Uma Shrinivasan
Editor, Auto Index India
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- Launches5+ New Compact SUVs Launching in India 2026–2027: What Maruti, Volkswagen & Renault Are Bringing to Challenge Fronx & Nexon15 min read
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- LaunchesHyundai Bayon Launched at ₹9.99 Lakh in India 2026: Level 2 ADAS, AI Assistant & How It Compares to Maruti Victoris13 min read
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- NewsHow Much Fuel Does the Mahindra XUV 3XO CNG Really Use? Real-World Mileage Test in India 202613 min read
- LaunchesBYD Denza Luxury Brand India Debut November 13, 2026: D9 MPV & Z9 GT Shooting Brake Price & Specs Expected14 min read
- News2026 Maruti Baleno vs Hyundai i20, Tata Altroz & Toyota Glanza: Price, Mileage & Specs Compared in India13 min read
- LaunchesMahindra XUV 3XO ZNG CNG Launched at ₹9.99 Lakh in October 2026: 24.7 km/kg Mileage & How It Compares to Maruti Baleno CNG in India13 min read
- NewsRenault Duster Hybrid vs Diesel Automatics in India 2026: Mileage, Price & Real-World Fuel Economy Compared14 min read
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- NewsMG Astor Discontinued in India 2026: What This Means for Buyers Comparing Mid-Size SUVs10 min read
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- Buying guideBest SUVs With a Sunroof, ADAS and AWD Together in India (2026)12 min read
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- Buying guideBest Compact SUV for Daily City Commuting in India (2026)10 min read
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- NewsHow Tata's Passenger Vehicle Business Grew 35% in 2026: What This Means for Buyers Comparing Brands12 min read
- Launches2026 Toyota Glanza Facelift Launches October 14: New Engine, ADAS & Price Comparison to Maruti Baleno in India14 min read
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- LaunchesHyundai Bayon Launches October 26, 2026 in India: Price, AI Voice Assistant & How It Compares to Maruti Victoris15 min read
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- SalesSeptember 2026 Car Sales in India: Mahindra Overtakes Tata—What This Means for Buyers11 min read
- NewsKia Carens Clavis October 2026 Discounts: Up to ₹95,000 in Cash & Exchange Benefits—How It Compares to Maruti XL612 min read
- SalesMaruti Suzuki September 2026 Sales Jump 30%: Which Models Drove Growth & What It Means for Buyers12 min read
- SalesIndia Car Sales Surge 21% in September 2026: Which Brands Won & What It Means for Buyers14 min read
- NewsNew CAFE 3 Norms From April 2027: How Stricter Fuel-Economy Rules Will Affect Car Prices in India17 min read
- Buying guideWhich SUVs Offer True 4WD With Low-Range Gearing Under Rs 15 Lakh?7 min read
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- LaunchesRenault Triber 100PS Launched September 2026: Price ₹7.84 Lakh, New Engine & How It Compares to Maruti XL6 in India12 min read
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