Maruti Suzuki Fronx has crossed the 5 lakh domestic wholesales milestone in India, becoming the first Nexa SUV to achieve this landmark. Launched in April 2023, the Baleno-based coupe-SUV has taken just 38 months to reach this mark, underlining how quickly it has become one of Maruti Suzuki’s most important UV products. As per the latest report, Fronx has registered 5,12,829 units in domestic wholesales till the end of May 2026. It has also emerged as a major export contribut
Europe’s 2025 passenger vehicle market once again proved that affordability, practicality and compact SUVs remain the biggest purchase drivers. The Dacia Sandero retained its position as Europe’s best-selling car for the second consecutive year, ahead of the Renault Clio and Volkswagen T-Roc. According to Best-Selling-Cars.com’s full-year 2025 Europe model ranking, the Dacia Sandero registered 243,676 units in 2025. However, despite holding the No.1 spot, Sandero volumes decl
By Auto Punditz Editorial Team As India's automotive industry accelerates towards electrification, localisation and advanced manufacturing, the role of specialty material suppliers is becoming increasingly critical. Steel wire may not always make headlines, but it forms the backbone of tyres, suspension systems, seating, power transmission, construction and numerous safety-critical automotive applications. One company that is aggressively expanding into these high-value segme
Porsche AG has reported global deliveries of 122,306 vehicles during the first half (H1) of 2026, marking a 16% year-on-year decline compared to 146,391 units delivered in H1 2025. While the headline number may appear concerning, the German luxury sports car manufacturer insists the result is fully aligned with expectations and reflects its long-term strategy of prioritising profitability over sales volume. The company continues to follow its "Value over Volume" philosophy, f
China's dominance in the global EV battery industry has reached new heights, with seven Chinese companies featuring among the world's top ten battery manufacturers in January-May 2026. Led by CATL and BYD, Chinese firms now command 72.6% of the global EV battery market, reshaping the future of electric mobility worldwide.
