July auto despatches: PVs in lower gear, two-wheelers hold firm

Growth during the month was largely led by the compact segment, comprising models such as the Baleno, Celerio, Dzire, Ignis, Swift, and WagonR. New Delhi: Passenger vehicle wholesales remained sluggish in July 2025 as OEM despatches to dealerships reflected weak market sentiment and lack of fresh demand. While most carmakers reported flat or declining wholesales,… Continue reading July auto despatches: PVs in lower gear, two-wheelers hold firm

Magna Raises Outlook Despite Persistent Industry Challenges

Magna International (NYSE:MGA) shares gained on Friday after the second-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings. The auto parts maker reported a quarterly revenue decline of 3% year-on-year to $10.63 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $10.08 billion. The decrease in sales was primarily due to a 6% drop in light vehicle production in North America and a 2% drop… Continue reading Magna Raises Outlook Despite Persistent Industry Challenges

India’s Electric Car Market Scales New High in July; Penetration Close to 5%

India’s electric passenger vehicle market scaled new heights in July with registrations almost doubling to 15,295 units on a year-on-year basis.  The 91% year-on-year and 10% month-on-month growth reflects growing consumer acceptance for EVs, model availability, and confidence in charging infrastructure.  Electric vehicle penetration in July touched 4.6%, up from 4.4% in June, with cumulative… Continue reading India’s Electric Car Market Scales New High in July; Penetration Close to 5%

India’s Electric Car Market Scales New High in July; Penetration Close to 5%

India’s electric passenger vehicle market scaled new heights in July with registrations almost doubling to 15,295 units on a year-on-year basis.  The 91% year-on-year and 10% month-on-month growth reflects growing consumer acceptance for EVs, model availability, and confidence in charging infrastructure.  Electric vehicle penetration in July touched 4.6%, up from 4.4% in June, with cumulative… Continue reading India’s Electric Car Market Scales New High in July; Penetration Close to 5%

Tata Motors reports 6% dip in July sales with 65,953 units

Passenger vehicle sales, including EVs, dropped 11 per cent year-on-year to 40,175 units. Tata Motors Ltd reported a 6 per cent year-on-year decline in total domestic sales for July 2025 at 65,953 units as against 70,161 units for the same period last year. Total sales reported at 69,131 units this year, down from 71,996 units… Continue reading Tata Motors reports 6% dip in July sales with 65,953 units

Passenger Vehicle Sales Remain Flat in July; Industy Pins Hope on Festival Season

The passenger vehicle industry remained sluggish in July, with both wholesale and retail volumes estimated to be flat year-on-year, following a decline in the previous month. The industry is pinning its hopes on the upcoming festival season, kicking off with Onam and Ganesh Chaturthi in early September, for a demand recovery going forward. According to… Continue reading Passenger Vehicle Sales Remain Flat in July; Industy Pins Hope on Festival Season

Maruti Suzuki’s Small Cars Surge, SUVs Lose Traction  

India’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki’s compact car segment posted strong growth in July 2025 while its SUV lineup declined . The compact segment, which includes Baleno, Celerio, Dzire, Ignis, Swift, and WagonR, recorded 65,667 units, up from 58,682 units in July 2024—a 12% year‑on‑year increase. In contrast, Maruti’s SUV portfolio—comprising Brezza, Ertiga, Fronx, Grand Vitara,… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki’s Small Cars Surge, SUVs Lose Traction  

Tata Motors Signs MoU with Green Energy Mobility Solutions for 100 Electric Intercity Coaches

Tata Motors has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Green Energy Mobility Solutions Pvt. Ltd (GEMS), the electric mobility subsidiary of Universal Bus Services (UBS), to supply 100 units of its all-electric Magna EV intercity coaches. The agreement was announced during the Passenger Vehicle Expo 2.0 held in Chennai, where Tata Motors also showcased… Continue reading Tata Motors Signs MoU with Green Energy Mobility Solutions for 100 Electric Intercity Coaches

CAR WARS: Mahindra Maintains Lead over Tata Motors and Hyundai in July Wholesales

Mahindra & Mahindra continued to pull ahead of its close rivals Hyundai Motor and Tata Motors in July wholesale shipments, even as a dip in retail registrations by M&M helped put Hyundai ahead of the other two in Vahan registrations. Mahindra’s domestic SUV sales reached 49,871 units, marking a robust 20% year-on-year growth and cementing… Continue reading CAR WARS: Mahindra Maintains Lead over Tata Motors and Hyundai in July Wholesales

Hyundai India Regains No.2 Position From Mahindra in July Vahan Data

Hyundai Motor India has moved back to the second spot in the domestic passenger vehicle market during June, surpassing Mahindra & Mahindra in retail sales during the month. The South Korean car maker, which lost its position as the second-largest passenger vehicle seller in the Indian market in April, May, and June, retailed 42,661 vehicles… Continue reading Hyundai India Regains No.2 Position From Mahindra in July Vahan Data