Companies also said confidence was yet to return among buyers, with many holding back their decision to buy cars.
The biggest and most talked about change has come in form of the new interior and dashboard design.
At a time when consumers increasingly embrace green mobility solutions, it is not electric cars but hybrids that are taking the lead, as automotive sales data indicate. Since January, 64,097 electric cars have been sold compared to 266,465 hybrids, according to data from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' Vahan dashboard. Hybrid car sales have surged from 4.42 per cent of the 4.1 million cars sold in calendar year 2022 to 7.2 per cent this year.
The global semiconductor shortage hit passenger vehicle sales in September, with major manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai and Mahindra & Mahindra reporting a decline in sales on Friday. Kia India and Honda Cars also reported a dip in wholesales last month as compared with the year-ago period. Carmakers like Tata Motors, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, Nissan and Skoda, however, reported an increase in passenger vehicle dispatches last month despite supply chain issues.
The anniversary edition boasts of contemporary styling, luxurious interiors, superior performance and assured safety.
During September, Maruti said it dispatched 1,375 units of the soon-to-be-launched sedan Ciaz.
So, does the Brio live up to the hype, in the end? After this first-drive, I would have to answer in the affirmative.
That means a manufacturer looking at a market like India needs to decide whether small, cheap cars or small, expensive cars or both will work better for them, says Pavan Lall.
Audi India launched the second generation 2016 Audi R8 at the show.
Japanese auto major Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI), which recently forayed into the intensely competitive small car segment with the Brio, has brought an old hand on deck to grow operations aggressively in the Indian market.
HSCI has now appointed Seki Inaba the director (marketing) for the Indian market. Inaba, who takes over from Tatsuya Natsume, will be responsible for marketing, sales and after-sales initiatives of the company in the country.
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) Ltd. has finally launched the new 110cc commuter bike Livo at an introductory price of Rs 58,000 (on-road) in the country.
The company is on the lookout for the possible locations for setting up the greenfield plant.
Japanese major's idea part of strategy to double sales in emerging markets by 2017.
Benchmarked against VW polo, the car would be launched in India early next year.
The model will be equipped with a petrol engine in Thailand.
Maruti Suzuki has topped the after-sales customer service satisfaction.
Models pose for the Honda Jazz launched in Mumbai on June 11.
Honda Siel Cars India has started training its sales force to counter the challenge of SX4, the sedan launched by Maruti Udyog on May 7.
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were 'pretty nervous' as they were chased by paparazzi in New York, according to an Indian-American cab driver who drove the couple for about 10 minutes after picking them up at a police station in Manhattan.
While the top-end diesel engine is mated to a six-speed gear box, the petrol engine is mated to a new five-speed gearbox
If you are a stylish commuter and don't mind paying a higher initial price, then the Livo might just be the bike for you, says Tanmay Pangam.
Honda Motors has developed its own diesel power-trains.
The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Monday reported a 11.8 per cent increase in wholesales to 164,469 units in February. The company had sold 147,110 units in February last year, Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) said in a statement. Domestic sales increased 11.8 per cent to 1,52,983 units last month, as against 1,36,849 units in February 2020, it added.
Let alone a discount, they might not even get the model, variant or colour of choice in BS-IV-compliant vehicles.
The glorious journey of Honda City began in 1981. From then on, Honda City has gone through several transformation phases.
If you were still contemplating buying Honda Amaze, here something to convince you.
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 light of the recent devastating earthquake that hit Japan, causing massive damage to life and property, Honda Siel Cars India has postponed the Honda Brio India preview event scheduled to be held on March 17, 2011," the company said in a statement.
Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, Honda Cars and Tata Motors posted single digit growth during the period under review while M&M reported decline in sales.
Maruti Suzuki posted a marginal increase in January and the likes of Hyundai, Ford and Mahindra & Mahindra reporting a single-digit growth.
Ahead of the international auto show that begins next Wednesday, the Indian auto industry continues to be buffeted with bad news. According to data released by leading automobile companies on Saturday, the industry's sales volumes in January fell about five per cent from those in the same month last year.
Sales of the CR-V have been falling in recent months with the company reporting sale of just one unit of the SUV in September this year.
MotorOctane took this fun bike for a spin around a fun place -- Imagica Adventure Park -- to tell you more about it.
Sedans and hatchbacks have both lost market share to SUVs, which now account for more than 50% share of the 4 million-odd-unit PV market in the country.
So, does the Brio live up to the hype, in the end? After this first-drive, I would have to answer in the affirmative.
Sales of commercial vehicles rose 8.59 per cent to 56,140 units in September, SIAM said.
Honda has made the new City more premium and stylish.
