Hyundai Motor India shares surged 7.20 per cent to lead gains in the automobile sector, marking its best single day performance since August 2025. Despite a 35 percent drop in first quarter net profit, investors cheered the carmaker maintaining its full year volume growth guidance of 8 to 10 percent alongside stable margin projections.

India may extend its upcoming vehicle cybersecurity rules to electric scooters and e-rickshaws after some e-rickshaws were remotely disabled via Bluetooth apps, Mint reported. The standards, rolling out from October 2026, will initially cover passenger and commercial vehicles. Manufacturers warn that including electric two- and three-wheelers could raise costs and hurt affordability.

Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari told the Lok Sabha that E20 fuel doesn't damage a car or affect its engine durability, startability, corrosion resistance and material compatibility under prescribed standards. "Legacy vehicles don't exhibit variation in performance or abnormal wear and tear due to E20," Gadkari said. He noted that E20 reduces old E10-compliant vehicles' mileage by 2-6%.

A new 28.5-km metro corridor in Gurugram will connect Millennium City Centre with Cyber City through 27 stations, improving connectivity and easing traffic. Backed by the Union Cabinet, the ₹5,452-crore project will integrate with existing metro and RRTS networks, boost urban mobility, and support economic growth across the rapidly expanding city.

A Delhi Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered Mercedes-Benz India and its dealer, T&T Motors, to pay ₹5 lakh each to a man who purchased a sedan on December 12, 2018. The man later found out that the vehicle was first registered on July 25, 2018. The commission directed the parties to comply with the order within 60 days.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Rajya Sabha that studies evaluating the effects of E20 found there was no need to modify engines of either cars or two-wheelers. However, pre-2016 manufactured BS-III vehicles that were introduced from April 1, 2005, "some rubber parts and gaskets may require replacement", he said. He added that this can be done during routine servicing.

Haryana approved complete motor vehicle tax exemption for new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) priced up to ₹30 lakh (ex-showroom). EVs costing above ₹30 lakh will receive 50% tax exemption, while the existing 20% tax benefit for CNG vehicles will continue. It also approved 1% motor vehicle tax rebate for new non-transport vehicles up to ₹20 lakh registered in woman's name.

Standard comprehensive car insurance policies may not cover several monsoon-related covers unless optional add-ons are purchased. Useful add-ons include engine protection for damage caused by water ingress, roadside assistance for towing and emergency services, and consumables cover for items such as lubricants used during repairs. Availability and coverage depend on policy terms and insurer.

Premium carmaker BMW will lay off thousands of German employees by the end of 2027 under the voluntary redundancy programme, a company spokesperson has confirmed. Around 8,000 jobs are expected to be cut, as per multiple reports. BMW had cut its profit outlook in June due to a downturn in the key ‌Chinese market and Iran war.

As India accelerates the adoption of E20 petrol under its ethanol blending programme, many vehicle owners have questioned whether using the fuel could result in their motor insurance claims being rejected. Insurance experts and the government have now clarified that simply using government-approved E20 petrol will not invalidate a motor insurance policy or become a reason for claim rejection.