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Maharashtra has emerged as India's largest passenger vehicle market in the third quarter of FY 2025-26, leading in car sales and economic confidence.

Finnish used car dealership Kamux's stock plummeted by 12.6% after disappointing financial results for the end of 2025 were released, indicating a significant drop in sales and rising losses.

Renault's Triber, a budget-friendly 7-seater MPV, has seen sales soar to over 200,000 units following a price reduction in India.

A customer returned a BMW X3 after discovering it lacked promised features, only to find the dealership relisted the car with the same misinformation.

Zeekr, a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, is set to begin selling its cars in France, aiming to compete in the rapidly evolving European EV market.

China's automobile market faced a significant downturn, with sales dropping 19.5% year-on-year in January, marking the steepest decline since February 2024.

Mercedes-Benz's net profit dropped by 48.8% last year to 5.3 billion euros, marking the lowest profit since 2020, driven by decreased sales in China and reduced vehicle margins.

The automobile sector predicts that the new subsidies for electric cars will run out by mid-year, necessitating additional funds to cover the entire year as sales exceed 20%.

The article discusses how MG in the Czech Republic is implementing significant discounts to boost sales, aiming to surpass 5,000 cars sold this year despite a slower growth rate compared to previous years.

The Ebro car brand, now owned by Chinese group Chery, is set to launch its international expansion into Portugal with ten sales points by the end of the year.

Electric car sales have increased by 48% at the beginning of the year, defying expectations of a difficult market due to subsidy uncertainties.

Despite falling car sales and halved profits, Tesla's stock rises as Elon Musk shifts focus from vehicles to AI, robotics, and space.

China's electric vehicle manufacturers experienced a 104% increase in overseas sales last year but are now facing a slowdown in export growth.

Despite a nine percent decline in overall Mercedes sales for 2025, the G-Class recorded its highest-ever sales year with a 23 percent increase, totaling 49,700 units sold.

Kia reports a record in global sales driven by its SUV models and strategic launches, including the EV3 and the K4 sedan, amidst global tariff uncertainty.

Škoda Auto experienced a significant sales increase in Germany, outperforming domestic brands and maintaining its position as the leading imported brand.

In 2025, BYD surpassed Tesla in electric vehicle sales as one quarter of all new cars sold globally were electric, marking a significant milestone in the growing electric mobility market.

Chinese automobile brands have significantly impacted the Spanish automotive market, accounting for over 10% of sales in 2025, with five leading brands dominating registration figures.

In Croatia, 69,140 new passenger vehicles were sold last year, with Škoda being the best-selling brand, selling 9,458 vehicles and holding a market share of nearly 13.7%.

In 2025, Škoda emerged as the best-selling car brand in Croatia with 9,458 newly registered vehicles, followed by Volkswagen and Opel, highlighting the rising presence of Chinese cars in the market.

The trend of SUVs' popularity continues in 2025, yet the title of best-selling vehicle is still held by an inexpensive, ordinary car.

In 2025, Renault’s sales surged while Toyota maintained its position as the market leader, with the Dacia Sandero being the top-selling car in Spain for the third consecutive year.

The article discusses the rapid rise in used car sales on Wallapop, where private sellers can earn more by navigating certain inconveniences in the selling process.