Nissan Motor India has recently achieved a new sales milestone. The company's popular compact SUV the Nissan Magnite has crossed 150,000 unit sales in August 2024, since its launch in December 2020. 

In August, the company also reported its highest-ever monthly wholesales for FY2025 with 10,624 units sold, that includes export shipments of 8,361 units and domestic dispatches of 2,263 units. 

This also marks a record for Nissan Motor India with its highest monthly export volume in the last 5-years. It is a significant achievement for the company and is aligned with Nissan’s ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ philosophy. Domestic wholesale accounted for 2,263 units, leading to a YoY growth of a modest 0.2 percent and MoM growth of 12.5 percent. Export wholesale accounted for 8,361 units, leading to a YoY growth of 336 percent and MoM growth of 91 percent for August 2024. 

Saurabh Vatsa, MD, Nissan Motor India said, “The month of August has been remarkable despite the decline in overall Total Industry Volume (TIV). However, the combined efforts of the Nissan Motor India team along with our dealer partners have delivered great results for the company and customers. The renewed strategy of Nissan’s focus on domestic and exports business is delivering great results for India. The Nissan Magnite is proof that a robust platform, timeless product, and enhanced customer centricity can continue to deliver consistent outcomes, which is evident in the 1.5 lakh milestone that Nissan has crossed this month.”

Nissan Motor India has been expanding its network footprint across the country. With recent additions in Bengaluru, Srinagar, Salem, Delhi and Durgapur, Nissan now possesses a network of 273 touchpoints, providing quality sales and service experiences to customers nationwide. The automaker aims to cross 300 touchpoints this fiscal year.

The Nissan Magnite is currently exported to over 17 global markets, with recent launches in Seychelles, Bangladesh, Uganda, and Brunei. In recent years, Nissan Motor India has focused on exports to Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. 

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Citroen India, part of Europe’s Stellantis brand, has introduced CNG retrofit kit for the Citroen C3 hatchback in the country.

The C3 CNG will now be available across Citroen dealerships with a certified retrofitment programme at INR 93,000, which will enable customers to lower the vehicle running costs and emissions, while still benefitting from C3’s signature comfort, performance and design.

The factory-tested CNG kit offers a claimed mileage of up to 28.1 km per kg and a running cost of INR 2.66 per km. It is engineered exclusively for Citroen C3 1.2 NA variants (Live, Feel, Feel (O) & Shine) and comes with a 3-year/100,000 km vehicle warranty.

Citroen states that the CNG system is integrated without compromising the boot space, and the spare wheel remains accessible. The CNG nozzle also gets integrated within the petrol filler port, ensuring ease of access during refueling.

Kumar Priyesh, Business Head & Director - Automotive Brands, Stellantis India, said, “We are pleased to introduce the CNG retrofitment option for the Citroen C3, reinforcing our commitment to provide accessible, economical, and eco-conscious mobility solutions. This initiative will enable our customers to experience Citroen comfort and design while benefitting from the cost-efficiency and environmental advantages of CNG. As CNG infrastructure rapidly expands across India – with more than 7,400 stations expected nationwide by FY2025 – Citroen India is proud to offer solutions aligned with the country's evolving fuel ecosystem and environmental goals.”

Shishir Mishra, Business Head & Director - Strategic Partnerships & Institutional Business, Stellantis India, added, “The CNG-enabled C3 is a strategic step forward for institutional customers, especially fleet operators, ride-share drivers, and last-mile mobility providers who value operational savings without compromising on quality and reliability. With Citroën’s comfort DNA and dual fuel flexibility, this variant is tailor-made for high-usage applications.”

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Japanese automaker Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has announced its aggressive recovery strategy ‘Re:Nissan’, which aims for JPY 500 billion in total cost savings and a return to profitability by fiscal year 2026. The plan, led by new management, includes a sharp focus on cost reduction, manufacturing efficiency and a redefined global product and market strategy.

