A trade agreement between the UK and US has been struck, reducing tariffs for exports of British-made cars to America, but there’s a catch – there’s a limit to the number of cars that can be exported before the original tariff is reimposed, stifling the growth of UK carmakers. In February, President Donald Trump announced… Continue reading Starmer and Trump strike trade deal to save UK car industry, but there’s a catch…
Category: US Motoring Press
Mahindra, MG Challenge Tata Motors’ EV Lead as India’s Electric Car Market Grows 52% in May
India’s electric passenger vehicle (E-PV) segment is witnessing a fierce three-way battle for supremacy as Mahindra & Mahindra and MG Motor India aggressively close the gap with Tata Motors, the long-time market leader. In May 2025, the top three players—Tata Motors, MG Motor, and Mahindra—accounted for a commanding 87.3% share of the electric PV market,… Continue reading Mahindra, MG Challenge Tata Motors’ EV Lead as India’s Electric Car Market Grows 52% in May
GWM Haval Jolion Pro
The Haval Jolion Pro is now on sale in the UK – which will probably come as a surprise to you, so quietly has this Chinese brand arrived. To be fair, it isn’t technically a brand here (unlike in Australia, where incredibly it outsold Volkswagen in 2024). Instead, it’s a sub-brand of GWM, like Ora,… Continue reading GWM Haval Jolion Pro
Truck Rentals Drop 5-7% in May on Key Routes as Supply Exceeds Demand
Truck rentals fell 5-7% during the second half of May 2025 on medium and long-haul trunk routes across India, according to the Indian Foundation of Transport Research and Training (IFTRT). The decline follows a period of strong performance in March and April when rates had increased. The rental drop stems from an oversupply of long-haul… Continue reading Truck Rentals Drop 5-7% in May on Key Routes as Supply Exceeds Demand
Kia India Maintains Growth Momentum with 14.43% Rise in May Sales
Kia India reported 22,315 vehicle dispatches in the domestic market for May 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 14.43% compared to 19,500 units sold in May 2024. This marks the fifth consecutive month of growth for the South Korean automaker in the Indian market. The May performance follows a strong April showing where the company… Continue reading Kia India Maintains Growth Momentum with 14.43% Rise in May Sales
Escorts Kubota Reports Mixed Results in May 2025 with Tractor Sales Rising, Construction Equipment Declining
Escorts Kubota Limited announced mixed performance results for May 2025, with tractor sales showing growth while construction equipment sales declined significantly compared to the same period last year. The company’s Agri Machinery Business Division sold 10,354 tractors in May 2025, representing a 0.7% increase from the 10,286 tractors sold in May 2024. However, domestic tractor… Continue reading Escorts Kubota Reports Mixed Results in May 2025 with Tractor Sales Rising, Construction Equipment Declining
TVS Motor Company Records 17% Sales Growth in May 2025
TVS Motor Company reported a 17% increase in total sales for May 2025, with units sold rising from 369,914 in May 2024 to 431,275 units. The company’s performance across multiple segments contributed to this growth, with international business recording a 22% increase and electric vehicles showing expansion. The two-wheeler segment, which forms the core of… Continue reading TVS Motor Company Records 17% Sales Growth in May 2025
TVS Motor Company Records 17% Sales Growth in May 2025
TVS Motor Company reported a 17% increase in total sales for May 2025, with units sold rising from 369,914 in May 2024 to 431,275 units. The company’s performance across multiple segments contributed to this growth, with international business recording a 22% increase and electric vehicles showing expansion. The two-wheeler segment, which forms the core of… Continue reading TVS Motor Company Records 17% Sales Growth in May 2025
TVS Motor Company Records 17% Sales Growth in May 2025
TVS Motor Company reported a 17% increase in total sales for May 2025, with units sold rising from 369,914 in May 2024 to 431,275 units. The company’s performance across multiple segments contributed to this growth, with international business recording a 22% increase and electric vehicles showing expansion. The two-wheeler segment, which forms the core of… Continue reading TVS Motor Company Records 17% Sales Growth in May 2025
‘No Question of Us Being Late’ – Suzuki India on e-2Wheeler Market
India’s electric two-wheeler market is entering a new phase. While subsidies and start-up buzz mainly drove early adoption, the recent shift in market leadership—from disruptors to legacy OEMs—is telling. With legacy automakers reclaiming dominance, Suzuki Motorcycle India sees this transitional moment as the perfect entry point. According to Devashish Handa, Former Executive VP-sales and marketing… Continue reading ‘No Question of Us Being Late’ – Suzuki India on e-2Wheeler Market