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Between FAME and fortune, EV players worried about their investments

The prospect of the government withdrawing its signature scheme after the March 2024 deadline is likely to hurt dozens of start-ups that rode in on the back of subsidies

BMW and MINI sell 19,263 units, register growth of 35% in India last year

German automotive group BMW on Tuesday reported record sales of its luxury cars and motorcycles in India at 19,263 units in 2022. Customer deliveries of cars of both brands BMW and MINI registered a growth of 35 per cent at 11,981 units last year, which was the highest-ever, BMW Group India said in a statement. BMW India registered sales of 11,268 units at a growth of 37 per cent and MINI India of 713 units, up 11 per cent from 2021, it added. Sports Activity Vehicle range, including the X1, X3, X5 and X7 grew at over 60 per cent, while luxury sedans such as the 3 Series, 5 Series and 6 Series continued their strong run, the company said. "Due to a high demand, most BMW models now have a waiting period of up to six months," it added. For the MINI brand, locally produced 'Countryman' had a share of 41 per cent in sales while the 'Hatch' contributed 38 per cent and 'Convertible' 21 per cent. The group's motorcycle arm -- BMW Motorrad -- also posted its highest-ever motorcycle deliv

Kia India records 94.7% rise in domestic sales at 15,184 units in Dec

Automaker Kia India on Monday reported a 94.7 per cent increase in domestic sales at 15,184 units in December. The company had sold 7,797 units in the year-ago period. In the calendar year 2022, the company said it witnessed a growth of 47.7 per cent with cumulative sales of 3,36,619 units. Its sales in 2021 stood at 2,27,844 units. Domestic sales also grew by 40.1 per cent to 2,54,556 units as against 1,81,583 units in 2021, while exports stood at 82,063 units in 2022. "Despite various headwinds like geopolitical issues, Covid-induced supply chain obstructions and price increase, we managed to register the highest sales ever for the brand in the country," Kia India VP and Head - Sales & Marketing Hardeep Singh Brar said in a statement. Kia India said its cumulative sales have crossed the 8-lakh milestone in 41 months since starting mass production in August 2019.

Maruti Suzuki's production falls 18% to 124,722 units in December

Maruti Suzuki India's production in December 2022 was lower by 17.96 per cent at 1,24,722 units, according to a regulatory filing by the company. The company had a total production of 1,52,029 units in the same month a year ago. Production in mini cars and compact segment, comprising models such as Alto, S-Presso, Baleno, Celerio, Dzire, Ignis, Swift and WagonR, was lower at 83,753 units last month as compared to 1,06,090 units in December 2021. Production of utility vehicles, including Brezza, Ertiga, Jimny, S-Cross and XL6, was also lower at 27,303 units as compared to 31,794 units in the year-ago month, the filing added. Light commercial vehicle Super Carry's production stood at 587 units as against 3,262 units in December 2021. In an interaction on Sunday, Maruti Suzuki India Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales Shashank Srivastava had said the company wanted to keep its stock at a very low level starting January. "We had to control the production because we wanted to

Utility vehicles sales rise in Dec, demand for entry-level cars muted

Utility vehicles (UV), among the fastest-growing segments, saw a 22.3% rise in sales at Maruti Suzuki India and 62.2% at Mahindra and Mahindra

TVS Motor sales decline 3.6% in December as motorcycles hit rough patch

Motorcycle sales dipped by 6.7% to 124,705 units in Dec 2022; iQube electric sales provide silver lining, rise 10-fold YoY

VE Commercial Vehicles total sales rise 17.3% to 7,221 units in Dec

VE Commercial Vehicles Ltd on Monday reported a 17.3 per cent growth in total sales at 7,221 units in December 2022. The company, a joint venture of the Volvo Group and Eicher Motors, had sold 6,154 units in December 2021, VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV) said in a statement. December 2022 sales included 7,003 units of Eicher brand and 218 units of Volvo brand, it added. In the domestic commercial vehicles market, Eicher branded trucks and buses recorded sales of 6,671 units last month as compared to 5,192 units in December 2021, a growth of 28.5 per cent. Exports of Eicher branded trucks and buses, however, declined 59 per cent at 332 units, as compared to 810 units in December 2021, it added.

Mahindra & Mahindra reports total sale of 56,677 units in Dec 2022

Automobile major Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. (M&M Ltd.), on Monday said that its overall auto sales for the month of December 2022 stood at 56,677 vehicles.

Hero MotoCorp total sales fall marginally to 394,179 units in Dec

Two-wheeler maker Hero MotoCorp on Monday reported a marginal decline in total sales at 3,94,179 units for December 2022. The company had sold 3,94,773 units in the same month a year ago, Hero MotoCorp said in a statement. Domestic sales were higher by 1.83 per cent at 3,81,365 units as against 3,74,485 units in December 2021. Exports were, however, lower at 12,814 units as compared to 20,288 units in the year-ago month, the company said. Total motorcycle sales in December 2022 stood at 3,56,749 units as against 3,76,862 units in the same month a year ago. On the other hand, scooter sales were higher at 37,430 units as compared to 17,911 units in December 2021. In the three quarters of financial year 2022-23, the company said it sold more than 40.58 lakh units, a rise of 8 per cent as compared to the year-ago period.

