Electric cars raced ahead of strong hybrids in India during H1 2026, recording 1,48,023 sales against 57,885 hybrids. We analyse the top-selling EVs and hybrids, model-wise growth and why the gap is widening.
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
Tata Motors leads with 5.76 lakh units in January–September 2026, ahead of Mahindra's 5.42 lakh and Hyundai's 4.72 lakh. A look at 15 years of sales data reveals how India's passenger vehicle hierarchy has been transformed. India's passenger vehicle market is witnessing one of its most interesting competitive battles in years. While Maruti Suzuki continues to dominate the industry, the fight for the second-largest car manufacturer has become increasingly intense between Tata
Volvo Cars has withdrawn its previous full-year 2026 guidance for sales volumes and cash flow after global sales fell 10.7% year-on-year in the third quarter. The headline decline, however, hides a striking regional divergence: Europe and other markets grew 2%, the Americas fell 14%, while Greater China plunged more than 40%. Volvo Cars sold 141,609 vehicles globally during Q3 2026, compared with 158,615 units during the corresponding quarter last year. The Swedish premium ca
For years, Porsche was widely regarded as one of the Volkswagen Group’s strongest profit generators, combining relatively modest volumes with exceptionally high margins. In the first half of 2026, however, an unusual reversal emerged inside the Group: Škoda generated slightly more operating profit than Porsche. Škoda Auto reported an operating profit of €1.366 billion in H1 2026, while Porsche AG reported €1.348 billion over the same period. The difference is only around €18
