The U.S. is cracking down on Chinese technology in the automotive industry.

The United States has warned tyre maker Pirelli that it could restrict sales of tyres fitted with its data-collecting technology. The restrictions could extend to vehicles fitted with this technology as well.

The reason for the above is due to a Chinese investor in the tyre company. Italy's Pirelli, whose largest shareholder with a 37% stake is Chinese state group Sinochem, has developed technology allowing data from its so-called Cyber Tyres to be collected and transferred in real-time to the vehicle.

The U.S. is cracking down on Chinese technology in the automotive industry, banning key software and hardware from Chinese-controlled companies in connected vehicles on U.S. roads.

An informal advisory was issued to Pirelli by the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security. The letter also said that carmakers that incorporated the Cyber Tyre tech in their vehicles would likely need to apply for an exemption to sell them in the U.S.

Pirelli and its second-largest investor, Camfin, have entered into a dispute with Sinochem, claiming Sinochem's leading shareholding position in Pirelli was hindering the group's ability to expand its business in the U.S.

Pirelli makes around 25% of its revenue in North America, mostly through plants in Mexico, South America and Europe, although it also runs a smaller facility in the U.S. state of Georgia.

It seems to be a rocky road ahead for Pirelli for now. The software prohibitions by the United States will take effect in the 2027 model year, while those on hardware will come in 2029.

Source: Reuters

The Fortuner & Legender SUVs are available with petrol and diesel engine options in manual and automatic versions.

Toyota has achieved cumulative sales of 3 lakh units of the Fortuner and Legender SUVs in India.

Launched in 2009, the Toyota Fortuner is one of the most popular SUVs in the Indian market. It is based on a rugged ladder-frame architecture and has four-wheel drive capabilities, which is one of the reasons why it is so sought after.

In 2021, Toyota introduced the Legender. Based on the same highly capable platform as the Fortuner, it offers a more stylish exterior along with added features such as sequential LED turn indicators, wireless charging, and an 11-speaker JBL audio system.

The Toyota Fortuner is available with two engine options. These include a 2.8-litre diesel paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic and a 2.7-litre petrol engine mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic.

The Legender is only offered with a diesel engine. It’s the same 2.8-litre unit available in the Fortuner and comes with 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission options.

The Defender continues to be its best seller, with 115,404 units sold in the last 12 months.

Jaguar Land  Rover has announced that it has registered its best profit in a decade, amounting to  $3.33 billion. This is even though it ended sales of virtually all Jaguar models.

Jaguar sold just 26,862 cars from March 2024 to March 2025, a drop of 45.8 percent. Around half of those cars were F-Pace SUVs. The other half were leftover models sitting with dealers.

It is Land Rover that has been instrumental in JLR’s success. The Defender continues to be its best seller, with 115,404 units sold in the last 12 months. This is followed by the Range Rover Sport, with 79,862 units sold, an increase of 19.7 percent. The larger full-size Range Rover was third, moving just under 77,000 units.

Sales of the Land Rover Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque were up by 9.3% and 26.7%, but the older Land Rover Discovery, now in its eighth year on sale, declined by 5.8%.

PHEVs have already played their part. JLR saw sales of PHEVs jump by 21.7 percent year-over-year. Sales of PHEV-powered Range Rovers were up by 38.2 percent in the same period.

JLR is also upbeat about its electrification goals. Work on the production line for the Range Rover Electric has just been completed. The Solihull, UK production facility has been retooled for the production of Jaguar EVs like the Type 00.

"JLR has ended the year with strong annual and quarterly earnings, including delivering our tenth consecutive profitable quarter and our net debt zero target," CEO Adrian Mardell said. "We have achieved record sales of Defender, revealed the stunning Jaguar Type 00, and we are preparing to launch the wonderful Range Rover Electric.”

"This strong and consistent performance, the commitment of our people, partners and clients, and the appeal of our luxury brands will support our response to current global economic challenges, including the evolving global trading environment."

Source: Autocar UK

In April 2025, Hyundai sold 17,016 units of the Creta, registering a YoY growth of 10.2%.

The Hyundai Creta has emerged as the highest-selling model in India for the second consecutive month.

In April 2025, Hyundai sold 17,016 units of the Creta, registering a growth of 10.2% compared to the same month last year. It was also the best-selling SUV from January to April 2025, with cumulative sales of 69,914 units.

Hyundai currently offers a wide range of SUVs in India. These include the Exter, Venue, Alcazar, Tucson, and, of course, the Creta. According to the company, the contribution of SUVs to its domestic sales reached an all-time high of 70.9% in April 2025.

Tarun Garg, Whole-Time Director and COO of Hyundai Motor India Ltd. said, “Being the best-selling car across all segments for two months in a row and the top-selling SUV in the industry for the first four months of 2025 cumulatively is a proud achievement for all of us at HMIL.” He further stated, “The addition of the electric powertrain has further strengthened the brand CRETA and it is now not just a leader in the SUV segment, but also a key enabler in India’s electric mobility journey.”

Hyundai recorded total monthly sales of 60,774 units in April 2025, achieving a year-on-year growth of 21%.

