AUTO

Tata Motors has launched Tata.Cars as its new customer-facing brand for all passenger vehicles, aiming to unify its ICE and EV portfolio under a modern, digital-friendly identity. The legal corporate name remains unchanged.

All 59 DMK MLAs have refused new government cars and allowances citing poor state finances, while the party announced sweeping organisational reforms after its defeat in the April 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election.

The Hyundai Inster, launched in 2024 as the brand’s smallest electric vehicle, is making waves in Europe’s compact EV market, fueled by changing city regulations and a growing appetite for small, affordable electric cars.

August 2026 is set to be a landmark month for car launches in India, with MG, Mahindra, Volvo, and others introducing new models and special editions, including several limited-run vehicles and high-end EVs.

India’s electric car landscape sees a new leader in the Mercedes-Benz EQS 580 4MATIC, now certified for an 857km range. Meanwhile, overlooked value-packed models like the Citroen C3X, Hyundai i20, and Renault Kiger continue to compete below Rs. 10 lakh.

July 2026 is shaping up to be a major month for India’s auto market, with at least five major car and bike launches—including the new Maruti Brezza Facelift on July 24 and the Kia Syros EV on July 23—set to excite buyers.

India’s new trade pact with the UK will drop customs duties on high-end imported cars from 110% to 30% starting July 15, with savings of up to Rs 3 crore per vehicle and a potential doubling of luxury car sales.

July 2026 is shaping up to be a blockbuster month for India's car market, with Renault launching the updated Kwid at Rs 4.53 lakh and a flurry of SUV debuts from Tata, Maruti, MG, and Nissan.

Ferrari has officially launched its first electric vehicle, the Luce, in China at a price of 3,988,000 yuan ($586,600), with all 88 units quickly selling out amid controversy and fierce debate among enthusiasts.

BMW Group India’s chief, Hardeep Singh Brar, has confirmed that existing vehicles in India cannot be retrofitted to run on E30 ethanol fuel, raising compatibility concerns as the government pushes higher ethanol blends.