Skoda Auto outlines framework to strengthen India growth plan On June 12, Skoda Auto India outlined a range of key brand, product, network, and customer-centric initiatives aimed at driving momentum in the Indian market. Škoda Auto India’s product offensive strategy includes an ‘SUV for Everyone’ and enhancing its sedan heritage. It is planning to introduce a soon-to-be-launched ‘global icon’ in the sedan segment.  It will continue it...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

Polestar introduces Battery State-of-Health certificates for used Polestar 2 vehicles On May 7, 2025, Polestar announced the introduction of Battery State-of-Health (BSOH) certificates for used Polestar 2 vehicles. This initiative, part of the Polestar Pre-owned programme, provides buyers with transparent information about the battery's remaining capacity, enhancing confidence in used EV purchases. Each vehicle undergoes a thorough 112-point insp...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

Audi India retailed 1,223 units in Q1 2025 On April 1, Audi India announced that it retailed 1,223 units on Q1 2025 ending March, displaying 17% growth compared to Q1 2024. Its Models such as the Audi Q7 and Audi Q8, were the key contributors to the growth. Audi also mentioned that the recently launched ‘Audi RS Q8 Performance is sold out till Q3 2025. Audi's pre-owned car business, Audi Approved: plus, Separately recorded 23% growth in Q1 202...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/02

Toyota announces best January sales in history in Mexico On February 5, Toyota Mexico announced strong results for January 2025, achieving its best start to the year since beginning operations in the country. The company sold 10,976 units, securing a 9.2% market share. Five models accounted for over 57% of total sales: RAV4 (1,825 units), Hilux (1,760 units), Avanza (1,144 units), Corolla (833 units), and Sienna (732 units). Additionally, all 150...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/12

JLR suspends imports and sales of Jaguar vehicles in Brazil until 2026 On January 24, it was announced that Jaguar has suspended imports and sales of new vehicles in Brazil until 2026 as part of its global repositioning strategy. JLR aims to modernize its Jaguar brand and model lineup, with 2025 designated as a year of consolidation through events and global activations leading to the launch of a new four-door electric GT coupe. This model, inspi...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/28

Toyota Argentina announces leadership in sales, production and exports in 2024 On January 6, Toyota announced its 2024 achievements, maintaining its leadership in production, exports, and sales in Argentina for the fourth consecutive year. With 84,756 units sold by December 31, Toyota captured 21.7% of the domestic market share. Key models highlighted Toyota's success. The Hilux, Argentina's best-selling pickup since 2006, led its segment and ran...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/08

Toyota achieves best sales ever in Mexico in 2024 On December 4, Toyota Mexico announced that 2024 is its best sales year since entering the market in 2002. In November 2024, Toyota sold 11,935 vehicles in the country, bringing the year-to-date total to 111,362 units, and achieving an 8.3% market share. From January to November, 33,131 units sold were HEVs, accounting for about 30% of sales and exceeding the year’s electrification targets. The ...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/11

VW stops sale, production of ID.4 at Chattanooga plant over faulty door handles On September 18, Volkswagen announced it is issuing a stop-sale on its ID.4 electric crossover and will halt production in Chattanooga, Tennessee as it searches for a remedy to fix faulty door handles, furloughing 200 employees starting September 23. VW is recalling 99,064 ID.4s because of defective door handles that offer insufficient water protection, which can lead...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/19

Honda Cars India adds new features in in Honda Connect application On September 14, Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) introduced new features including personalized dynamic dashboard with shortcut widget on screen, digitalised pick-up and drop service, additional reward points on Fuel Pay through HPCL network, buy, and sell pre-owned car, integration of accessories – TPMS (tyre pressure monitoring system) and DVR (drive view recorder) in the Honda C...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/15

Naza Group unveils aim of becoming one of significant players in Malaysian EV market Reported on May 3, 2023, Naza Automotive Group, the Malaysian importer and distributor of cars revealed its plan on a new venture into the EV market, with the segment contributing 25% to its total annual revenue in the next 5 years.According to the group’s CEO, Naza wanted to bring new EV brands to join its portfolio and become the infrastructure provider. Naza...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/09

Mercedes-Benz, India sales grows by 41% in 2022 On January 6, Mercedes-Benz India announced that it delivered 15,822 units in 2022 as compared to 11,242 units in 2021 displaying a growth of +41% y-o-y. The key models driving growth were the C-Class, E-Class, and S-Class limousines and the GLA, GLC, GLE, and GLS SUVs while the LWB E-Class continued to remain the single highest-selling model for Mercedes-Benz in 2022 followed by the GLC SUV. The co...

