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BYD Dethrones Toyota in Singapore: How EVs Are Rewriting One of Asia’s Most Mature Car Markets
Singapore's automotive landscape has witnessed a historic shift. BYD has overtaken Toyota to become the country's leading car brand, driven by rapid EV adoption and an expanding electric vehicle portfolio. Here's what this means for the global auto industry.
Team Autopunditz
Aug 66 min read


Indian Tyre Brands Shine Globally: MRF, CEAT & Apollo Among World’s Strongest Tyre Brands in 2026
Indian tyre brands have made a strong statement on the global stage in the latest Brand Finance Tyres 25 2026 ranking. While Michelin retained its position as the world’s strongest tyre brand with a Brand Strength Index score of 93.2/100, the bigger story for India is the impressive presence of MRF, CEAT and Apollo Tyres among the world’s top 10 strongest tyre brands. According to Brand Finance, Michelin is also the world’s most valuable tyre brand for the ninth consecutive y
Team Autopunditz
Jun 115 min read


Best-Selling Diesel Cars in India – FY2026 Analysis
India’s diesel car market in FY2026 continued to be dominated by SUVs and ladder-frame utility vehicles, reinforcing a clear trend: diesel is now a performance + utility-driven fuel choice rather than a mass-market one. While alternatives like CNG and EVs are growing, diesel still thrives in high-torque, long-distance, and rural-heavy use cases. For the better part of a decade, automotive obituaries have been written for the diesel engine. The industry narrative has been sing
Team Autopunditz
May 15 min read


Vahan Registrations CY2025: Passenger Vehicle Sales
We have presented the Wholesales (dispatch figures of OEM to dealers) here . A lot of requests came in to cover the Vahan Figures as well to present the actual Industry scenario. This article is presented to highlight the RTO registration figures sourced from the Vahan portal. India’s passenger vehicle market closed CY2025 on a strong note, with total Vahan registrations at 43,51,640 units, compared to 40,11,725 units in CY2024 — reflecting a healthy 8.5% year-on-year growth.
Team Autopunditz
Feb 233 min read
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