My favourite driver’s cars tend to be small, light and rear-driven, with a charismatic engine and a manual gearbox. With its blueprinted quad-cam V6 and lightly breathed on suspension, Rocketeer’s Mk1 MX-5 was well up my street on paper, but I did have a slight sense of trepidation before driving it. It’s fundamentally a 30-year-old… Continue reading I didn’t think the MX-5 could get better – then they put a Jag V6 in it
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Hero MotoCorp December Sales Rise 40%, Following Festive-Led Growth in November
Hero MotoCorp reported a 40 percent year-on-year increase in total two-wheeler dispatches in December 2025, continuing the growth momentum seen in November, though overall volumes declined on a month-on-month basis after the festive season. The company dispatched 456,479 units in December, compared with 324,906 units in December 2024, and above market expectations of around 400,000… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp December Sales Rise 40%, Following Festive-Led Growth in November
Honda Cars India Reports 3.6% Domestic Sales Growth in December 2025
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) registered total sales of 8,159 units in December 2025, comprising 5,807 units in domestic sales and 2,352 units in exports. The domestic sales figure represents a 3.6% increase compared to December 2024, when the company sold 5,603 units in the Indian market. However, export volumes declined from 3,857 units in… Continue reading Honda Cars India Reports 3.6% Domestic Sales Growth in December 2025
TVS Motor Records Highest Quarterly Sales Despite December Decline from November
TVS Motor Company reported its highest quarterly sales during the third quarter of financial year 2025-26, with total sales reaching 15.44 lakh units, representing a 27 percent increase over the same period last year. The company sold 481,389 units in December 2025, marking a 50 percent increase compared to 321,687 units in December 2024. However,… Continue reading TVS Motor Records Highest Quarterly Sales Despite December Decline from November
Dzire Defies SUV Wave to Emerge as India’s Best-Selling car in 2025
Maruti Suzuki’s Dzire emerged as India’s best-selling car in calendar year 2025, even as sport utility vehicles tightened their grip on the market, accounting for a record 55.3% of total passenger vehicle sales. The compact sedan sold around 214,000 units during the year, retaining its leadership position despite a sharp shift in consumer preference toward… Continue reading Dzire Defies SUV Wave to Emerge as India’s Best-Selling car in 2025
Force Motors Posts Consecutive Monthly Growth in November and December 2025
Force Motors Limited recorded growth in domestic wholesale volumes for both November and December 2025, with the company reporting a 59% year-on-year increase in November followed by a 49% rise in December. In November 2025, the company sold 2,765 units domestically compared to 1,736 units in November 2024. December sales reached 2,952 units against 1,985… Continue reading Force Motors Posts Consecutive Monthly Growth in November and December 2025
Maruti Suzuki SUV Contribution Rises to 30% as Grand Vitara-based Victoris Drives Demand
Maruti Suzuki said sport utility vehicles now account for nearly 30% of its overall sales, driven by strong demand for its mid-size SUV portfolio, led by the Grand Vitara and its derivative, the Victoris, as customer preference continues to shift toward utility vehicles. Speaking at the company’s December sales briefing, Partho Banerjee, senior executive officer… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki SUV Contribution Rises to 30% as Grand Vitara-based Victoris Drives Demand
Maruti Suzuki may Continue Tactical Pricing as Entry-car Demand Revives
Maruti Suzuki may continue with tactical pricing on its entry-level models as demand for small cars strengthens and first-time buyer participation rises, even as supply constraints persist, a senior company executive said. Speaking at the company’s December sales briefing, Partho Banerjee, senior executive officer – marketing and sales, said the automaker is reviewing whether to… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki may Continue Tactical Pricing as Entry-car Demand Revives
Maruti Suzuki Sees 6–7% Market Growth in 2026 as Demand Momentum Holds
Maruti Suzuki expects India’s passenger vehicle market to grow by 6–7% in 2026, supported by improving affordability, stable macro conditions, and sustained consumer demand, even as supply-side constraints continue to shape production planning. Speaking at the company’s December sales briefing, Partho Banerjee, senior executive officer – marketing and sales, said the demand momentum seen in… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Sees 6–7% Market Growth in 2026 as Demand Momentum Holds
Maruti Suzuki Logs 286,000 December Retail Sales as Inventory Drops to Three Days
Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest car maker, said it recorded its highest-ever monthly retail sales in December 2025, selling 286,000 vehicles, even as dealer inventories dropped to just three days’ supply, signalling sustained demand heading into the new year. The country’s largest carmaker ended the month with pending bookings of 175,000 units, according to… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Logs 286,000 December Retail Sales as Inventory Drops to Three Days