Trading places: UV share of PVs jumps to 65%, car share plunges to 31% in April-Dec

India’s passenger vehicle market, with 31,39,288 units or 3.13 million units in the April-December 2024 period, is well set to surpass the 4-million-units mark for the second fiscal year in a row. In FY2024, India PV Inc had registered record wholesales of 4.21 million cars, SUVs, MPVs and vans, an increase of 8% over FY2023’s… Continue reading Trading places: UV share of PVs jumps to 65%, car share plunges to 31% in April-Dec

Trading places: UV share of PVs jumps to 65%, car share plunges to 31% in April-Dec

India’s passenger vehicle market, with 31,39,288 units or 3.13 million units in the April-December 2024 period, is well set to surpass the 4-million-units mark for the second fiscal year in a row. In FY2024, India PV Inc had registered record wholesales of 4.21 million cars, SUVs, MPVs and vans, an increase of 8% over FY2023’s… Continue reading Trading places: UV share of PVs jumps to 65%, car share plunges to 31% in April-Dec

High demand for top two AT variants of Kia Syros

The soon-to-be-launched Kia Syros’ top two trims are seeing more bookings than the rest of its line-up, thanks to unique features such as rear-seat ventilation, say dealers. Bookings for the Kia Syros have crossed the 10,000 mark ahead of its February 1 price announcement. The Syros is Kia’s second compact SUV for India and made… Continue reading High demand for top two AT variants of Kia Syros

Skoda to resume bookings for the Kylaq Classic variant from January 27

Skoda will reopen bookings of the Kylaq Classic variant from January 27, and has said that deliveries and test drives will begin next week, too. Prices for the Kylaq start at Rs 7.89 lakh and go up to Rs 14.40 lakh (ex-showroom). Skoda Kylaq Classic bookings to reopen from Monday In December, within 10 days… Continue reading Skoda to resume bookings for the Kylaq Classic variant from January 27

Seven ways Skoda tweaked its playbook for Kylaq launch

Skoda Auto India is adopting a more localized and strategic approach with the launch of the Kylaq compact SUV, focusing on catering to the unique demands of the Indian market while aiming to strengthen its presence in the country’s highly competitive compact SUV segment. Autocar Professional analyzes the company’s new launch strategy. 1. New Marketing StrategyThe journey… Continue reading Seven ways Skoda tweaked its playbook for Kylaq launch

Skoda targets 75,000 Kylaq units, eyes 8% compact SUV market share

With an eye on breaking into the mainstream, Skoda Auto India is banking on its most affordable compact SUV, the Kylaq, to participate in the growing segment. The company has set itself a steep target of garnering an 8% segment share in this market dominated by formidable brands like Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Hyundai… Continue reading Skoda targets 75,000 Kylaq units, eyes 8% compact SUV market share

Skoda targets breakthrough in India’s compact SUV market with Kylaq

Skoda Auto India is launching the Kylaq, a compact SUV designed to challenge established players in India’s competitive automotive market. The vehicle represents a strategic pivot for the company, aiming to transition from a premium niche brand to a volume manufacturer. The Kylaq enters a segment dominated by brands like Tata Nexon, Maruti Suzuki Brezza,… Continue reading Skoda targets breakthrough in India’s compact SUV market with Kylaq

Kia India maintains 8% share of Kia global sales in CY2024

Kia Corporation has announced its CY2024 annual business results, highlighting a strong performance amid uncertain global market conditions. The Korean automaker registered total global sales of 3,089,300 units in CY2024, a 0.1% increase year on year. In CY2024, Kia sold a total of 638,000 electrified vehicles, a 10.9% YoY increase. Kia’s electrified models accounted for… Continue reading Kia India maintains 8% share of Kia global sales in CY2024

Clean Technica: You Can Now Order New Tesla Model Y in USA — Plus Brand New Video/Commercial003820

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! The new version of the Tesla Model Y (“Juniper”) was just revealed in China two weeks ago. It’s got an attractive new frontend with that LED light strip across the vehicle. It also has more tech packed inside —… Continue reading Clean Technica: You Can Now Order New Tesla Model Y in USA — Plus Brand New Video/Commercial003820

German FAZ: Hyundai puzzles over Trump’s plans008611

Actually, the “metaplant” that the South Korean car company Hyundai Motor completed in the US state of Georgia in October is exactly to Donald Trump’s taste. The third largest car manufacturer in the world wants to produce up to 500,000 cars near Savannah and create around 40,000 jobs. The only catch is: Hyundai wants to… Continue reading German FAZ: Hyundai puzzles over Trump’s plans008611