News  Updated at: 2023/01/06

Toyota unveils large-capacity Sweep Energy Storage System On November 9, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) unveiled its large-capacity Sweep Energy Storage System, which uses drive batteries reclaimed from pre-owned electrified vehicles, to the press. The new storage system will expand ways to utilize used batteries, which are expected to increase in response to the widespread use of electrified vehicles, and encourage the introduction of renewab...

News  Updated at: 2022/11/10

Nissan to offer super-low mileage leases in US market In October 2022, it was reported that Nissan is now offering ultra-low mileage leases, largely as a response to changes in driving habits caused by the covid-19 pandemic.The increase in work-from-home arrangements is cited as a specific reason that drivers are traveling fewer miles. Economic uncertainty, inflation, and affordability are also impacting driving habits.The program, called Signatu...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/15

Nissan expands CPO program to include other OEMs On October 12, 2022, Nissan announced they are expanding their certified pre-owned (CPO) program to include both Nissan-branded units and vehicles from other OEMs.For non-Nissan vehicles, this includes vehicles as old as 10 years and with mileage up to 100,000. These receive an 84-point inspection and come with a 6-month, 6,000 mile limited warranty and roadside assistance.The CPO program for Nissa...

News  Updated at: 2022/10/15

Semiconductor shortage drives leasing of pre-owned cars in Mexico As the shortage of semiconductors is causing OEM plants to halt production in multiple plants around the world, automakers are unable to meet the growing demand for new models.In Mexico, the situation has caused some models to be out of stock and future vehicle production remains in doubt.The result is that consumers have a new outlook on the leasing of pre-owned cars, which has ha...

News  Updated at: 2021/07/15

SiriusXM Canada and GM announce multi-year agreement extension SiriusXM Canada and GM Canada announced a new multi-year agreement to extend their current relationship. With the new agreement, GM will install SiriusXM hardware in new vehicles, enabling the SiriusXM satellite radio service available in nearly all of its Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac branded vehicles started with the 2021 model year.All Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac custom...

News  Updated at: 2021/03/01

SiriusXM Canada and Mazda Canada extend partnership SiriusXM Canada announced a multi-year agreement with Mazda Canada to extend the current relationship between the two companies and continue offering SiriusXM services for the company. Customers who purchase a new or a certified pre-owned equipped vehicle will receive a complimentary three-month trial subscription to SiriusXM All Access and the SiriusXM mobile app. SiriusXM All Access is SiriusX...

News  Updated at: 2020/12/16

LMC Automotive blog: US Sales, How much of 2020 will we see in 2021? With fewer than 30 selling days left before 2020 comes to an end, we look back to a normal January and finetune our expectations for 2021. To call this a tumultuous year would be an understatement, and many of us will be glad to see the back of it, but a calendar reset does not automatically mean that the US Light Vehicle market will stabilise. So, what are the key takeaways fro...

News  Updated at: 2020/12/09

Mercedes-Benz USA reports second-quarter 2020 sales of 59,461 vehicles On July 8, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) reported second quarter 2020 sales of 59,461 Mercedes-Benz models. Additionally, Mercedes-Benz Vans recorded Q2 sales of 10,760, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 70,221 vehicles for the quarter, a decrease of 17.2% over the comparable period in 2019.“Overall, we are encouraged by the continued demand and strong performance of our core m...

News  Updated at: 2020/07/11

J.D. Power to merge with Autodata Solutions to offer automotive data, analytics, sales software On December 16, J.D. Power, a global leader in data analytics and consumer intelligence, announced a merger with Autodata Solutions, a provider of data and software solutions for the automotive ecosystem. Autodata Solutions provides Software as a Service (SaaS) and software solutions that range from back-end automation systems that enable dealer-to-or...

News  Updated at: 2019/12/20