India’s automotive industry displayed mixed performance in May 2025, with passenger vehicle domestic wholesale volumes moderating while other segments showed signs of recovery, according to a BNP Paribas Exane research report released on June 3, 2025. The passenger vehicle segment experienced a slowdown in domestic wholesale growth during May, though utility vehicle manufacturers continued to… Continue reading India’s Automotive Sector Shows Mixed Performance in May 2025 with Selective Recovery
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Sona Comstar Leads India’s Push for Rare Earth Independence as China Tightens Export Controls
Sona Comstar, one of India’s largest auto component makers and the country’s biggest importer of rare earth magnets, plans to start manufacturing rare earth magnets domestically, its CEO Vivek Vikram Singh told Reuters in an interview. The move comes as China, which produces around 90% of the world’s rare earth magnets, put restrictions in April… Continue reading Sona Comstar Leads India’s Push for Rare Earth Independence as China Tightens Export Controls
India’s PV Sales Hit a Speed Bump in June Amid Demand Fatigue
India’s passenger vehicle (PV) sector, which opened 2025 with record-breaking sales, is now beginning to exhibit early symptoms of a cyclical downturn.The sustained SUV demand that propelled the market to an all-time high of over 400,000 units in January appears to be subsiding. June volumes are projected to recede to the 325,000–335,000 range. Industry insiders… Continue reading India’s PV Sales Hit a Speed Bump in June Amid Demand Fatigue
Opinion: Do Indians like Cars That Have the ‘Family Look’
A friend of mine wanted a second vehicle for the family – larger and in the same SUV body style. He has a Venue, which he is very happy with. “Go for a Creta then,” I told him. “No… they look similar. Have you lined up the Exter, Venue, Creta and Alcazar side by side?… Continue reading Opinion: Do Indians like Cars That Have the ‘Family Look’
Fast Lanes & New Rules: What Drove the Auto World This Week
From the full price list of the Tata Harrier EV to the ABS mandate on scooters and bikes, here are the most important bits of news this week. The automotive industry has had quite a week, from news about government policy on small cars and two wheelers, to new car and bike launches. We take a quick look… Continue reading Fast Lanes & New Rules: What Drove the Auto World This Week
Fast Lanes & New Rules: What Drove the Auto World This Week
From the full price list of the Tata Harrier EV to the ABS mandate on scooters and bikes, here are the most important bits of news this week. The automotive industry has had quite a week, from news about government policy on small cars and two wheelers, to new car and bike launches. We take a quick look… Continue reading Fast Lanes & New Rules: What Drove the Auto World This Week
Fast Lanes & New Rules: What Drove the Auto World This Week
From the full price list of the Tata Harrier EV to the ABS mandate on scooters and bikes, here are the most important bits of news this week. The automotive industry has had quite a week, from news about government policy on small cars and two wheelers, to new car and bike launches. We take a quick look… Continue reading Fast Lanes & New Rules: What Drove the Auto World This Week
May 2025 new car pre-registration figures
SMMT released figures for May pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in May 2025 that were defined as pre-registrations. The Supply of New Cars Order 2000 requires motor manufacturers to publish the number of pre-registered cars supplied and the gross income received… Continue reading May 2025 new car pre-registration figures
Skoda and Volkswagen Expected to Introduce Hybrid Models in India by 2028
Skoda and Volkswagen join the list of carmakers in India that are planning to launch hybrid cars in the country. The European brands are working on strong hybrid midsize SUVs and sedans that are likely to launch by 2028. Skoda-Volkswagen hybrid cars to be based on IMP21 platform CMP designed to support ICE, strong hybrid… Continue reading Skoda and Volkswagen Expected to Introduce Hybrid Models in India by 2028
Hyundai to Equip Next-Gen Creta with Hybrid Powertrain Option
We’ve reported that work has begun on the third-gen Hyundai Creta (codenamed SX3), and we can now confirm that the midsize SUV will also get a hybrid powertrain option in 2027. This means that the new Creta will have as many as four engine options – two petrols, one diesel and a petrol-hybrid. New Hyundai… Continue reading Hyundai to Equip Next-Gen Creta with Hybrid Powertrain Option