Toyota Kirloskar Motor has achieved a significant milestone with cumulative sales of over two lakh units of the Innova HyCross in India, underlining strong customer acceptance of hybrid technology and the model’s growing popularity in the premium MPV segment. Since its launch in November 2022, the Innova HyCross has consistently gained traction, combining Toyota’s core […]
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MG Majestor Sets Guinness Record by Pulling 406-Tonne Train
JSW MG Motor India has set a new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title with its MG Majestor, which pulled a 406.4-tonne train over a distance of 300 feet in Jammu and Kashmir, establishing a new global benchmark for SUV capability. The record attempt, conducted on a secured railway section between Kakapora and Awantipora stations, exceeded the qualifying criteria of 400 […]
Kia India Crosses One Lakh Kia Connect Renewals
Kia India has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing one lakh paid subscription renewals for its connected car platform, Kia Connect, reflecting strong customer engagement beyond the initial complimentary period. The company reported over 30% retention on subscriptions, highlighting the growing importance of connected features in everyday driving. Globally, Kia continues to see an industry-leading enrolment rate of over 97%, […]
Kia Prepares for a Smarter, Cleaner and Connected Future, Bets Big on India
The OEM places customers at the centre of its business strategy and, over the mid- to long-term, it intends to expand its mobility ecosystem with a strategic focus on PBVs, autonomous driving, and robotics, connecting people and infrastructure. India is set to play a central role in Kia’s next phase of growth. As the company […]
PV Market Growth Story Pivots Around SUVs in FY26
The FY2025–26 sales performance across India’s passenger vehicle makers reveals a market clearly split between scale-driven leaders and fast-moving challengers. While the top players continue to consolidate their dominance through volume, exports and portfolio depth, the real story of the year is the SUV-led disruption—led strongly by Mahindra & Mahindra alongside Tata Motors. At the […]
Mercedes-Benz India Hits Record FY Sales, Driven by Top-End Luxury Surge
Mercedes-Benz India has reported its highest-ever fiscal sales, retailing 19,363 units in FY 2025–26, marking a steady increase over the previous year. The strong momentum continued into the January–March 2026 quarter, with sales rising 7% year-on-year to 5,131 units, reflecting sustained demand across key segments. The standout performer was the top-end luxury segment, which continued […]
BMW Group India Posts Record Q1 Sales
The OEM’s Q1 performance reflects strong demand across segments, growing acceptance of electric mobility in the luxury space, and a well-rounded product strategy that continues to resonate with Indian customers. BMW Group India has kicked off 2026 on a strong note, recording its highest-ever first-quarter sales with 4,567 cars sold, marking a 17% year-on-year growth […]
Indian Electric Passenger Vehicle Market Shifts Gears with 84% Growth in FY26
Behind this strong growth, each OEM is charting its own course, with distinct strategies and varying levels of success. India’s electric passenger vehicle (EV PV) market has entered a decisive growth phase in FY26, with retail volumes rising sharply to nearly 2 lakh units—an impressive 83.6% year-on-year increase. At the same time, EV penetration in […]
Tata Sierra Goes Software-Defined with Excelfore’s OTA Platform
Excelfore has partnered with Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) to deploy a standards-based over-the-air (OTA) update and remote diagnostics platform, debuting with the new Tata Sierra. The move marks a significant step towards bringing software-defined vehicle (SDV) capabilities into large-scale production. The Tata Sierra has been designed as a software-first vehicle, with OTA updates and […]
Volkswagen Starts Production of New Taigun
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL) has commenced production of the new Volkswagen Taigun at its Pune plant, reinforcing the Group’s ‘Make in India, for India and the world’ strategy. The new Taigun builds on the success of its predecessor with refreshed design elements and upgraded features, while continuing to offer Volkswagen’s signature driving […]
Tata Motors Races Ahead in FY26, Driven by SUVs and EV Surge
For Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, FY2025–26 was not just another year — it was a year where everything seemed to fall into place, as it closed the year with its highest-ever sales of over 6.4 lakh units, growing about 15% year-on-year. This shows that the company didn’t just grow. It gained speed, hit new highs, […]
JLR Rebounds in Q4 as Production Normalises, Full-Year Volumes Remain Under Pressure
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) reported a strong sequential recovery in the fourth quarter of FY26, as production returned to normal levels following the earlier cyber incident, even as full-year volumes remained under pressure due to multiple global challenges. For Q4 FY26, wholesale volumes stood at 95,300 units, down 14.5% year-on-year, but rising sharply by 61.1% […]
Tesla Expands India Footprint with First In-Mall Charging Hub in Navi Mumbai
Tesla has strengthened its presence in India with the launch of its first in-mall charging facility at Nexus Seawoods mall in Navi Mumbai, marking a new step in building convenient and accessible EV infrastructure in the country. The new charging site, located in the B1 parking area of the mall, features a total of eight […]
Volkswagen teases the new Taigun ahead of its India debut
Volkswagen India today teased the new Taigun and confirmed its April 2026 debut. Carrying forward the legacy of being one of India’s favourite driver’s SUVs, the new Taigun embodies Volkswagen’s globaldesign with looks that are bold, aspirational and unmistakably dynamic. Speaking on the announcement, Mr. Nitin Kohli, Brand Director, Volkswagen India said, “The new Taigun […]
Maruti Suzuki adds record 502 service touchpoints, network nears 6,000
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has expanded its after-sales footprint with the addition of a record 502 new service touchpoints in FY2025–26, marking the company’s highest-ever network expansion in a single financial year. With this, Maruti Suzuki’s total service network has grown to 5,926 touchpoints, spanning over 3,000 cities and towns across India. The expansion reflects […]
















