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Maruti Fronx Crosses 5 Lakh Sales: Nexa’s Fastest SUV Success Story
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
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4 hours ago4 min read


Hyundai Car Sales - May 2026
Hyundai Motor India recorded 47,837 units in May 2026, registering a healthy 9% year-on-year growth over 43,861 units sold in May 2025. However, compared to April 2026, Hyundai’s domestic dispatches declined by 8%, as volumes dropped from 51,902 units to 47,837 units. The brand’s performance in May 2026 was largely driven by its SUV portfolio, especially the Creta, Venue and Exter, which together contributed over 70% of Hyundai’s total sales. Hyundai Sales May 2026 – Model-wi
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6 hours ago2 min read


Mahindra Car Sales May 2026: Scorpio Leads, XUV 7XO Surges 45%, Total Sales Up 11%
Mahindra reported a strong sales performance in May 2026, with total domestic passenger vehicle sales standing at 58,021 units, compared to 52,431 units in May 2025. This translated into a healthy 11% year-on-year growth. On a month-on-month basis, Mahindra sales grew 3%, rising from 56,331 units in April 2026. The brand’s performance was led by the Scorpio range, followed by the Thar and the rapidly growing XUV 7XO. Mahindra Sales May 2026: Model-wise Performance Model May 2
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1 day ago2 min read


Tata Motors Sales May 2026: Punch & Nexon Lead the Charge as Sales Jump 42% YoY
Tata Motors recorded a strong performance in May 2026, with total car sales standing at 59,090 units, compared to 41,557 units in May 2025. This translates to a healthy 42% year-on-year growth, driven primarily by the continued dominance of the Punch and Nexon, along with a strong contribution from the newly added Sierra. On a month-on-month basis, Tata’s sales remained almost flat, with May 2026 volumes marginally higher than 59,000 units sold in April 2026. Tata Motors Mode
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2 days ago2 min read


Best-Selling Sub-4m SUVs in India – May 2026: Fronx Leads, Punch & Nexon Close Behind
India’s sub-4 metre SUV segment continued its strong run in May 2026, with total sales of 1,17,889 units, compared to 98,966 units in May 2025. This translates to a healthy 19.1% YoY growth, underlining the segment’s importance in the Indian passenger vehicle market. The segment remains highly competitive, with Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Hyundai, Kia and Mahindra fighting aggressively for volume share. The top three models alone contributed over 50% of the segment, showing h
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2 days ago4 min read


Passenger EV Vahan Registrations May 2026: Tata Leads, Mahindra Closes In, Market Grows 81% YoY
India’s passenger electric vehicle market continued its strong growth momentum in May 2026, as Vahan registration data showed a sharp year-on-year rise in electric car sales. Total passenger EV registrations stood at 25,880 units in May 2026, compared to 14,323 units in May 2025, registering a strong 80.7% YoY growth. On a month-on-month basis, the market grew by 4.6%, rising from 24,753 units in April 2026. The data clearly indicates that EV adoption in the passenger vehicle
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3 days ago3 min read


Best-Selling Mid SUVs in India – May 2026
India’s mid-size SUV segment continued its strong run in May 2026, recording 1,17,332 units compared to 88,675 units in May 2025. This marks a healthy 32.3% year-on-year growth, showing that buyer preference for larger, feature-loaded SUVs remains strong despite rising competition across price bands. The segment was led by the Mahindra Scorpio, followed closely by the Hyundai Creta, while Maruti Suzuki’s new Victoris made a strong debut with over 10,000 units. Top 10 Best-Sel
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3 days ago3 min read


Vahan Sales Snapshot: May 2026
Passenger vehicle registrations grow 23.9% YoY, but decline 5.4% MoM India’s passenger vehicle registration market posted a strong year-on-year performance in May 2026, supported by healthy retail demand and a strong showing from market leader Maruti Suzuki. As per Vahan registration data, the top 15 OEMs together recorded 3,97,301 units in May 2026, compared to 3,20,612 units in May 2025, registering a robust 23.9% YoY growth. However, on a month-on-month basis, registration
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3 days ago3 min read


Best-Selling Sedans in India – May 2026
India’s sedan market delivered a surprisingly strong performance in May 2026, with total sales of the listed sedans standing at 37,055 units, compared to 30,646 units in May 2025. This translates to a healthy 20.9% year-on-year growth, showing that despite the SUV wave, sedans continue to have a loyal customer base in India. The growth was led almost single-handedly by the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, which remained the undisputed sedan king of India. Best-Selling Sedans in India for
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4 days ago3 min read


Maruti Suzuki Car Sales - May 2026
Maruti Suzuki achieved its highest-ever monthly sales in May 2026, registering a total volume of 2,42,688 units, includes domestic + exports combined. It recorded domestic dispatches of 1,93,535 units and 41,914 units in exports. Domestic passenger vehicle sales jumped by 40% year-on-year, compared to 1,35,962 units in May 2025. This translates to a robust 40% year-on-year growth, highlighting the brand’s continued dominance in the Indian car market. On a month-on-month basi
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4 days ago3 min read


