diesel segment

Kia India has introduced the new Syros compact SUV, priced between Rs 9 lakh and Rs 17.80 lakh, featuring a range of powertrain options and advanced technology. The Syros stands out with its modern design, a plethora of tech and safety features, and impressive fuel efficiency, securing over 20,163 bookings.

As part of the 2025 model update, most SX(O) variants of the Creta have seen a price increase of Rs 8,000, with the starting price now at Rs 17.46 lakh. Interestingly, Hyundai has kept the pricing unchanged for the SX(O) diesel automatic variant, which remains at Rs 19.99 lakh.

Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri. Hardeep Singh Puri, launched the IFFI campaign by Jio-bp at India Energy Week 2025, presenting high-performance fuels developed with bp's ACTIVE Technology. Jio-bp's innovative Split Fuel Car demonstrated the benefits of their high-performance fuels over ordinary fuels, emphasizing improved engine performance and fuel efficiency.

The new Kia Syros features a completely new design and follows Kia’s global design language. It takes design inspiration from the Carnival, EV3 and EV9. The Syros features a boxy and upright design, with vertically stacked LED headlamps positioned at the edges of the bumper. The air intakes are integrated into the blacked-out lower portion, accented by a contrasting silver trim.

The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) is looking to enter the diesel segment once again next year as the vertical continues to draw a lot of customers especially in the high selling SUV and multipurpose vehicle segments, as per industry sources.

Tata Motors introduces the 2025 Nexon with an updated variant lineup and new features including trims priced from Rs 7.99 lakh. Enhanced options feature six airbags, touchscreens, and a panoramic sunroof. Additionally, new color options and engines remain unchanged, including petrol, diesel, and CNG variants.

India's car market achieved record sales of 43 lakh in 2024, driven by SUV demand. Spinny reported increased used-car market growth, with 76% first-time buyers. Hatchbacks like Renault Kwid and Hyundai Grand i10 were top choices. Petrol cars dominated, while EVs gained momentum. Women buyers now make up 26% of the market, favoring automatic hatchbacks.

Honda said that UP was the most important market for its business as it would now target tier-2 and 3 towns for its new affordable sedan.

BANGALORE: India's biggest carmaker Maruti Udyog Ltd would set up a new diesel engine plant at Gurgaon with an investment of Rs 350 crore in 2006.

BANGALORE: India's biggest carmaker Maruti Udyog Ltd (MUL) would set up a new diesel engine plant at Gurgaon with an investment of Rs 350 crore in the year 2006.

Motown’s diesel drive is slowing down and petrol is making a comeback.