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Maruti Suzuki’s INVICTO has earned a 5-star safety rating in Bharat NCAP, joining Dzire and VICTORIS in the company’s 5-star portfolio. With six airbags and NEXA/ARENA Safety Shield, safety and innovation come standard across models

Suzuki Motorcycle India announced price cuts of up to ₹18,024 across models from September 22, 2025, passing on GST rate reduction benefits to customers. The GST cut also lowers spare parts costs, enhancing affordability ahead of the festive season

TVS Motor Company launched the NTORQ 150 scooter in Hyderabad, priced at Rs 1,19,000 (ex-showroom). The 149.77 cc hyper sport scooter offers Race and Street modes, accelerates to 60 kmph in 6.3 seconds, and features Alexa, smartwatch integration, and live tracking

Audi India has slashed prices by Rs 2.6–7.8 lakh across models, including Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8, A4, and A6, following the GST 2.0 rate cut. The move aims to boost festive season demand by enhancing affordability

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik received the first Tesla Model Y in Mumbai, aiming to promote EV adoption. Calling it a symbolic gift for his grandson, he highlighted Maharashtra’s EV push, including e-buses, toll exemptions, and charging infrastructure expansion statewide

Auto stocks surged as the GST Council approved major reforms, cutting rates on small cars, entry-level bikes, and hybrids from 28% to 18%. Mahindra & Mahindra rose nearly 8%, while sector-wide gains lifted the BSE auto index and market sentiment

ISRL, the world’s only franchise-based supercross platform, delivers a spectacle off the track with its Season 2 Athlete Auction

Palakkad’s Adit KC and co-driver Harish KN (Team VMM) stormed into the Overall second in a Honda City

Flying Flea, the City+ mobility brand endorsed by Royal Enfield, unveiled its first electric motorcycle, the classic-styled Flying Flea C6, in Hyderabad. The event included art, photography, discussions on mobility and culture, and continues with showcases till August 23.

The Central Consumer Protection Authority fined Rapido ₹10 lakh for misleading advertisements like “Auto in 5 min or get Rs 50.” The regulator found unfair trade practices, unclear disclaimers, and compensation via restrictive “Rapido coins,” directing the company to refund consumers

Mahindra launched its new XUV 3XO REVX models in Hyderabad

With total shipments reaching over 14.57 lakh units. Passenger vehicles hit a record high, while two-wheelers, commercial vehicles, and three-wheelers also registered strong gains, buoyed by global demand recovery

Ola Electric reported a Q1 FY26 net loss of ₹428 crore as revenue fell nearly 50% YoY to ₹828 crore. E-scooter deliveries dropped sharply, and share prices continue to slump amid rising losses and operational consolidation efforts

Elon Musk’s Tesla is set to open its first Indian showroom in Mumbai on July 15, while Starlink prepares for its India launch. Tesla plans to sell electric vehicles without local manufacturing, leasing multiple properties for sales and service operations

The company's digital float activity has been introduced keeping in mind the need for deeper and significant penetration across semi-urban and rural belts

India’s top carmakers Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor India saw double-digit declines in June sales amid a domestic demand slowdown. While M&M and Toyota posted growth, the dip in small car sales highlights growing affordability concerns in the market

Mahindra & Mahindra posted a 14 per cent rise in overall sales for June 2025, led by SUV and tractor demand. Passenger vehicle sales rose 18 per cent, while tractor sales climbed 13 per cent. The company also recorded its highest-ever quarterly SUV performance

Domestic sales dropped 13 per cent, strong export performance—up 21% per cent—helped offset the decline. The Pune-based company sold over 1.7 lakh units overseas

Toyota Kirloskar Motor conducted an exclusive off-road experience in Shamirpet, showcasing the ruggedness of the Toyota Hilux. Customers explored its 4x4 capabilities, advanced safety systems, premium comfort, and striking design in real-world terrain conditions designed to test its full potential.

Shares of Elon Musk's electric vehicle maker plunged more than 14% in a stunning wipe-out as investors dumped holdings amid a bitter war of words between the President and the world's richest man

Tesla has been reeling from protests and boycotts over Musk wading into politics, but it also faces other factors including an aging model lineup and intensifying competition from rival electric vehicle brands, particularly from China

Jio denies having any such plans to launch an electric scooter

JSW Sports, that double-Olympic medalist Javelin thrower and global sports icon, Neeraj Chopra, will partner with German Automotive Manufacturer Audi, marking a powerful collaboration

With this move, Bajaj will transition from being a significant minority investor to the majority owner of KTM, a global leader in premium off-road and street motorcycles