As FY2025 draws to a close and with only March 2025 to be counted, the countdown to the title of India’s No. 1 SUV as well as Utility Vehicle (UV) has begun. As per the latest estimated wholesales numbers for the best-selling models, the Tata Punch – CY2024’s No. 1 SUV with 202,031 units –… Continue reading Tata Punch and Hyundai Creta in close fight for No. 1 SUV title in FY2025
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Construction Equipment Electrification Runs Into Cost Barrier
The automobile industry never tires of finding new ways to reduce its environmental impact, and its latest area of focus is construction equipment. The impact of this sector was brought to the forefront after India’s minister of road transport and highways, Nitin Gadkari, highlighted that a whopping 400 crore litres of diesel was consumed by… Continue reading Construction Equipment Electrification Runs Into Cost Barrier
Lumax Cornaglia Targets New OEMs After Market Shift
Lumax Cornaglia, which is involved in air intake systems, plastic fuel tanks, and urea tanks is undergoing a change in its business strategy after Tata Motors, its primary customer for plastic fuel tanks, reverted to metal tanks on multiple models. To optimize its Pune plant’s capacity, the company is exploring new opportunities in air intake systems,… Continue reading Lumax Cornaglia Targets New OEMs After Market Shift
Women as changemakers: How are they changing the automotive industry?
Additionally, women place high importance on connected features such as real-time parking assistance, infotainment applications, and OEM support during emergencies For as long as we can remember, the automotive industry has perpetuated stereotypes, shaping narratives around women and cars. Clichés like “women can’t drive as well as men” or “women can’t parallel park” have persisted.… Continue reading Women as changemakers: How are they changing the automotive industry?
Electric passenger vehicle retail sales rise 19% in February
Electric passenger vehicles recorded a 18.95 per cent year-on-year increase. Electric passenger vehicle retail sales rose 19 per cent in February to 8,968 units with Tata Motors retaining the top slot in the segment, as per data released by dealers’ body FADA. The total electric passenger vehicle retail sales stood at 7,539 units in the… Continue reading Electric passenger vehicle retail sales rise 19% in February
Kia Syros sells 10,971 units in two months, contributes 22% to Kia India sales
The recently launched Kia Syros compact SUV has sold close to 11,000 units in the past two months. As per the company’s wholesales numbers, a total of 5,425 units were dispatched to dealers across India in February 2025, adding to the 5,546 units in January. This makes the Syros the third best-selling Kia model in… Continue reading Kia Syros sells 10,971 units in two months, contributes 22% to Kia India sales
MWIC Bonus Episode 1: Autocar meets Jaguar boss Rawdon Glover
In a free and exclusive bonus podcast episode Autocar’s Editor, Mark Tisshaw, meets Rawdon Glover, Jaguar’s managing director, to talk all things Jag: its present, its electric future, and the feedback on that teaser video. Make sure you never miss an Autocar podcast. Subscribe to our podcasts via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Podcasts or via… Continue reading MWIC Bonus Episode 1: Autocar meets Jaguar boss Rawdon Glover
Electric passenger vehicle retail sales rise 19% in February
Tata Motors sold 3,825 units while MG Motor India retailed 3,270 units last month. Electric passenger vehicle retail sales rose 19 per cent in February to 8,968 units with Tata Motors retaining the top slot in the segment, as per data released by dealers’ body FADA. The total electric passenger vehicle retail sales stood at… Continue reading Electric passenger vehicle retail sales rise 19% in February
Hyundai Offers Discounts and Freebies on Exter, Venue, i20 and i10 Under Super Delight March
In response to a challenging automotive market, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has announced substantial ‘benefits’ across its popular hatchback and SUV lineup. The “Super Delight March” campaign offers benefits ranging from Rs 35,000 to Rs 55,000 on the Exter, Venue, i20, and Grand i10 NIOS models as the Korean automaker attempts to stimulate sales… Continue reading Hyundai Offers Discounts and Freebies on Exter, Venue, i20 and i10 Under Super Delight March
Maruti’s Retail Market Share Hits 2-Year Low in February
In a concerning development for India’s long-standing automotive leader, Maruti Suzuki’s market share in the passenger vehicle segment plummeted to a two-year low of 38.94% in February 2025, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). This significant decline marks a stark contrast from the company’s commanding position just a few… Continue reading Maruti’s Retail Market Share Hits 2-Year Low in February