Author: Amit Prakash

India’s passenger vehicle manufacturers closed December 2025 on a largely positive note, with most brands posting strong year-end momentum and Maruti Suzuki once again leading the sales charts. The final month of the calendar year highlighted both volume leadership at the top and steady growth at the major manufacturers.Maruti Suzuki India maintained its strong position by registering total sales of 2,17,854 units in December 2025. Domestic sales stood at 1,82,165 units, while exports stood at 25,739 units and sales to other OEMs stood at 9,950 units. Followed by Mahindra & Mahindra, domestic passenger vehicle sales grew 23 per cent year-on-year…

Kia India has finally launched the new 2026 Kia Seltos in the Indian market, priced at Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The second generation Seltos brings a completely new design on the outside, a new interior layout with new-age features, and is also based on the new K3 platform. Booking of the new Seltos is already going on, its booking amount is Rs 25,000. Interested customers can book online or visit their nearest dealership.2026 Kia Seltos review: More premium than ever! , TOI AutoPrices for the SUV start at Rs 10.99 lakh and go up to Rs 19.99 lakh (both prices,…

The Indian automotive industry is all set to see its first launch in 2026, with Kia India scheduled to launch the next generation Seltos tomorrow on January 2, 2026. The second generation Seltos brings an all-new design, a new interior layout with several new-age features, and is also based on the new K3 platform. Booking of the new Seltos is already going on, its booking amount is Rs 25,000. Interested customers can book online or visit their nearest dealership. 2026 Kia Seltos review: More premium than ever! The variant lineup remains the same as before with Tech Line, GT Line…

Hyundai Motor India has achieved a major sales milestone with the Creta, as the popular mid-size SUV has recorded its highest ever annual sales in a calendar year. In 2025, Hyundai plans to sell more than 2 lakh units of the Creta, which means an average of around 550 vehicles are sold every day.This milestone also marks the completion of 10 years of the Creta brand in India. Over the past decade, SUVs have steadily increased their presence in one of the most competitive segments in the country, registering a compound annual growth rate of over 9 percent between 2016…

JSW MG Motor India has announced the expansion of the Assured Buy Back program for its electric vehicle portfolio. The company believes this move will address one of the biggest hurdles to EV adoption in India: uncertainty around resale value.Originally introduced with a tenure of three years, the assured buy back program will now be available for up to five years. This makes MG the first car brand in India to offer guaranteed resale value on an EV for such a long ownership cycle. Under the scheme, customers can expect an assured resale value of between 40 to 60 per…

Kawasaki has launched the updated Z650RS in India, with the middleweight priced at Rs 7.83 lakh, ex-showroom. With this update, the motorcycle brings some notable changes while the mechanicals remain unchanged. The biggest update for the 2026 model year is under the skin. The Z650RS continues with the same 649cc, parallel-twin engine, but it is now E20-compliant, in line with Kawasaki’s wider move to update the 650cc range. The engine produces 68 hp and 62.1 Nm of torque and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. An assist and slipper clutch are offered as standard.In terms of design, Kawasaki has retained…

Renault India has announced price revisions across its model range, with vehicles becoming slightly costlier from January 2026. The French carmaker confirmed that prices will increase by 2 percent, with the revised rates coming into effect from January 1, 2026.According to the company, the decision has been taken in response to rising input costs and broader macroeconomic pressures. Renault clarified that the extent of the increase will vary depending on the model and variant, although it has capped the increase at 2 percent. Best time to buy till the end of the year Buyers planning to buy a Renault still…

Kawasaki India has launched the new 2026 Kawasaki Versys 650 motorcycle in the Indian market, priced at Rs 8.63 lakh (ex-showroom). For the 2026 model year, the Versys 650 receives a subtle visual refresh in the form of a new grey-and-black livery with green accents. Apart from this updated paint finish, there are no changes in its design or hardware, although the latest version is now priced at Rs 15,000 more than before. Interested customers can book the new bike online or by visiting their nearest Kawasaki dealership, with deliveries expected to begin from January 2026.The updated Versys 650 adopts…

This article is an advertisement. Mahindra’s efforts in electric mobility are clearly gaining momentum, and the XEV 9S is one of the most important models in that journey so far. It joins the brand’s EV line-up as India’s first mass-market, three-row electric SUV and as a seven-seat alternative to the XEV 9E. But seeing it simply as an expanded version would miss the point. The XEV 9S has been developed as a proper family-focused electric SUV, built around space, comfort and everyday utility, while also delivering performance and technology. In many ways, it fills a gap that has existed in…

The following article is an advertisement.Maruti Suzuki Victoris, the brand’s newly launched flagship for the Arena range, has been a significant addition to the company’s portfolio. This SUV is aimed squarely at young professionals who want a car that reflects their lifestyle, values ​​and aspirations. And bingo! The car makes deliveries. Since its launch, the model has impressively garnered over 40,000 bookings. Fast forward to December, the SUV has now bagged the coveted Indian Car of the Year award for 2026. This is definitely the most advanced SUV from Maruti Suzuki till date. Thanks to its robust design, high-end technology,…