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Rising oil prices are accelerating Asia’s shift toward clean energy, but challenges remain in balancing demand, cost, and sustainability.

Maruti Suzuki’s workforce actively participated in community service, contributing 2,600 hours to impactful CSR initiatives during FY26.

Stellantis India began exporting the Citroen Basalt SUV coupe to South Africa, reaching a total of 10,000 Citroen vehicles shipped from India. The Basalt is built on a highly localized platform with 95 percent local content.

Schaeffler India maintains a steady growth outlook amid global supply chain disruptions and increasing cost pressures.

May 2026 brings exciting car launches in India like the premium MG Majestor SUV, electric Tata Sierra EV and Safari EV, performance-oriented Skoda Kodiaq RS, and updated Maruti Brezza, blending luxury, EVs, and affordability.

Renault Group India's bold restructuring plan separates the powertrain into a standalone unit, streamlining ops for export growth to €2B by 2030. NCLT approval sought.

Hyundai has officially launched its advanced Pleos Connect infotainment system, bringing smartphone-like intuitive controls and powerful AI-driven performance to its future vehicle lineup starting in 2026.

The 2026 Volkswagen Taigun facelift and Toyota Hyryder compete closely in the compact SUV segment, offering distinct powertrains, features, and design options. Pricing, efficiency, and safety features set them apart for buyers.

MINI has launched the Cooper S Convertible JCW Pack in India at Rs 61.50 lakh, featuring exclusive styling upgrades but no mechanical changes. The limited-run variant uses a 204 HP engine and deliveries have started.

MG expands its EV lineup with the updated 2026 MG4 hatchback and teases the upcoming MG 4X electric SUV ahead of its global debut.

The upcoming Mercedes-Benz CLA BEV has achieved a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, reinforcing its strong safety credentials before entering the Indian market.

India moves closer to cleaner mobility as draft norms for E85 and E100 ethanol blends receive support from GEMA, signaling growth in flex-fuel adoption.

Renault is restructuring its India operations by separating its powertrain business and integrating manufacturing and sales. The company targets up to 2 billion euros in exports and aims to regain a 3–5% market share by 2030.

The move aims to expand public charging infrastructure in Angul, Balasore, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Kalinganagar and Puri, aligning with Odisha’s broader EV‑adoption roadmap.

Škoda Auto India has partnered with CSC Grameen eStore to offer Kylaq, Kushaq, and Slavia models in non-metro and semi-urban areas, enhancing accessibility and customer engagement through a hybrid digital-physical network.