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
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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
TVS Motor Company reports 17% growth in January sales, exports rise 46%
TVS Motor Company recorded total sales of 397,623 units in January 2025, marking a 17% increase from 339,513 units in January 2024. The company’s international business showed significant growth with exports rising 46% to 101,055 units, compared to 69,343 units in the previous year. The two-wheeler segment led the growth with sales of 387,671 units,… Continue reading TVS Motor Company reports 17% growth in January sales, exports rise 46%
Hero MotoCorp reports strong export growth, dispatches 442,873 units in January
Hero MotoCorp delivered 442,873 units of motorcycles and scooters in January 2025, with domestic sales of 412,378 units and exports of 30,495 units. The company’s global business recorded a 141% growth compared to January 2024, driven by demand in markets including Bangladesh and Colombia. The company’s electric vehicle brand VIDA dispatched 6,669 units of its… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp reports strong export growth, dispatches 442,873 units in January
Electrification, lightweighting, sustainability reshaping material requirements: Envalior
With a significant overhaul of fundamental vehicle propulsion technology, materials are going to play a key role in driving future innovation in the automotive industry. Leading materials supplier Envalior outlines its key material trends and its product roadmap. As the automotive industry transitions towards sustainable mobility solutions, there is a fundamental shift in vehicle propulsion technology, which is required… Continue reading Electrification, lightweighting, sustainability reshaping material requirements: Envalior
Honda Cars India sales rise 7% in fiscal year 2024-25
Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) reported total sales of 12,304 units in January 2025, with domestic sales reaching 7,325 units and exports accounting for 4,979 units. The company’s cumulative sales for the fiscal year April 2024 to January 2025 reached 103,944 units, marking a 7% growth compared to 97,164 units in the same period last… Continue reading Honda Cars India sales rise 7% in fiscal year 2024-25
Auto Expo 2025 – Dialogues | Jaideep Wadhwa, Managing Director, Sterling Gtake E-Mobility
At the recently-concluded Auto Expo 2025, Autocar Professional exclusively spoke with top industry executives to gauge their future technology and business strategies for the Indian market which is likely to witness significant growth. In this latest video, Jaideep Wadhwa, Managing Director, Sterling Gtake E-mobility, talks about the company’s advanced drivetrain solutions for electrification. The company is betting big on the… Continue reading Auto Expo 2025 – Dialogues | Jaideep Wadhwa, Managing Director, Sterling Gtake E-Mobility