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Mahindra clocks all-time high SUV sales of 73,338 units in October on festive demand
Mahindra & Mahindra reported its highest ever monthly SUV sales in October 2026 with significant increases. Domestic utility vehicle sales rose by 2% year-on-year, totaling 73,338 units, contributing to total vehicle sales of 131,109 units. Domestic commercial vehicle sales grew by 4% to 33,037 units in the same period. Furthermore, exports recorded a remarkable 77% boost, reaching 7,102 units.
Carmakers gear up with multi-powertrain models as Indian buyers shift beyond petrol, diesel
Car manufacturers are expanding powertrain offerings by introducing electric, CNG, hybrid, and petrol options. Companies like Renault and Stellantis are addressing regional demands for efficient engines and diverse vehicles. The rising fuel prices and tighter emission norms are compelling automakers to adapt their strategies. Toyota and Mahindra are focusing on multi-energy platforms to meet market needs effectively.
‘Could sell 3,000 more EVs a month’ if supply constraints ease: Mahindra
Mahindra & Mahindra reported strong demand for its electric vehicles, which may reach 10,000 to 11,000 units monthly. Current production capacity for electric SUVs is around 8,000 units, which is expected to increase to 12,000 this financial year. The rise in petrol and diesel prices, along with improved charging infrastructure, is encouraging more customers to opt for electric vehicles.
Mahindra XUV 3XO ZNG launched at Rs 9.99 lakh: Check features, mileage & variants
Mahindra has launched the XUV 3XO ZNG CNG in India at a starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Available in four variants, the compact SUV offers a claimed mileage of 24.70 km/kg, a 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine, twin CNG cylinders, a panoramic sunroof and a 360-degree camera. It rivals the Tata Nexon CNG and Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG.
Maruti Suzuki launches Brezza facelift: Check price in India, design updates, features, engine and variants
The Maruti Suzuki Brezza facelift has launched in India, bringing a redesigned front fascia, new accessory packages, and two additional exterior colours. The cabin gains a bigger touchscreen, ambient lighting, and ventilated seats. A new turbo-petrol engine and six-speed automatic join the lineup, alongside an updated CNG variant with better efficiency. The SUV retains its 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating.
Maruti Brezza facelift set to launch on July 24: Expected price, new features, turbo-petrol engine and more
Maruti Suzuki is preparing to launch the updated Brezza facelift on July 24. The company has already commenced accepting bookings for the SUV ahead of its official unveiling. Reports suggest the refreshed Brezza will feature exterior updates and additional new features. A new 1-litre turbo-petrol engine option is also expected to be introduced. The updated Brezza will compete against several rivals in the compact SUV segment.
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2026 Maruti Brezza facelift launching on July 24: Expected price, Boosterjet engine, panoramic sunroof, features and all you need to know
Maruti Brezza facelift (Google Trends): Maruti Suzuki will launch the 2026 Brezza facelift on July 24. The updated SUV receives cosmetic changes and new interior features. A potential 1.0-litre Boosterjet turbo-petrol engine may also debut. Existing safety features are expected to remain strong for buyers. This facelift aims to enhance its competitive edge in the market.

December car discounts 2025: Maruti, Hyundai, Mahindra, Tata offer cars at up to Rs 4 lakh price drop; check list here
Car manufacturers are offering substantial year-end discounts in December, with brands like Volkswagen, Maruti Suzuki, Kia, Hyundai, and Honda providing cash benefits, exchange bonuses, and EMI support. These festive and year-end sales campaigns aim to attract buyers across various vehicle segments, including hatchbacks, sedans, and SUVs, with significant savings on offer.

Win Diesel: M&M sells half the cars using the fuel in India now
The Thar and XUV700 maker dominates the diesel PV market, with its share projected to increase to 56% this year, from 53% in 2024 and 34% in 2022, according to Equirus Research data.

Diwali, Dhanteras Car Discounts 2025: Check all offers by Maruti, Tata, Mahindra, VW and others on SUVs, sedans, hatchbacks
Carmakers are rolling out attractive Diwali 2025 discounts, offering savings of up to ₹3 lakh on a wide range of vehicles. Buyers can find significant deals on SUVs, sedans, hatchbacks, MPVs, and even electric cars from major brands like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Kia.

GST 2.0: Full list of cars that get cheaper from today
Effective today, September 22, 2025, the new GST reforms bring significant price reductions on everyday essentials and automobiles. Staples like roti and paneer are now under the 0% GST bracket, and health insurance premiums are exempt. Automakers such as Tata, Hyundai, and Mahindra have announced price cuts, with models like Toyota Fortuner and Skoda Kodiaq seeing substantial reductions.

SUV prices drop: Hyundai Creta, Tata Harrier, Toyota Fortuner cheaper by up to Rs 3.49 lakh
Following recent GST reforms in India, major automakers like Tata, Hyundai, and Toyota have announced significant price cuts on their vehicles. The new tax structure places small cars at 18% and larger vehicles at 40%, leading to reduced prices for popular SUVs and cars. Consumers can expect savings on models like the Toyota Fortuner, Tata Nexon, and Mahindra XUV700.

Car prices fall as automakers embrace GST 2.0: Here's which brands/models became cheaper, and by how much
Following the GST rationalisation under the new GST 2.0 framework, India's automobile sector witnessed a wave of price reductions. Automakers like Tata Motors, Mahindra, Toyota, Hyundai, BMW and Audi are passing on GST savings to buyers. Price cuts range from Rs 65,000 to Rs 30.4 lakh, depending on the model and brand, effective from September 22.

