As they did in FY2024, the utility vehicle (UV) sub-segment, which comprises UVs, SUVs and MPVs, continues to power sales in the overall passenger vehicle segment which also includes cars, sedans and vans. Also, just as it did in the FY2024 – a 60% share of the 4.21 million-units PV sales with 2.52 million units –… Continue reading After record-breaking FY2024, SUV makers open FY2025 with over 213,000 units in April
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Hatchback and sedan sales down 22% in April, Toyota sole OEM to register growth
Growth, it seems, is not going to come in a hurry for the passenger car segment, which comprises hatchbacks and sedans, in India. The segment, which saw an 11.4% YoY decline to 1.54 million units in FY2024, has opened FY2025 with sales of 110,452 units in Apil 2024, a YoY decline of 22% (April 2023:… Continue reading Hatchback and sedan sales down 22% in April, Toyota sole OEM to register growth
Audio Interview: The Fast Growing India Auto Market: The Transition from ICE to Smart Mobility
In this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview “The Fast Growing India Auto Market: The Transition from ICE to Smart Mobility” Ron Hesse speaks with Ravi Bhatia. Ravi is the President and Board member of JATO Dynamics India. He is a senior Industry leader with more than 20 years experience in the automotive industry and has worked with… Continue reading Audio Interview: The Fast Growing India Auto Market: The Transition from ICE to Smart Mobility
Suzuki Motor eyes record year, India to drive global sales
Suzuki Motor Corporation expects record sales for the 4th consecutive year and 3rd consecutive year of operating profits in the current financial year, led by a strong outperformance in India. The small car specialist forecasts the Indian market to grow by 2% in the current financial year but states that Maruti Suzuki will outpace the market. … Continue reading Suzuki Motor eyes record year, India to drive global sales
Tata Motors crosses USD 50 billion mark in annual turnover
In a landmark achievement for the Indian automotive industry, Tata Motors became the first domestic automaker to breach the USD 50 billion mark in annual turnover. With a 27 percent year-on-year growth, the company clocked Rs 4.38 lakh crore (around USD 52) in revenue from operations during 2023-24. This comes a few months after Tata Motors surpassed Maruti Suzuki… Continue reading Tata Motors crosses USD 50 billion mark in annual turnover
Leapmotor likely to introduce Tiago EV rival and SUV in India
Chinese EV brand Leapmotor, which has a joint venture (JV) with the Amsterdam-based Stellantis, may announce its India entry plan soon. Autocar India, on February 29, was the first to report on the possibility of Leapmotor making an India foray. Now, sources have told us that Leapmotor will commence its India innings with the T03 hatchback, which… Continue reading Leapmotor likely to introduce Tiago EV rival and SUV in India
Leapmotor likely to introduce Tiago EV rival and SUV in India
Chinese EV brand Leapmotor, which has a joint venture (JV) with the Amsterdam-based Stellantis, may announce its India entry plan soon. Autocar India, on February 29, was the first to report on the possibility of Leapmotor making an India foray. Now, sources have told us that Leapmotor will commence its India innings with the T03 hatchback, which… Continue reading Leapmotor likely to introduce Tiago EV rival and SUV in India
Car Deal of the Day: Suzuki Vitara is a frugal family SUV for £177 a month
Efficient engine Lots of kit £177 a month The Vitara has been around since the 1980s and it’s managed to keep up with the times by morphing from a rugged off-roader to a family-friendly SUV. What has always been a constant is the Vitara’s low price tag and on a good leasing deal the latest… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Suzuki Vitara is a frugal family SUV for £177 a month
‘Hybrid used more for “tax breaks” rather than for zero emissions’: PB Balaji of Tata Motors
Taking a dig at the push for hybrid vehicles, Tata Motors’ Group CFO, PB Balaji, cast doubt on the technology’s environmental benefits, suggesting it’s primarily driven by tax breaks rather than a commitment to clean mobility. “Hybrid is being used more as a tax break rather than actually getting into zero-carbon emissions,” Balaji said during a… Continue reading ‘Hybrid used more for “tax breaks” rather than for zero emissions’: PB Balaji of Tata Motors
Premium hatchback market to grow to 1 million units by 2030, says Maruti Suzuki’s Partho Banerjee
Maruti Suzuki, the country’s largest car maker, says the premium hatchback segment will reach 1 million units in annual sales by 2030. This represents a growth of 43% from the current base of 7 lakh units – representing a compounded annual growth rate of 5-6%. Addressing the media after the 4th Gen Swift launch, Partho… Continue reading Premium hatchback market to grow to 1 million units by 2030, says Maruti Suzuki’s Partho Banerjee