CEAT Limited has sponsored Wander Beyond Boundaries (WBB) expedition, which will perform a historic 22,000-kilometer overland journey from Mumbai (India) to Magadan (Russia).
The Expedition will crossing five nations and six time zones. Flagged off from CEAT Tyres headquarters, RPG House, Mumbai, by Arnab Banerjee, the company’s Managing Director and CEO, it will be led by Nidhi Salgame, Founder, WBB. Equipped with CEAT tyres, the vehicles running the expedition will be piloted by a diverse team of eight professionals hailing from Bangalore, Hubli, Hyderabad and Pune. These include driving enthusiasts from various backgrounds and share a common love for the road and the idea of exploration.
Starting from Mumbai, the expedition would travel through Nepal, Tibet, China and Mongolia to reach the Siberian sub-continent. Other than the offroad tracks of Mongolia, the team will encounter low temperatures of Siberia as they pass Lake Baikal on the Trans-Siberian road and proceed east to Yakutsk in the Sakha Republic.
The route will take a detour through Oymyakon to end at Magadan. The expedition vehicles will be transported back to India from Vladivostok.
Lakshmi Narayanan B, Chief Marketing Officer, CEAT Limited, mentioned, "CEAT believes in pushing the boundaries and this expedition provides us the opportunity to not only support this historic endeavour by Wander Beyond Boundaries but also to showcase the performance of CEAT tyres as the team will tackle challenging terrains while travelling 22500 kms from India to Siberia. This remarkable journey exemplifies our brand's commitment to innovation, resilience and exploration.” Stating that it gave them immense pride to flag off this event from RPG House, Lakshmi Narayan said, “As the team embarks on this epic 75-day adventure, they embody the indomitable spirit of CEAT.”
Nissan Motor India Witnesses 4th Consecutive Month Of Growth In June 2026
- By MT Bureau
- July 01, 2026
Nissan Motor India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has recorded its fourth consecutive month of domestic sales growth in June 2026.
The company reported domestic wholesales of 3,006 units last month, which marks a 129 percent YoY increase. Total wholesales for the month reached 8,346 units, including 5,340 exports, representing a 16 percent YoY rise.
Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India, said, “Recording four consecutive months of domestic sales growth is a strong reflection of the growing customer confidence in our product portfolio and the steady progress of our market strategy. This momentum has been made possible by the continued support of our partners, dealers and on-ground teams, who are playing a vital role in strengthening Nissan’s presence across India. The sustained demand for the New Nissan Magnite and the all-new Nissan GRAVITE, along with our expanding customer reach and network footprint, gives us confidence as we prepare for the World Premiere of the Nissan TEKTON on July 9. This milestone reinforces our long-term commitment to India and to delivering products that meet evolving customer expectations.”
The company is now preparing for the world premiere of the Nissan Tekton, scheduled to be introduced on 9 July 2026.
Kia India Reports Best-Ever June Performance With 24,552 Unit Sales
- By MT Bureau
- July 01, 2026
Kia India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported its best-ever wholesales for June since it entered the market.
The company recorded wholesales of 24,552 units last month, marking a 19 percent YoY growth compared to the 20,625 units sold in June 2025.
For H1 CY2026, the company dispatched 163,749 units, representing a 15.2 percent YoY growth compared to the 142,139 units sold during the same period in 2025.
Atul Sood, Sr. Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Kia India, said, “Closing the first half of the year at a record high with best-ever June sales is a significant milestone for Kia India and reflects the trust customers continue to place in our brand. This performance has been driven by the sustained demand for the new Seltos, Sonet as well as Carens Clavis, while MY26 Syros has also received an encouraging response from customers. It is particularly gratifying to see existing Kia customers upgrading to the New Seltos, reaffirming the strength of our product proposition. The Clavis EV continues to witness positive customer response, supported by favourable government policies promoting EV adoption and our recently introduced Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) program. As we move into the second half of the year, we remain committed to delivering innovative mobility solutions, enriching the ownership experience and driving sustainable growth.”
The company attributed the robust performance to the continued demand for the Seltos, Sonet, Carens, Clavis, and the MY26 Syros. At present, Kia India operates a network of 892 touchpoints across 407 cities, alongside 133 certified pre-owned outlets.
Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, has reported its wholesales for June 2026.
The company sold a total of 147,187 units in the domestic market, which was 24 percent higher YoY, as compared to 118,906 units sold last year.
The growth was witnessed across categories, which saw a sharp rise of 78 percent in demand for the mini vehicle category with sales at 11,416 units, followed by SUV sales uptick of 29 percent YoY at 61,726 units and compact + mid-size segment seeing a 16 percent growth YoY at 63,815 units.
On the other hand, LCV sales came at 2,963 units, up 22 percent YoY, while sales to other OEM (Toyota Kirloskar Motor) saw a drop of 15 percent YoY at 7,472 units.
Exports for the month grew by 13 percent YoY at 42,768 units.
For Q1 FY2027, domestic PV sales grew by 33 percent YoY to 525,228 units, LCVs by 13 percent YoY to 9,579 units and sales to other OEM declined by 20 percent YoY to 23,181 units, respectively.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Sells 28,869 Passenger Vehicles In June 2026
- By MT Bureau
- July 01, 2026
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM), one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has announced its wholesales for June 2026.
The company reported sales of 31,016 units, up 7 percent YoY, as compared to 28,869 units for the same period last year. This includes 28,441 units sold in the domestic market and 2,575 units exported.
For H1 CY2026, the company’s wholesale sales grew by 15 percent YoY to 201,338 units.
For the period from January to June 2026, the company recorded total sales of 201,338 units, reflecting 15% growth over the same period in 2025.
Sabari Manohar, Executive Vice-President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “We are encouraged with the positive sales performance in the month of June driven by continued market momentum and a clear focus on customer-centricity. The recently introduced New Innova Crysta with its premium styling and bold new design elements has received an encouraging response for its distinctive appeal and compelling value proposition. Our focus remains on enhancing market presence through high-quality products, value-added services and offering peace of mind, serving as key drivers of growth in the coming months.”
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