Royal Enfield Guerrilla’s first glimpse unveiled; worldwide launch set for July 17

Royal Enfield hints at the Guerrilla 450 roadster, with its global debut scheduled for July 17. It encompasses the new Sherpa 450 engine and will be the second offering to be based on the Himalayan platform. LED lighting, telescopic front forks, and the digital console shown in the teaser. Expectedly the model will have all the connectivity features, including navigation.

Homegrown two-wheeler maker, Bajaj Auto has recorded a growth of 3.40% in its overall two-wheeler sales (Domestic + Exports) selling 303,646 units in July 2024 as compared to 293,649 units sold in the same month a year ago. In the domestic market, the company sold 177,207 units, an uptick of 6.56% as compared to 166,292 units sold in June 2023. The exports performance witnessed a marginal decline of - 0.72% selling 126,439 units, as against 127,357 units sold in the same month a year ago.

Coming to the company’s performance in the April – June FY2025 period, Bajaj Auto recorded a growth of 6.92% selling 9,50,917 units as compared to 8,89,330 units sold in the corresponding period a year ago. In the domestic market the two-wheeler manufacturer sold 5,82,497 units, recording an uptick of 7.28% as compared to 5,42,931 units sold in the same period a year ago. The company’s exports went slightly up as well at 6.35% selling 3,68,420 units as compared to 3,46,399 units sold in the same period in FY2024.

Finally speaking of the brand’s overall business (two-wheelers + commercial) in June 2024, the company saw its sales going up by 5.1% selling 3,58,477 units as compared to 3,40,981 units sold in the same period a year ago. Speaking of the April – June FY2025 period, the company recorded an uptick of 7.26% selling 11,02,056 units as compared to 10,27,407 units sold in the same period last year.

Maruti Suzuki India Limited documented a 12.42% increase in total vehicle sales (domestic and exports combined) for June 2024, reaching 179,228 units compared to 159,418 units in June 2023. Domestic market sales grew by 6.56%, totaling 148,195 units versus 139,648 units in the previous year. Export figures for June 2024 demonstrated substantial improvement, with 31,033 units shipped, marking a 56.97% increase from the 19,770 units exported in June last year.

In the April-June quarter of FY2025, Maruti Suzuki registered a 4.7% increase in total sales, reaching 521,868 units compared to 498,030 units in the same period last year. Domestic market sales rose by 3.7%, totaling 451,308 units against 434,812 units in the previous year's quarter. The company's export performance also strengthened, with an 11.61% growth to 70,560 units, up from 63,218 units in the same quarter of FY2024.

Now, coming to the segments, the utility vehicle (SUV) segment recorded the highest growth of 20.66 percent selling 52,373 units in June 2024 as compared to 43,404 units sold in the same month last year. That said, in terms of volume, the compact segment with models like the Baleno, Swift, Dzire, and WagonR among others performed better at 64,049 units, which is a flat growth (-0.65 per cent) as against 64,471 units sold in the corresponding month last year.

Also, there was a mixed picture of the vehicle segment sales performance in June 2024. Sales of the mid-size segment fell sharply from 1,744 to 572 units, a considerable loss of 67.2%. Sales of passenger cars also dropped, from 80,269 to 74,016 units, a 7.79% decline. The utility vehicle market, on the other hand, saw impressive growth of 20.66%, with sales rising from 43,404 to 52,373 units. Van sales increased from 9,354 to 10,771 units, a 15.15% improvement.

Comparing 137,160 domestic passenger vehicle sales to 133,027 units the year before, there was a small rise in sales of 3.11% overall. From 2,992 to 2,758 units sold, light commercial vehicle sales fell by 7.82%. With LCVs included, the total domestic sales increased by 2.87% to 139,918 units. Notably, from 3,629 to 8,277 units, sales to other OEMs increased tremendously by 128.07%.

Tata Motors Limited has announced its sales figures for the first quarter of FY 2024-25, totaling 229,891 vehicles across domestic and international markets. This marks a slight increase from 226,245 units sold in the same period last year.

Sales Breakdown:

Domestic Sales Highlights:

In the domestic market, Tata Motors sold 225,719 vehicles during Q1 FY25, compared to 222,345 units in Q1 FY24, reflecting a 2% growth.

Passenger Vehicles (PV):

Tata Motors Limited has released its sales figures for the first quarter of the financial year 2024-25, revealing that the company sold a total of 138,682 passenger vehicles globally. This represents a marginal decline of 1% compared to the same period last year.

In Q1 FY25, Tata Motors sold a total of 16,579 Electric Vehicles (EVs) globally, marking a 14% decline from the previous year. This reduction is attributed to changes in government subsidies and broader market conditions, including significant fleet sales in Q4 FY24 due to the expiration of the FAME II subsidy in March 2024. Despite the slight growth in the personal segment, the fleet segment witnessed a notable decline, with expectations for a recovery in subsequent quarters as market conditions stabilize and demand strengthens.

Executive Insights:

Mr. Shailesh Chandra, Managing Director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., commented on the performance, noting a fluctuating demand influenced by seasonal factors and political events. He expressed confidence in a recovery, driven by strong consumer interest and upcoming festive season sales.

Future Prospects:

Looking forward, Tata Motors anticipates a rebound in passenger vehicle sales, buoyed by a robust pipeline of customer inquiries and the onset of the festive season from August onwards. The company remains committed to leveraging this growth opportunity with strategic product launches and market initiatives.

Hero MotoCorp has launched 'The Centennial' motorcycle honoring founder Dr. Brijmohan Lall Munjal. Limited to 100 units, it blends craftsmanship and technology, with auction proceeds to support charity. Deliveries are to begin in September 2024. Customers can participate in the 'My Hero, My Story' campaign to win. Features include carbon fiber panels, titanium exhaust, and exclusive design elements.

Triumph India begins bookings for the Daytona 660 at Rs 25,000. The bike features a 660cc inline three-cylinder engine producing 95bhp and 69Nm of torque, designed for city convenience. It includes a Showa suspension, twin front discs, and 17-inch alloy wheels with Michelin tyres. Features comprise all-LED lighting, a digital dashboard with Bluetooth, and three ride modes. The expected price is around Rs 10 lakh*, competing primarily with the Kawasaki Ninja 650.

Maserati has introduced a special edition of its GranCabrio Folgore model, inspired by Tignanello wine to mark its 50th anniversary. Tignanello, renowned for its innovative winemaking techniques, serves as the inspiration for this bespoke creation.

In collaboration with Marchesi Antinori, a distinguished Italian winemaking family with over 600 years of heritage, Maserati has crafted a one-of-a-kind GranCabrio Folgore. This custom model will be auctioned at the Festival Napa Valley’s Arts for All Gala in California.

The GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello blends tradition with modernity, featuring a custom Terra di Tignanello paint that echoes the vineyard's soil tones and Tignanello's iconic red shades. Its interior boasts innovative materials like Vegea fabric derived from vineyards, alongside traditional elements like dark briar wood. Money from the auction will go to support the charitable causes, adding a generous touch to this exclusive automotive and cultural event.

As Maserati’s first 100% electric convertible, the GranCabrio Folgore promises exceptional performance and comfort, setting new standards in the luxury electric vehicle segment. Tignanello, a pioneer in Italian winemaking, remains a symbol of innovation and excellence, much like Maserati in the automotive world.

This collaboration between Maserati and Marchesi Antinori showcases the pinnacle of bespoke craftsmanship, uniting Italian excellence in automotive engineering and winemaking tradition. The GranCabrio Folgore Tignanello stands as a testament to innovation, luxury, and the enduring spirit of Italian craftsmanship.