The key newsmakers at last month’s Bharat Mobility Global Expo in New Delhi, which saw over 90 new product launches and reveals, were electric vehicles on two and four wheels. Most of the 34 vehicles unveiled on January 17 were zero-emission products, clearly pointing the way the industry is headed. With the two leading passenger… Continue reading Electric car and SUV sales up 32% at 11,231 units in January, Tata EV share 45%, JSW MG Motor 37%
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Bajaj Auto reports 7% growth in January sales despite domestic decline
Bajaj Auto Limited recorded total sales of 381,040 units in January 2025, a 7% increase from 356,010 units in January 2024, driven by strong export performance despite a decrease in domestic sales. Exports grew 37% to 172,681 units, while domestic sales declined 9% to 208,359 units. The company’s two-wheeler segment reported total sales of 328,413… Continue reading Bajaj Auto reports 7% growth in January sales despite domestic decline
Ashok Leyland Domestic Wholesales Up 3% YoY in January
Chennai-based Ashok Leyland reported that its total domestic wholesales for its commercial vehicles in January 2025 stood at 15,327 units, an increase of 3% in comparison to 14,899 units during the corresponding month of the previous year. The M&HCV segment witnessed an increase of 4 % to 9864 units during January 2025, as against 9455… Continue reading Ashok Leyland Domestic Wholesales Up 3% YoY in January
EXCLUSIVE: Gaurav Gupta Leaves JSW MG Motor to Join TVS Motor as President, India Operations
Gaurav Gupta, the Chief Growth Officer of JSW MG Motor India, has stepped down and has joined India’s third-largest two-wheeler maker, TVS Motor Company, as its president of India operations. His last working day at JSW MG Motor India was January 31, and he joined the two-wheeler major this week. According to sources at TVS… Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Gaurav Gupta Leaves JSW MG Motor to Join TVS Motor as President, India Operations
Aston Martin to launch first EV by 2030 after hybrid model blitz
Aston Martin will rapidly expand its hybrid line-up and increase the number of model variants it offers in the coming years, according to new boss Adrian Hallmark – and it will launch its first electric vehicle before the end of this decade. Former Bentley boss Hallmark took over as CEO of the sports car firm… Continue reading Aston Martin to launch first EV by 2030 after hybrid model blitz
Honda’s new EV production revolution begins with $1 billion investment in Ohio
A Honda sedan moves down the assembly line on Jan. 28, 2025 at the automaker’s assembly plant in Marysville, Ohio. Michael Wayland / CNBC MARYSVILLE, Ohio — Honda Motor is launching the next generation of its manufacturing in a historically unusual place for the 75-year-old Japanese automaker: Ohio. Honda is in the midst of completing… Continue reading Honda’s new EV production revolution begins with $1 billion investment in Ohio
Volkswagen sues Indian authorities over $1.4 billion tax dispute: Report
Volkswagen has sued the Indian authorities to quash the $1.4 billion tax demand, stating that it is in opposition to the government’s import taxation rules for car parts and will hamper the company’s business plans, Reuters reported. Volkswagen’s unit, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, also told the High Court in Mumbai the tax dispute puts at… Continue reading Volkswagen sues Indian authorities over $1.4 billion tax dispute: Report
Mahindra & Mahindra sells 50,659 SUVs in January, headed for record 550,000 units in FY2025
Mahindra & Mahindra, which is surfing a wave of surging demand for its SUVs, has reported wholesales of 50,659 SUVs in January 2025, which is a year-on-year increase of 18% (January 2024: 43,068 units). January 2025 is the third month in the current fiscal year that M&M has registered over 50,000-unit sales in a month.… Continue reading Mahindra & Mahindra sells 50,659 SUVs in January, headed for record 550,000 units in FY2025
Mahindra reports 18% growth in SUV sales, announces electric vehicle test drives
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. recorded total auto sales of 85,432 vehicles in January 2025, marking a 16% increase from the previous year. The company’s utility vehicle segment led the growth with domestic sales of 50,659 units, an 18% rise compared to 43,068 units in January 2024. Domestic commercial vehicle sales reached 23,917 units, while exports… Continue reading Mahindra reports 18% growth in SUV sales, announces electric vehicle test drives
Royal Enfield reports 20% growth in January sales, Hunter 350 reaches 500,000 units
Royal Enfield recorded total sales of 91,132 motorcycles in January 2025, marking a 20% increase from 76,187 units in January 2024. The company’s domestic sales reached 81,052 units, up 15% from 70,556 units, while exports grew 79% to 10,080 units compared to 5,631 units in the same period last year. The company’s Hunter 350 model… Continue reading Royal Enfield reports 20% growth in January sales, Hunter 350 reaches 500,000 units