Various factors, including robust demand in rural markets and good response to new models, helped in driving the sales.
Honda has grown from 15% in FY12 to 27% now; Yamaha has doubled share to 5% in five years.
They're sexy, powerful, irresistible and very, very expensive.
The auto industry has had a mixed month. The build up to Dhanteras and Diwali was good but the demand tapered off subsequently.
Now, you can own a two-wheeler for Rs 18.5 per day
Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Mahindra and Toyota reported low single-digit sales growth for the month owing to weak market sentiment
Maruti, Hyundai, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra and Honda saw their passenger vehicle sales improve in August compared to the same month last year, although Ford and Toyota witnessed a decline.
In first 9 months of FY18, scooter sales grew by 18.5%, the number may jump further as more women join workforce
The 150cc bike segment in the country is witnessing commendable growth every passing day.
Companies like Yamaha Motor India, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India, Suzuki Motorcycle India and TVS Motors are all geared up to launch bikes to shake-up Bajaj's stronghold -- the 150-250-cc segment
Today, Suzuki depends on Maruti for its place in the world
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