India’s passenger vehicle market saw strong momentum in May 2026, with many carmakers reporting good year-on-year growth. Leading the group was Maruti Suzuki, which recorded its highest-ever monthly sales, while companies like Tata Motors, Hyundai, Mahindra, Kia and Toyota also recorded positive growth during the month.Car sales May 2026: How did the brands perform?Maruti Suzuki India recorded total sales of 2,42,688 units in May 2026, the company’s best ever monthly performance. Total sales increased by about 34.8 percent compared to 1,80,077 units sold in May 2025.The company’s domestic sales also reached a new all-time high of 1,93,535 units, registering a…
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Mini India has recently started pre-bookings for the new Mini Countryman C SUV in the Indian market. And now, the made-in-India SUV will be launched in the Indian market on June 17, 2026. Interested customers can book the car exclusively through Mini dealerships. The new Mini Countryman C will be produced locally at the BMW Group plant in Chennai. The upcoming Countryman is likely to be priced between Rs 40 lakh and Rs 45 lakh. The new SUV will compete with the likes of BMW X1, Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Volvo XC40 and other similarly priced SUVs.The new Mini Countryman…
India’s push towards alternative fuels is set to gain momentum this week, with both Maruti Suzuki and Hero MotoCorp preparing to introduce their first flex-fuel vehicles for the Indian market. While Hero will launch its first ethanol-powered motorcycle on June 3, Maruti Suzuki is preparing to unveil the country’s first mass-market flex-fuel passenger car on June 4.New flex-fuel motorcycles, cars for India: Everything you need to knowUnion Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari recently confirmed that Maruti Suzuki’s new vehicle will be capable of running on 100 percent ethanol fuel, also known as E100.Along with Gadkari, Union Petroleum and…
Honda Cars India recently launched the new Honda City facelift sedan in the Indian market. The new City includes cosmetic design changes, updated interiors, additional features and more. In the Indian market, this sedan competes with Volkswagen Virtus, Skoda Slavia and Hyundai Verna. Interested customers can book the new City online or by visiting their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. We recently tested the City facelift. In this article, let’s take a look at five pros and cons that you need to know before buying.Pros looks sharpThe biggest feature of Honda City facelift is its updated styling.…
Maruti Suzuki is set to take a big step towards clean mobility in India with the unveiling of its first flex-fuel passenger vehicle on June 4. The launch will mark the arrival of India’s first mass-market flex-fuel car capable of running on higher ethanol blends.The announcement was recently confirmed by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari during an event in Nagpur. Gadkari said Maruti Suzuki will introduce vehicles capable of running on 100 percent ethanol fuel, also known as E100.What is a flex-fuel car?A flex-fuel vehicle is designed to run on petrol, ethanol or a mixture of…
This article is written by Prateek Kamdar, Co-Founder and CEO, Neuron Energy.More than 1.5 million electric vehicles (EVs) are now on India’s roads, reflecting the country’s growing transition towards cleaner and more sustainable mobility. This rapid adoption closely aligns with India’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. However, while most of the attention is focused on EV manufacturers and charging infrastructure, the real enabler behind this transformation is energy storage. As India moves from early adoption to large-scale electrification, the ability to efficiently store, manage and distribute energy will determine how sustainably and…
Nissan has taken a humorous dig at Ferrari on social media after the Italian brand revealed its first electric car, the Ferrari Luce. The luxury EV recently made its global debut. Some social media users compared its design to the new third generation Nissan Leaf electric hatchback.The comparison was mainly due to the Luce’s coupe-like shape and similar paint shade. Nissan decided to join the negotiations. Nissan Ireland shared a post on Instagram showing a Ferrari Luce parked next to the new Nissan Leaf. The brand added a cheeky caption that instantly caught attention online. The post reads, “They say…
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has officially announced the price of all-electric urban cruiser Abella E3 in India at Rs 23.60 lakh, ex-showroom. The urban cruiser Abela is the top-spec variant in the E3 lineup and is powered by a 61 kWh battery pack with a front-mounted electric motor. While Toyota has only announced prices for the E3 variant at the moment, prices for the lower E1 and E2 variants are expected to be revealed later.Toyota Urban Cruiser Abella E3: Main DetailsThis setup produces 128kW, equivalent to approximately 174 bhp, along with 193 Nm of torque. Toyota claims that the electric SUV…
Toyota has entered India’s mainstream electric SUV sector with the launch of urban cruiser Abella E3 priced at Rs 23.60 lakh, ex-showroom. The new EV shares its underpinnings and core technology with the Maruti Suzuki E Vitara, making both the electric SUVs mechanically closely related. With the top-end Abella E3 now launched, here’s how both the electric SUVs stack up against each other.toyota urban cruiser abella versus Maruti and Vitara:Design and dimensionsBoth SUVs share the same 2,700 mm wheelbase, although the Abella is slightly longer by 10 mm. At the front, the E Vitara gets a sharp design with heavy…
Hero MotoCorp is set to take a big step towards alternative fuel mobility in India with the launch of its first flex-fuel motorcycle on June 3. The launch event will be attended by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, the brand said.The upcoming motorcycle will become Hero MotoCorp’s first ethanol-powered model for the Indian market. A flex-fuel vehicle is designed to run on gasoline as well as high ethanol blends, including E85 fuel, which contains up to 85 percent ethanol. Currently, most vehicles in India are compatible…