All current alliance agreements, identified by the names of their pool managers, will expire at the end of this year. They are expected to be renewed in coming years. Automakers have formed alliances to help them avoid hefty European Union fines on carbon emissions by purchasing credits from electric vehicle companies. Several legacy automakers face… Continue reading Automakers pool with EV makers to avoid EU emissions fines
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Maruti Baleno Turns 10 Years Old, Sells Over 2 Million Units
The Maruti Baleno, launched on October 26, 2015, has turned a decade old. Over the past 10 years, the stylish premium hatchback sold exclusively from the carmaker’s Nexa showrooms, has clocked sales of over 2 million units. This comprises 16,98,014 units in the domestic market till end-September 2025 and 396,999 units as exports till August… Continue reading Maruti Baleno Turns 10 Years Old, Sells Over 2 Million Units
Indian automakers set for double-digit profit growth in Q2 after five-quarter lull: Report
Maruti Suzuki will report results on Friday, followed by Mahindra & Mahindra on November 4, while Tata Motors is yet to announce its earnings date. Indian automakers are expected to post double-digit profit growth in the September quarter, driven by robust demand for two-wheelers and tractors, even as passenger vehicle recovery remains muted. Brokerages forecast… Continue reading Indian automakers set for double-digit profit growth in Q2 after five-quarter lull: Report
Motilal Oswal sees Maruti Suzuki, Endurance Technologies as top bets in post-GST auto rebound
Healthy EBITDA margin of 10.4 percent reflects favorable mix and cost discipline. Profit after tax grew two percent year-on-year to ₹37.1 billion, aided by higher other income from forex and commodity hedge gains. The Indian automobile sector has entered a phase of cautious optimism following the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts that reignited… Continue reading Motilal Oswal sees Maruti Suzuki, Endurance Technologies as top bets in post-GST auto rebound
Top 10 MPVs in H1 FY2026: Ertiga and Innova Lead but Kia Carens Shines with 25% Growth
In India’s humungous utility vehicle market where SUVs rule the road, demand for multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) has been on the upswing for the past two years. The calling card of the MPV segment, among a host of factors in a value-conscious market like India, is the high level of practicality, the ability to transport seven… Continue reading Top 10 MPVs in H1 FY2026: Ertiga and Innova Lead but Kia Carens Shines with 25% Growth
Clean Technica: Shocking Differences Between Tesla & 20 Top Automakers — Market Cap vs. Revenue & EBIT004220
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. I ran across some shocking comparisons tonight. Apparently, someone shared the other day that Tesla’s market cap is higher than the combined market caps of the next 20 automakers. We’ve written about this kind of thing in the past, but it has been a while… Continue reading Clean Technica: Shocking Differences Between Tesla & 20 Top Automakers — Market Cap vs. Revenue & EBIT004220
Next-Gen Hyundai Venue Teased Ahead of November 4 Launch
Hyundai India has dropped the first official teaser of the second-generation Venue compact SUV, confirming its market debut for November 4, 2025. Alongside the reveal, the company has also commenced series production of the new SUV a few days ago, at its newly acquired Talegaon facility in Maharashtra. The teaser gives a glimpse of the… Continue reading Next-Gen Hyundai Venue Teased Ahead of November 4 Launch
Vehicle Registration Grows 19% to 3.45 Million Units Between Sept 22–Oct 22
Buoyed by strong pent-up demand and a sharp reduction in Goods and Services Tax (GST), vehicle registration across India from Navratri is estimated to have grown around 19% to 3.45 million units, compared to the same period last year. Capitalizing on the tax cut during the peak festival season, the auto industry is now among… Continue reading Vehicle Registration Grows 19% to 3.45 Million Units Between Sept 22–Oct 22
Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Reaches 1 Lakh Export Units
Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced on October 23, 2025, that the Jimny 5-door has crossed cumulative exports of 1 lakh units from India. The vehicle is now exported to more than 100 countries and ranks as the second most exported model from the company, following FRONX. The export program for the Jimny 5-door began in… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Reaches 1 Lakh Export Units
September 2025 new car pre-registration figures
SMMT released figures for September pre-registrations in the UK new car market. The data shows the number of cars disposed of by vehicle manufacturers in September 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 September 2025 new car pre-registration figures