
Gujarat launches India's first barrier-free toll collection system at Choryasi toll plaza using FASTag RFID readers and ANPR cameras for seamless toll payment without stopping.

Haryana issues official fire safety guidelines permitting EV chargers in basements with compliance requirements,providing relief to EV owners after Fire NOC issues in Gurgaon.

Hyundai sold 51,902 units in April 2026 with 17% YoY growth,while Kia recorded 27,286 units with 16% growth,both achieving record April sales in India.

Tata Motors leads India's EV segment with 8,507 units sold in April 2026,while maintaining second position in overall car sales with strong build quality and value-for-money strategy.

Diesel cars remain strong in India with 8.63 lakh units sold in FY2026. Mahindra dominates with 57% market share,led by Scorpio,Bolero,and Thar models.

CNG vehicles crossed 10 lakh sales in FY2026 with 22% market share. Maruti Suzuki dominates with 7 of top 10 models,led by Ertiga CNG at 1.45 lakh units sold.

Tata Motors' 2026 lineup includes Sierra.EV (May 19),Tiago.EV facelift,Safari.EV,and luxury Avinya range with multiple electric vehicles launching through 2030.

India's government proposes E85 and E100 ethanol fuel blends to boost clean mobility and energy independence. New fuels won't affect existing vehicles; E20 will continue as standard.

Hyundai launches Venue Knight Edition with blacked-out exterior and interior design. Pricing starts at Rs 9.69 lakh,going up to Rs 14.79 lakh with multiple powertrain options.

JSW Motors plans four company-owned experience centres in Mumbai,Delhi,and Ahmedabad before launching its first plug-in hybrid SUV Jetour 2 in H2 2026,priced around Rs. 45 lakh.

Volkswagen Taigun facelift deliveries have commenced with the first customer taking delivery in Kerala. The refreshed SUV features LED lighting,updated infotainment,and turbo-petrol engines.

Volkswagen unveils the ID. Polo,an affordable electric hatchback starting under €25,000. Based on MEB+ platform with up to 450km range and 211hp power.

MG launches affordable Windsor Commute EV for fleet operators at Rs 13.49 lakh with 38 kWh battery,332 km range,and essential features.

Skoda Auto India ties up with CSC Grameen eStore to make Kylaq,Kushaq and Slavia available in non-metropolitan and semi-urban areas through a lead generation model.

MG Motor India leads EV adoption in India with 85.8% of FY2026 sales from electric vehicles,far exceeding competitors like Tata Motors and Mahindra.

Upcoming car launches in May 2026 include Toyota eBella EV,Honda City facelift,Honda ZR-V hybrid SUV,Tata Sierra EV,and MG Majestor diesel SUV.

Toyota leads India's hybrid segment with 1.02 lakh units sold in FY2026,accounting for 80% of total hybrid car sales. Strong hybrid technology and diverse product portfolio drive market dominance.

Four mid-size SUVs set to receive hybrid powertrains in India:Honda Elevate facelift,Kia Seltos,Hyundai Creta,and Renault Duster. Details on engines,features,and launch timelines.

Tata Sierra hits 30,000 deliveries in 3.5 months since launch,driven by strong demand and 70,000+ initial bookings. Production ramping to 15,000 units/month amid supply chain constraints.

Renault launches updated 2026 Triber MPV with segment-first automatic climate control,improved seating,and enhanced comfort features across all variants.

Mini launches Cooper S Convertible JCW Pack at Rs 61.50 lakh ex-showroom with aggressive styling,JCW package,and 200 hp turbo-petrol engine.

Hyundai launches updated Ioniq 5 EV at Rs 55.70 lakh with 84 kWh battery,690 km range,and enhanced features including wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

India's Ministry of Road Transport issues draft notification for E85 and E100 ethanol blends,advancing beyond E20 target achieved in 2025 to reduce petroleum imports.

Porsche AG sells its 45% stake in Bugatti Rimac and 20.6% stake in Rimac Group to HOF Capital-led consortium,ending VW's 28-year control of the iconic hypercar brand.