Launched on June 9, 2022, the Volkswagen Virtus turns three years old today in the Indian market. Since then, till end-April 2025, as per SIAM wholesales data, this premium midsize sedan has clocked combined domestic market and export sales of 142,806 units. This total comprises 61,563 units in India and 81,243 units to overseas markets… Continue reading Volkswagen Virtus sells over 143,000 units since launch
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Clean Technica: EVs Take 33.7% Share Of The UK – BYD Dolphin Surf Arrives!004057
May saw plugin EVs take 33.7% share of the UK auto market, up from 25.7% year-on-year. BEVs grew in volume by 26% YoY, while PHEVs grew 51%. Overall auto volume was fractionally up year-on-year, at 150,070 units. Volkswagen was the UK’s leading BEV brand in May. May’s sales totals saw combined plugin EVs take 33.7%… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Take 33.7% Share Of The UK – BYD Dolphin Surf Arrives!004057
Hyundai Plans India-Specific 1.2L Turbo Engine for Compact & Hybrid Models
Hyundai is developing an all-new 1.2-litre turbocharged gasoline direct injection (TGDi) engine that will play a pivotal role in powering its future hybrid and compact crossover models. The new four-cylinder powertrain is being designed for high fuel efficiency and compatibility with electrified architectures, aligning with the company’s broader shift toward multi-powertrain offerings across the mainstream… Continue reading Hyundai Plans India-Specific 1.2L Turbo Engine for Compact & Hybrid Models
Hyundai India’s 26 product launch onslaught by 2030 decoded
Hyundai to launch 7-8 all-new models in India by 2030 Bayon crossover, Verna and Exter facelifts planned for 2026 Next gen Creta and Palisade hybrid SUV launching in 2028 Hyundai is preparing for a decade-defining product blitz, with 26 new models lined up by 2030 across internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid, and electric vehicle (EV)… Continue reading Hyundai India’s 26 product launch onslaught by 2030 decoded
BYD’s Five-Minute Charging Puts China in the Lead for EVs
A five-minute charge for an EV, virtually as quick as a gasoline fill-up, has long seemed a quixotic dream. Now electric Don Quixotes can save critical time on their quests, at least in China. BYD’s “megawatt charging” is here. And the company’s 1,000-kilowatt fast chargers could eliminate perhaps the biggest consumer gripe over EVs: That… Continue reading BYD’s Five-Minute Charging Puts China in the Lead for EVs
Deep Drive Podcast: How Hyundai Plans to get Back in the Fast Lane
Hyundai’s sales in India have seen a decline, with the carmaker even ceding its long-held number 2 position in the market over the past few months. We discuss the causes behind the drop in sales, and how Hyundai plans to fight back. Go to Source
From Paris to Paris: French Cowboy Brings the Best of Both Worlds to Texas in New Advertising Campaign for Hyundai Hybrid Vehicles
The campaign features two hero spots, launching in 30-second and 15-second formats titled, “Cowboy” and “Mosey.” Both spots feature an unconventional cowboy, Jean-Luc, from Paris, France, making his new home on the range in the real-life town of Paris, Texas. With his cowboy charisma and “stable” of Hyundai hybrids, this hybrid man in a hybrid… Continue reading From Paris to Paris: French Cowboy Brings the Best of Both Worlds to Texas in New Advertising Campaign for Hyundai Hybrid Vehicles
Hyundai Acquires 26.13% Stake in FPEL TN Wind Farm with First Tranche Investment
Hyundai Motor India Ltd. has acquired a 26.13% stake in FPEL TN Wind Farm Private Limited following the release of ₹16.58 crore as the first tranche of its planned investment. The company received 23,62,638 equity shares via private placement, as per the filing made to stock exchanges on June 6, 2025. This investment is part… Continue reading Hyundai Acquires 26.13% Stake in FPEL TN Wind Farm with First Tranche Investment
Exclusive: Kia commits to hatchbacks with wave of Golf rivals
While Kia sales in Europe did slip back slightly year-on-year in 2024, they have still grown more than 30% since 2020. In the UK, Kia has sold more than 100,000 cars for three years running, and it is currently the third best-selling brand in 2025, less than 300 units behind second-placed BMW. Increased competition in… Continue reading Exclusive: Kia commits to hatchbacks with wave of Golf rivals
US auto suppliers say immediate action needed on China rare earths restrictions
Rare-earth magnet exports from China halved in April as companies grappled with an opaque application process for permits that sometimes require hundreds of pages of documents. A group representing auto suppliers in the United States called on Wednesday for immediate action to address China’s restricted exports of rare earths, minerals and magnets, warning the issue… Continue reading US auto suppliers say immediate action needed on China rare earths restrictions