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Cars and SUVs
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Market checkTata Motors PV −1.5%
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Cars and SUVs in three lines
- SUVs dominate, but carmakers continue betting on entry-level sedans
- Skoda-Volkswagen plans four new cars for India
- A ₹10–15 lakh budget can buy either a new lower-end car or a pre-owned higher-end model
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Policy● mixedTrump admin to roll out lower fuel economy standards for cars, light trucksThe Trump administration planned to release relaxed fuel-economy standards for cars and light trucksDonald TrumpAutosCommercial vehicles
Expansion● mixedSkoda-Volkswagen to launch 4 new cars in India: Slavia facelift, Superb, Virtus and compact SUVVolkswagenAutos
● mixedBuying a car for ₹10-15 lakh? Here’s what buyers should check before choosing a new lower-end or used higher-end modelA ₹10-15 lakh budget can buy a new lower-end car or a pre-owned higher-end modelAutosInsurance
● mixedThar, Scorpio, XUV 7XO may get costlier as Mahindra weighs another SUV price hikeAutosMahindra & Mahindra
Policy● mixedGas Vs Green: Who Wins Under Trump’s Relaxed Fuel Rules That Ends Biden's EV Mandate?The Trump administration approved lower vehicle fuel-economy standards, aiming to reduce new-car costsDonald TrumpEVs and batteriesElectric cars
● mixedMahindra weighs another SUV price increase as commodity costs riseMahindra will decide on a price increase in the next couple of weeksMahindra & MahindraAutosInput costs
Expansion▲ bullishTata Motors PV targets 20% market share by FY31 after nearing 15%Domestic market share is expected to cross 15% “very soon”Tata Motors PVAutosTata Group
IPO● mixedCars24 expects to be eligible to file IPO papers by April after reverse flipCars24 expects to be eligible to file its DRHP by April 2026Listing rulesMarket valuations
Expansion● mixedMahindra’s Next Big Product Offensive: 4 New Cars Coming By 2027Mahindra & MahindraAutosElectric cars
Expansion● mixedRamkrishna Forgings shifts gears beyond commercial vehicles, bets on EVs and passenger cars: Chaitanya JalanRamkrishna ForgingsCommercial vehiclesEVs and batteries
Expansion● mixed52% growth, new capacity: This smallcap auto stock is entering a bigger growth phaseSmall and midcapsAutosAuto parts
Expansion● mixedHonda, Renault, Hyundai And Tata To Launch New SUVs SoonHyundai Motor IndiaAutosTata Group
Policy● mixedWhat if your car’s fuel bill felt like ₹25 petrol? The hybrid tech behind Gadkari’s 100% ethanol car pitchNitin Gadkari says ethanol-powered cars can have fuel costs comparable to petrol at ₹25 per litreNitin GadkariSugar and ethanolFuel prices
Legal● mixedCar catches fire after late-night puncture; 14 yrs later, insurer ordered to pay Rs 70 lakhInsurance
Broker call▲ bullishPassenger vehicle retail sales to grow 15-16% in September amid steady demand: Yes SecuritiesPassenger vehicle retail sales are forecast to grow 15–16% in SeptemberAuto salesAutosFestive season
● mixedIs dealer-provided new car insurance actually convenient during claims for repairs or damages? Here's what expert saysInsuranceInsurance distribution
Expansion● mixedSuzuki Developing New Turbo Petrol Engine For India - Compact Car Hybrid, Plug-In PlansSuzuki Motor CorporationAutosElectric cars
Policy▲ bullishGST Cuts Leave 5-6% Affordability Headroom For Car Buyers, Says Tata Motors' Shailesh ChandraGST cuts leave 5–6% affordability headroom for car buyersTata GroupAuto salesAutos
Expansion▲ bullishGadkari says 100% ethanol car launching in OctoberGadkari says a car running entirely on ethanol, without petrol, will launch in OctoberNitin GadkariSugar and ethanolAutos
Data▲ bullishIndia's car sales crank up as GST gains & income twist top price hikesCar prices rose about 3% in the past year, while disposable incomes grew fasterAuto salesTata Motors PVAutos
Data● mixedFrom $6 eggs to $50,000 cars, these charts show how inflation has defined the past 5 yearsRising prices have weighed on US consumer confidence for more than five yearsUS inflationInflationFood prices
● mixedVolkswagen recalls nearly 2.9 million cars worldwide over steering risk, corrosionVolkswagen recalled around 2.86 million vehicles worldwide over a potential steering riskVolkswagenAutosAuto parts
Market move● mixedCarmakers’ cost pressures mount ahead of festive season amid West Asia flare upAutosInput costsFestive season
● mixedAnother price hike inevitable due to higher input costs: Tata Motors PV MD Shailesh ChandraTata Motors PV MD Shailesh Chandra says another price hike is inevitable due to higher input costsTata Motors PVInput costsAutos
Expansion▲ bullishTata Motors launches Aeris compact sedan in India at ₹5.29 lakhBookings are open; the petrol variant starts at ₹5.29 lakhTata Motors PVAutosAuto sales
Expansion● mixedSuzuki Confirms Range Extender for Compact Cars with Plug-In CapabilityEVs and batteriesAutosElectric cars
Deal● mixedCan CarTrade Tech shares sustain above the ₹3,000 mark? Here's what analysts said about its new partnershipCarTrade Tech partnered with Landmark Cars on a revenue-share basisCartrade TechLandmark CarsAutos
Data● mixedCompact sedan volumes grow 25-26% despite shift to SUVs, room to revive demand: Shailesh Chandra, Tata Motors PVTata Motors PVAuto salesAutos
Expansion● mixedHonda expands India SUV lineup with 4 new models; Elevate facelift and 0 Alpha EV among key launchesAutosEVs and batteriesElectric cars
Expansion▲ bullishSuzuki targets 24-month vehicle development by decade-endSuzuki aims to cut vehicle development time to 24 months by the end of this decadeChinaAutosElectric cars