Author: Harry Singh

If you have been eyeing a rugged Mahindra machine to park in your garage, you might want to look closely at your financial roadmap. Mahindra & Mahindra has officially announced a comprehensive price revision across its entire passenger SUV and commercial vehicle portfolio, with the new rates taking effect from July 10, 2026. This retail correction marks Mahindra’s second major price escalation this year, following a similar upward shift back in April. According to official statements from the manufacturer, the broad upward revision is a direct response to sustained inflation across essential raw materials and core industrial commodities. Specifically, rising…

The Indian automotive sector has established a historic milestone as passenger vehicle (PV) retail registrations soared to an all-time high for June. According to the latest retail data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), total passenger vehicle registrations climbed to an impressive 4,10,853 units. This performance marks a substantial 28.63% year-on-year (YoY) expansion compared to the 3,19,412 units registered during the same period last year. Even with incremental price hikes implemented by multiple original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) at the start of the fiscal year, sequential retail momentum remained positive, tracking a 2.05% month-on-month (MoM) increase from May’s 4,02,591…

The luxury off-road landscape has a definitive benchmark, and it just raised its own bar. Land Rover has officially unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 Defender lineup, introducing a host of technological upgrades, structural cabin configurations, and a brand-new factory custom trim that bridges the gap between urban luxury and hard-core trail performance. The headline for the 2026 model year is the global debut of the Defender Vertex Edition. Positioned directly alongside the ultra-premium X trim, the Vertex is the first mainstream, non-high-performance OCTA variant to receive a radical, muscular sheet-metal and bumper overhaul. This design direction targets luxury buyers demanding…

The Indian two-wheeler industry has achieved historical momentum as domestic retail sales hit an all-time high for the month of June. Driven by a strong recovery in semi-urban demand, a rapidly evolving entry-level performance space, and electric vehicle adoption crossing crucial double-digit milestones, the entire ecosystem has broken out of its traditional summer stagnation. According to the official vehicle registration data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA), India recorded 1,828,458 two-wheeler retail sales in June 2026. This represents an explosive 21.22% year-on-year (YoY) growth compared to the 1,508,378 units registered in June last year. While high-interest rural…

In a highly unusual move that goes completely against current automotive market trends, Maruti Suzuki has officially slashed the prices of select variants of its highly popular midsize SUV, the Victoris. At a time when most rival manufacturers are rolling out incremental price hikes to balance rising input costs, India’s largest automaker has made its feature-loaded flagship product significantly more affordable. The ex-showroom prices for specific configurations have been reduced by a uniform ₹38,900 (rounded off to ₹39,000 across network platforms), effective immediately. What makes this pricing adjustment particularly fascinating to industry analysts is that it comes on the heels…

The domestic electric passenger vehicle segment is going through an aggressive evolutionary phase, and JSW MG Motor India is leading the charge from the front. In an official market announcement, the automaker confirmed that cumulative wholesales for its breakout electric crossover, the MG Windsor EV, have officially breached the monumental 75,000-unit milestone. What makes this volume achievement deeply significant for the local automotive landscape is the timeline. The Windsor EV managed to cross this historic threshold in less than two years since its initial commercial launch. Supported by a massive surge in non-metro emerging markets alongside steady core tier-one city…

The government’s ambitious drive to reshape the country’s energy matrix has hit a massive operational roadblock. While the nationwide implementation of E20 petrol (a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% regular fossil fuel) was celebrated by policymakers as a milestone for fiscal and environmental sustainability, those working on the ground tell a vastly different story. The Petroleum Dealers Association (PDA) has formally approached the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, urging an immediate re-evaluation of the current strategy. Rather than an outright rejection of the green transition, fuel retailers are demanding a tactical retreat to a lower blend percentage, citing…

The Indian lifestyle pickup truck segment has historically occupied a niche corner of the automotive market, but Toyota Kirloskar Motor is determined to push it into the mainstream. Eight months after its global unveiling, the manufacturer has officially locked in July 28, 2026, for the grand launch of the highly anticipated ninth-generation Toyota Hilux. This is not a simple cosmetic facelift. The incoming Hilux represents a comprehensive generational evolution, featuring a complete design language shift, a heavily modernized premium interior cabin inspired by the legendary Land Cruiser range, and an efficiency-focused electrified diesel powertrain. A Shaper, More Angular Visual Identity…

The Indian automotive market just witnessed a historic shakeup. For months, compact sedans and family hatchbacks traded blows at the top of the charts, but the June 2026 sales performance numbers show a definitive shift in buyer preferences. High-riding vehicles, bold styling, and multiple powertrain options have entirely reshaped what a “national car” looks like. Tata Motors pulled off a massive double-header victory, claiming the top two individual best-selling spots in the country. Leading the charge is the Tata Punch, which officially crossed the coveted 20,000-unit milestone to become India’s favorite passenger vehicle. Not far behind is its larger sibling,…

When the Range Rover Velar first hit the streets, it stunned the luxury automotive market with its flush door handles, minimalist cabin, and sleek, avant-garde silhouette. Fast forward to today, and Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is preparing a revolutionary successor to its style icon. Recent industry reports and spy shots from Germany reveal that the next-generation Velar is breaking entirely new ground. In a major tactical shift, JLR is restructuring its rollout strategy: the luxury crossover will debut initially as a fully electric vehicle (EV), closely followed by an advanced hybrid powertrain variant. This approach balances cutting-edge battery technology with…