Tag: Hyundai

Kia India Partners with Avis Leasing to Expand Mobility Solutions

Kia India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Avis Leasing to enhance its presence in the country’s growing vehicle leasing and subscription market. This collaboration marks Kia’s third major leasing partnership in India. The agreement aims to provide customers with flexible alternatives to traditional vehicle ownership through the Kia Lease Program. The initiative offers… Continue reading Kia India Partners with Avis Leasing to Expand Mobility Solutions

Škoda Partners with Upstream to Strengthen Cyber Resilience Across Its Connected Vehicle Ecosystem

The partnership centralizes cyber-related intelligence insights, enabling Škoda teams to identify risks earlier, streamline compliance activities, and enhance operational collaboration. BIRMINGHAM, Mich., Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Upstream today announced a strategic partnership with Škoda to support the automaker’s unified, proactive approach to cybersecurity across its connected vehicles, digital services, and supporting systems. As Škoda’s digital footprint expands,… Continue reading Škoda Partners with Upstream to Strengthen Cyber Resilience Across Its Connected Vehicle Ecosystem

Hyundai, Kia patent grid-based cooling case to prevent EV battery fires

Current electric vehicle batteries often face cooling performance discrepancies because their simpler flow paths can lead to heat concentration in specific cells or corners, increasing the risk of overheating. Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. have filed a patent for a new electric vehicle battery design specifically engineered to prevent fires by redesigning the housing… Continue reading Hyundai, Kia patent grid-based cooling case to prevent EV battery fires

Tata Punch Records 678,000 Sales; Facelifted Version Launched

Tata Motors, which launched the MY2026 facelifted Punch today (January 13), has sold 678,176 units since the model’s first launch on October 21, 2021. The new Punch, revealed on January 5, sports the most comprehensive update for the popular Tata compact SUV including Punch EV-inspired interiors and exterior, a host of new features and also a… Continue reading Tata Punch Records 678,000 Sales; Facelifted Version Launched

SUV Share of PV Market Jumps to New High of 66% in CY2025

If the passenger vehicle industry in India has achieved its best-ever annual wholesales of 4.48 million units in CY2025, up 5% YoY (CY2024: 4.27 million units), then the credit for the growth once again goes to the utility vehicle (UV) segment which comprise SUVs and MPVs. The UV sub-segment continues to be the shining star… Continue reading SUV Share of PV Market Jumps to New High of 66% in CY2025

U.S. Patent Applications Decrease Dramatically One Year After Reaching Record High, Falling 9%; 2025 U.S. Patent Grants Also Down

2025 Rankings Highlight Strong Focus on Sustainability in R&D: Half of the Patent Areas on the Top 10 Fastest Growing Technologies Relate to Batteries. Recovering Usable Material from Waste Also Figures Prominently, According to Annual Patent Study by IFI CLAIMS NEW HAVEN, Conn., Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — After seven years of growth, U.S. patent… Continue reading U.S. Patent Applications Decrease Dramatically One Year After Reaching Record High, Falling 9%; 2025 U.S. Patent Grants Also Down

Tata Motors Launches New Punch SUV at ₹5.59 Lakh

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. launched the new Tata Punch on January 13, 2026, in Mumbai, introducing a turbocharged petrol engine and twin-cylinder iCNG technology with AMT gearbox at an introductory starting price of ₹5.59 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The updated subcompact SUV, trusted by approximately 700,000 customers since its October 2021 debut, adds two… Continue reading Tata Motors Launches New Punch SUV at ₹5.59 Lakh

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Reports 36% Growth in Domestic Sales in 2025

Škoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) reported a 36% year-on-year growth in domestic sales in calendar year 2025, selling 117,000 vehicles, supported by demand across segments and a recovery in the auto market. Total sales, including exports, stood at 159,500 units during the year. The company also crossed the milestone of producing two million vehicles under… Continue reading Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Reports 36% Growth in Domestic Sales in 2025

Tata Motors PV Sees Double-Digit Industry Growth in 2026; To Outpeform Industry

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd expects the car industry to deliver double-digit growth in 2026, riding on a sharp rebound in demand following GST 2.0 reforms and new product launches, managing director and chief executive officer Shailesh Chandra said. After a weak start to 2025, the industry witnessed a dramatic turnaround in the latter part… Continue reading Tata Motors PV Sees Double-Digit Industry Growth in 2026; To Outpeform Industry