Maruti Suzuki starts local production of e-Vitara in Gujarat, export to 12 European markets, will be launched in India in December with 500km range, premium features and advanced safety.
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New Delhi. Just a few days after the bookings started, Skoda Auto India's upcoming Octavia RS has received an overwhelming response and all 100 units available in the Indian market have already been booked. The performance sedan, which returns in its most powerful avatar yet, will come in completely built unit (CBU) form and is expected to be priced between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom). The official launch is scheduled for October 17, and deliveries will begin from November 6.
Powertrain and performance
The new Octavia RS is powered by a 2.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol engine that produces 261bhp (195kW) and 370Nm of torque, mated to a 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Power is sent to the front wheels, allowing the sedan to accelerate from 0-100kmph in just 6.4 seconds, while the top speed is electronically limited to 250kmph. To improve the driving dynamics, Skoda has equipped the RS with progressive steering, sports suspension and sports exhaust to make the performance note even more exciting.
600-litre boot
The Octavia RS offers a 600-litre boot (expandable to 1,555 litres) and a 50-litre fuel tank. It measures 4,709mm in length, 1,829mm in width, and 1,457mm in height, and rides on a wheelbase of 2,677mm.
These features are also present
Visually, it stands out with 19-inch dual-tone Alias alloy wheels, RS-specific bumpers, black exterior detailing, rear spoiler, and blacked-out badging. Customers can choose from five exclusive colors – Mamba Green, Race Blue, Velvet Red, Magic Black, and Candy White. Safety Octavia RS comes with 10 airbags,
Which includes front center and driver's knee airbags, as well as ESC, ABS, EBD, ASR, and adaptive cruise control with front assist. The sedan also gets lane assist, blind-spot detection, multi-collision braking (MCB), and Isofix mounts on the front passenger and rear seats. With all the units already booked, the Octavia RS has once again proved its reputation among its fans in India.
The magic of this Mahindra car worked, left Maruti Ertiga behind in sales, became number 1
New Delhi. September 2025 proved to be a good month for the Indian automotive industry. The wave of festivals, reduction in GST and attractive discount offers played a big role in bringing customers to the showroom, which is clearly visible in the monthly sales figures. The 7-seater family car segment saw major changes in buyer preferences, with Mahindra Scorpio (Scorpio N + Scorpio Classic) coming out on top with total sales of 18,372 units, surpassing even the very popular Maruti Ertiga.
Scorpio sold well in September
Scorpio recorded 27% annual growth to 14,438 units in September 2024. Maruti Suzuki's Ertiga slipped to second place with 12,115 units, whereas in the same month last year this figure was 17,441 units, registering a decline of 31%. Ertiga has been the most popular car in India in its segment. Since its launch, Maruti Suzuki Ertiga has consistently registered excellent sales for the company.
| model | Cell | year on year growth |
| Mahindra Scorpio | 18,372 units | 27% |
| Maruti Ertiga | 12,115 units | -31% |
| Toyota Innova | 9,783 units | 21% |
| Mahindra XUV700 | 9,764 units | 1% |
| Kia Cars | 7,338 units | 18% |
| Toyota Fortuner | 2,783 units | 13% |
| Mahindra Bolero | 2,747 units | -66% |
| Renault Triber | 2,587 units | 68% |
| Maruti XL6 | 2,170 units | -42% |
| Tata Safari | 2,000 units | 22% |
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Toyota Innova (Innova Crysta + Innova Hycross) retained the third position and registered total sales of 9,783 units as against 8,052 units, showing an annual growth of 21%. Sales of Mahindra XUV700 7-seater SUV increased to 9,746 units in September 2025, compared to 4,956 units in August 2025 and 9,646 units in September 2024.
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Kia Carens (Carens + Carens Clavis) stood at the fifth position with sales of 7,338 units as against 6,217 units in the same month last year. There was a slight difference in the sales of Toyota Fortuner and Mahindra Bolero, with a difference of only 36 units. The Japanese automaker sold 2,783 units of the Fortuner, while Mahindra sold 2,747 units of the Bolero. However, Bolero sales were much lower than in August 2025.
Renault Triber
Renault Triber and Maruti XL6 stood at eighth and ninth position with sales of 2,587 units and 2,170 units respectively in September. Tata Safari secured the tenth position in the list with sales of 2,000 units.
Get Nexon's electric car for just Rs 9.99 lakh, MG Windsor Inspire Edition launched
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JSW MG Motor India launches MG Windsor Inspire Edition in New Delhi, unveiled by Nitin Gadkari. 300 units available, prices starting at Rs 9.99 lakh, with 331 km range.
New Delhi. JSW MG Motor India has introduced a special edition of its best-selling Windsor EV ahead of Diwali 2025. The model, called the MG Windsor Inspire Edition, celebrates the electric family car's successful one year in India, with over 40,000 units sold so far. Only 300 units of this special edition will be sold across the country, priced at Rs 9.99 lakh (BaaS) and Rs 16.64 lakh (ex-showroom).
Gadkari raised the curtain
Windsor Inspire Edition bookings now open; However, deliveries will start from 15 October 2025. This limited edition was unveiled by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi. MG Windsor is also special because this car has given a tough competition to India's most successful electric car Tata Nexon and many times it has even left Nexon behind in terms of sales. Nexon has been India's number 1 electric car for a long time.
Features
The MG Windsor Inspire is painted in dual-tone pearl white and starry black with special Inspire badging, all-black alloy wheels with rose gold cladding and black ORVMs. Inside, this special edition gets Sangria red and black leather upholstery, gold highlights in the cabin and embroidered Inspire insignia on the headrests. It also has a blacked-out center console armrest.
