mass-market flex-fuel car capable of running on higher ethanol blends.The announcement was recently confirmed by Union Minister for Road Transport […]

Honda Cars India recently launched the new Honda City facelift sedan in the Indian market. The new City features cosmetic design changes, updated interior, added features and much more. The sedan continues to rival the Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia and Hyundai Verna in the Indian market. Interested customers can book the new City online or […]

Nissan has taken a funny dig at Ferrari on social media after the Italian brand revealed its first-ever electric car, the Ferrari Luce. The luxury EV recently made its global debut. Some social media users compared its design to the new third-generation Nissan Leaf electric hatchback.The comparisons mainly came because of the Luce’s coupe-like shape […]