Renault India becomes first car manufacturer to officially scale world's highest motorable road
Renault Kwid, Triber and Kiger make it to Umling La pass, the highest motorable road in the world. No external or additional modifications were made to any of these car units for the journey.
![](https://images.hindustantimes.com/auto/img/2024/09/06/1600x900/Nitin_Gadkari_Electric_vehicle_1725597391151_1725597391566.jpg)
EV manufacturers in India don't need subsidies anymore: Nitin Gadkari
Subsidies are great to bring down price of an electric vehicle but in a country like India, can such measures truly work?
How Toyota hybrid cars help Japan thaw relations with South Korea
Japanese car sales in South Korea grew by 31 per cent in August as electric vehicle fires boost interest for hybrid cars manufactured by Toyota Motor.
![](https://images.hindustantimes.com/auto/img/2024/09/05/1600x900/Mahindra_XUV_3XO_main_4_1715149023551_1725565697476.jpg)
John Abraham gifts a Mahindra XUV 3XO to his father on his birthday
John Abraham gifted his father a stealth black Mahindra XUV 3XO for his birthday, praising its engine and features.
![](https://images.hindustantimes.com/auto/img/2024/09/05/1600x900/Car_dealer_1725539324016_1725539324278.jpg)
Festive season fails to lift auto sales, FADA warns of PV inventory crisis
The overall passenger vehicle (PV) registrations last month stood at 3,09,053 units, as compared to 3,23,720 units in August 2023.
![](https://images.hindustantimes.com/auto/img/2024/09/05/1600x900/Ola_discount_1725509471213_1725509471527.jpg)
" class="parentWrapper ga" data-itemseq="2" onclick="sendGA4Events(this);" data-item-target-url="/auto/news/ola-s1-pro-s1-x-and-s1-x-get-festive-discounts-upto-rs-41725507805759.html" data-item-event="story_card_clicked" data-item-widget-name="news" data-
In celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, Ola Electric offers ₹5,000 off on S1 Pro, S1 X, and S1 X+ models from September 1-7, plus exchange bonuses and bank discounts in select states, valid until September 30.
General Motor to launch its first ethanol-capable hybrid-flex vehicles in Brazil
GM said in a statement that two hybrid-flex models would be made at its factories in Sao Paulo state, though it did not specify which they would be.
![](https://images.hindustantimes.com/auto/img/2024/09/05/1600x900/sonet_gallery_9_1719474736751_1725503634268.jpg)
Auto recap, September 4: Kia Seltos gets a new variant, Hero Destini 125 teased
Here is a quick summary of all the vital things that happened in the Indian automotive industry on September 4.
![](https://images.hindustantimes.com/auto/img/2024/09/04/1600x900/john-swanton_89f214b6-5b01-11e7-9d38-39c470df081e_1725431247711.jpg)
Ex-Volkswagen CEO denies charges in dieselgate trial, appears after nine years
Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn denied charges as his dieselgate trial commenced. He faces fraud charges for installing defeat devices in millions of vehicles, potentially leading to a 10-year
![](https://images.hindustantimes.com/auto/img/2024/09/04/1600x900/Honda_Shine_125_Rebel_Red_Metallic_1687325142141_1725431227990.jpg)
Activa & Shine help Honda report 13% growth in August 2024
HMSI has recently sold over 30 lakh units in Madhya Pradesh.
![](https://images.hindustantimes.com/auto/img/2024/09/04/1600x900/INDIA-JAWA-MOTORCYCLES-8_1725415650896_1725415663411.jpg)
Auto recap, September 3: Hyundai Aura Hy CNG launched, Jawa 42 FJ 350 debuts
Here is a quick summary of all the vital things that happened in the Indian automotive industry on September 3.
![](https://images.hindustantimes.com/auto/img/2024/09/04/1600x900/Delhi-Mumbai_expressway_Dausa_toll_plaza_1676434268546_1725413098216.jpg)
NHAI to track around 100 toll plazas with GIS-based software
NHAI will expand the monitoring service on toll plazas in a phased manner.
![](https://images.hindustantimes.com/auto/img/2024/09/02/1600x900/TVS_Motor_showroom_1724994671833_1725282707920.png)
TVS Motor Company posts 13 per cent growth in August
TVS Motor Company recorded monthly sales of 391,588 units in August 2024 with a growth of 13 per cent as against 345,848 units in the month of August 2023.
![](https://images.hindustantimes.com/auto/img/2024/09/02/1600x900/Media_Release_1693464200157_1725263187575.jpg)
Maruti Suzuki Arena turns 7: How is it different from Nexa showrooms
While cars under Maruti Suzuki Nexa retail chain are positioned as more premium offerings, Arena models remain the backbone for the company with the bulk of sales coming in from here.
![](https://images.hindustantimes.com/auto/img/2024/09/02/1600x900/VIP_number_plate_1663662259132_1725246608502.jpg)
VIP number plate fee hiked for cars in Maharashtra. Check how much you need to pay
The state government has also allowed the transfer of VIP numbers to immediate family members, a change from the previous restriction against such transfers.
![](https://images.hindustantimes.com/auto/img/2024/08/29/1600x900/mG_astor_cover_1724387192665_1724895110984.jpeg)
Auto news recap, August 28: New Jawa bike teased, MG ZS HEV global debut and more
Here is a quick summary of all the vital things that happened in the Indian automotive industry on August 28.
Maruti Suzuki to increase focus on Tier II and III cities with all-new Nexa Studio
Maruti Suzuki says 30 per cent of its overall sales come from Nexa channel and this is a good enough reason to take Nexa to customers in smaller cities and towns in the country.
![](https://images.hindustantimes.com/auto/img/2024/08/23/1600x900/Mahindra_Thar_Roxx__1723701773704_1724403415027.jpg)
Cars & two-wheelers get more expensive in Punjab as govt hikes motor vehicle tax
The taxes have been hiked by 0.5 to 1 per cent and will be applicable on the actual vehicle cost.
China meets automakers to discuss import tariffs on large cars ahead of EU tariff vote
The 27-strong bloc is due to vote in October on whether to adopt additional duties of up to 36.3 per cent on Chinese-made EVs on top of its standard 10 per cent import tariff.
![](https://images.hindustantimes.com/auto/img/2024/08/23/1600x900/2024_Hyundai_Alacazar_facelift_1724320733877_1724386314096.jpg)
Auto news recap, August 22: TVS Jupiter & Audi Q8 launched & more
Here is a quick recap of major auto-related events that occurred on August 22.
![](https://images.hindustantimes.com/auto/img/2024/08/23/1600x900/TVS_Jupiter_15_1724315218627_1724382946536.jpg)
Expect scooter segment to account for over 40 pc of two-wheeler sales: TVS Motor
Expect scooter segment to account for over 40 pc of two-wheeler sales: TVS Motor
![](https://images.hindustantimes.com/auto/img/2024/08/22/1600x900/PTI02_16_2021_000055B_1614394437946_1614394460299_1724337020984.jpg)
RBI allows e-mandate for auto-replenishment of FASTag, NCMC
The current e-mandate framework requires a pre-debit notification at least a 24-hours before the actual debit from the customer’s account.