If the utility vehicle market is the mover and shaker of the passenger vehicle market in India, then the compact SUV sub-segment is the UV segment’s key growth driver. Of the total 983,026 UVs sold in the first four months of CY2025, the compact SUV segment accounted for 488,803 units or exactly 50%, leaving the… Continue reading Kia Syros and Skoda Kylaq capture 7% share of compact SUV market in January-April
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Kia Syros and Skoda Kylaq capture 7% share of compact SUV market in January-April
If the utility vehicle market is the mover and shaker of the passenger vehicle market in India, then the compact SUV sub-segment is the UV segment’s key growth driver. Of the total 983,026 UVs sold in the first four months of CY2025, the compact SUV segment accounted for 488,803 units or exactly 50%, leaving the… Continue reading Kia Syros and Skoda Kylaq capture 7% share of compact SUV market in January-April
Honda Launches CB750 Hornet and CB1000 Hornet SP in India
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) has launched two motorcycles in its premium portfolio – the CB750 Hornet and CB1000 Hornet SP. Bookings are now open for both models, with deliveries scheduled to begin in June 2025. Pricing and Availability The CB750 Hornet is priced at Rs. 8,59,500 while the CB1000 Hornet SP costs Rs.… Continue reading Honda Launches CB750 Hornet and CB1000 Hornet SP in India
Honda’s Slow but Steady EV Play: Japanese Giant Watches India’s First-Gen E2W Battery Cycles Before Accelerating Push
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI), a late entrant in the country’s electric two-wheeler (E2W) segment, is in no rush to flood the market with EVs. Instead, the Japanese giant is closely monitoring the ownership experiences of early adopters to shape its long-term electric strategy. With an eye on battery deterioration patterns, Honda intends to… Continue reading Honda’s Slow but Steady EV Play: Japanese Giant Watches India’s First-Gen E2W Battery Cycles Before Accelerating Push
See Margin Under Pressure in Q1 Due to Steel Price Spike: Ashok Leyland CEO
Ashok Leyland is bracing for short-term margin pressure in the first quarter of FY26 due to rising steel prices following the imposition of safeguard duties. However, the company remains optimistic that commodity volatility will ease by the second quarter, limiting the full-year impact on profitability. “We are looking at certain challenges as far as commodity… Continue reading See Margin Under Pressure in Q1 Due to Steel Price Spike: Ashok Leyland CEO
Ashok Leyland Targets Deeper LCV Play, Eyes 25% Market Share in Sub-3.5 Tonne Segment: CEO Agarwal
Ashok Leyland is gearing up for a significant expansion in the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment, Managing Director & CEO Shenu Agarwal said on Thursday. The company aims to broaden its product portfolio and boost its market share. “We see a huge headroom in expanding our LCV business,” Agarwal said during a post-results briefing. “Currently,… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Targets Deeper LCV Play, Eyes 25% Market Share in Sub-3.5 Tonne Segment: CEO Agarwal
Suzuki Motorcycle India Begins Production of First Electric Scooter
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) has started production of its first electric scooter, the Suzuki e-ACCESS, at its manufacturing facility in Gurugram. The e-ACCESS was first displayed at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 and represents Suzuki’s entry into India’s electric two-wheeler market. The scooter is positioned as a mobility solution for urban commuting.… Continue reading Suzuki Motorcycle India Begins Production of First Electric Scooter
MINI India Announces Price Protection Program for Cooper S
MINI India has launched a price protection assurance program for the MINI 3-Door Cooper S, offering customers refunds if the vehicle’s price drops within 180 days of purchase. The program covers vehicles purchased from May 23 onwards. If MINI reduces the Cooper S price during the 180-day period, authorized dealerships will refund the difference between… Continue reading MINI India Announces Price Protection Program for Cooper S
Ashok Leyland Gears Up for FY26 with Three-Pronged Growth Strategy, Optimism on Demand Revival
Ashok Leyland is entering FY26 with confidence, outlining a focused three-pillar strategy to enhance profitability and market presence, buoyed by a strong cash position and macroeconomic tailwinds in the commercial vehicle (CV) space. “We are very, very clear that going forward, our strategy will revolve around three core levers,” said Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director &… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Gears Up for FY26 with Three-Pronged Growth Strategy, Optimism on Demand Revival
Ashok Leyland Accelerates Multi-Fuel Strategy, Bets on EVs and LNG Ahead of Hydrogen Adoption
Ashok Leyland Ltd, India’s second-largest commercial vehicle maker, is ramping up its efforts across the entire spectrum of alternate fuels. Its near-term focus is on battery electric and liquefied natural gas (LNG), even as it continues to invest in hydrogen-powered solutions for the long term. “We are working on all kinds of alternative fuels,” said… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Accelerates Multi-Fuel Strategy, Bets on EVs and LNG Ahead of Hydrogen Adoption