India’s Two-Wheeler Quality Concerns Increase with Higher Usage: Study

According to the J.D. Power 2025 India Two-Wheeler Initial Quality Study (2WIQS) released on March 5, two-wheeler owners in India experience more quality-related issues as they accumulate kilometers on their vehicles. The study found that owners report an average increase of 9 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) when they’ve ridden their vehicles more than 2,500… Continue reading India’s Two-Wheeler Quality Concerns Increase with Higher Usage: Study

India’s Two-Wheeler Quality Concerns Increase with Higher Usage: Study

According to the J.D. Power 2025 India Two-Wheeler Initial Quality Study (2WIQS) released on March 5, two-wheeler owners in India experience more quality-related issues as they accumulate kilometers on their vehicles. The study found that owners report an average increase of 9 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100) when they’ve ridden their vehicles more than 2,500… Continue reading India’s Two-Wheeler Quality Concerns Increase with Higher Usage: Study

German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009073

The European Commission has imposed millions in terms of millions against 15 car manufacturers due to a cartel in connection with recycling, scrapped vehicles. The VW Group has to pay the highest fine with around 128 million euros, as the Commission announced on Tuesday. Mercedes had disclosed the cartel in Brussels and therefore escapes a… Continue reading German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009073

Maruti Suzuki Announces Price Hike Across Models

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), the country’s leading automobile manufacturer, announced today that it will implement a price increase across its product lineup effective April 8, 2025. The company cited rising input costs, growing operational expenses, regulatory changes, and feature additions as the primary reasons behind this decision. In an official communication to the National… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki Announces Price Hike Across Models

Maruti Suzuki WagonR Leads Passenger Vehicle Sales in India for Fourth Consecutive Year

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has announced that the WagonR was India’s highest-selling passenger vehicle for the financial year 2024-25, recording sales of 1,98,451 units. This marks the fourth consecutive year the hatchback has maintained its top position, having led sales since FY 2021-22.   The WagonR has been a consistent performer in the Indian… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki WagonR Leads Passenger Vehicle Sales in India for Fourth Consecutive Year

Suzuki Motorcycle India Reports Record Annual Sales of 12.56 Lakh Units in FY2024-25

Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. (SMIPL) has announced record annual sales of 12.56 lakh units for the financial year 2024-25, marking an 11% growth compared to the previous year. The two-wheeler subsidiary of Japan’s Suzuki Motor Corporation achieved domestic sales of 10.45 lakh units, up 14% from FY2023-24. The company registered its highest-ever monthly sales… Continue reading Suzuki Motorcycle India Reports Record Annual Sales of 12.56 Lakh Units in FY2024-25

Trump tariffs jolt Asian automakers — Toyota likely set for most pain

Brand new Toyota cars are displayed on the sales lot at Hanlees Hilltop Toyota on March 4, 2025 in Richmond, California.  Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Newly announced U.S. tariffs on auto imports have rattled Asian automakers, pressuring companies ahead of the implementation of the duties later in the week. U.S. President Donald Trump last… Continue reading Trump tariffs jolt Asian automakers — Toyota likely set for most pain

German FAZ: EU Commission imposes millions of penalties against 15 car manufacturers009059

The European Commission has imposed millions in terms of millions against 15 car manufacturers due to a cartel in connection with recycling, scrapped vehicles. The VW Group has to pay the highest fine with around 128 million euros, as the Commission announced on Tuesday. Mercedes had disclosed the cartel in Brussels and therefore escapes a… Continue reading German FAZ: EU Commission imposes millions of penalties against 15 car manufacturers009059

German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009058

The European Commission has imposed millions in terms of millions against 15 car manufacturers due to a cartel in connection with recycling, scrapped vehicles. The VW Group has to pay the highest fine with around 128 million euros, as the Commission announced on Tuesday. Mercedes had disclosed the cartel in Brussels and therefore escapes a… Continue reading German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009058

German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009057

The European Commission has imposed millions in terms of millions against 15 car manufacturers due to a cartel in connection with recycling, scrapped vehicles. The VW Group has to pay the highest fine with around 128 million euros, as the Commission announced on Tuesday. Mercedes had disclosed the cartel in Brussels and therefore escapes a… Continue reading German FAZ: EU Commission imposed millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers009057