With sales in the slow lane, car companies ramp up September discounts

With sales in the slow lane, car companies ramp up September discounts

Carmakers are offering deeper discounts in a desperate push to entice buyers and clear inventory as sales remain sluggish. Starting this month, the level of discounts has risen to 12-14% of the average selling price (ASP) of a vehicle from 10-12% in August. For some models, total discounts offered are well over ₹3 lakh which … Read more

SUVs roar on country roads as sales from rural India sees a spike

SUVs roar on country roads as sales from rural India sees a spike

Hyundai Motor’s top three cars sold in rural India during January-April 2024 were all SUVs, nudging out small car Grand i10 from the podium for the first time, reflecting the growing aspiration and purchasing power of rural buyers in India. Its rivals Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Honda, too, are seeing a spike in demand … Read more

honda: Honda Elevate crosses 20,000 sales mark

honda: Honda Elevate crosses 20,000 sales mark

Honda Cars India on Saturday said its mid-sized Sports Utility Vehicle Elevate has crossed 20,000 sales mark since its launch in the domestic market in September this year. The new model accounted for over 50 per cent of total company sales in the last three months and has helped the company grow its sales by … Read more