Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, recently hosted a town hall meeting at its headquarters in Gurugram, India.

The event saw José Muñoz, President & CEO, Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) reaffirm the automaker's commitment for the country, along with sharing the company’s global vision for the future, including India.

“It was great spending time with the stellar HMIL team, which consistently achieves record performance. HMIL is the second largest passenger vehicle maker in India, an important and growing market. At the same time, India is the third-largest market in Hyundai’s global operations. HMIL’s IPO has helped HMC to invest and expand in new products and additional production capacity in India. HMIL has emerged as a world-class automotive manufacturing and regional export hub and is integral to Hyundai’s global vision. In 2026, HMIL will celebrate 30 successful years, fortifying Hyundai’s brand promise in the country. I am confident that HMIL will continue to set new records and benchmarks,” stated Munoz.

He elaborated that India, with its push towards sustainable mobility, is expected to play a key role in Hyundai Motor’s global ambition to sell 2 million EVs by 2030 globally.  

Furthermore, the company’s upcoming Talegaon facility in Maharashtra is expected to not only meet requirements for EVs in India, but also a global manufacturing hub.

Kia India, a leading passenger vehicle manufacturer, has flagged off what is said to be India’s first double-decker freight train to transport SUVs from Penukonda railway station in February.

The double-decker freight train will not only enable Kia India to speed up the transportation of SUVs but also enable it to cut down on its carbon footprint compared to transporting vehicles by road.

Till date, Kia India is said to have transported more than 60,000 SUVs through the rail network to various parts of the country. The double-decker freight train will enhance the capacity of transporting 264 vehicles, as compared to 100 vehicles in a traditional freight train.

Hardeep Singh Brar, Senior Vice President and Head of Sales and Marketing, Kia India said, "The launch of India’s first double-decker freight train for SUVs is a significant step in modernising the country's transportation infrastructure. With reduced transit times, the waiting period for our cars will decrease, allowing SUVs delivered to our customers faster. This innovative, efficient and eco-friendly logistics solution will help accelerate our progress toward meeting our annual growth targets, while reducing our carbon footprint and contributing to a more sustainable, cleaner and connected future."

German passenger vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen has announced that it will introduce the Tiguan R-Line SUV and Golf GTI hatchback in India in Q2 of 2025.

The new products will join Taigun SUV and Virtus sedan to further expand the company’s portfolio for the Indian market.

Volkswagen India shared that in February 2025, it marked 3 percent sales growth YoY and with the new products it will further bring in volumes.

Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Volkswagen India, said, “Volkswagen brand has been known for the performance, driving dynamics, build quality and safety of its products, offering a wide product portfolio to millions of customers across the world. Our made-in-India, made-for-the world, Volkswagen Taigun and Virtus, have carried forward these global credentials in India as well. Taking our performance legacy forward, we are elated to bring our global icons to customers in India – the all-new Volkswagen Tiguan R-line and the legendary Golf GTI. We strongly believe these icons are truly aspirational and will permeate excitement among customers and fans of the brand. The two new carlines will be introduced in early Q2’2025 and will progressively strengthen the brands’ presence in India. Volkswagen India has had a fast start to 2025 with 3 percent growth in sales volumes YTD Feb’25 (vs. last year). We stay true to our commitment of delivering German-engineered, safe and fun-to-drive cars to the Indian market.”

Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), one of the leading passenger vehicles manufacturers, has introduced new variants and feature upgrades to its Creta SUV.

With over 1.2 million units sold, the Creta SUV is one of the most popular models for the Hyundai brand in India.

Tarun Garg, Whole-Time Director and Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India, said, “Hyundai Creta has continuously set benchmarks in the SUV segment, becoming a symbol of power, innovation, and customer trust. With the introduction of new variants and updates, we are elevating the driving experience, offering enhanced features, advanced technology, and greater value. These updates reinforce CRETA’s leadership while catering to evolving customer needs, ensuring every drive is more connected, comfortable, and exciting.”

The company has introduced the new SX Premium and EX (O) variants. The SX Premium variant comes with new features such as front row ventilated seats, 8-way power driver seat, Bose 8-speaker system and leather seats among others.

In addition, the Creta EX (O) gets panoramic sunroof, LED reading lamps, rain sensor, rear wireless charger and scooped seats. Furthermore, Hyundai Creta also gets Smart Key with motion sensor in S (O) and onwards variants.

Japanese automaker Nissan Motor India has upgraded the Nissan Magnite BR10 naturally aspirated engine to be fully E20-compliant, making the entire Magnite range fully E20-compatible.

Furthermore, the company has also announced that it has achieved a new milestone for the Magnite SUV with exports crossing the 50,000 unit mark. Nissan shared that the recent introduction of the LHD (Left Hand Drive) version has significantly boosted exports for the automaker.

Last month, the company reported wholesales of 8,567 units, which includes 2,328 units in the domestic market and 6,239 units exports.  

Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India, said: “The New Nissan Magnite continues to make its mark not only in India but also in global markets, having crossed the significant milestone of 50,000 export sales. This achievement highlights the growing trust in Nissan’s ability to deliver quality, innovation, and performance. Coupled with the New Nissan Magnite’s full E20 compliance, our strategy emphasizes our dedication towards future-ready mobility solutions, aligning with evolving environmental standards. We remain committed to our India operations and the New Nissan Magnite’s constant evolution is a testament to this dedication.”