Even as passenger vehicle market leader Maruti Suzuki rules supreme and Hyundai Motor India will remain the No. 2 car and SUV manufacturer in India in FY2025, there’s a stiff battle underway for the next podium position between Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) in the current fiscal. Separated by just 1,470 units at… Continue reading Mahindra and Tata Motors sell over 500,000 vehicles, battle for No. 3 rank in FY2025
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Toyota India 19,039 units away from hitting record 300,000 sales in FY2025
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), which has been on a roll in the domestic passenger vehicle market since the past two years, is just 19,039 vehicles away from achieving record sales of over 300,000 units in FY2025. This will be the first fiscal where it will hit the 300,000 wholesales milestone. In the first 11 months… Continue reading Toyota India 19,039 units away from hitting record 300,000 sales in FY2025
Why are car makers displaying ads on the touchscreen?
Jeep has had quite the few weeks. Initially things went rather well for it, because it convinced Harrison Ford to star in its Super Bowl half-time commercial, which not surprisingly was received very fondly. Ford teased himself about his name being Ford and teased Ford itself for copying the Wrangler with the Bronco. You can imagine… Continue reading Why are car makers displaying ads on the touchscreen?
Endurance Technologies Extends Deadline for Voluntary Separation Scheme at Waluj Plant
Endurance Technologies Limited has announced an extension of the application deadline for its Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) at its plant located at L-6/3 (LPDC), MIDC Industrial Area, Waluj. Initially set to close on February 28, 2025, the deadline has now been extended to March 10, 2025. The company had earlier communicated details of the scheme… Continue reading Endurance Technologies Extends Deadline for Voluntary Separation Scheme at Waluj Plant
Govt Likely to Change Domestic Value Edition Guidelines of EV Manufacturing Policy
Amid the lukewarm response to India’s EV manufacturing policy that allows automakers to import certain electric cars at a reduced import duty, and consequently with Tesla not committing to enter India, the government is now considering some changes in the proposed domestic value addition (DVA) criteria and the minimum value for imported vehicles in the… Continue reading Govt Likely to Change Domestic Value Edition Guidelines of EV Manufacturing Policy
Govt Likely to Change Domestic Value Edition Guidelines of EV Manufacturing Policy
Amid the lukewarm response to India’s EV manufacturing policy that allows automakers to import certain electric cars at a reduced import duty, and consequently with Tesla not committing to enter India, the government is now considering some changes in the proposed domestic value addition (DVA) criteria and the minimum value for imported vehicles in the… Continue reading Govt Likely to Change Domestic Value Edition Guidelines of EV Manufacturing Policy
Lumax Auto Technologies Appoints Satish Sundaresan as Chief Technology Officer
Lumax Auto Technologies Ltd has appointed Satish Sundaresan as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), designated as Senior Management Personnel. His appointment, approved by the company’s Board of Directors on March 1, 2025, will take effect from March 3, 2025. Sundaresan brings with him over 24 years of experience in leadership roles across both automotive… Continue reading Lumax Auto Technologies Appoints Satish Sundaresan as Chief Technology Officer
Honda Cars India Domestic Sales Down 27% in February
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) recorded total sales of 10,323 units in February 2025. The company reported domestic sales of 5,616 units, a 27.17% decrease year-on-year. Exports stood at 4,707 units during the month. Kunal Behl, Vice President of Marketing & Sales at Honda Cars India Ltd., acknowledged the sluggish market conditions, highlighting the reduction… Continue reading Honda Cars India Domestic Sales Down 27% in February
Royal Enfield Records 19% Growth with 90,670 Motorcycles Sold in February 2025
Royal Enfield has sustained its strong growth momentum, posting total sales of 90,670 motorcycles in February 2025, marking a 19% increase compared to the same month last year. According to the company’s latest sales report, domestic sales reached 80,799 units, up 19% from 67,922 units in February 2024. The iconic motorcycle manufacturer also reported a… Continue reading Royal Enfield Records 19% Growth with 90,670 Motorcycles Sold in February 2025
Suzuki Motorcycle India Sees Mixed Fortunes with February 2025 Sales at 90,206 Units
Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) announced total sales of 90,206 units for February 2025, reflecting a 7.4% decline compared to the same month last year. The company reported domestic sales of 73,455 units and exports of 16,751 units in its statement released on Saturday. While domestic sales decreased from 83,304 units in February 2024,… Continue reading Suzuki Motorcycle India Sees Mixed Fortunes with February 2025 Sales at 90,206 Units