Revealed: India’s Top 25 utility vehicles in CY2022

With apex industry body SIAM announcing India Auto Inc’s annual wholesale numbers for calendar year 2022 on January 13, the passenger vehicle (PV) segment with nearly 3.8 million units (37,92,356 units, up 23% YoY) remains one of the best performers and the utility vehicle (UV) sub-segment the jewel in its crown. In CY2022, with 19,22,766… Continue reading Revealed: India’s Top 25 utility vehicles in CY2022

Tata Punch sells over 150,000 units in 15 months since launch

The Tata Punch compact SUV has driven past the 150,000-unit sales mark in the Indian market, 15 months since its launch on October 18, 2021. From launch through to end-Deember 2022, the Punch is estimated to have clocked total sales of 152,466 units, which translates into average monthly sales of 10,164 units.  That’s solid performance… Continue reading Tata Punch sells over 150,000 units in 15 months since launch

Skoda sells 731,300 cars in 2022, India accounts for 7% of global sales

Skoda Auto has announced its global sales numbers for CY2022, which was a challenging year for the global automotive industry as a result of the ongoing semiconductor shortage, the war in Ukraine, supply chain issues, rising energy and raw material prices and continuing geopolitical uncertainty. The Czech carmaker sold a total of 731,300 vehicles worldwide… Continue reading Skoda sells 731,300 cars in 2022, India accounts for 7% of global sales

Maruti Suzuki ships 192,071 cars in first 9 months of FY2023, set to retain top exporter title

Maruti Suzuki ships 192,071 cars in first 9 months of FY2023, set to retain top exporter title Maruti Suzuki India, which has seen its share in the domestic passenger vehicle market share decline to 42% in CY2022 from 45% in CY2021, and to 41% from 43.50% in the first nine months on the ongoing fiscal… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki ships 192,071 cars in first 9 months of FY2023, set to retain top exporter title

Omega Seiki Mobility launches new SCV and ePVs at Auto Expo 2023

Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) at Auto Expo 2023, launched the all new SCV OSM M1KA 1.0 ePV MUSE and KRAZE. The M1KA 1.0 is a zero-emission, four-wheel small commercial vehicle 1 Ton truck with a range of 200 kms and is priced at Rs. 15 lakhs while OSM MUSE and KRAZE with an IDC of 150 Kms is… Continue reading Omega Seiki Mobility launches new SCV and ePVs at Auto Expo 2023

Omega Seiki Mobility launches new SCV and ePVs at Auto Expo 2023

Omega Seiki Mobility (OSM) at Auto Expo 2023, launched the all new SCV OSM M1KA 1.0 ePV MUSE and KRAZE. The M1KA 1.0 is a zero-emission, four-wheel small commercial vehicle 1 Ton truck with a range of 200 kms and is priced at Rs. 15 lakhs while OSM MUSE and KRAZE with an IDC of 150 Kms is… Continue reading Omega Seiki Mobility launches new SCV and ePVs at Auto Expo 2023

Flash Electronics plans Series A funding round

Pune-based auto component manufacturer Flash, which specializes in electrical and electronic components for two-wheeler and three-wheeler EVs, is all set to intensify its presence in the passenger car and commercial vehicle segments in the near term with plans for an initial public offering (IPO) on the horizon.  Speaking to Autocar Professional Sanjeev Vasdev, Managing Director,… Continue reading Flash Electronics plans Series A funding round

Turtle Wax detailing services, products to be available at Bosch Car Services across India

Turtle Wax detailing services, products to be available at Bosch Car Services across India Global car care company Turtle Wax has inked a strategic and exclusive partnership with Bosch Car Services (BCS), a network of independent multi-brand automobile workshops working in partnership with the Bosch brand, for the Indian market. This collaborative effort brings together… Continue reading Turtle Wax detailing services, products to be available at Bosch Car Services across India

Hero Moto Corp starts trial production of flex-fuel motorcycles, as other OEMs showcase vehicles going high on ethanol

Hero Moto Corp starts trial production of flex-fuel motorcycles, as other OEMs showcase vehicles going high on ethanol India’s largest two-wheeler maker, Hero MotoCorp has started commercial production trials for flex fuel motorcycles which in all likelihood will be introduced in the 100-125 cc mass market which forms the belly of the Indian ICE scooter… Continue reading Hero Moto Corp starts trial production of flex-fuel motorcycles, as other OEMs showcase vehicles going high on ethanol

Maruti MD is concerned about ethanol availability for the commercial production of Wagon R Flex fuel cars

Maruti MD is concerned about ethanol availability for the commercial production of Wagon R Flex fuel cars Maruti Suzuki India CEO & Managing Director Hisashi Takeuchi expressed his concern for the availability of flex fuels pan India for the commercial rollout of FF Wagon R and other variants. “We are ready with our flex fuel offerings,… Continue reading Maruti MD is concerned about ethanol availability for the commercial production of Wagon R Flex fuel cars