Even as the Indian passenger vehicle market heads towards its slowest growth since the Covid pandemic, Maruti Suzuki remains confident about its long-term prospects — projecting industry volumes to touch 6 million units by the end of the decade, up from the current 4.2–4.3 million. The company is banking on a sharper premium push through… Continue reading As Entry-Level Sales Slide, Maruti Eyes Nexa and Arena SUV Launches to Regain Momentum
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Maruti Suzuki Unveils Grand Vitara PHANTOM BLAQ Edition to Mark NEXA’s 10th Anniversary
Maruti Suzuki India Limited launched the Grand Vitara PHANTOM BLAQ Edition on Saturday to commemorate 10 years of its NEXA retail channel. The limited edition SUV features an exclusive matte black colour wrap and is offered exclusively in the Strong Hybrid Alpha+ variant. The PHANTOM BLAQ Edition builds on the Grand Vitara’s existing design with… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Unveils Grand Vitara PHANTOM BLAQ Edition to Mark NEXA’s 10th Anniversary
Waiting at the MOT centre is the scariest 40 minutes of my year
I’d be a hopeless sports coach. I don’t just suspect that’s the case, I fairly well know it, having spent a season ‘managing’ the Pear & Partridge FC, my local pub’s football team, 20 years ago. Other than a notable 5-4 victory after being 4-0 down at half-time (local newspaper headline: ‘Lovely Pear For Comeback… Continue reading Waiting at the MOT centre is the scariest 40 minutes of my year
Future of camping? We spend a night with Dacia’s £2000 sleep pack
If a recently married man tells people he’s going to be sleeping in his car that night, concern, it seems, is the immediate reaction. “No,” I tell them, “this is for fun.” Little do they know that the Dacia Duster I will be using is fitted with a fold-out bed, a double(ish) mattress and a… Continue reading Future of camping? We spend a night with Dacia’s £2000 sleep pack
Exclusive: Ola becomes first Indian EV maker to sell over 900,000 units
Ola Electric has become the first electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer in India to achieve and surpass retail sales of 900,000 units. As per the retail sales statistics on the Vahan portal, the company which entered the Indian electric two-wheeler market in mid-2021, has sold a total of 917,886 units till end-June 2025 (see sales data… Continue reading Exclusive: Ola becomes first Indian EV maker to sell over 900,000 units
Exclusive: Ola becomes first Indian EV maker to sell over 900,000 units
Ola Electric has become the first electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer in India to achieve and surpass retail sales of 900,000 units. As per the retail sales statistics on the Vahan portal, the company which entered the Indian electric two-wheeler market in mid-2021, has sold a total of 917,886 units till end-June 2025 (see sales data… Continue reading Exclusive: Ola becomes first Indian EV maker to sell over 900,000 units
Exclusive: Ola becomes first Indian EV maker to sell over 900,000 units
Ola Electric has become the first electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer in India to achieve and surpass retail sales of 900,000 units. As per the retail sales statistics on the Vahan portal, the company which entered the Indian electric two-wheeler market in mid-2021, has sold a total of 917,886 units till end-June 2025 (see sales data… Continue reading Exclusive: Ola becomes first Indian EV maker to sell over 900,000 units
Indian Tyre Companies Reposition as US Inflation Looms and Tariff Barriers Rise
India’s leading tyre manufacturers are navigating a turbulent global trade landscape, with mounting US tariffs forcing them to recalibrate their export strategies and manufacturing footprints. While the domestic market remains a robust anchor, companies like JK Tyre , CEAT and Apollo Tyres are deftly shifting volumes and assessing long-term investments to mitigate the impact of… Continue reading Indian Tyre Companies Reposition as US Inflation Looms and Tariff Barriers Rise
Lumax Auto Technologies Extends Tenure of CEO Vikas Marwah for Five Years
Lumax Auto Technologies Limited has announced the extension of Vikas Marwah’s term as Chief Executive Officer and Key Managerial Personnel (designated as Senior Management) for a period of five years, effective from November 1, 2025. The decision follows Marwah attaining the age of superannuation on October 31, 2025. Despite reaching this milestone, the company has… Continue reading Lumax Auto Technologies Extends Tenure of CEO Vikas Marwah for Five Years
Why India’s EV Future Depends on Monetising Emissions Through a Digitally Integrated Carbon Market
In an ideal world, individuals and businesses would embrace sustainable choices like electric vehicles (EVs) simply because it’s the right thing to do for the planet. In the real world however, decisions are shaped by economics—by the need to reduce the cost of change and maximise its benefits. Early adopters of EVs often face higher… Continue reading Why India’s EV Future Depends on Monetising Emissions Through a Digitally Integrated Carbon Market