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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 Trump Autos Commercial vehicles1 source
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● mixedSUVs dominate, but why are carmakers still betting on entry-level sedans?Autos1 source
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Expansion● mixedSkoda-Volkswagen to launch 4 new cars in India: Slavia facelift, Superb, Virtus and compact SUVVolkswagen Autos2 sources
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● 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 modelAutos Insurance1 source
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● mixedThar, Scorpio, XUV 7XO may get costlier as Mahindra weighs another SUV price hikeAutos Mahindra & Mahindra2 sources
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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 Trump EVs and batteries Electric cars1 source
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● mixedMissed your car loan EMIs? Can the bank take your vehicle away?Banks1 source
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● mixedMahindra weighs another SUV price increase as commodity costs riseMahindra will decide on a price increase in the next couple of weeksMahindra & Mahindra Autos Input costs3 sources
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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 PV Autos Tata Group5 sources
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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 rules Market valuations4 sources
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Expansion● mixedMahindra’s Next Big Product Offensive: 4 New Cars Coming By 2027Mahindra & Mahindra Autos Electric cars1 source
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● mixedCar loan fully repaid but still can’t sell your car? Check the hypothecationAuto sales1 source
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Expansion● mixedRamkrishna Forgings shifts gears beyond commercial vehicles, bets on EVs and passenger cars: Chaitanya JalanRamkrishna Forgings Commercial vehicles EVs and batteries1 source
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Expansion● mixedHyundai’s Big 4 Launches In The Next Few MonthsHyundai Motor India Autos1 source
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Expansion● mixed52% growth, new capacity: This smallcap auto stock is entering a bigger growth phaseSmall and midcaps Autos Auto parts1 source
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Policy● mixedUS to finalize sharply lower vehicle fuel economy standardsAutos Electric cars1 source
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Market move● mixedEven GST 2.0 failed to fuel entry hatchback revivalAuto sales GST Taxes1 source
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Expansion● mixedHonda, Renault, Hyundai And Tata To Launch New SUVs SoonHyundai Motor India Autos Tata Group1 source
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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 Gadkari Sugar and ethanol Fuel prices1 source
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Expansion● mixedSuzuki Wants ADAS To Become Standard On its CarsSuzuki Motor Corporation Autos1 source
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Legal● mixedCar catches fire after late-night puncture; 14 yrs later, insurer ordered to pay Rs 70 lakhInsurance1 source
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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 sales Autos Festive season1 source
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Expansion● mixedExclusive: Honda to Source Horse 1.2-litre Engine for New Compact SUVAutos2 sources
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● mixedIs dealer-provided new car insurance actually convenient during claims for repairs or damages? Here's what expert saysInsurance Insurance distribution1 source
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Expansion● mixedSuzuki Developing New Turbo Petrol Engine For India - Compact Car Hybrid, Plug-In PlansSuzuki Motor Corporation Autos Electric cars1 source
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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 Group Auto sales Autos1 source
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Expansion▲ bullishGadkari says 100% ethanol car launching in OctoberGadkari says a car running entirely on ethanol, without petrol, will launch in OctoberNitin Gadkari Sugar and ethanol Autos1 source
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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 sales Tata Motors PV Autos1 source
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Policy● mixedSmall cars show signs of revival after GST boostAutos GST Auto sales1 source
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Expansion● mixedTata Motors focuses on sedan amid mounting cost pressuresTata Group Autos1 source
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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 inflation Inflation Food prices1 source
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● mixedVolkswagen recalls nearly 2.9 million cars worldwide over steering risk, corrosionVolkswagen recalled around 2.86 million vehicles worldwide over a potential steering riskVolkswagen Autos Auto parts1 source
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Market move● mixedCarmakers’ cost pressures mount ahead of festive season amid West Asia flare upAutos Input costs Festive season1 source
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● 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 PV Input costs Autos1 source
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Expansion▲ bullishTata Motors launches Aeris compact sedan in India at ₹5.29 lakhBookings are open; the petrol variant starts at ₹5.29 lakhTata Motors PV Autos Auto sales6 sources
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Expansion● mixedSuzuki Confirms Range Extender for Compact Cars with Plug-In CapabilityEVs and batteries Autos Electric cars2 sources
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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 Tech Landmark Cars Autos1 source
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Data● mixedCompact sedan volumes grow 25-26% despite shift to SUVs, room to revive demand: Shailesh Chandra, Tata Motors PVTata Motors PV Auto sales Autos1 source
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Expansion● mixedHonda expands India SUV lineup with 4 new models; Elevate facelift and 0 Alpha EV among key launchesAutos EVs and batteries Electric cars1 source
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Expansion▲ bullishSuzuki targets 24-month vehicle development by decade-endSuzuki aims to cut vehicle development time to 24 months by the end of this decadeChina Autos Electric cars2 sources
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Policy● mixedEU urges Britain to raise tariffs on Chinese cars, FT reportsEU urged Britain to raise tariffs on Chinese cars to prevent export issuesEuropean Union United Kingdom China1 source
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● mixedTata Motors PV weighs gradual price hikes as commodity costs threaten marginsThe company is still absorbing a significant residual part of rising commodity costsTata Motors PV Input costs Autos6 sources
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Expansion▲ bullishSuzuki targets 4 million-unit India capacity by FY30, halves development timeIndia vehicle capacity target is 4 million a year by FY30Maruti Suzuki Autos Manufacturing5 sources
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Expansion● mixedBentley takes on Ferrari with its first EV priced at $230,000Bentley’s first EV is priced at $230,000Electric cars EVs and batteries1 source
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● mixedHyundai expected to outsell Ford in third quarter as Detroit automakers lack hybridsHyundai is expected to outsell Ford in the third quarterHyundai Motor India Autos1 source
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Market move● mixedGM, Ford to see US market-share slide, forecaster predictsWall Street US economy Volkswagen1 source
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Market move● mixedRising Treasury yields could push car loan rates higher, experts say. What buyers need to knowTreasury yields rose on expectations of persistent inflation and further Federal Reserve rate hikesUS Treasuries Bond yields US Fed1 source
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● mixedAhead of a festive season buy, check out the best car loan rates availableThe report lists car loan rates available ahead of the festive seasonFestive season Auto sales Autos1 source
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Data● mixedAI redefines India’s auto buying journey: Google-Kantar studyA Google-Kantar study says AI-powered searches and virtual reviews are reshaping car discoveryGoogle AI Autos1 source
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● mixedNew luxury car or a pre-owned one? Here’s what depreciation, maintenance and financing mean for your walletLuxury-car buyers should weigh depreciation, loan interest and insurance alongside the purchase priceAutos Insurance Unsecured loans1 source
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