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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.

Honda’s March 2026 sales highlight the dominance of Activa and the growing demand for scooters in India’s two-wheeler 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.

A growing price gap between bulk diesel supply and retail pump rates is pushing large buyers to refuel at petrol pumps, reshaping fuel demand trends across India.

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.

Ola Electric's FY26 has been turbulent: sales plummeted 47% MoM in Feb 2026 to 3,968 units, market share dipped under 6%, and ICRA issued a downgrade citing competition and losses.

The 2026 Honda City facelift has been spotted in Brazil and will launch in India on 22nd May 2026. Updates include revised exterior styling, minor interior enhancements, and continued use of the 1.5-litre petrol engine.

CEAT is set to invest Rs 1,400 crore in FY27 to boost production capacity while navigating rising input costs and growing demand in the tyre market.

Force Motors achieves record-breaking financial performance in FY2025-26 with strong growth across domestic and export markets.

Tata Nexon’s sales growth has plateaued near 20,000 units per month in 2026 as competition intensifies. Five-star safety is now common, and rivals like the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta challenge its leadership.

Hyundai has launched the updated Ioniq 5 in India with a larger battery and new features, competing with the BMW iX1 LWB. Both electric vehicles offer advanced technology, while Hyundai plans to introduce Genesis by 2027.

Royal Enfield is developing the Himalayan 440 as a more affordable adventure motorcycle, expected to use the Scram 440’s 443cc engine and priced between Rs 2.30 and Rs 2.40 lakh ex-showroom.

Luxury car sales in India for 2025 show SUVs dominating with over 74 percent share. Mercedes-Benz leads the market, with the E-Class as the top-selling model. Electric vehicles like BMW iX1 and BYD Sealion 7 gain traction.