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Skoda Auto Volkswagen India to manage Bentley operations from July 2025

SAVWIPL becomes Bentley's exclusive importer and distributor in India from July 2025, establishing Bentley India and expanding its luxury portfolio in the country

Geopolitical tensions, US tariffs may hit India's auto sales, warns Fada

Retail volumes fell 9.4 per cent in June from a month ago and the average time a car stayed in a showroom, or inventory days, rose to about 55 days from 52-53 days in May

Steep car discounts mark H1, two-wheeler sales hold firm in rural India

Passenger vehicle makers are offering deep discounts to clear unsold 2024 stock, while two-wheeler companies stay cautious amid steady demand and manageable inventories

Car price inflation may moderate 4.5% over 5 years as tech improves

While average selling prices rose 7.6% between 2019 and 2024 due to premiumisation and regulation costs, they are expected to rise more moderately at 4.5% CAGR till 2029

EV sales up in June, as demand for petrol, diesel cars dip: Report

Truck rentals remained firm in June 2025 on the back of increased hiring by the private sector, the findings said

Truck rentals, EV and tractor sales rise in June; car sales see decline

June 2025 saw healthy growth in truck rentals and EVs, steady agri demand for tractors, while passenger vehicles and two-wheelers faced subdued consumer sentiment

Uttar Pradesh govt plans ₹700 crore EV park near freight corridor

Spanning 500 acres, the project will be anchored by the UP State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) as part of the Kanpur Metropolitan Development Vision 2030

India-made Jimny helps Suzuki top Japan imports in June, overtakes Mercedes

Demand for the India-built Jimny Nomad pushes Suzuki past Mercedes in Japan's import charts, even as Maruti Suzuki faces a domestic slowdown in sales

China shows signs of tackling price wars taking toll on its EV industry

China's industrial policy has engineered a remarkable transformation to electric vehicles in what is the world's largest auto market

BMW India reports 10% rise in H1 sales, EVs grow 234% year-on-year

The company sold 7,774 BMW and MINI cars and 2,569 motorcycles during the January-June period of 2025. OThe Group had sold 7,081 units of BMW and Mini brands of cars in India in the first of CY 2024

Saurabh Vatsa to take charge of Nissan India commercial ops in reshuffle

Nissan Motor India is gearing for at least three new vehicle launches between 2026 and 2027

Auto sector seeks full CAFE exemption for N1 light commercial vehicles

SIAM cites affordability, weak sales, minimal emissions and regulatory overload as reasons to exempt N1 segment from stricter fuel efficiency rules from April 2027

Hyundai Creta tops June sales, trails Wagon R in H1 2025 rankings

Creta records 15,786 units in June 2025, just ahead of Dzire, and ranks second in H1 sales as SUV demand remains strong amid competition from Maruti's broad lineup

PVs experience bumpy H1 ride; wholesales decline 6.4% in June to 320K units

In June, overall industry volumes dipped. According to industry estimates, wholesales fell 6.4 per cent to 320,000 units

Maruti Suzuki India's total sales decline 6% to 167,993 units in June

Its total domestic passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers stood at 1,18,906 units last month compared to 1,37,160 units in the year-ago period, a dip of 13 per cent

Car manufacturers push back against govt's aggressive emission limits

The proposed steep cut risks billions of rupees in penalties and threatens future investments in one of India's most critical manufacturing sectors

Luxury cars' share in EV sales up as uber rich shift to clean fuel

India's ultra-rich are embracing EVs, with the luxury electric segment growing 66% in 2025; Mercedes, BMW, Audi lead, aided by new launches and better charging infra

Indian commercial vehicle industry to see 3-5% growth in FY26: Icra

ICRA projects modest 3-5 per cent growth for CV sector in FY26 on infrastructure revival, with buses outpacing other segments at 8-10 per cent growth

Vietnamese EV major VinFast ties up with myTVS to boost after-sales service

The Vietnamese firm's $2 billion manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi is expected to start production of EVs in the next two months to cater to the domestic Indian market

Commercial vehicle sales may grow 3-5% in wholesale volumes in FY26 : Icra

This growth is expected to be driven by resumption of construction and infrastructure activities and a steady economic environment, the ratings agency said in its latest report