Kia Corporation has achieved its best-ever first-half calendar-year sales since it began automobile sales in 1962. The Korean car, SUV and MPV manufacturer has reported total wholesales of 1,587,161 units from January to June this year, marking a two percent increase compared to the first half of 2024. The sales were driven by new model… Continue reading Kia clocks best-ever first-half global sales of 1.58 million, India share at its highest: 9%
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Independents ‘outpace’ franchised dealers in used market
Independent dealers are ‘outpacing’ franchised dealers in terms of sales performance, according to Auto Trader. The used car market has entered H2 with positivity in relation to consumer demand, speed of sale, and transactions. Consumer confidence rose in June as the global and political backdrop became less turbulent. Marc Palmer, Head of Strategy and Insights,… Continue reading Independents ‘outpace’ franchised dealers in used market
Complete List of Cars and SUVs Tested by Bharat NCAP
Introduced by the Central government in 2023, the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP) has taken over the responsibility of Global NCAP to conduct crash tests and award scores to cars sold in the country. The government hopes this will help buyers make more informed purchase decisions. Since its inception, BNCAP has tested 20 vehicles… Continue reading Complete List of Cars and SUVs Tested by Bharat NCAP
Tesla faces second straight year of falling sales after another bad quarter
Tesla delivered 384,122 vehicles in the second quarter of this year, wrapping up another weak quarter for the company as it struggles to bring the pace of sales back up to 2023 levels. That represents a 13.5% drop from the number of cars Tesla delivered in the second quarter of 2022, and it means Tesla… Continue reading Tesla faces second straight year of falling sales after another bad quarter
GrabCab Hits the Roads in Singapore
Grab officially flagged off the first batch of GrabCabs today 2 July 2025, Singapore – Grab officially flagged off the first batch of GrabCabs today, marking a new chapter in Singapore’s taxi landscape with a pioneering fleet of sleek, eco-friendly vehicles designed to enhance ride availability and commuter experience across the island. Singapore’s point-to-point transport… Continue reading GrabCab Hits the Roads in Singapore
MindArk Activates Interplanetary Teleportation and Expands AI-Led Development Team
GOTHENBURG, Sweden, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MindArk PE AB, the Swedish developer behind Entropia Universe – the real-cash economy metaverse – has activated real-time interplanetary teleporters, marking a bold leap toward a fully monetized, interoperable metaverse. At the same time, the company is expanding its AI-powered development team, accelerating its vision of becoming the world’s first… Continue reading MindArk Activates Interplanetary Teleportation and Expands AI-Led Development Team
Car Makers Struggle as Two-Wheeler Exports Drive Growth in June: Report
The Indian automotive industry displayed a mixed performance in June 2025, with two-wheeler exports and tractor sales driving growth while passenger vehicle sales faced headwinds, according to a research report by BNP Paribas. Industry Highlights Passenger Vehicle Sales Decline: Domestic passenger vehicle (PV) wholesale volumes dropped 8% compared to the same period last year. Most… Continue reading Car Makers Struggle as Two-Wheeler Exports Drive Growth in June: Report
Hyundai CRETA Accelerates to the Top Spot in June 2025 Sales Charts
Hyundai CRETA becomes India’s highest-selling passenger vehicle in June 2025 with sales of 15,786 units, marking a significant achievement as the SUV completes its tenth year in the Indian market. The mid-size SUV manufactured by Hyundai Motor India Limited secured the top position in the competitive passenger vehicle segment during June 2025. CRETA has maintained… Continue reading Hyundai CRETA Accelerates to the Top Spot in June 2025 Sales Charts
Hyundai India sells 132,259 vehicles in Q1 FY2026, SUV share at 68%
Hyundai Motor India, the longstanding second-ranked passenger vehicle manufacturer after Maruti Suzuki, has had a tepid first-quarter in FY2026. June 2025 with 44,024 units (down 12% YoY) was the eighth month in a row of sales decline. Cumulative April-June 2025 wholesales of 132,259 units are also down 12% YoY (Q1 FY2025: 149,455 units). As a… Continue reading Hyundai India sells 132,259 vehicles in Q1 FY2026, SUV share at 68%
Volvo owner to launch Geely EV brand in UK
Geely, the Chinese firm that owns LEVC, Lotus, Polestar and Volvo, is launching its eponymous car brand in the UK. The first model bound for UK showrooms will be the Geely EX5, an electric crossover pitched against the Skoda Elroq, Kia EV3 and Renault Megane. UK specifications have yet to be confirmed, but Geely said the EX5… Continue reading Volvo owner to launch Geely EV brand in UK