The urgency of the Re:Nissan plan follows a difficult fiscal year 2024, in which global sales stagnated at 3.346 million units amid intense competition. Consolidated net revenue stood at JPY 12.63 trillion, while operating profit plunged to JPY 69.8 billion – an operating margin of just 0.6 percent. The company reported a net loss of JPY 670.9 billion, with both free cash flow and operating profit in the automotive business turning negative. Compared to FY2023, operating profit dropped by JPY 498.9 billion, underscoring the scale of the turnaround challenge.

Going forward, the company is targeting JPY 250 billion in variable cost reductions through engineering efficiencies and supplier consolidation, alongside another JPY 250 billion in fixed cost cuts by FY2026.

Nissan will reduce its global vehicle plants from 17 to 10 by FY2027, along with cancelling a planned LFP battery plant in Kyushu and streamline powertrain operations.

The automaker also plans to cut 20,000 jobs globally by FY2027, including 9,000 already announced, covering manufacturing, R&D and SG&A functions.

By cutting parts complexity by 70 percent and halving vehicle platforms to 7 by 2035, Nissan aims to slash development lead times. Upcoming models include the all-new Skyline and INFINITI compact SUV.

Nissan will focus on key markets – U.S., Japan, China, Europe, Middle East and Mexico – with localised product approaches. For instance, in the U.S., the company will expand its hybrid lineup and refresh the INFINITI brand.

The Japanese automaker will also deepen alliances with Renault and Mitsubishi Motors and pursue ongoing collaboration with Honda Motor Co in electrification and vehicle intelligence.

Ivan Espinosa, CEO, Nissan Motor Co, said, "In the face of challenging FY24 performance and rising variable costs, compounded by an uncertain environment, we must prioritise self-improvement with greater urgency and speed, aiming for profitability that relies less on volume. As new management, we are taking a prudent approach to reassess our targets and actively seek every possible opportunity to implement and ensure a robust recovery. Re:Nissan is an action-based recovery plan clearly outlines what we need to do now. All employees are committed to working together as a team to implement this plan, with the goal of returning to profitability by fiscal year 2026.”

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Tata Motors, one of India’s leading automotive manufacturers, has unveiled all-new Tata Altroz, ahead of its launch on 22 May 2025.

The Altroz hatchback is built on the Tata Motors’ advanced ALFA (Agile Light Flexible Advanced) architecture. It also was available with innovative twin-cylinder CNG technology in 2023. 

Now the company has further upgraded the model with sculpted lines and a bold 3D front grille. It gets all-new Luminate LED Lamps, Infinity connected LED Tail lamps and flush door handles. On the inside, the Altroz gets a new Grand Prestigia dashboard and UltraView twin HD screens.

The Altroz will be available in five colour options – Dune Glow, Ember Glow, Pure Grey, Royal Blue and Pristine White – each with distinct personas: Smart, Pure, Creative, Accomplished S, and Accomplished+ S.

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Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest carmaker, has announced that it will offer six airbags as a standard offering across the Maruti Suzuki Arena portfolio, which includes WagonR, Alto K10, Celerio and Eeco.

The move comes amid evolving mobility patterns and the rapid expansion of India’s high-speed expressway network, underlining the growing importance of occupant protection.

Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer, Maruti Suzuki India, said, “India’s rapidly expanding modern road infrastructure, high-speed expressways, and evolving mobility patterns imply that the need for robust safety measures has never been greater. We at Maruti Suzuki are committed to staying ahead of evolving customer expectations and making high-end safety accessible. With the decision of making 6 airbags standard in the WagonR, Alto K10, Celerio and Eeco, we are ensuring that enhanced safety is available for all. Given the immense popularity of these models, this move substantially elevates safety standards for a vast number of motorists and contributes holistically to occupant protection nationwide.”

To amplify awareness around this safety upgrade, Maruti Suzuki Arenha has launched a dynamic marketing campaign that highlights the value of six airbags in a fun and engaging way. The campaign features high-energy activities such as Zorbing and Bubble Football—symbolising the protective bubble that airbags provide in real-world driving conditions.

The six-airbag system includes dual front airbags, side airbags and curtain airbags, all designed to provide comprehensive protection. Additional safety enhancements include 3-point seat belts with reminders for all passengers, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill Hold Assist and ABS with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), among others.

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