UV makers sell 670,256 units in Q1 FY2026, Maruti and Mahindra separated by 9,801 units

With apex industry body SIAM releasing the automobile wholesales (factory dispatches) data for the first quarter of FY2026, it is amply clear that demand has been muted in the overall passenger vehicle industry at 1.02 million units (up 3%). Of this, utility vehicle (UV) manufacturers contributed 670,256 units – this total is up just 3.8%… Continue reading UV makers sell 670,256 units in Q1 FY2026, Maruti and Mahindra separated by 9,801 units

UV makers sell 670,256 units in Q1 FY2026, Maruti and Mahindra separated by 9,801 units

With apex industry body SIAM releasing the automobile wholesales (factory dispatches) data for the first quarter of FY2026, it is amply clear that demand has been muted in the overall passenger vehicle industry at 1.02 million units (up 3%). Of this, utility vehicle (UV) manufacturers contributed 670,256 units – this total is up just 3.8%… Continue reading UV makers sell 670,256 units in Q1 FY2026, Maruti and Mahindra separated by 9,801 units

JCB POWERTRAIN EXPANDS CONTINENTAL’S US COVERAGE

GREENVILLE, S.C., July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — JCB Powertrain has expanded the territory of one of its North American OEM engine distributors, Continental Engines, to cover nearly half of the United States. Effective 1st July 2025, Continental – a Palmer Johnson company – has taken on responsibility for six new states: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Ohio, Indiana,… Continue reading JCB POWERTRAIN EXPANDS CONTINENTAL’S US COVERAGE

Analysis-Despite tariffs, it’s still America first for Asia’s legacy automakers

By Hyunjoo Jin, Maki Shiraki and Heekyong Yang SEOUL/TOKYO (Reuters) -Toyota and Hyundai Motor may have a beef with U.S. protectionism, but they have one thing in common with President Donald Trump: when it comes to global car markets, it’s America first for Asia’s legacy automakers. Trump’s tariffs on imported automobiles have upended the outlook… Continue reading Analysis-Despite tariffs, it’s still America first for Asia’s legacy automakers

M&M Overtakes Hyundai to Become No.2 player in Q1 PV sales; Tata Motors Out of Top 3

For the first time in a quarter, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd has emerged as the second largest player in the domestic passenger vehicle market during the first quarter of the financial year 2026 with its highest ever market share. The SUV maker’s surge has reshuffled the leadership board, pushing Hyundai Motor India and Tata Motors… Continue reading M&M Overtakes Hyundai to Become No.2 player in Q1 PV sales; Tata Motors Out of Top 3

People carriers poised for comeback, says Renault design boss

Renault design boss Gilles Vidal predicts the people carrier could make a comeback to shake up the family car market as designers explore new ways of boosting efficiency and depart from the hallmarks of conventional SUV styling.  People carriers, or multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), used to be big business in Europe, with the likes of the Renault… Continue reading People carriers poised for comeback, says Renault design boss

Hankook Tire Supports High-Speed Action at WRC Rally Estonia 2025

WRC Round 8 to take place July 17–20 across Tartu and southern Estonia Dynapro R213 to deliver perfect support for extreme rally exceeding average speeds of 120 km/h Championship battle between Elfyn Evans, Sébastien Ogier, and Ott Tänak becomes key highlight for second half of season TARTU, Estonia, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Global leading tire… Continue reading Hankook Tire Supports High-Speed Action at WRC Rally Estonia 2025

HYUNDAI CRETA EV: Off to a Slow Start

In a bustling South Mumbai showroom of Hyundai, two versions of the same vehicle tell starkly different stories. The Hyundai Creta, a mid-size SUV that has dominated the mid-size SUV category since its introduction in 2015, continues its victory march, notching up another 16,000 to its 1 million-plus sales tally. Barely 10 metres away, its… Continue reading HYUNDAI CRETA EV: Off to a Slow Start

Carens and Clavis top Kia India sales in June, Clavis EV launch today

The Kia Carens MPV has notched a new wholesales milestone in June 2025. With factory dispatches of 7,921 units, it became Kia India’s best-selling model for the second time since its launch in February 2022. The second-bestseller last month was the Sonet compact SUV (6,658 units), followed by the Seltos midsize SUV (5,225 units), Syros… Continue reading Carens and Clavis top Kia India sales in June, Clavis EV launch today