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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the construction of a 4-lane highway from Marakkanam to Puducherry in Tamil Nadu, stretching across a length of 46 km.

The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has released retail sales data for electric passenger vehicles (EPVs) for July 2025, showing significant year-on-year (YoY) and month-on-month (MoM) growth.

2025 Hyundai Venue: Hyundai is gearing up to launch a new model in India on October 24, 2025. However, the company hasn’t officially confirmed the name of the vehicle yet, but it is speculated to be the next-generation Hyundai Venue.

Pros And Cons Of Automatic Cars: Buying a car is a big moment for many people. But picking the right one could be tricky. One area where most car buyers likely get confused is choosing between a manual and automatic transmission. Both transmissions serve different purposes and are developed to cater to the distinct needs of customers. Recently, the demand for automatic cars has grown significantly in densely populated cities, but are they really for you? Here, in this article, we have listed 4 pros and 3 cons of automatic cars.

10 Best-Selling Cars In July 2025: The Maruti Dzire emerged as India's best-selling car in July 2025, followed by the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Ertiga, Wagon R, Swift, and Brezza. With over 20,000 units sold, the Dzire beat all other models to take the top spot.

Maruti Suzuki is preparing to launch a brand-new midsize SUV on September 3, which will compete with SUVs like the Hyundai Creta, Honda Elevate, Kia Seltos, and others.

India's Most Affordable 8-Seater Cars With Over 23 Kmpl Mileage: Big cars are often associated with a higher social status. However, most people end up buying small or mid-sized cars due to a tight budget or lower running costs. And if you're someone who wants a bigger car - say, with an 8-seater configuration - but are forced to settle for a smaller one due to a limited budget, we’ve got you covered. Here, we’ve listed India’s most affordable 8-seater cars with a mileage of over 23 kmpl. These include the Toyota Innova Hycross and Maruti Suzuki Invicto. Both offer impressive fuel efficiency of over 23 kmpl, thanks to their strong hybrid engines. Plus, they come loaded with modern features like panoramic sunroofs and 360-degree cameras.

Triumph has launched the new Thruxton 400 in India at Rs 2.74 lakh (ex-showroom). It’s built on the same platform as the Speed 400 but gets a completely different look and slightly more power.

Car Quiz: Think you know everything about cars? Maybe you can identify some of the brands from their logos, but how deep does your knowledge really go beyond that? We've put together a quick quiz with just five questions to test if you're a true expert.

Tata Safari Adventure X Plus: Tata Motors has launched a new trim of the Safari SUV in India, the Adventure X Plus, at a starting price of Rs 19.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

Maruti Suzuki Dzire: In today’s market, where car buyers are increasingly leaning towards SUVs, can you imagine a sedan becoming India’s best-selling model? Probably not, but it’s happening. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire has emerged as India's top-selling car in July 2025. Maruti sold 20,895 units of the Dzire last month, a significant increase from 15,484 units in June 2025. First launched in 2008, followed by the second generation in 2012, the third in 2017, and the fourth in November 2024, the Dzire has consistently been a strong volume driver for the Indo-Japanese carmaker. Below are the details of the 4th-generation Maruti Suzuki Dzire, including its price, features, specifications, and more.

E20 Petrol: E20 petrol is a mix of 20% ethanol and 80% regular petrol. It's part of India’s plan to use cleaner fuels and reduce pollution and crude oil imports. Sounds great, right? But here’s the catch: not every car is ready for it so far. And using E20 in a car that isn’t E20 compliant or built for it can actually cause more harm than good. Let’s break it down.

BH Series Number Plate Eligibility, Key Benefits, Required Documents And Application Process: The BH Series number plate comes with many benefits, but it’s not for everyone. Only certain people can apply for it, based on eligibility set by the government. The BH Series (where "BH" stands for Bharat) was launched in 2021 under the Bharat Series number plate system. But why was this special plate introduced? What are its benefits, who can apply, and what documents are needed? And how do you get one? We’ll answer all these questions here. However, before we proceed, please note that this number plate is only available for private vehicles, not commercial ones.

While Maruti Suzuki continues to dominate in the domestic passenger vehicle market, Hyundai has reclaimed the second position in July's retail sales, staying ahead of Tata Motors and Mahindra, who were right behind, as per Vahan data.

2025 Volvo XC60 Price, Features And Specifications: Volvo has launched the updated 2025 XC60 SUV in India at Rs 71.90 lakh (introductory, ex-showroom). It competes with other luxury midsize SUVs like the Audi Q5, BMW X3, and Mercedes-Benz GLC. 

Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Thursday reported a decline in its earnings for the first quarter (Q1) of FY26, with consolidated net profit falling 3.03 per cent to Rs 3,792.4 crore compared to Rs 3,911.1 crore in the previous quarter.

Tata Harrier EV: Tata Motors recently organised a special event called Quad Day at the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida, showcasing the capabilities of the Tata Harrier EV. During the event, we witnessed some of its strengths along with a few shortcomings.

Grand Vitara Hybrid Vs Petrol: If you are confused between the Maruti Grand Vitara petrol and the Grand Vitara hybrid, you're not alone. Mileage and daily fuel costs play a huge role when picking a car. So, how much can you actually save by choosing the hybrid over the petrol version? Let’s break it down.

India’s Top 5 Safest Cars: Indian car buyers are increasingly prioritizing safety these days. To help them choose the safest options, the government launched the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) in 2023, which has crash-tested 20 cars to date. Here are the top 5 safest cars as per adult occupant protection (AOP) scores in Bharat NCAP crash tests, ranked in ascending order.

A total of 4,557 electric vehicle (EV) public charging stations (PCSs) have been installed across a length of 146,342 km on the state, National Highways, and Expressways in the country, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.