Virendra Sonkaria
Editor, Auto Index India
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- SalesIndia Car Sales Hit Record 5+ Lakh Units in October 2026: Which Brands Won & What It Means for Buyers14 min read
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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
- LaunchesTata Punch Turbo-Petrol Launched in South Africa 2026: What India Buyers Should Know About the New Engine & 6-Airbag Safety14 min read
- LaunchesHyundai Bayon CNG Launching January 2027 in India: Expected Price, Mileage & How It Compares to Maruti Baleno CNG12 min read
- LaunchesToyota Innova Hycross Facelift Launches November 26, 2026: Flex-Fuel Hybrid & Price Expectations in India11 min read
- SalesMaruti Suzuki Q2 FY27 Profit Falls 26% Despite Record Sales: What Rising Competition Means for Buyers in 202612 min read
- 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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- Buying guideBest Lifestyle SUVs for Weekend Adventures in India (2026)10 min read
- 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
- NewsWhy Do Nearly 70% of Cars Sold in India Now Have SUV Badges? Market Shift in 202613 min read
- LaunchesWhat Will the Hyundai Bayon Cost in India? October 2026 Launch, Features & Comparison to Maruti Victoris15 min read
- LaunchesWill Hyundai and Kia's New Hybrid SUVs in 2026-2027 Change Your Buying Decision? Creta, Seltos Hybrid Launch Timeline12 min read
- LaunchesRenault Duster Hybrid Launched October 2026 at ₹16.99 Lakh: 29 kmpl Mileage & How It Compares to Maruti Grand Vitara Hybrid in India13 min read
- NewsMG Astor Discontinued in India 2026: What This Means for Buyers Comparing Mid-Size SUVs10 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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- LaunchesMahindra XUV 3XO CNG Launches October 15, 2026: Expected Price, Mileage & How It Compares to Maruti Baleno CNG13 min read
- NewsRenault Duster Hybrid 2026: 29 kmpl ARAI-Certified Mileage—How It Compares to Maruti Grand Vitara Hybrid in India13 min read
- LaunchesMahindra XUV3XO CNG Launches October 15, 2026: Price, Mileage & How It Compares to Maruti Baleno CNG in India11 min read
- 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 guide6 Best SUVs for Solo Adventure Travellers in India (2026)11 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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- PolicyHow GST Changes & Income Tax Cuts Are Driving India Car Sales in 202612 min read
- SalesCNG Car Sales Hit 1 Lakh Units in August 2026: Which Models Surged & What It Means for Buyers13 min read
- LaunchesRenault Duster Hybrid Launch October 17, 2026: Price, Mileage & How It Compares to Diesel SUVs in India12 min read
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- LaunchesTata Aeris Launched in India 2026: Price, CNG Mileage & How It Compares to Maruti Swift and Dzire12 min read
- PolicyHow Lower GST on Small Cars Is Bringing First-Time Buyers Back to India's Market in 202615 min read
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- LaunchesTata Sierra Dark Edition Launched in India 2026: Price, Features & How It Compares to Rivals14 min read
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- NewsHow Much Will Maruti's New CNG-AMT Swift, Dzire & Baleno Cost in India 2026? Mileage & Price Comparison14 min read
- Launches2026 Mahindra Thar Facelift Launch on September 22: What's New in Engine, Features, and Price in India?13 min read
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- News2026 Maruti WagonR Facelift: Will the New 3-Cylinder Engine and Underbody CNG Boost Mileage in India?12 min read
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