Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has become the latest carmaker in the country to have achieved a 5-star Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP) rating for the Skoda Kylaq SUV. This also makes it the first vehicle by the Group to have been voluntarily assessed and aced the test for both adult and child occupants.

Launched in 2023, by Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH), the Bharat NCAP aims to address road traffic fatalities and injuries in the country by improving vehicle safety standards.

The Skoda Kylaq is the brand’s first sub-4 metre SUV especially designed and developed for the Indian market. The Kylaq scored 30.88 points of 32 points in adult occupant protection and 45 points out of 49 points in child occupant protection.

Piyush Arora, Managing Director and CEO, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India, said, “Safety is at the heart of our engineering philosophy, and Skoda Kylaq exemplifies this ethos. I’m proud to mention that Kylaq is our first car to participate and receive full 5-star Bharat NCAP rating for adult and child occupants. The 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating for Kylaq highlights our continued focus on creating vehicles that combine world-class safety standards, cutting-edge technology and manufacturing excellence. With the growing demand for safer cars, the Bharat NCAP rating empowers consumers to make informed decisions, ensuring protection for self and family. Equipped with the world-class active and passive safety features across variants, Kylaq has set a new benchmark in the segment. This motivates us to raise the bar even higher for future innovations.”

The Kylaq achieved 15.035 out of 16 points in the frontal offset barrier test for adult occupant protection, demonstrating a stable occupant compartment and footwell. In the side-moving deformable barrier test, it scored 15.840 points out of 16 points. For child occupant protection, Kylaq earned the maximum possible 16 points in the frontal offset barrier test and full 8 points in the side-moving deformable barrier test for 1.5 and 3-year-old children. Furthermore, the vehicle secured maximum points in the recommended child seat assessment and 9 out of 13 points in the vehicle-based assessment.

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Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, one of the leading automakers in the country, has announced its wholesales for July 2026.

The company reported total sales of 63,760 units, up 59 percent YoY, which includes a robust 62,611 units in the domestic market, a growth of 58 percent, as against 39,521 units sold last year.

The exports came at 1,149 units, up 76 percent YoY, albeit a low-year-ago base of 654 units.

In July 2026, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles sold 15,217 electric vehicles, which was 114 percent higher YoY, as against 7,124 EVs sold last year.

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JSW MG Motor India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has announced that it has achieved its highest-ever monthly wholesale sales for the second consecutive month.

The company reported wholesale figures of 8,158 units last month, which marks a 22 percent YoY growth.

Interestingly, sales of electric vehicles now contribute to more than 80 percent to the company’s total sales.

Anurag Mehrotra, MD, JSW MG Motor India, said, "Our performance in July is a reflection of the growing confidence that customers have placed in our brand. This strong performance, coupled with another month of robust retail sales, demonstrates the strength of our diverse portfolio and our ability to meet evolving customer aspirations. As we build on this momentum, we remain focused on expanding our portfolio, strengthening the customer experience, and introducing innovative ownership solutions such as MG ADAPT, while accelerating the adoption of sustainable mobility in India." 

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Nissan Motor India has announced its wholesale figures for July 2027, selling a total of 9,339 units, up 66.5 percent YoY, as compared to 5,608 units sold last year.  

In the domestic market, the company sold 4,518 units, as compared to 1,420 units sold last year, while exports came at 4,821 units.

With the recent introduction of the Tekton SUV, the Japanese automaker has expanded its product offering to three models with the Magnite and Gravite.

Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India, said, “The 218 percent YoY growth in domestic wholesales in July is a strong reflection of the momentum Nissan is building in India, and the confidence customers continue to place in our brand. The commencement of customer deliveries for the all-new Nissan Tekton is another significant milestone, further strengthening our SUV portfolio and marking an important step in Nissan’s growth journey.”

“Celebrating 75 years of Nissan SUV excellence, the TEKTON embodies our rich SUV heritage while introducing a premium SUV experience tailored for Indian customers. Design inspired by the legendary Nissan Patrol, the TEKTON combines striking design, benchmark in dynamics, advanced safety technologies and exceptional comfort to deliver a compelling ownership proposition. Backed by the Nissan Care package and a continued focus on enhancing the overall customer experience, we are committed to creating sustainable long-term value for our customers and further strengthening Nissan’s presence across India,” he added.

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Hyundai Motor India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has announced attaining its highest-ever monthly wholesales of 75,360 units in July 2026, up 25.4 percent YoY.

In the domestic market, the company sold 54,210 units, up 23.3 percent YoY, while exports came at 21,150 units its highest-ever in the last 100-months, up 31.4 percent YoY.

Last month, the company’s popular offering, the Hyundai Creta, also saw its highest-ever monthly sales at 18,088 units, while Hyundai i20 saw a similar record performance of 6,738 in CY2026.

Tarun Garg, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India, said, “We have kicked off the new quarter on a strong note. Achieving 75,360 total sales (domestic + exports; up 25.4 percent YoY), our highest-ever monthly volume since inception, underscores the immense trust consumers place in brand Hyundai. Furthermore, delivering 21,150 export units (up 31.4 percent YoY), our highest in more than 100 months, reinforces our relentless commitment to Make-in-India, Made-for-the-World.”

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