Citroen India’s all-new Basalt SUV Coupe has got 4-star rating in the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat - NCAP) safety tests.

This significant achievement the company says not only highlights the vehicle’s safety prowess but also demonstrates Citroen’s commitment to equipping all variants with enhanced safety features as standard.

The Citroen Basalt distinguishes itself with a robust and intelligently engineered body structure designed to offer optimal protection in the event of a collision.

Shishir Mishra, Brand Director, Citroen India said, "We take immense pride in Citroën Basalt’s 4-Star rating from Bharat NCAP. This achievement is a testament to our unwavering commitment to ensuring safety is at the forefront of our design philosophy. The Basalt’s impressive safety credentials empower our customers to drive confidently and securely. As the safety discussion evolves among Indian car buyers, we are proud to drive ahead, ensuring that the safety of our customers remains our top priority. We are optimistic that this recognition will reinforce the Basalt's appeal and establish it as a preferred choice in the market."

The Bharat NCAP crash test cars and conduct performance assessments on safety features and technologies. It publishes a simple star rating to indicate relative safety performance. 

The vehicles tested by Bharat NCAP sees frontal offset impact test performed at 64kmph while the side impact test is performed at 50kmph and the pole side impact test is performed at 29kmph.

The Citroen Basalt comes with over 40 active and passive safety features including as standard. It employs high-strength steel, Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), and Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) to effectively manage front and side impacts while minimizing cabin intrusion.

Additional advanced safety features include six airbags, an Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill Hold Control, 3-point seat belts & seat belt reminder for all Seats, and ISOFIX child seat anchors—all standard across variants.

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Honda Cars India (HCIL) has announced its domestic wholesales of 5,807 units in December 2025, which was 3.6 percent YoY, as compared to 5,603 units sold last year.

Furthermore, the company exported 2,352 units last month, as compared to 3,857 units a year ago.

Kunal Behl, Vice-President, Marketing & Sales, Honda Cars India, said, “We closed December with good sales growth, carrying forward the positive momentum achieved since GST 2.0 implementation. Demand remained robust across all models Honda Amaze, City and Elevate, with each contributing strongly to overall performance. The new year 2026 is expected to unlock new opportunities, with multiple product launches scheduled during the year.”

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European automaker Renault India has reported its wholesales for December 2025 with 33.4 percent YoY growth at 3,845 units.

For second half of 2025, the company saw 18.2 per cent growth. Renault India stated that sales in Q4 CY2025 rose by 27.3 percent on the back of the recent launch of the Triber in July and the Kiger in August.

During 2025, Renault India implemented several measures:

• Opening of ‘R’ stores.
• Establishment of the Renault Design Centre in India.
• Introduction of a 3-year warranty.
• Acquisition of 100 percent ownership of its manufacturing facility.

The company has scheduled the unveiling of the Duster for 26 January 2026.

Stephane Deblaise, CEO, Renault Group India, said, “The H2 performance of CY2025 clearly reflects the direction we have taken for Renault in India. After a phase of portfolio transition, the consistent recovery from Q3 onwards – culminating in a strong Q4 and our best monthly performance in December, confirms that the course correction we initiated is delivering tangible results. The momentum we are seeing today is a direct outcome of that approach. With the right building blocks now in place, we are entering the next phase with confidence, and the return of the iconic Duster will mark a significant step forward in Renault’s renewed journey in India.”

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Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported domestic wholesales of 42,416 units in December 2025, which was 6.6 percent higher YoY.

Tarun Garg, Managing Director & CEO, Hyundai Motor India, said, "Driven by the positive momentum from GST 2.0 reforms, Hyundai Motor India recorded a robust 6.6 percent YoY growth in total monthly sales for December 2025. The all-new Hyundai VENUE continues to receive strong customer interest with bookings received already reaching the 55,000 mark in less than 2 months of launch. Further, reinforcing our 'Made-in-India, Made-for-the-World' goal, we delivered 26.5 percent year-on-year growth in exports volume in December, reaffirming our commitment to offering world-class products manufactured indigenously."

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Tata Motors, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported its wholesales for December 2025 and Q3 FY2026.

The company reported sales of 50,046 units last month, up 13 percent YoY, as against 44,230 units last year.

For Q3 FY2026, the wholesales came at 168,616 units in the domestic market, up 20.9 percent YoY, as against 139,424 units a year ago.

Highlights for Q3 FY26 include:

• EVs: Sales reached 24,103 units.
• CNG: Volumes passed 47,000 units.
• SUVs: Volumes increased by 18 percent.
• Models: The Nexon recorded sales of 64,000 units.

The period saw the introduction of Harrier and Safari petrol models and the launch of the Sierra.

For the 2025 calendar year, sales reached 587,218 units. This figure includes EV volumes of 81,125 units.

Shailesh Chandra, MD and CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, said, “CY2025 saw steady progress for the PV industry powered by a growing preference for SUVs and accelerating adoption of cleaner, emission-friendly powertrains. For Tata Motors, it was the fifth consecutive year of record-breaking annual sales, with 587,218 units sold, including the highest-ever EV volumes of 81,125 units in a calendar year.”

At present, the company said its dealers are well placed to meet customer demand with average inventory of around 18 days.

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