TOP STORY

Maruti Suzuki to Deploy Hybrid SUVs, Push Flex-Fuel Under Multi-Pathway Strategy

Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar     calendar17 Mar 2026

Maruti’s approach reflects a shift toward a portfolio-based powertrain strategy, balancing regulatory requirements with affordability in a price-sensitive market.

LATEST

Maruti Suzuki to Introduce 7 New SUVs in 5-6 Years as Segment Drives Growth News
Maruti Suzuki to Introduce 7 New SUVs in 5-6 Years as Segment Drives Growth

By Darshan Nakhwa and Ketan Thakkar calendar17 Mar 2026

Carmaker expands SUV play as segment share crosses 50% in India; gains traction in UV sales even as entry-level demand...

Turbo CNG Duster on the Cards? Renault Drops Hint for India News
Turbo CNG Duster on the Cards? Renault Drops Hint for India

By Mukul Yudhveer Singh, Ketan Thakkar, Mugdha Mishra calendar17 Mar 2026

Hybrid push intensifies as company eyes diversified powertrain mix; currently, the Renault Duster is not available in ...

India Could Become a Top 3 Market for Renault Globally in 3–4 Years, Says Francisco News
India Could Become a Top 3 Market for Renault Globally in 3–4 Years, Says Francisco

By Ketan Thakkar, Mukul Yudhveer Singh, Mugdha Mishra calendar17 Mar 2026

French carmaker bets on Duster-led comeback, targets long-term growth and higher market share in India

Renault Duster Hybrid Sold Out for 2026; Metro Demand at 36%, Says Francisco Hidalgo News
Renault Duster Hybrid Sold Out for 2026; Metro Demand at 36%, Says Francisco Hidalgo

By Mukul Yudhveer Singh, Ketan Thakkar, Mugdha Mishra calendar17 Mar 2026

Strong early traction for hybrid variants and a 7-year warranty push underline Renault’s renewed strategy in India’s m...

Renault Launches New Duster in India With Turbo Petrol Engine; Prices Start at ₹10.49 Lakh News
Renault Launches New Duster in India With Turbo Petrol Engine; Prices Start at ₹10.49 Lakh

autherAngitha Suresh calendar17 Mar 2026

The French automaker has introduced the third-generation SUV on a new platform, with a hybrid variant also available, ...

India May Delay New Car Fuel Efficiency Rules as Automakers Lobby Government News
India May Delay New Car Fuel Efficiency Rules as Automakers Lobby Government

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar17 Mar 2026

The Times of India reports that the government is weighing a deferral of CAFE-III norms due in April 2027, citing pers...

Honda Begins Pan-India Road Testing of Its First Electric SUV News
Honda Begins Pan-India Road Testing of Its First Electric SUV

autherAngitha Suresh calendar16 Mar 2026

The Japanese automaker has flagged off public road verification testing of the Honda 0 α prototype, with a commercial ...

BYD Falls to Fourth and Volkswagen Reclaims Top Spot in China Sales, Reuters Reports News
BYD Falls to Fourth and Volkswagen Reclaims Top Spot in China Sales, Reuters Reports

autherAutocar Professional Bureau calendar16 Mar 2026

The German automaker's joint ventures captured 13.9% market share in the first two months of 2026, as fading EV subsid...

The $72 Billion EV Retreat: How Global Automakers Are Cutting Their Losses News
The $72 Billion EV Retreat: How Global Automakers Are Cutting Their Losses

By Anurag Chaturvedi calendar16 Mar 2026

Honda's $15.7 billion writedown, the largest single hit yet, pushes the auto industry's combined EV losses past $72 bi...