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India’s Auto Market Gets More SUVs, More EVs and Higher Prices The Indian automobile industry had another action-packed week, with major developments across SUVs, EVs, sedans, motorcycles and upcoming launches. From the India debut of the new-generation Audi Q3 to Tata Motors announcing a price hike, and MG preparing to reveal its new Hector Tomahawk EV, here are the biggest auto updates you should know this week. 1. New Audi Q3 Debuts in India The third-generation Audi Q3 ha

This week has been a busy one for the Indian auto industry, with Mahindra preparing multiple new products, Skoda gearing up for the Slavia facelift, MG expanding its EV/PHEV portfolio and Ather moving closer to a more affordable electric scooter. Two-wheeler updates were equally interesting. 1. Mahindra’s Big Independence Day Product Offensive Mahindra is heading into Independence Day with several important reveals. The company has teased the BE 6 Sporteq, while the Scorpio-N

Mahindra Vision S Concept to Debut on August 15 Mahindra has officially confirmed that the Vision S Compact SUV Concept will make its global debut on August 15 during the company's Freedom_NU event. The concept is expected to preview Mahindra's future sub-4-metre SUV based on the new NU_IQ modular platform, with both ICE and electric powertrain possibilities. Why it matters: This SUV could eventually replace the XUV300/XUV 3XO platform and take on the Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezz

The Indian car market entered the second half of 2026 on a strong note. July sales numbers show that customer demand remains healthy, especially for SUVs, electric vehicles and feature-loaded models. While Maruti Suzuki India Limited continued its dominance with the largest overall sales volume, the bigger story is the intense competition between Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra. Both companies are benefiting from strong SUV portfolios and growing customer interest in prem

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1. Hyundai Banks on Festive Launches for Recovery Hyundai Motor India says it expects business to improve in the coming months after a challenging first quarter. The company is counting on new SUV launches, stronger festive demand and better export performance to regain momentum. It also plans to expand its CNG portfolio over the next few years. Impact: More product choices and attractive festive offers could benefit car buyers later this year. 2. New-Generation Bajaj Pulsar

Comparison Type: Factory-Fitted CNG Compact SUVs | Updated: July 2026 (Latest Brezza Facelift + Latest Nexon CNG) The compact SUV segment has become more competitive than ever. Tata has already made a strong impression with the Nexon iCNG, while Maruti Suzuki has refreshed the 2026 Brezza Facelift with meaningful updates instead of a complete redesign. The biggest talking point? Maruti has finally addressed one of the Brezza CNG's biggest drawbacks by introducing an under-f

There was a time when buying an electric vehicle in India came with one big question: "Where will I charge it?" That question hasn't disappeared completely, but it's becoming much less intimidating. India has now crossed 52,718 public EV charging stations, according to information shared by the Ministry of Heavy Industries in Parliament. Out of these, 16,561 are fast charging stations designed specifically for electric cars. It is another sign that the country's EV ecosystem

There are some cars that become popular because of heavy discounts. Then there are cars that earn people's trust over time. The Tata Punch clearly belongs to the second category. Tata Motors has announced that the Punch has crossed 8 lakh cumulative sales in India. For a car that was launched just a few years ago, this is a massive achievement. In today's highly competitive market, reaching this number is not easy, especially when almost every manufacturer has a compact SUV i

The electric SUV space in India just got a lot more interesting. Kia has officially launched the Syros EV with prices starting at ₹13.49 lakh (ex-showroom), making it one of the most affordable electric SUVs from the brand. At first glance, the pricing looks aggressive. But the bigger story here is what Kia is offering for the money. The Syros EV enters one of the fastest-growing segments in the country, where buyers are looking for a practical family SUV that delivers good r