Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has felicitated Sruthi Manojna Vemuri, a talented young artist from India, as one of the winners in the prestigious 16th global Toyota Dream Car Art Contest (TDCAC). 

She won a prize money of USD 3,000 in recognition of her exceptional achievement in the age category of 12-15 years.  

A student of Sri Prakash Vidyaniketan, Visakhapatnam, the remarkable artwork of Sruthi titled ‘Toyota Time Transitor’ stood out among global entries from 90 countries and regions with 780,000 participants. 

The award ceremony for the 16th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest was held at the TKM Plant in Bidadi near Bangalore recently. Providing a platform to contribute positive expressions towards a beautiful society and to foster a deep connection between Toyota and the younger generation, who are going to become the future pillars for this world, the contest is designed to nurture young minds to understand global challenges. 

It is organised by Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), Japan, as a global initiative that encourages children up to the age of 15 to showcase their imagination and creativity by drawing their dream cars. Over the years, the contest has gained immense popularity, attracting millions of entries from diverse cultures, backgrounds and perspectives. 

Atul Sood, Vice President – Sales and Marketing, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said “Art holds a profound significance in nurturing young minds, going beyond traditional studies and academics. Through the Toyota Dream Car Art Contest, we have a purposeful mission to kindle the fires of creativity within these young minds and empower them to envisage a future where their dreams materialize into reality. This competition transcends mere car drawings to serve as a platform for cultivating innovation, fostering sustainability and encouraging artistic expression. Witnessing the exceptional talent of budding artists like Sruthi Manojna Vemuri is a source of immense pride for us. Her artwork brilliantly captures the very essence of our collective vision for a better world. This recognition serves as a testimony to the boundless potential inherent in every child to mould the future. At Toyota Kirloskar Motor, we wholeheartedly embrace our responsibility to nurture their aspirations and dreams.”

Mumbai-based automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its wholesales for April 2025 at 84,170 vehicles, a growth of 19 percent, including exports.

The auto major sold a total of 52,330 SUVs in the domestic market, which was 28 percent higher than 41,008 SUVs sold for the same period last year. Commercial vehicle sales in the domestic market came at 22,989 units, which was 4 percent YoY. 

Veejay Nakra, President, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “Building on the strong momentum of last year's performance, we began the year on a strong note in April by achieving SUV sales of 52,330 units, a growth of 28 percent and total vehicle sales of 84,170 units, a 19 percent growth over the same month last year. These numbers indicate the strength of our portfolio and customer offerings.”

JSW MG Motor India, a leading passenger vehicles manufacturer, has announced its wholesales for April 2025.

The company reported sales of 5,829 units, which was 23 percent higher over April 2024, when it sold 4,725 vehicles.

Interestingly, the automaker's popular offering, the Windsor EV, has continued to be the top-selling electric passenger vehicle for the seventh month in a row.

JSW MG Motor India's Windsor EV has now gone home to over 20,000 customers.

Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest carmaker, has reported its wholesales of 179,791 units in April 2025, marking a 7 percent increase compared to 168,089 units sold in April 2024. The growth was primarily propelled by strong performance in utility vehicles and a sharp rise in export volumes.

Domestic sales, including passenger and light commercial vehicles, remained flat with 142,053 units, as compared to 140,448 units in April 2024. Within this, light commercial vehicles (LCVs) like the Super Carry saw a significant jump of 34.2 percent, with sales rising to 3,349 units from 2,496 units last year.

In the passenger vehicle segment, SUVs such as the Brezza, Ertiga, Grand Vitara and others recorded a 4.4 percent increase, selling 59,022 units compared to 56,553 in the previous year. However, sales for Eeco declined by 5.2 percent, while the mini segment (Alto, S-Presso) saw a sharp 45 percent drop, falling to 6,332 units from 11,519 units. The compact segment, which includes high-volume models like the Baleno and Swift, grew by 8.1 percent, reaching 61,591 units.

Sales to Toyota Kirloskar Motor rose sharply by 79.2 percent, from 5,481 units to 9,827 units, indicating a growing demand for cross-badged products.

The standout performer was the export segment, which surged 26 percent to 27,911 units from 22,160 units in April 2024. This strong export growth helped bolster the company’s overall numbers despite weaknesses in domestic sub-segments.

While some product lines such as the mid-size sedan Ciaz (-63 percent) continue to struggle.

Tata Motors reported total wholesales of 72,753 units for April 2025, reflecting a 6 percent year-on-year decline from 77,521 units in April 2024.

The passenger vehicle (PV) segment, including electric vehicles, accounted for 45,532 units, down 5 percent from 47,983 units in the same month last year. Within this, domestic PV sales dropped 6 percent to 45,199 units, while international business (IB) sales rose significantly to 333 units, up from 100 units. Electric vehicle sales (domestic + IB) declined 16 percent year-on-year to 5,318 units.

Commercial vehicle (CV) sales stood at 27,221 units, marking an 8 percent YoY drop from 29,538 units in April 2024. Domestic CV sales contracted 10 percent to 25,764 units, while CV exports (IB) grew 43 percent to 1,457 units. Key sub-segments like Small Commercial Vehicles (SCV) and pickups saw a steep 23 percent decline.

Despite growth in certain categories like ILMCV trucks and passenger carriers, overall sales momentum was tempered across both PV and CV segments.