SUV sales a bright spot in Indian carmakers’ October dispatches to dealers

SUV sales a bright spot in Indian carmakers’ October dispatches to dealers

Some top Indian carmakers reported a surge in sports utility vehicle sales to dealers in the festive month of October, company data showed on Friday, while the small-car segment stayed sluggish, highlighting customers’ increasing preference for larger, premium cars. Maruti Suzuki, India’s No. 1 carmaker in terms of market share, posted a 19.4% rise in … Read more

SUV launches jam sales highway as sedans and hatchbacks take a backseat

SUV launches jam sales highway as sedans and hatchbacks take a backseat

Mumbai: Indian carmakers have rolled out more sports utility vehicles than all other types of passenger vehicles combined in the last two years and the trend is likely to continue with many new SUVs proving instant hits. The number of SUV launches hit a new high this calendar year at 108, reaching the three-figure mark … Read more