2.  Maruti Suzuki overall sales dip by 5% in May
2012 compared to May 2011. The primary
reason for this dip is the drop in demand for
small petrol cars which have been the flagship
of Maruti Suzuki for past many years. With
the petrol prices in India touching their all time
high, demand for diesel cars is on a rise and
the same has resulted in good sales of diesel
cars by Maruti. Major performers in the May
2012 sales of Maruti Suzuki India have
been Maruti Swift, Swift Dzire, Ertiga and Ritz.
Maruti Suzuki India sold a total of 98,884 units
compared to 1,04,073 units sold in same month
last year which is a dip of 5%.

4.  Hyundai Motors India registered an increase in the
car sales in India in May 2012, in this month, Hyundai
domestic sales grew 2.8% while the exports sales rose
by 42.2% with an overall sales growth number of
16.6%. In May 2012, Hyundai India sold 55,670 units
compared to May 2011 sales of 47,762 units. With the
exports of 23,660 which is considerably higher than
last years 16,639 units, Hyundai India is now the
largest passenger car exporter in India. The leaders in
the sales numbers remained small
cars including Hyundai Eon, Santro, i10 and i20 with a
total sales of 48,250 units, the mid segment Accent
and Verna sold 7306 units, while the Sonata and
Santa Fe sold 43 and 71 units respectively.

6.  Tata Motors India registered a mild growth of
4% in May 2012 sales including the passenger
as well as commercial vehicles sales numbers.
The total sales stood at 64,347 out of which
60,128 units were sold in domestic markets and
rest in export markets. The passenger car sales
were high by 6% at 19.401 units with Tata
Nano sales higher by 31% at 8507 units
compared to 6515 units in May 2011. The Indica
and Indigo series of cars sold 5467 units and
3397 respectively which is lower than the last
year’s sales numbers by 1% and 20%
respectively. The utility vehicles series sales
stood at 3132 units in May 2012.

8.  Honda SIEL Cars India sold 10,334 cars in May 2012
which is 343% higher compared to the sales of 2334
cars sold in May 2011. Out of the total sales, 44% sales
came from Honda Brio small car which is in good
demand and sold 4512 units. Honda Jazz also sold
1948 units. Honda City sold 3753 units which is also a
considerable number considering that Honda City
does not offer any diesel variant as of now in India.
There are expectations of Honda City Diesel to make
its way into Indian market with a 1.6 litre Earth Dreams
series diesel engine in 2013. Honda Brio Diesel is also
expected to launch by end of 2012.

10.  Mahindra and Mahindra sales stood at 43988
units in May 2012 which is 28% higher
compared to the sales in May 2011. The
domestic sales of M&M stood at 39938 units up
by 24%, the passenger vehicle segment with
Veritosedan and other Utility vehicles registered
a growth of 27%. New Mahindra Xylo 2012
and Mahindra XUV500 has played vital role in
the impressive sales numbers of M&M India in
May 2011. All India bookings of XUV500 are
opening on 8th June 2012.
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12.  Chevrolet (General Motors) India has recorded a sales
6079 units in May 2012 which is a drop of about 27% over
the sales of 8329 units in May 2011. The most popular seller
from GM India stable is Chevrolet Beat Diesel as it is one of
the lowest running cost small cars in India. The total sales
of Beat (petrol and diesel) stood at 4110 units, Tavera sold
946 units, spark sold 735 units, Cruze sedan sold 188 units,
Aveo sold 71 units, Oprta old 7 units and Captiva SUV sold
22 units in the month of May 2012. High petrol prices can
be blamed for poor performance of the GM India sales in
general, however, with many new Chevrolet Cars lined up
for launch in 2012, Chevrolet India sales are expected to
be back on track soon.
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14.  Toyota India sold a total of 15,051 units in May
2012 which is higher by 108% over the sales of
7,470 units sold in May 2011. Out of these
impressive sales numbers, Etios sedan sold 4270
units which is 25% higher, Etios Liva sold 2597
units, new Toyota Innova 2012 sold whooping
6710 units which is higher by 127% over 2961
units sold in May 2011. New Fortuner 2012 also
sold 1399 units higher by 108% compared to
672 units sold last year. Toyota Corolla Altis sold
523 units. Overall, the Innova and Fortuner
have been leading performers with the Etios
Liva adding more numbers after its launch last
year.

16.  Ford India sold 7729 car units in May 2012 which is about
15% drop compared to 9057 units sold in May 2011. While
the overall sales were down, the export rose by 54% to
1693 units in May 2012. To gain sale volumes, Ford India
has pulled up its socks and started to increase its diesel
engine production capacity to 3,40,000 engines per year
to cater to the increasing demand of diesel cars in India
thereby increasing its overall sales numbers in the time to
come. Ford India is optimistic about its future outlook for
India and will continue its efforts to expand its reach by
adding dealerships and new cars to Indian market. The
next big launch expected from Ford India is the Ford
EcoSport compact SUV/Crossover which is due for launch
in early 2013 in India. 2012 Ford Figo New Model is also
expected to launch with minor facelift and feature
upgrades later this year.

18.  Audi India sold 450 cars in May 2012 which
is about 10% higher than the sales on 408
cars in May 2011. Considering the sales from
January to May 2012 Audi India sold 3281
cars, it is higher by 37% compared to same
period last year. The latest addition to Audi
India portfolio is the 2012 Audi A4 which has
been recently launched and the Audi Q3,
another volume segment luxury SUV is due
for its launch in June 2012 to give tough
time to BMW X1and the likes.

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