Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL), the long-standing second-largest car seller in the country, is facing intensified competition, reflected in its retail sales performance over the past two months. We look at what could be leading to this setback for the Korean car brand. No.4 Twice in a Row According to data released by the Federation… Continue reading No.4 Twice in a Row: What’s Behind Hyundai Motor India’s Underperformance
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Tata Punch outpunches rivals to be SUV No. 1 in FY2025
A month before FY2025 closed, the Tata Punch and the Hyundai Creta were separated by 2,041 units in their race to be India’s No. 1 SUV in FY2025. Now with March 2025 numbers factored in, the Tata Punch with estimated wholesales of 196,567 units has beaten the Hyundai Creta (194,871 units) by 1,696 units. This… Continue reading Tata Punch outpunches rivals to be SUV No. 1 in FY2025
Hyundai Mobis Opens Integrated R&D Center in India with Aim to Develop Global Software Hub
The company has combined two existing R&D centers into one large-scale R&D base in India, aiming to make it a software strategy hub with its own capabilities. It is promoting its three long-term R&D strategies, increasing participation of the new Indian center in new R&D projects, and expanding the number of models the center will… Continue reading Hyundai Mobis Opens Integrated R&D Center in India with Aim to Develop Global Software Hub
Used 2024 Kia Sorento S is Now Available at We Auto in Baton Rouge, LA
BATON ROUGE, La., April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Residents of Baton Rouge, LA, can now buy the Used 2024 Kia Sorento S at the We Auto dealership. We Auto, a trusted dealership in Baton Rouge, is pleased to announce the availability of the used 2024 Kia Sorento S. This midsize SUV combines style, performance, and advanced… Continue reading Used 2024 Kia Sorento S is Now Available at We Auto in Baton Rouge, LA
Hyundai Motor India Launches New EXTER Hy-CNG Duo EX Variant Priced at INR 7.50 Lakh
Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) today expanded its green mobility solutions by introducing a new EX variant to its EXTER Hy-CNG Duo lineup, priced at INR 7,50,700 (ex-showroom). The EXTER Hy-CNG Duo EX variant features a dual-cylinder setup that enhances boot space while delivering optimal performance for both city commutes and highway journeys. This configuration… Continue reading Hyundai Motor India Launches New EXTER Hy-CNG Duo EX Variant Priced at INR 7.50 Lakh
Is the ‘Golden Era’ of Premium-led Auto Sales Growth Coming to an End?
India’s auto industry is undergoing a subtle but significant transformation. Urban auto sales, which have fueled growth since the lifting of COVID-19 lockdowns, are beginning to slow, while rural markets are showing initial signs of stabilization. This shift could reshape the fortunes of automakers in the coming years if current trends persist. Companies like Kia,… Continue reading Is the ‘Golden Era’ of Premium-led Auto Sales Growth Coming to an End?
M&M Emerges as the Big Winner in FY25 as Rivals Slip
In a year marked by moderate growth and shifting consumer preferences, Mahindra & Mahindra has emerged as the undisputed star performer in India’s passenger vehicle market, posting a remarkable 19.95% year-on-year growth while industry veterans fought to maintain their positions. The Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) released its comprehensive analysis of the financial year… Continue reading M&M Emerges as the Big Winner in FY25 as Rivals Slip
Passenger Vehicle Retail Sales Rebound in March, Breaking Months-Long Slump
In a welcome sign for India’s automotive sector, passenger vehicle (PV) retail sales registered an impressive 6.26% year-over-year growth in March 2025, reaching 350,603 units compared to 329,946 units in March 2024, according to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The March growth represents a significant turnaround after months of subdued… Continue reading Passenger Vehicle Retail Sales Rebound in March, Breaking Months-Long Slump
Clean Technica: EVs Take 28.9% Share Of The UK – Tesla Top BEV Brand003955
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! March saw plugin EVs take 28.9% share of the UK auto market, up from 22.9% year-on-year. BEVs grew volume by 43% YoY, while PHEVs grew 38%. Overall auto volume was up some 12% year-on-year, at 357,103 units. Tesla was… Continue reading Clean Technica: EVs Take 28.9% Share Of The UK – Tesla Top BEV Brand003955
Hybrids can be sold until 2035 as government relaxes EV targets
Toyota, for example, had previously threatened “there would be an impact on a number of areas” of its business in the UK if full-hybrids – like the Corolla it builds at Burnaston in Derbyshire – were banned from sale alongside pure-ICE cars in 2030. And Kia’s UK boss Paul Philpott told Autocar recently that clarity… Continue reading Hybrids can be sold until 2035 as government relaxes EV targets