Top Headlines: Record car sales in 2022, 3rd highest GST collection in Dec

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Top Headlines: Record car sales in 2022, 3rd highest GST collection in Dec

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2022 car sales zoom 23% to record high of 3.8 mn; 14% higher than 2018 peak

This is mainly on pent-up demand and better semiconductor chip supply

EV industry ends 2022 with one million unit sales; worries loom ahead

Despite consumer interest EVs, reluctance on the part of the auto industry to invest more in them, lack of long-term policy and the rising number of Covid cases put the sector at risk

Indian automobile industry looks to sustain growth momentum in 2023

The Indian automobile industry is setting out on a journey with hopes for a sustained growth momentum in 2023 and further embracing clean technology amid the lurking speed breakers of rising interest rates and cost increases due to new emission and safety norms, having witnessed a strong comeback from the COVID-led downturn this year. While the passenger vehicles (PV) segment is set for record sales in 2022 despite the lingering effects of supply chain constraints and semiconductor shortages, the two-wheeler space is yet to see sustained sales buoyancy after having suffered for most of the year. According to industry estimates, PV sales can reach around 38 lakh units this year. The three-wheelers and commercial vehicles segments have also witnessed good growth in 2022 compared to 2021, albeit on a low base of last year, which was affected by the second wave of COVID-19 and manufacturers will be keen to carry forward the momentum to the new year. As per industry observers, 2023 will

Wedding season pushed vehicle retail sales up by 26% in November: FADA

All categories were in the green with two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles, tractors & commercial vehicles growing by 24%, 80%, 21%, 57% and 33%, respectively

Maruti Suzuki recalls 9,125 vehicles to fix possible defects in seat belts

Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday said it is recalling 9,125 units of its models Ciaz, Brezza, Ertiga, XL6 and Grand Vitara to fix possible defects in a part of the front row seat belts. The affected vehicles were manufactured between November 2-28, 2022, Maruti Suzuki India said in a regulatory filing. "It is suspected that there is a possible defect in one of the child parts of shoulder height adjuster assembly of front row seat belts, which in a rare case, may lead to seat belt disassembly," it said. The company said it has decided to recall the suspected vehicles for inspection and replacement of the faulty part, free of cost. "Affected vehicle owners will be receiving communication from the company's authorised workshops for immediate attention," it said.

Two-wheeler sales rise in Nov at most manufacturers on last year's low base

Some of the uptick is also attributable to the marriage season which usually perks up the volumes in the northern part of the country

Tata Motors total wholesales rise 21% to 75,478 units in November

Tata Motors on Thursday said its total wholesales increased by 21 per cent to 75,478 units in November. The company had dispatched 62,192 units in November 2021. The auto major said its total sales in the domestic market stood at 73,467 units last month, up 27 per cent, as compared to 58,073 units in the year-ago period. Commercial vehicle sales in the domestic market fell 10 per cent to 29,053 units, from 32,245 units in November 2021, it added. Last month, the company's total passenger vehicle dispatches rose 55 per cent to 46,037 units as against 29,778 units in the year-ago period.

Kia India records 69% increase in total sales at 24,025 units in Nov

Kia India on Thursday reported a 69 per cent rise in total sales at 24,025 units in November this year. The company had sold 14,214 units in the same month last year, Kia India said in a statement. Flagship SUV Seltos led the sales with 9,284 vehicles with Sonet, Carens, and the Carnival recorded sales of 7,834, 6,360 and 419 units, respectively last month, it added. Kia India said it also delivered 128 units of EV6 in the domestic market, taking the total EV6 deliveries to 296 units. The company has been able to post healthy sales figures throughout this year due to improved customer sentiment and pent-up demand, Kia India Vice President and Head of Sales & Marketing Hardeep Singh Brar said. The commencement of the third shift at the company's Anantapur Plant earlier this year and gradually improving supply chain has also helped streamline the delivery period and meet customer expectations, he added. "However, we will remain observant of dynamic market conditions," Brar added.

Hyundai reports 36% increase in total sales in Nov to 64,004 units

Hyundai Motor India on Thursday reported 36 per cent increase in total sales at 64,004 units for November 2022. The company had dispatched 46,910 units to dealers in the same month last year. Domestic sales were up 30 per cent to 48,003 units as against 37,001 units in November last year, the company said in a statement. Exports increased 61 per cent to 16,001 units as compared with 9,909 units in the year-ago period, it added. Hyundai Motor India Director (Sales, Marketing & Service) Tarun Garg said the company is well poised to achieve its highest ever domestic sales in 2022.