Kia India reported 22,315 vehicle dispatches in the domestic market for May 2025, representing a year-on-year growth of 14.43% compared to 19,500 units sold in May 2024. This marks the fifth consecutive month of growth for the South Korean automaker in the Indian market. The May performance follows a strong April showing where the company… Continue reading Kia India Maintains Growth Momentum with 14.43% Rise in May Sales
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How Bajaj Auto Plans to Steer KTM Back from the Brink
The sleek, orange-hued machines of KTM—long synonymous with “Ready to Race” performance—faced their most formidable challenge yet, not on a dirt track or MotoGP circuit, but in the unforgiving arena of global finance. After a near brush with insolvency, KTM is now on the road to revival—powered by Bajaj Auto’s decisive financial intervention and a… Continue reading How Bajaj Auto Plans to Steer KTM Back from the Brink
Toyota is offering $19,000 off the bZ4X right now with its new electric SUV arriving soon
With its new electric SUV arriving at dealerships later this year, Toyota is offering clearance pricing on older models. Until June 2, you can score $19,000 off the Toyota bZ4X, but is it worth it? Toyota bZ4X is available with $19,000 off in lease cash Earlier this month, Toyota introduced the 2026 bZ, an upgraded… Continue reading Toyota is offering $19,000 off the bZ4X right now with its new electric SUV arriving soon
As EVs stumble, automakers are bringing back a kind of hybrid that promises long range
Volkswagen is planning to begin production of an EREV pickup truck and SUV under the Scout brand name starting in 2027. Volkswagen Major automakers are set to resurrect a type of hybrid vehicle that seemed dead in the U.S. just a few years ago to meet a changing consumer demand landscape. Extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs)… Continue reading As EVs stumble, automakers are bringing back a kind of hybrid that promises long range
Group 1 Automotive Announces Maturity Extension and Upsize of Revolving Credit Facility to $3.5 Billion
HOUSTON, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) (“Group 1” or the “Company”), a Fortune 250 automotive retailer with 263 dealerships located in the U.S. and U.K., today announced a $1.0 billion upsize in its revolving syndicated credit facility to $3.5 billion and the extension of the maturity to May 30, 2030. … Continue reading Group 1 Automotive Announces Maturity Extension and Upsize of Revolving Credit Facility to $3.5 Billion
Amara Raja Delays Start of Operations at Li-ion Cell Plant to FY27
India’s largest lead-acid battery maker, Amara Raja Energy and Mobility Ltd, is slightly delaying its plans to start operations at its upcoming Gigafactory for lithium-ion cell manufacturing to the financial year 2027. Earlier, the company had said it was looking to start the first production of cells in FY26. In its investor presentation, the Hyderabad-based… Continue reading Amara Raja Delays Start of Operations at Li-ion Cell Plant to FY27
Indian EV Makers Push Back Against Hybrid Vehicle Inclusion in Government Fleets: Reuters
Leading Indian automobile manufacturers are actively opposing efforts by a pollution control authority to include hybrid vehicles alongside electric cars in government fleet recommendations for the Delhi region, according to internal documents accessed by Reuters. Major automakers including Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors have submitted formal appeals to India’s heavy industries ministry, urging officials… Continue reading Indian EV Makers Push Back Against Hybrid Vehicle Inclusion in Government Fleets: Reuters
Hyundai Motor India Appoints Pankaj Tripathi as Brand Ambassador
Hyundai Motor India Limited announced the appointment of actor Pankaj Tripathi as its brand ambassador on Thursday, marking the company’s latest effort to connect with Indian consumers through celebrity endorsements. The partnership positions Tripathi alongside the automaker’s existing roster of brand ambassadors as the company competes in India’s competitive automotive market. Tripathi, known for his… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Appoints Pankaj Tripathi as Brand Ambassador
MG Astor Becomes India’s Only Mid-Size SUV With 10-Inch Infotainment and Panoramic Sunroof Under ₹12.5 Lakh
JSW MG Motor India announced that its MY2025 Astor is now the only 1.5-litre mid-size SUV in India to offer both a 10-inch infotainment display and panoramic sunroof under ₹12.5 lakh ex-showroom. The company made the announcement on May 30, 2025, positioning the vehicle as a “Blockbuster SUV” in the competitive mid-size SUV segment. The… Continue reading MG Astor Becomes India’s Only Mid-Size SUV With 10-Inch Infotainment and Panoramic Sunroof Under ₹12.5 Lakh
Passenger Vehicle Sales Lose Steam in May After Record Start to 2025
India’s passenger vehicle (PV) market is showing early signs of fatigue after a record-breaking start to 2025. According to industry estimates, wholesale dispatches in May are expected to be in the range of 350,000 to 355,000 units, translating to a marginal year-on-year growth of just 0.22% to 1.65%. This would mark the slowest pace of… Continue reading Passenger Vehicle Sales Lose Steam in May After Record Start to 2025