Honda Cars India Achieves E20 Compliance For All Its Current Models

Honda Cars India Achieves E20 Compliance For All Its Current Models

Honda Cars India Ltd (HCIL), India's premier luxury automobile manufacturer, has received E20 (20 percent ethanol blended) petrol compliance certification for all of its current models, including the Honda Elevate, Honda City e:HEV, Honda City and Honda Amaze. It also includes the E20 compliance certification gained for the 2nd Generation Honda Amaze in January 2025.

Since 2009, HCIL has adopted E20 fuel, and as of 1 January 2009, all Honda vehicles built in India are compatible with E20 materials. This shows the company's constant dedication to its consumers by giving them access to the most cutting-edge international goods and services first. Customers may utilise E20 petrol in their current Honda vehicles without worrying about the car's longevity or needing to replace any parts. In order to meet current pollution standards, the Indian government has required that all gasoline-powered mono- and bi-fuel cars with positive ignition engines, including hybrids, built on or after 1 April 2025, be certified using ethanol (E20) fuel.

Kunal Behl, Vice President – Marketing & Sales, Honda Cars India Ltd, said, "At Honda Cars India, we are committed to driving sustainable mobility solutions, and all our cars have been E20 material compatible since Jan 2009 enabling our customers to seamlessly adopt the greener E20 fuel without any modifications. The latest compliance certification for all our current models ahead of the pan India E20 fuel introduction aligns with the Government of India’s goal to implement greener fuels. As India moves towards a cleaner and more sustainable future, HCIL will continue to remain at the forefront.”

Honda Cars India Sells 5,807 Units In December 2025

Honda Cars India

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.”

Renault India Sells 3,845 Units In December 2025

Renault India

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.”

Hyundai Motor India Sells 42,416 Units In December 2025

Hyundai India

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."

Tata Motors Sells 50,046 PVs In December 2025

Tata Motors PV

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.