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Mazda Motor Corporation announces a 5% increase in global sales, achieving net sales of ¥5,018.9 billion and positive operating profit.

Czech carmaker Skoda has launched the second batch of the Octavia RS in India at Rs 56.69 lakh (ex-showroom), a premium of Rs 6.70 lakh over the first batch's Rs 49.99 lakh price tag. Only 50 units of the performance sedan will be available this time.

South Korean carmaker Kia has launched the all-new Sorento SUV in India at a starting price of Rs 27.99 lakh.Prices for the range-topping Kia Sorento variant go up to Rs 40.39 lakh.

Dealer satisfaction across India's auto industry has improved sharply in 2026 states the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). The FADA Dealer Satisfaction Study 2026 was based on around 60 attributes across six factors, with responses indexed to a maximum of 1,000 points. FADA said the segment and brand rankings were derived statistically from dealer ratings.The composite Dealer Satisfaction Index(DSI) in the FADA Dealer Satisfaction Study 2026 rose 29 points year-on-year to 810. JSW MG Motor led the four-wheeler mass-market segment with 865 points, while Royal Enfield topped two-wheelers at 878.