In a landmark announcement today, Honda Motor Company revealed a major pivot in its global strategy, placing India at the center of its future growth. CEO Toshihiro Mibe confirmed that the brand is moving away from its "one-size-fits-all" global approach to focus on products designed specifically for the Indian market. Here are the key takeaways from Honda’s new roadmap: 1. Tailor-Made for India Honda admitted that its "global standard" models were often too "excessive" for l

Kia outsold Hyundai in South Korea. Not by a mile — just 1,057 units separated them — but in the automotive world, symbolism matters as much as spreadsheets. For a brand that was acquired by Hyundai during financial ruin, this is far more than a monthly sales quirk. It is the culmination of a decade-long reinvention. Kia sold 55,108 units in Korea in April versus 54,051 for Hyundai — a margin of just 1,057 units. Kia posted a 7.9% year-on-year gain while Hyundai reported a 19