Top 25 Selling Cars in India in May 2026
India’s passenger vehicle market in May 2026 remained heavily tilted towards SUVs, but the month’s best-selling car was a sedan. The Maruti Suzuki Dzire emerged as India’s No.1 selling car in May 2026 with 24,546 units, registering a strong 36% year-on-year growth over May 2025. The Top 25 list also highlights three major themes: Maruti Suzuki’s continued volume dominance, Tata’s strong compact SUV momentum, and the rising weight of SUVs in India’s sales mix. Out of the Top 2
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4 days ago3 min read


India Car Sales Snapshot – May 2026
India’s passenger vehicle market stayed resilient in May 2026, with the top OEMs in the snapshot collectively dispatching 4,40,808 units. This marked a strong 26.0% year-on-year growth over 3,49,713 units in May 2025. However, compared to April 2026, the market was almost flat with a marginal 0.2% month-on-month decline, indicating that the industry maintained volumes after a strong April performance. The biggest story of May 2026 was Maruti Suzuki’s sharp market share expans
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5 days ago4 min read


Tata Motors Makes A Big Africa Push With Its Widest-Ever CV Showcase In Cape Town
Tata Motors has showcased its widest-ever commercial vehicle portfolio in Cape Town, South Africa, displaying 11 vehicles across electric trucks, pickups, buses and heavy-duty applications. The move highlights the company’s growing focus on Africa as a key international market for its commercial vehicle business. Tata Motors’ Cape Town showcase was not just a product display. It was a clear statement of intent. The company brought together a wide mix of vehicles designed for
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May 223 min read


Tata Motors FY27 Launch & Facelift Timeline
Tata Motors is preparing one of its most important product years in recent times, with a focused FY2027 roadmap that combines new EV launches, facelift updates and premium electric brand activity. The company’s product pipeline is expected to help Tata strengthen its position in SUVs, EVs and alternative powertrains at a time. NEW MODELS: The Big Debuts These are the two cars everyone's talking about — both electric, both significant. Sierra EV EV Q2 FY27 · July–September 20
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May 203 min read


Hybrid Car Sales in India – April 2026
India’s hybrid car market witnessed a sharp month-on-month decline in April 2026. As per the attached data, total hybrid car sales stood at 8,600 units in April 2026, compared to 11,073 units in March 2026. This translates to a 22.3% MoM decline, mainly due to a significant drop in Toyota Innova Hycross and Hyryder volumes. Despite the slowdown, Toyota continued to dominate India’s hybrid car space, while Maruti Suzuki gained momentum with strong growth from the Victoris, Gra
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May 182 min read


Volkswagen India Sales Report – April 2026
Volkswagen India reported total domestic sales of 2,828 units in April 2026, witnessing a marginal 1% year-on-year (YoY) decline compared to 2,851 units sold in April 2025. On a month-on-month (MoM) basis, sales also declined 8% from 3,082 units recorded in March 2026. Volkswagen Taigun remained Volkswagen India’s highest-selling model with 1,543 units sold in April 2026. The SUV registered a healthy 34% YoY growth and an impressive 70% MoM increase, making it Volkswagen’s...
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May 171 min read


Upcoming Compact SUVs India 2026–2028: Next Big SUV War Under 4 Metres
India’s sub-4 metre SUV segment is preparing for its next big battle. After years of domination by models like Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet and Mahindra XUV 3XO, the category is now moving into a new phase driven by hybrids, EVs, rugged lifestyle designs and more premium features. Between 2026 and 2028, almost every major carmaker is expected to bring a new or heavily updated compact SUV to India. The compact SUV segment is entering its most competitive
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May 172 min read


Skoda India Sales Report – April 2026
Skoda Auto India reported total domestic sales of 6,886 units in April 2026, witnessing a 6% year-on-year (YoY) decline compared to 7,302 units sold in April 2025. On a month-on-month (MoM) basis as well, sales declined 13% from 7,928 units recorded in March 2026. Despite the overall slowdown, Skoda’s SUV portfolio continued to remain the backbone of the brand, with the Kylaq and Kushaq together contributing nearly 86% of total monthly sales. Skoda Kylaq continued to lead Sko
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May 171 min read


Toyota Vellfire Crosses 5,000 Sales Milestone in India
Toyota Vellfire has crossed the 5,000-unit cumulative sales milestone in India, with total sales reaching 5,001 units by April 2026. For a premium luxury MPV positioned in a niche segment, this is an important achievement and highlights the Vellfire’s strong acceptance among high-end buyers looking for comfort, exclusivity, hybrid efficiency, and chauffeur-driven luxury. The Vellfire was never meant to be a mass-market product. Instead, it has built its success on a very clea
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May 162 min read


Suzuki shares rise despite analyst concerns over Middle East Risks
Suzuki Motor Corporation surprised markets this week as its shares surged despite growing analyst concerns over geopolitical instability in the Middle East. The Japanese automaker delivered a stronger-than-expected earnings performance, reassuring investors about its resilience even as global risks continue to rise. The company reported an operating profit of ¥622.9 billion for FY2026, slightly ahead of analyst expectations. The earnings boost came despite rising commodity pr
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May 162 min read
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