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) has achieved a new domestic sales milestone. The carmaker has sold over 9 million units since its inception in 1996.

Hyundai recorded total monthly sales of 60,774 units in April 2025, achieving a year-on-year growth of 21%. These included 44,374 units that were sold in the domestic market and 16,400 units that were exported.

Hyundai also registered a growth of 16.2% from January to April 2025 as compared to the same period in the previous year. The carmaker is now gearing up to begin operations at the Talegaon plant in Q4 of CY2025.

Tarun Garg, Whole-time Director and COO of HMIL, said, “As we enter the 30th year of our operations in India on 6th May 2025, we are proud of our commitment to our country, that has led us to achieve the milestone of 9-million-unit sales in the Indian market since our inception in 1996."

Out of the 3.3 million i10 hatchbacks sold worldwide, 2 million units were sold in India alone.

Hyundai recently achieved a new milestone as the cumulative sales of the i10 surpassed the 3.3 million units mark.

Out of the 3.3 million i10 hatchbacks sold worldwide, 2 million units were sold in India alone. The remaining 1.3 million units were exported to more than 140 countries, including South Africa, Mexico, Chile and Peru.

Hyundai introduced the i10 in 2007, which was subsequently followed by the Grand i10 and Grand i10 NIOS. Currently, in its third generation, the popular hatchback is available with a 1.2L Kappa Petrol MT, 1.2L Kappa Petrol AMT and 1.2L Bi-Fuel Kappa Petrol with CNG powertrains.

On average, Hyundai has sold over 1 lakh units of the i10 annually in India. In FY2024-25, over 45% of Grand i10 NIOS customers were first-time car buyers, and over 83% of the buyers were married. Gujarat, Maharashtra and Haryana are the top 3 markets for the Grand i10 NIOS.

Unsoo Kim, MD, Hyundai Motor India Ltd., said, “What makes this milestone even more special is the fact that the current generation of i10 has achieved up to 91.3% localization for the domestic market, while it is 91.4% for the export models.”

Since its launch, Suzuki has sold 2,400 units of the Hayabusa in India.

The Suzuki Hayabusa recorded the highest-ever sales in FY2025. 511 units were sold, translating to a growth of 71% over the previous fiscal.

The Hayabusa was the best-selling superbike in the 1,000-1,600cc motorcycle segment in FY2025. According to SIAM’s data, since its launch, Suzuki has sold 2,400 units of the Hayabusa in India.

Suzuki recently launched the 2025 edition of the Hayabusa at Rs 16.90 lakh (ex-showroom).

The 2025 edition features an updated launch control system and a cruise control system that allows the rider to switch gears without disengaging it.

The Hayabusa continues to be powered by the same 1,340cc, inline 4-cylinder unit that produces 187 BHP and 150 Nm. It is mated to a 6-speed gearbox via a bi-directional quickshifter.

Source: Autocar India

Isuzu’s exports grew by 24% from 16,329 units in FY2023-24 to 20,312 units in FY2024-25.

Isuzu emerged as the top exporter of commercial vehicles from India in FY2024-25.

Isuzu’s exports grew by 24% from 16,329 units in FY2023-24 to 20,312 units in FY2024-25.

Isuzu’s manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh, caters to both left-hand drive and right-hand drive markets. The factory recently achieved the production milestone of 100,000 units.

Isuzu exports made-in-India commercial vehicles to markets across Asia and the Middle East, including Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Jordan.

The Windsor EV is the third pure electric model from MG after the ZS EV and Comet EV.

JSW MG Motor India has announced that it has sold over 20,000 units of the Windsor EV in just 6 months.

Launched in September 2024, the Windsor EV is the third pure electric model from MG after the ZS EV and Comet EV. It is priced at Rs 9.99 lakh with the Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) option.

The Windsor EV was also the best-selling EV in India for 4 consecutive months between October 2024 and January 2025.

The Windsor EV is available in Excite, Exclusive and Essence variants. It packs a 38 kWh battery, delivering a range of 332 km. It powers an electric motor with an output of 134 BHP and 200 Nm. The car supports DC fast charging, which takes 40 minutes to charge the battery pack.

The Defender was JLR's highest-selling model in FY2025, registering a growth of 90%.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) was among the top 3 best-selling luxury car brands in India in FY2025. The Tata-owned British carmaker beat its German rival Audi to secure the third spot behind Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

JLR sold 6,183 units in FY2025, recording a massive 40% growth over the previous fiscal when merely 4,417 units were sold. Whereas Audi sales were down 15% from 7,027 units to 5,990 units.

JLR's impressive performance can be attributed to the popularity of models like the Defender and the locally manufactured Range Rover and Range Rover Sport.

According to Rajan Amba, MD of JLR India, the Defender was the highest-selling model in FY2025, registering a growth of 90%. Range Rover and Range Rover Sport sales were up by 72% and 42%, respectively.

Mercedes-Benz continues to lead the luxury car market with 18,928 units sold during FY2025. BMW sold 15,266 units, registering a nominal growth of 5%.

Source: ET