Ashok Leyland sees 9% YoY jump in domestic commercial vehicle wholesales, August 2023

Manufacturer of commercial vehicles Ashok Leyland announced on Friday that total domestic wholesales for its commercial vehicles in August 2023 stood at 14,545 units, an increase of 9% in comparison to 13,301 units during the corresponding month of the previous year. The M&HCV segment grew by 17% to 9,013 units during August 2023, as against 7,671 units in… Continue reading Ashok Leyland sees 9% YoY jump in domestic commercial vehicle wholesales, August 2023

Rural India drives 44% of Maruti Suzuki’s August 2023 sales volumes

India’s largest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), which clocked sales of 156,114 units in August 2023, registering a 16.4 percent year-on-year increase over August 2022’s 134,166 units, saw rural India contribute 44.1 percent to its total monthly volumes. The company registered a higher rural growth rate of 13 percent, compared to 10 percent annual growth… Continue reading Rural India drives 44% of Maruti Suzuki’s August 2023 sales volumes

Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 20,970 units in August, new models power 40% YoY growth

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has reported overall sales of domestic market sales of 20,970 units in August 2023, up 40% year on year (August 2022: 14,939 units). The month-on-month growth was 1% (July 2023: 20,759 units).   The Japanese carmaker’s August numbers are its best in the first five months of the fiscal (see data table… Continue reading Toyota Kirloskar Motor sells 20,970 units in August, new models power 40% YoY growth

Mahindra & Mahindra’s domestic commercial vehicle wholesales surge 10% YoY in August 2023

Mumbai-based Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) reported domestic sales for commercial vehicles jumped by 9.93% to 23,613 units during August 2023, as against 21482 units in August 2022.  As per the data provided by the company, the sales of vehicles under the category of LCV < 2T remained flat at 3,896 units in August 2023 when… Continue reading Mahindra & Mahindra’s domestic commercial vehicle wholesales surge 10% YoY in August 2023

Maruti Suzuki sales up 16% in August, 118% growth in SUV-MPV buffers 9% decline in cars

Passenger vehicle market leader Maruti Suzuki India’s August 2023 wholesales reflect the same trend as in June and July. The surging demand for its expanding portfolio of utility vehicles and MPVs has once again saved the blushes for the company last month. Maruti Suzuki despatched a total of 156,114 PVs in August 2023, 21,948 units… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki sales up 16% in August, 118% growth in SUV-MPV buffers 9% decline in cars

Royal Enfield launches 2023 Bullet 350 at Rs 1.74 lakh

The 2023 Royal Enfield Bullet 350 has been launched at Rs 1.74 lakh (ex-showroom), making it around Rs 19,000 more affordable than the Classic 350, and roughly Rs 24,000 more expensive than the Hunter 350. Prices start at Rs 1,73,562 for the Military Red and Military Black versions, go up to Rs 1,97,436 for the Standard Maroon and… Continue reading Royal Enfield launches 2023 Bullet 350 at Rs 1.74 lakh

Upcoming car, SUV launches in September 2023

In anticipation of the upcoming festive period, carmakers are introducing several new models and facelifts in the month of September. Tata’s hugely successful Nexon is set to get a comprehensive facelift, Volvo will launch its second EV in India, and Honda will enter the mid-size SUV segment with the all-new Elevate. Here’s a complete list… Continue reading Upcoming car, SUV launches in September 2023

Upcoming car, SUV launches in September 2023

In anticipation of the upcoming festive period, carmakers are introducing several new models and facelifts in the month of September. Tata’s hugely successful Nexon is set to get a comprehensive facelift, Volvo will launch its second EV in India, and Honda will enter the mid-size SUV segment with the all-new Elevate. Here’s a complete list… Continue reading Upcoming car, SUV launches in September 2023

West Bengal seeks to double incentives as part of revamped EV policy at the Global Bengal Summit in November

The West Bengal State Government plans to revamp its 2021 Electric Vehicles Policy and double electric vehicle (EV) incentives. This move comes in the light of a mere seven percent achievement of the 67,000 electric-vehicle target that the state had set. Of these, electric buses stand below the 100 unit mark, the Vahaan portal shows.… Continue reading West Bengal seeks to double incentives as part of revamped EV policy at the Global Bengal Summit in November

West Bengal seeks to double incentives as part of revamped EV policy at the Global Bengal Summit in November

The West Bengal State Government plans to revamp its 2021 Electric Vehicles Policy and double electric vehicle (EV) incentives. This move comes in the light of a mere seven percent achievement of the 67,000 electric-vehicle target that the state had set. Of these, electric buses stand below the 100 unit mark, the Vahaan portal shows.… Continue reading West Bengal seeks to double incentives as part of revamped EV policy at the Global Bengal Summit in November