The financial year ending March 2025 (FY25) marked a period of significant transition within the Indian two-wheeler (2W) market. While the overall segment posted moderate growth, the competitive landscape saw notable shifts, particularly with Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) making substantial inroads, according to the latest retail sales data from the Federation of Automobile… Continue reading Honda, TVS & Suzuki – The Gainers of FY25 Two-Wheeler Market
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M&M Emerges as the Big Winner in FY25 as Rivals Slip
In a year marked by moderate growth and shifting consumer preferences, Mahindra & Mahindra has emerged as the undisputed star performer in India’s passenger vehicle market, posting a remarkable 19.95% year-on-year growth while industry veterans fought to maintain their positions. The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) released its comprehensive analysis of the financial year… Continue reading M&M Emerges as the Big Winner in FY25 as Rivals Slip
Passenger Vehicle Retail Sales Rebound in March, Breaking Months-Long Slump
In a welcome sign for India’s automotive sector, passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales registered an impressive 6.26% year-over-year growth in March 2025, reaching 350,603 units compared to 329,946 units in March 2024, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The March growth represents a significant turnaround after months of subdued… Continue reading Passenger Vehicle Retail Sales Rebound in March, Breaking Months-Long Slump
German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009100
The European Commission has imposed millions in terms of millions against 15 car manufacturers due to a cartel in connection with recycling, scrapped vehicles. The VW Group has to pay the highest fine with around 128 million euros, as the Commission announced on Tuesday. Mercedes had disclosed the cartel in Brussels and therefore escapes a… Continue reading German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009100
‘India Can Become a Major Pillar for Us’ – Marquardt Group
India, the world’s third largest automotive market, is witnessing action across vehicle categories, and German mechatronics specialist Marquardt Group is keen to make the most of this opportunity. Outside the passenger vehicle segment–which contributes the most to the group’s India sales–it has spotted opportunities in the two- and three-wheeler, truck, and construction equipment categories, says… Continue reading ‘India Can Become a Major Pillar for Us’ – Marquardt Group
Kia India Enters a Phase of Correction, Revenues and Profits fall in FY-24
South Korean car major Kia India has reported its first year-on-year decline in profit and revenue since the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting the impact of a slowing passenger vehicle market and intensifying competition in the Indian automotive sector. According to the company’s financial filing with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, for the financial year that ended… Continue reading Kia India Enters a Phase of Correction, Revenues and Profits fall in FY-24
German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009093
The European Commission has imposed millions in terms of millions against 15 car manufacturers due to a cartel in connection with recycling, scrapped vehicles. The VW Group has to pay the highest fine with around 128 million euros, as the Commission announced on Tuesday. Mercedes had disclosed the cartel in Brussels and therefore escapes a… Continue reading German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009093
“Tax the Emissions, Not the Engine”: A Pragmatic Pitch for India’s Auto Sector from Toyota Kirloskar’s Vikram Gulati
As India intensifies efforts to shift towards cleaner mobility, policymakers are being urged to rethink their approach—not by choosing one technology over another, but by redefining how success is measured. Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President for Corporate Affairs and Governance at Toyota Kirloskar Motor, believes that a carbon-linked GST framework is essential… Continue reading “Tax the Emissions, Not the Engine”: A Pragmatic Pitch for India’s Auto Sector from Toyota Kirloskar’s Vikram Gulati
German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturer009087
The European Commission has imposed millions in terms of millions against 15 car manufacturers due to a cartel in connection with recycling, scrapped vehicles. The VW Group has to pay the highest fine with around 128 million euros, as the Commission announced on Tuesday. Mercedes had disclosed the cartel in Brussels and therefore escapes a… Continue reading German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturer009087
India a key focus for nearly all Japanese firms, says Terra Charge MD
Go Suzuki, Managing Director, Terra Charge India “India has all the right elements to drive growth in its electric vehicle (EV) industry and is poised to lead global initiatives in the sector over the next three to five years,” said Go Suzuki, managing director of Terra Charge India, in conversation with ETAuto. He further added… Continue reading India a key focus for nearly all Japanese firms, says Terra Charge MD