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Hatchback sales in March 2026 totaled 87,702 units, up 1.28% year-on-year. Maruti Suzuki led the segment with WagonR, Baleno, and Swift. Baleno and Altroz saw strong growth, while entry-level models declined.

JSW Motors and Tata Elxsi have joined hands to set up a new R&D center in Pune, focusing on AI, software-defined vehicles, and next-gen connected mobility solutions.

Explore budget-friendly petrol automatic cars under Rs 10 lakh in India in 2026. From Kia Sonet efficiency to Tata Punch's SUV stance, find the best AMT options with prices, mileage, and key specs.

With the Chery Tiggo 7L’s design now filed in India, JSW‑Chery is gearing up to challenge the Tata Harrier and Mahindra XUV 7XO with a longer, feature‑rich mid‑size SUV.

Hyundai is testing its made‑for‑India compact electric SUV on Indian roads, poised to challenge the Tata Nexon EV and Tata Punch EV with competitive pricing, around 300–400 km range, and connected tech.

India's sub 4-metre SUV segment saw an 8.87% YoY sales rise in March 2026, led by Tata Punch and Nexon. Kia Sonet posted the highest growth among top models, while Maruti Brezza saw a slight decline.

Tata Motors has announced certified mileage figures for the new Sierra, available with three engine options and five powertrain combinations. The diesel manual variant leads with 21.26 kmpl, and prices start at Rs 11.49 lakh.

The 2026 Tata Punch introduces a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine, updated design, and improved features. It maintains strong safety, comfort, and practicality, now offering a more engaging drive in the compact SUV segment.

The Chery Tiggo 7L, a global compact-midsize SUV, has had its design patented in India, signalling the Chinese brand’s growing interest in our market.

Tata Motors is offering discounts on most of its electric vehicles in April 2024, including the Curvv, Punch, Harrier, Tiago, and Nexon EVs. Benefits vary by model, location, and stock, with the Curvv EV receiving the highest offer.

Tata Motors reported 66,192 passenger vehicle sales in March 2026, a 28 percent year-on-year increase. Growth was driven by strong SUV demand, especially Punch and Nexon, while hatchbacks and sedans showed mixed results.

India’s electric passenger vehicle market grew to 4.2% share in FY26, led by Tata Motors, JSW MG Motor, and Mahindra and Mahindra. New entrants held only 2% market share, while luxury segment trends varied.

Tata Motors has increased prices for the Harrier diesel variants by up to Rs 21,500 from April 2026, with the entry-level Smart diesel MT unchanged at Rs 14 lakh. Petrol and EV models see no price change.

The Tata Nexon was seen testing in India, suggesting a new CNG and AMT powertrain. The model currently offers petrol, CNG, diesel, and electric options, with a turbo-CNG setup that saves boot space.

Tata Motors has deployed Excelfore's OTA software update and remote diagnostics platform in the new Tata Sierra, marking a production-scale move toward software-defined vehicles using open industry standards.