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Kia India achieved record sales in March 2026 with 29,112 units, a 14.05% year-on-year rise. Q1 2026 sales reached 84,316 units, up 11.56%. Growth was driven by strong demand for Seltos, Sonet, and Carens.

Petrol and Diesel still drive the world’s most dynamic car market with CNG also fast picking up pace as a preferred fuel.

JSW MG Motor India reported 6,528 unit sales in March 2026, a 19% increase year-on-year, and announced price hikes up to 7% from April. The company continues to focus on electric vehicles and plans major production expansion.

Hyundai Motor India Limited reported 6.3% year-on-year domestic sales growth in March 2026, with SUVs driving performance. Total sales reached 69,004 units, while exports declined. The company remains India's second-largest carmaker.

Tata Motors will launch the Sierra EV in May 2026, offering two battery options and possibly an AWD variant. The ICE Sierra has already surpassed 20,000 unit sales, reflecting strong market demand.

Mahindra has appointed Ankit Dhanuka as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of its used-car division, Mahindra First Choice Wheels, effective April 2026.

With the India–UK FTA kicking in, Jaguar Land Rover is set to reduce the Range Rover Sport SV’s ex-showroom price in India by nearly Rs 70 lakh.

The updated Mercedes-Benz GLS takes its “S-Class of SUVs” tag even more seriously with a plusher ride, smarter cabin tech and more efficient powertrains.

The VinFast Limo Green 7-seater electric MPV has been spotted testing in India, offering a clean, EV-style cabin with a tablet-like infotainment screen, HUD, and a flexible three-row layout designed to appeal to family users.

Mercedes-Benz will announce prices for the new CLA BEV in India on 24 April, with deliveries beginning the same month. The electric sedan offers two variants with claimed ranges of 542km and 792km per charge.

JSW MG Motor India has appointed Amit Rana as Director of Purchase and Supply Chain, supporting its expansion into electric vehicles. The company plans six new models by 2027 and aims for 75% new energy vehicle sales.

Bijliride and Indofast Energy have partnered to expand battery swapping for EV rental fleets, aiming to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency. This collaboration supports faster EV adoption in India’s commercial mobility sector.

The 2026 Kia Seltos and Tata Sierra both earned five-star Bharat NCAP safety ratings, with the Seltos achieving the highest scores for any ICE car tested. Both SUVs provide strong adult and child occupant protection and advanced safety features.

VinFast is set to expand its India EV portfolio with the all-electric MPV7, a three-row, 7-seat people mover boasting a claimed 450 km range. A fleet-oriented Limo Green variant will further target corporate mobility.

Jaguar is set to reveal its first all‑electric four‑door GT in September 2026, signaling a dramatic shift toward a pure‑EV luxury future.