AUTO Toshiyuki Yanagisawa Named CEO Of Honda Cars India To Drive Growth

Honda Motor Co has appointed Toshiyuki Yanagisawa as the new President & Chief Executive Officer of Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL), effective October 1, 2026, in a leadership change that underscores India’s growing importance in the Japanese automaker’s global growth strategy. Yanagisawa, currently an Operating Executive at Honda, heads the India Strategic Development Office and […]

CW Bureau · Jul 30, 2026

AUTO Maruti Suzuki Hits Global Milestone With 1-Million-Unit Gujarat Factory

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has crossed a historic manufacturing milestone by commencing commercial production at the fourth plant of its Hansalpur facility in Gujarat, taking the complex’s annual production capacity to 1 million passenger vehicles—the first time any Suzuki manufacturing site worldwide has achieved the feat. The expansion also makes Hansalpur India’s largest passenger vehicle […]

CW Bureau · Jul 30, 2026

AUTO India Motor Parts Sees Aftermarket Growth On Rising Vehicle Population

The Indian automobile industry continues to be a key pillar of the nation’s economy, contributing around 6% to India’s GDP, while the auto component industry accounts for about 2.3% of GDP. The Indian automotive aftermarket is expected to witness sustained growth, driven by expanding service networks and increasing preference for genuine and reliable spare parts. […]

CW Bureau · Jul 22, 2026

AUTO India’s Auto Industry Posts Highest-Ever Q1 Sales, Exports At New Peak

India’s automobile industry began FY2026-27 on a strong note, with passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles and three-wheelers registering their highest-ever first-quarter sales, while exports across all vehicle segments touched record levels, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). The industry’s robust performance in the April-June quarter was supported by strong domestic […]

Sajan C Kumar · Jul 15, 2026

AUTO Renault India Ties Up With IIT Kanpur For Next-Gen Vehicle Engineering

Renault India has entered into a strategic partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur to strengthen its vehicle research and development capabilities, leveraging the institute’s state-of-the-art National Wind Tunnel Facility (NWTF) for advanced aerodynamic and wind-noise testing. The collaboration underscores Renault’s commitment to developing future-ready passenger vehicles through advanced engineering, innovation and closer […]

CW Bureau · Jul 10, 2026

AUTO Auto Sales Hit Record High In June, Grow 21.8%: FADA Retail Data

Automobile retail sales in India rose 21.83% year-on-year to a record 25,57,234 units in June 2026, making it the best-ever June for the industry. The data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) pertains to two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles. Tractors led the show On a month-on-month basis, retail sales increased […]

CW Bureau · Jul 6, 2026

AUTO Renault India Domestic Wholesales Rise 55% In June, H1 Sales Up 61%

Renault India reported a strong sales performance in June 2026, with domestic wholesales rising 55% year-on-year to 4,063 units, driven by sustained demand across its product portfolio. The company also recorded a 61% increase in domestic wholesales during the first half of 2026, selling 25,844 units compared with the corresponding period last year. The performance […]

CW Bureau · Jul 1, 2026

AUTO PPAP Partners Hutchinson To Make Automotive Body Sealing Systems

PPAP Automotive Ltd., a manufacturer of automotive sealing systems and interior and exterior automotive components, has entered into a technology partnership agreement with Hutchinson to manufacture advanced body sealing systems in India for the passenger vehicle segment. The collaboration is expected to strengthen PPAP’s technological capabilities and expand its automotive body sealing systems portfolio, enabling […]

CW Bureau · Jun 10, 2026

AUTO Bajaj Auto Launches WEGO e-3W Across Passenger, Cargo Segments

Bajaj Auto Ltd, the leading two-and-three-wheeler manufacturer, has unveiled a comprehensive range of electric three-wheelers under the new ‘Bajaj WEGO’ brand, targeting both passenger and cargo mobility segments. Comprehensive EV portfolio The WEGO platform features multiple variants tailored for diverse use cases, powered by an efficient electric drivetrain with a two-speed automatic transmission, advanced battery […]

CW Bureau · Apr 14, 2026

AUTO Record Sales, Rising Exports: Auto Industry Closes FY26 On High Note

India’s passenger vehicle segment clocked its highest-ever sales of 46.43 lakh units in FY26, posting a growth of 7.9% compared to the previous financial year. Demand drivers and policy support This robust performance was supported by improved affordability following the GST rate reduction, enhanced purchasing power from personal income tax relief, and lower financing costs […]

CW Bureau · Apr 14, 2026

AUTO Maruti February Sales Rise 7% to 2.14 Lakh Units; Exports Jump 56%

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) reported a 7% year-on-year increase in total sales for February 2026 at 2,13,995 units, compared with 1,99,400 units in the corresponding month last year, driven largely by a sharp surge in exports. Total domestic sales, comprising passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles and supplies to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), saw a […]

CW Bureau · Mar 1, 2026

AUTO Auto Demand Fires On All Cylinders As Jan Sets New Sales Records

India’s automobile market began 2026 on a high, with passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and three-wheelers recording their highest-ever wholesale January sales, signalling a broad-based demand recovery backed by policy support and improving consumer sentiment. According to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), total vehicle sales across key segments grew at double-digit rates […]

CW Bureau · Feb 13, 2026