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India’s Auto Industry Fuels $5 Trillion Economy Ambition with EV Boom, Export Surge, and Job Growth
Apart from its economic contribution, the automotive sector is a significant employment generator, supporting more than 3.7 crore jobs in different segments. It also contributes to nearly 8% of India's overall exports, further cementing its role as a backbone of the national economy.
Tata Unveils AWD Harrier EV in India, Starting at ₹28.99 Lakh
Under the bonnet, the Harrier EV AWD is driven by a meaty 75kWh battery pack for dual electric motors—mounted one on either axle. The motors churn out 156bhp at the front and 235bhp at the rear, for combined torque of 504Nm. Tata reports that the QWD version has a driving range of up to 622km on a single charge, while C75 models deliver a range of 460km to 490km.
Mercedes-AMG GT 63 and GT 63 Pro Launched in India, Starting at ₹3 Crore
The newly introduced AMG GT 63 costs from ₹3 crore (ex-showroom), and the more aggressive AMG GT 63 Pro is priced at ₹3.65 crore (ex-showroom).
Mahindra Scorpio N Gets ADAS Upgrade, New Variant Launched at ₹20.89 Lakh
As part of this technology boost, the company has also added a new Z8T variant, which joins the range from a starting price of ₹20.29 lakh (ex-showroom) for the manual transmission version.
2026 Audi Q3 Unveiled with Major Upgrades, India Launch on the Horizon
The 2026 Audi Q3 features a more aggressive front face with a wider Singleframe grille and advanced Matrix LED headlamps with the new micro-LED technology for better illumination on nighttime driving.
Skoda Octavia RS Set to Return to India Later This Year
However, prospective customers should be quick off the mark—allocations are likely to be scarce. Famous for its fanatically loyal enthusiast base, especially for the RS series, the Octavia is still a cult favorite amongst performance car enthusiasts in India.
TVS Rolls Out 2025 Apache RTR 200 4V with USD Fork, OBD‑2B Engine & New Colors
Launched as part of celebrations for two decades of the Apache brand, the new one comes in with a whole range of updates and is priced at ₹1,53,990 (ex-showroom Delhi). It will be sold through TVS dealerships in India.
China's rare earth export curbs to affect auto sector; India working on alternatives, Says Piyush Goyal
During an official trip to Switzerland for talks with Swiss officials and corporate heads, Goyal spoke to reporters and said the direct effect of China's restrictions will first be witnessed by India's automotive and consumer electronics industries.
Tata Harrier EV Debuts at ₹21.49 Lakh with AWD, Lifetime Battery Warranty, and 627 km Range
The new vehicle is poised to take on traditional diesel automatics in the mid-size SUV space, which usually launch between ₹22.8 lakh and ₹23.3 lakh on-road, as Tata seeks to expand its EV customer base.
China's Rare Earth Export Restrictions Pose Significant Challenges to India's Electric Vehicle Sector
German automakers were the latest to sound the alarm about China's export restrictions, which they assert have the potential to suspend production processes and devastate their domestic economies. This comes after a similar threat was sounded last week by an Indian electric car manufacturer.
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