Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M), the Indian industrial giant known for its rugged off-roaders and global tractor dominance, kicked off 2026 by shattering internal records, signaling that the consumer appetite for larger vehicles remains white-hot despite years of sustained demand. The company reported total vehicle sales of 104,309 units for January 2026, a 24% increase… Continue reading Mahindra Auto Clocks 63,510 SUVs and 104,309 Total Vehicle Sales in January 2026
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Trucks Haul Growth While Buses Lose Steam in January 2026
While the heavy-duty trucks that haul steel and cement are flying off dealer lots, the buses that move the nation’s workforce and students have suddenly hit a speed bump. Fresh sales data for January 2026 reveals a cooling trend in the passenger carrier segment, marking a sharp departure from the breakneck growth seen over the… Continue reading Trucks Haul Growth While Buses Lose Steam in January 2026
Royal Enfield January Sales Grow 14%; Dispatch Crosses 1 Million Units in FY27
Royal Enfield reported a 14% year-on-year growth in motorcycle sales in January 2026, selling 1,04,322 units, and crossed the milestone of one million units in cumulative dispatches in FY27 in a record 10 months. The company had sold 91,132 motorcycles in January 2025. The January performance was led by strong demand for models with engine… Continue reading Royal Enfield January Sales Grow 14%; Dispatch Crosses 1 Million Units in FY27
Heavy-Duty Gains Mask a Softening Bus Market for Volvo Eicher
VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV), the joint venture between Eicher Motors and Sweden’s Volvo Group, reported a robust start to the calendar year, with total wholesales climbing 24.9% in January 2026 compared to the same period last year. The company, which is part of Eicher Motors, shipped 10,601 units in January, up from 8,489 units in… Continue reading Heavy-Duty Gains Mask a Softening Bus Market for Volvo Eicher
MG Motor India Posts 9% Sales Growth in January 2026
JSW MG Motor India sold 4,843 vehicles in January 2026, up 9% from the same month a year earlier, the company reported. The automaker recorded a sales increase of 19% to reach 70,554 units for CY2025. December alone saw 6,500 units wholesaled. January’s performance was led by the MG Windsor electric MPV and the recently… Continue reading MG Motor India Posts 9% Sales Growth in January 2026
Ashok Leyland Truck Sales Soar as Bus Demand Softens
Ashok Leyland started the new year on a high note, reporting a 27% increase in total vehicle wholesales for January 2026 compared to the same period last year. The Chennai-based commercial vehicle giant, a flagship of the Hinduja Group, benefited from a significant spike in demand for heavy-duty trucks, signaling continued momentum in industrial activity… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Truck Sales Soar as Bus Demand Softens
Lamborghini Temerario tips 1905kg: are new supercars too heavy?
I recently put the new Lamborghini Temerario on the weighbridge at MIRA. It had the Alleggerita pack fitted, which for a trifling £37k saves you about the mass of a small Labrador. Up popped the numbers, one for each corner. I always double-check these green digits as they go in my notebook, but this time was… Continue reading Lamborghini Temerario tips 1905kg: are new supercars too heavy?
Quicker than petrol? This ‘Elise EV’ changes the charging game
It’s a feeling akin to jet lag – that unmistakable sensation of time shifting in a way that your brain can’t immediately comprehend. Three minutes ago, I plugged this Nyobolt EV into an electric charger with its battery displaying 30%. It’s now breached 80% and its rapid, 300kW charge speed has begun to tail off.… Continue reading Quicker than petrol? This ‘Elise EV’ changes the charging game
TVS Motor Posts 29% YoY Growth in Total January Sales
TVS Motor Company on Sunday reported a 29% year-on-year growth in its total dispatches for January 2026, aided by strong demand across two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments, including electric vehicles. TVS Motor Company said its overall sales stood at 5,11,766 units in January 2026, compared with 3,97,623 units in the same month last year. Two-wheeler sales… Continue reading TVS Motor Posts 29% YoY Growth in Total January Sales
Heavy Truck Demand Fuels 30% Sales Surge for Tata Motors
Tata Motors Limited reported a 29.9% year-on-year increase in commercial vehicle sales for January 2026, a performance driven by a sharp rebound in heavy industrial hauling and a burgeoning international presence. The company, which serves as a primary barometer for industrial activity, moved 41,549 units during the month, compared to 31,988 units in the same… Continue reading Heavy Truck Demand Fuels 30% Sales Surge for Tata Motors