Renault Kiger facelift to launch on August 24
Renault India is set to launch the facelifted Kiger on August 24, marking its first major update since 2021. The compact SUV will feature a new green paint option, updated B-pillar graphics, and revised lighting. Expected interior upgrades include a new touchscreen, refreshed upholstery, and potential safety enhancements like six airbags.

Car discounts make comeback after four long years of waiting in the auto industry
Car discounts have returned after four years of long waitlists, driven by changes in the automotive industry's pricing strategies. Dealers are ramping up production to meet high demand, especially for SUVs, and are offering substantial discounts across various models. Some discounts reach as high as Rs 1.5 lakh on specific models, including hatchbacks, sedans, and electric vehicles (EVs).

Top 5 electric car (EV) launches between Rs 11 lakh and Rs 40 lakh in 2024
With advancement in green technology, improving EV infrastructure and multiple entrants flooding the Indian market, potential buyers have been drawn to all-electric offerings in the past couple of years. Though the real EV party for carmakers will begin from 2025 onwards, there are still several models lined up for launch in 2024.

Carmakers go extra mile to keep vehicles light
Indian carmakers are using lightweight materials like high strength steels and aluminium alloys to reduce the weight of bulky SUVs while adding more features. This helps to maintain lower CO2 emissions and improve fuel efficiency. The usage of high-strength steels and hot-stamped parts has increased in new age cars, reducing weight by around 30 kg. Mahindra & Mahindra has managed to reduce the weight of their SUVs, such as the XUV-700, by 79 kg despite new feature additions and increased vehicle length. Additionally, the sales of plug-in hybrids, electric vehicles, CNG, and ethanol options are offsetting emissions from larger vehicles and contributing to a reduction in average CO2 emissions in India.

Car buyers in NCR shunning old vehicles to embrace greener options
Replacement demand for vehicles in the NCR has shot up by 30%, outpacing a 22% increase reported countrywide, they said. This has come along with a marked shift away from diesel to more environment-friendly options like CNG, electric and strong hybrid vehicles. The share of diesel in new car sales in the NCR declined to 5.8% this fiscal year from 7.5% in FY23 and 8.8% in FY22. CNG, once used mostly in buses and taxis, now accounts for 20.7% of new vehicle sales.

Maruti Brezza's CNG model launched: Here's all you need to know
Maruti Suzuki Brezza CNG: It has integrated petrol and CNG fuel-lid, a specific CNG drive mode, digital and analogue CNG fuel gauges, and an illuminated fuel change over switch.

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Tata Motors, which crossed 5 lakh cumulative wholesale sales mark in 2022, is hopeful of robust performance this year on the back of new launches as well as better traction for its internal combustion engine models, electric vehicles and CNG trims.

Auto cos in EV shift, go slow on old engine models
The number of petrol and dieselpowered models sold in the Indian market has reduced 20% in about four years — to 136 as of December 2022 from 168 in 2018-19. The number of EV models rose to 18 from three in same period, while that of CNG-powered ones increased to 19 from 13.

Mahindra Group to continue on its strong trajectory of margin improvement: Anish Shah
“For SUVs, we have gone up anywhere between 4.5% and 6.5% in market share which is a huge jump from a revenue market share standpoint. We are north of 19% right now and there is a wait time. Our bookings have just been tremendous. We closed last fiscal year at 29,000; we will be at 39,000 at the end of this fiscal year and 49,000 at the end of the next fiscal year.”

Tata Motors looking to introduce four wheel drive capability in its electric SUVs
When asked if Harrier and Safari, which currently come only with diesel powertrain, could be considered for a 4X4 upgrade, Chandra said that it was difficult to justify investment as sales remained dismally low of such models in the domestic market.

Maruti may drive in SUVs priced up to ₹20 lakh in next three years
The maker of the Alto and Wagon R intends to launch four new SUVs starting at ₹10 lakh, adding more options to the Vitara Brezza for customers who want to upgrade from a small car to a Maruti Suzuki SUV, people with knowledge of the plans said.

Rising fuel prices fail to deter passenger vehicle sale momentum
While passenger vehicles do not see much dampening in demand in the short term, it is two-wheeler sales that is being hurt as the price-conscious buyer is staying away, experts said.

Toyota, Maruti, Tata Motors and auto giants are stopping production of some models
Some of the models to go off the shelf include the Etios, Liva, Corolla Altis from Toyota, KUV100 diesel variant and Bolero Plus from Mahindra, Hexa, Safari Storme, Zest, Bolt and all the older generation cars of Tata Motors, Maruti and Renault diesel cars.

EV dream not very far, need priority financing, cut in import duties of some parts: M&M
While stating that the government has done its bit to help e-mobility, the company said it was time for manufacturers to work towards reducing EV prices in order to make it viable for personal usage even as new business models in the shared mobility space proving it to be a sound proposition.

Buy Mahindra & Mahindra, target Rs 1,000: Kotak Securities
Buy Mahindra & Mahindra at a price target of Rs 1,000.

Car companies reportedly offering discounts of up to Rs 85,000 ahead of Akshaya Tritiya
From Mahindra to Maruti, car companies have announced huge discounts of up to Rs 85,000 on various models including hatchbacks as well as SUVs.
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