Car makers in the UK are expected to hit their zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate targets in 2024 after new model launches and a record September pushed the industry out of the danger zone, according to the latest analysis of sales figures. Monthly sales of EVs broke past 50,000 in September for only the second time, led… Continue reading Car makers on track to hit UK’s EV targets after bumper September
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Two-wheeler sales hit a million units in H1 FY2025 after six years, scooters up 22%, bikes by 13%
The Indian two-wheeler industry, which comprises motorcycles, scooters and mopeds, is in good nick after the first six months of the current fiscal year. Between April and September 2024, a total of 1,01,64,980 units – or a little over a million units – were dispatched to dealers across the country, registering strong 16.31% YoY growth… Continue reading Two-wheeler sales hit a million units in H1 FY2025 after six years, scooters up 22%, bikes by 13%
Bike sales rise 13% to 6.40 million in H1, Hero tops but Honda increases market share
India 2W Inc has entered the second half of FY2025 on a strong note: in the first half, a total of 1,01,64,980 two-wheelers – or a little over a million units – were dispatched to dealers across the country, registering strong 16.31% YoY growth (H1 FY2024: 87,39,406 units). Of this, the motorcycle segment accounted for… Continue reading Bike sales rise 13% to 6.40 million in H1, Hero tops but Honda increases market share
Honda sells 1.58 million Activas in H1 FY2025, TVS, Bajaj, Suzuki and Yamaha drive growth
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India’s (HMSI) dominance of the scooter market continues unabated. With 1.58 million units of the 110cc and 125cc Activa scooters dispatched to its dealers across the country in the first six months of FY2025, HMSI has clocked strong 23% YoY growth on a high year-ago base. This sees the company increase… Continue reading Honda sells 1.58 million Activas in H1 FY2025, TVS, Bajaj, Suzuki and Yamaha drive growth
Alfa Romeo will launch range-topping luxury SUV in 2027
Alfa Romeo’s fifth model line will be a large E-segment vehicle to sit at the top of the range. Outgoing CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato confirmed the car would most likely be a SUV, meaning it would rival the likes of the BMW iX and Porsche Cayenne, but he would allow his replacement Santo Ficili to reflect… Continue reading Alfa Romeo will launch range-topping luxury SUV in 2027
Hyundai India IPO: Raises Rs 8,315 crore from 225 anchor investors
Hyundai Motor India Ltd today raised Rs. 8,315.28 crore from 225 anchor investors ahead of the opening of its initial public offering on Tuesday The company has finalised the allocation of 4.2 crore equity shares to anchor investors for Rs 1,960 per share, the company said in an exchange filing. Out of the total allocation to the anchor investors, 1.46 crore equity shares, or 34.42%, were allocated to… Continue reading Hyundai India IPO: Raises Rs 8,315 crore from 225 anchor investors
The 2024 Paris motor show marks a return to form
That was more like it. The 2024 edition of the Paris motor show felt comfortable in its own skin, not trying to be too big or apologising for who wasn’t there, rather embracing the brands that were there and fitting them into the right space accordingly. Any talk of the demise of the motor show… Continue reading The 2024 Paris motor show marks a return to form
Dacia considering new estate, city car and Twizy-style EV
Dacia is considering entering a wide range of new segments as it fleshes out its line-up over the coming years – with possibilities including a new electric city car, an estate and a Renault Twizy-esque urban EV. The firm is at the Paris motor show to reveal the new Bigster crossover, its largest model yet… Continue reading Dacia considering new estate, city car and Twizy-style EV
No decision yet on launching reborn Renault Twingo in UK
The reborn Renault Twingo – due in two years at the equivalent of £17,000 – may not be sold in the UK when it launches in 2026. The electric city car has been conceived as a retro-styled rival to the likes of the Mini Cooper and Hyundai Inster, plus the future Volkswagen ID 2 and Kia EV2. Designed with heavy influence from its 1992… Continue reading No decision yet on launching reborn Renault Twingo in UK
Leapmotor considers ramping up Europe production to dodge tariffs
Leapmotor is looking to move production of its European-market models to the continent in a bid to bypass new EU tariffs on Chinese-made EVs. The eight-year-old EV brand, which was part-bought by Stellantis as part of a £1.3 billion deal last year, considers Europe as one of the key markets in its global expansion push.… Continue reading Leapmotor considers ramping up Europe production to dodge tariffs