Led by Maruti Suzuki, overseas shipments of made-in-India cars, sedans, SUVs and MPVs have hit a new high of nearly 600,000 units in the first 8 months of FY2026. As per SIAM export sales data, 599,276 passenger vehicles were dispatched to key global markets, up by a strong 20% YoY (April-November 2024: 498,763 units), which… Continue reading Record 599,000 cars, SUVs exported in April-November, upcoming Mexico tariff hike casts a shadow
Tag: Hyundai
Hyundai NEXO Receives Top Safety Rating from Euro NCAP
Hyundai Motor Company announced on December 16, 2025, that its all-new NEXO has received a five-star rating from the European New Car Assessment Programme. The hydrogen fuel-cell electric SUV achieved scores of 90 percent in adult occupant protection and 85 percent in child occupant protection during the independent safety evaluation. The NEXO demonstrated stable performance… Continue reading Hyundai NEXO Receives Top Safety Rating from Euro NCAP
All-new Hyundai NEXO Achieves Maximum Five-Star Rating in Euro NCAP Safety Assessment
Hyundai’s next-generation hydrogen fuel-cell electric SUV earns top scores across all major safety categories Achieves outstanding results in Adult and Child Occupant Protection, securing maximum points for adult whiplash protection in rear impacts and for six- and ten-year-old child dummies in frontal and side impact tests Continues Hyundai’s five-star streak following IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6… Continue reading All-new Hyundai NEXO Achieves Maximum Five-Star Rating in Euro NCAP Safety Assessment
JSW MG Motor India Launches Hector Facelift at ₹11.99 Lakh
JSW MG Motor India on Monday launched the facelifted MG Hector at a starting price of ₹11.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The introductory price is applicable for a limited number of units. The updated Hector will be offered in both five- and seven-seat configurations. It will be powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, available with manual… Continue reading JSW MG Motor India Launches Hector Facelift at ₹11.99 Lakh
Mahindra Opens Pre-Bookings for XUV 7XO Premium SUV Ahead of January Launch
Mahindra & Mahindra has commenced pre-bookings for its upcoming premium SUV, the XUV 7XO, with customers able to reserve the vehicle from 12:00 PM on December 15, 2025. The company is accepting advance reservations with a booking amount of Rs 21,000 through its dealership network across India and online channels. The XUV 7XO represents a… Continue reading Mahindra Opens Pre-Bookings for XUV 7XO Premium SUV Ahead of January Launch
Performance Brokerage Services Advises Dick Smith Automotive on the Sale of Dick Smith Hyundai in Greenville, South Carolina
Performance Brokerage Services, the leader in dealership buy-sell activity, announces the sale of Dick Smith Hyundai in Greenville, South Carolina from Brian Smith of Dick Smith Automotive to Charlie Tomm of Pablo River Partners IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Performance Brokerage Services, North America’s highest volume dealership brokerage firm, is pleased to announce… Continue reading Performance Brokerage Services Advises Dick Smith Automotive on the Sale of Dick Smith Hyundai in Greenville, South Carolina
Here’s What Maruti Suzuki Thinks About EV Adoption Hurdles in India
Maruti Suzuki is preparing to launch its first battery electric vehicle – eVitara – in India, where the adoption of EVs is yet gain significant momentum. The automaker believes that people’s interest in EVs is growing, but the market is still held back by three major issues – real-world driving range, charging infrastructure, and uncertainty… Continue reading Here’s What Maruti Suzuki Thinks About EV Adoption Hurdles in India
A Heartfelt Condolence
A Statement from Dr. David Jeremiah on the Violence that Occurred this Weekend SAN DIEGO, Dec. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — It is with a heavy heart that we extend our condolences, sympathy & prayers to the families affected by the terroristic event at Bonsai Beach in Australia and the mass shooting at Brown University in… Continue reading A Heartfelt Condolence
Weekly News Wrap: Mexico’s Tariff Shock, Kia’s Hybrid Push, Ferrari’s EV Plan and Volkswagen’s Workforce Reset
The Indian auto industry closed the second week of December navigating a mix of geopolitical disruption, strategic realignment and technology transition. A sudden tariff hike by Mexico threatened to disrupt nearly $1 billion worth of Indian vehicle exports, underscoring how trade policy risks are resurfacing as a major variable for automakers. At the same time,… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: Mexico’s Tariff Shock, Kia’s Hybrid Push, Ferrari’s EV Plan and Volkswagen’s Workforce Reset
Are BMW’s upcoming FCEVs the last chance for hydrogen?
Due to enter series production in 2028, BMW’s third-generation fuel cell system will be “a milestone in automotive history”, says BMW, and “the first-ever series production fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) to be offered by a global premium manufacturer”. It may be the first from a premium manufacturer but other FCEV makers include partner and fuel cell… Continue reading Are BMW’s upcoming FCEVs the last chance for hydrogen?