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
The automotive industry has spent the last decade debating whether software would redefine vehicles. In 2026, investors appear to have taken that idea one step further with Hyundai Motor. Despite weakening profitability and mounting tariff pressures, Hyundai Motor’s stock has emerged as one of the strongest performers on the Korean stock market, creating one of the most fascinating valuation stories in the global automotive industry. The paradox is striking. While Hyundai’s a
India’s car market is usually analysed through price, mileage, features, safety ratings and monthly sales. Yet these rational factors explain only part of the purchase decision. A car is not merely a mobility product. It can be a public expression of achievement, family responsibility, individuality, technological confidence or social standing. Two vehicles may offer similar dimensions and performance, but buyers can interpret their badges very differently. That is the real p
Pre-owned car sales are rising faster than new-car sales, but the industry’s next challenge is building trust, improving financing and organising a highly fragmented ecosystem India’s used-car market is no longer a secondary extension of the new-car business. It is rapidly emerging as a major automotive industry in its own right—supported by rising vehicle prices, shorter ownership cycles, growing digital adoption and demand for affordable personal mobility. CRISIL Ratings es
