AUTO Jan Bures Moves To Volkswagen AG; Piyush Arora Given Additional Role

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd has announced a leadership transition in its sales, marketing and digital function, with Jan Bures, Executive Director, Sales, Marketing and Digital, set to move to a new global role at Volkswagen AG from September 2026. The company said Bures will complete his global assignment in India and continue with […]

CW Bureau · Jul 8, 2026

AUTO Renault India Begins Duster Exports With First Shipment To South Africa

Renault India, the wholly owned subsidiary of the French carmaker Renault Group, has begun exports of new Duster, with the first shipment of 750 vehicles departing from Chennai for South Africa. Export programme underway The shipment marks the beginning of Renault India’s export programme for the new Duster, with additional international markets planned in the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 22, 2026

AUTO Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Named Top Auto Exporter By Mumbai Port

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd (SAVWIPL) has been recognised as the ‘Automobile: Top Exporter’ for FY2025-26 by the Mumbai Port Authority, underscoring the Group’s growing contribution to India’s emergence as a global automotive manufacturing and export hub. The recognition comes after SAVWIPL exported more than 40,000 vehicles through Mumbai Port during FY2025-26, reflecting the […]

CW Bureau · Jun 16, 2026

AUTO Hyundai Celebrates 30-Year Indian Journey With Imaginative AI Film

Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) has unveiled a new AI-powered brand film commemorating its 30-year journey in India, celebrating three decades of trust, pride and progress through the imaginative lens of a young child. The film recreates Hyundai’s evolution in India, blending nostalgia with cutting-edge technology to showcase the company’s transformation from a new entrant […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki’s Smart Maintenance Plan To Raise Ownership Experience

Maruti Suzuki India has introduced the Smart Maintenance Plan (SMP), a flexible prepaid after-sales service programme aimed at providing customers with a hassle-free and cost-effective vehicle ownership experience. The new offering is designed to give vehicle owners greater flexibility in managing maintenance expenses while protecting them from future increases in service costs. Flexible plans for […]

CW Bureau · Jun 15, 2026

AUTO Customer First: Skoda Auto Unveils First Express Care Facility In Chennai

Skoda Auto India has strengthened its customer service network with the inauguration of its first-ever Express Care facility in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Located at Perungudi on OMR Road and operated by Kun Motor Enterprises, the facility marks the introduction of Skoda Express Care, a new offering under the company’s Skoda Super Care programme. The move […]

CW Bureau · Jun 11, 2026

AUTO BMW India Hikes Vehicle Prices By Up To 2% From July 1 As Costs Escalate

BMW Group India has announced a price increase of up to 2% across its BMW and MINI vehicle portfolio, effective July 1, 2026, citing the impact of rupee depreciation and rising logistics costs. The move comes as the luxury carmaker continues to witness strong demand in India, having recorded its highest-ever first-quarter sales performance in […]

CW Bureau · Jun 8, 2026

AUTO Duster Turbo TCe 100 Delivers ARAI Certified 19.41 Km/L Fuel Efficiency

Renault India has announced that the new Duster Turbo TCe 100 has achieved an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 19.41 km/l, reinforcing the SUV’s positioning as a blend of performance and fuel economy. The company said the fuel-efficiency certification highlights the capabilities of the Duster’s turbocharged petrol powertrain, which has been engineered to offer responsive performance […]

CW Bureau · Jun 5, 2026

AUTO Toyota Refreshes Innova Crysta As It Looks To Scale Up MPV Leadership

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has unveiled the new Innova Crysta, introducing design and convenience upgrades to one of India’s most successful multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) brands as it seeks to reinforce the model’s appeal amid evolving customer expectations. The refreshed Innova Crysta arrives with updated styling, premium cabin enhancements and additional convenience features, building on a […]

CW Bureau · Jun 4, 2026

AUTO Maruti Brings India’s First Flex-Fuel Car, Widens Fuel Variants Portfolio

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has launched India’s first flex-fuel passenger car, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition towards cleaner and more self-reliant mobility solutions. The company has introduced flex-fuel technology in the WagonR, one of its most popular models and a brand that has previously played a pioneering role in alternative fuel mobility […]

CW Bureau · Jun 4, 2026

AUTO Renault Logs Ninth Straight Month Of Sales Growth, Posts 64% Rise In May

Renault India has recorded its ninth consecutive month of wholesale growth, extending a strong sales momentum that began in September 2025 and reinforcing its growing presence in the country’s passenger vehicle market. The Indian arm of Renault Group said cumulative wholesales between September 2025 and May 2026 stood at 38,225 units, marking a 46% increase […]

CW Bureau · Jun 1, 2026

AUTO Eicher Motors Bolsters Volvo Alliance With New ₹750-Cr Vehicle Finance JV

Eicher Motors is entering the financial services business through a new 50:50 joint venture with Volvo Group, expanding their long-standing partnership beyond commercial vehicle manufacturing into financing and leasing solutions. The proposed joint venture will focus on vehicle financing, leasing and related financial services for products sold by Volvo Group, Eicher Motors and Royal Enfield […]

CW Bureau · May 21, 2026