Customized Accessory Package
MG is offering a specially designed accessory pack, which includes rose gold styling elements on the front grille element, body side moldings and bumper corner protectors. It also includes themed 3D mats, Inspire cushions, rear window sunshades and a premium leather key cover. Drive Mate Pro+ Kit adds intelligent features.
Battery and range
The MG Windsor Inspire Edition uses a 38kWh LFP battery, which generates 136bhp and 200Nm of torque along with a front axle-mounted electric motor. This setup is claimed to give a range of 331 km on a single charge. The EV has four driving modes – Eco+, Eco, Normal and Sport.
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Kia Carens Clavis becomes cheaper, know the price and complete details of the new variants
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Kia India launches new HTX (O) trim in Carens Clavis, with 6 and 7-seater options, priced at Rs 19.27 lakh. Mr. Atul Sood announced the lineup expansion.
New Delhi. With an aim to make this Diwali season even more attractive, Kia India has introduced a new top-end HTX (O) trim in its new model Carens Clavis. This new trim is positioned between the HTX and HTX+ trims and is made available in 6 and 7-seater configurations with turbo petrol and DCT engine-gearbox, priced at Rs 19.27 lakh (ex-showroom).
Clavis 6 seater becomes affordable
Additionally, Kia has made the Carens Clavis 6-seater even more affordable with the addition of three new variants – HTK+ Turbo-DCT, HTK+ Diesel AT and HTK+ (O) Turbo-DCT – priced at Rs 16.28 lakh, Rs 17.34 lakh and Rs 18.05 lakh respectively.
| variant | ex-showroom |
| HTK+ Turbo-DCT 6-Seater | Rs 16.28 lakh |
| HTK+ Diesel-AT 6-Seater | Rs 17.34 lakh |
| HTK+ (O) Turbo-DCT 6-Seater | Rs 17.05 lakh |
| HTX (O) Turbo-DCT 6-Seater | Rs 19.27 lakh |
| HTX (O) Turbo-DCT 7-Seater | Rs 19.27 lakh |
Kia Carens Clavis HTX (O)
| engine | 1.5L turbo petrol |
| Power | 160bhp |
| torque | 253Nm |
| gearbox | 7-speed DCT |
| seating layout | 6/7-seater |
Mr. Atul Sood, Senior Vice President and National Head, Sales and Marketing, Kia India, said, “Strengthening our commitment to enhance the brand experience, we are happy to strengthen the Carens Clavis lineup and make every variant an attractive option. Our customers are the inspiration for every innovation. Hence, with the lineup expansion we have not only introduced a new HTX(O) trim, but also fulfilled their desire to add a 6-seater variant option. “With these additional options, we want more consumers to enjoy options without compromising their needs.”
7 seater option also available
There is a flood of electric SUVs in the market these days. Meanwhile the Kia Carens Clavis EV seems like a fresh breeze. This EV focuses more on power, performance, range and some off-road features. This electric car of Kia has been designed keeping in mind those families who like to travel together. Kia is also India's first 7-seat mass-market EV, which can be purchased with 42 kWh and 51.4 kWh battery options.
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Toyota Fortuner Leader Edition launched, 'Bhaukaali' look with 'Lohalaat' features
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Toyota Kirloskar Motor has introduced 2025 Fortuner Leader Edition with new features and four colors, booking will start from October 2025, 2.8L turbo engine and many finance options.
New Delhi. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has introduced the 2025 Fortuner Leader Edition with new styling and features. Booking of this model will start from the second week of October 2025. Interested customers can pre-book the 2025 Toyota Fortuner Leader Edition online on the company's official website or at any Toyota dealership. The company is bringing Fortuner with updated features so that more and more customers can be attracted.
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Customized finance solutions are available with this edition, including funding plans up to 8 years, low EMIs, pre-approved options for Toyota Smart Balloon Finance and value-added services such as extended warranty and Toyota genuine accessories. It also comes with five years of free roadside assistance, standard 3 years/100,000 km warranty extendable up to 5 years/220,000 km, and a customizable Toyota Smiles Plus service package.
What's new?
The 2025 Toyota Fortuner Leader Edition comes in four color options – Pearl White, Attitude Black, Silver and Superior White. It has a newly designed grille, front and rear bumper spoilers and chrome garnish. The dual-tone roof in black, glossy black alloy wheels and a distinctive hood emblem further add to its sporty look. Inside, the new Toyota Fortuner Leader Edition gets black and maroon dual-tone seats and door trims, along with auto folding mirrors, illuminated scuff plates, tire pressure monitoring system and other features.
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Tata Sierra will come with petrol, diesel and EV powertrain, know when it can be launched
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Tata Motors will launch 7 new cars in India by 2030, in which in 2025, Tata Sierra will compete with Hyundai Creta and Maruti Victoris with petrol, diesel and electric variants.
New Delhi. Tata Motors has confirmed that the company will launch 7 new cars in India by 2030. Which first includes the all-new Sierra. A lot of excitement is being seen among the customers regarding 2025 Tata Sierra. In the midsize SUV segment, it will compete with the likes of Hyundai Creta, newly launched Maruti Victoris, Maruti Grand Vitara, Kia Seltos and others. Interestingly, Tata will adopt a multi-powertrain strategy for the Sierra and will offer it with four engine options – petrol naturally-aspirated/turbocharged, diesel and electric.
Tata Sierra launch timeline
Official launch dates for the ICE-powered (petrol and diesel) and electric versions of the Sierra have not been announced yet. However, the ICE models are likely to go on sale in November 2025, while the EV version will hit the roads in January 2025. Tata currently has many great cars in its portfolio which have a large and loyal customer base. A lot of buzz has already been created in the market about Tata Sierra. Industry experts consider Tata Sierra as India's first SUV. Now after a long time, this car is making a comeback in a new avatar in India.
Tata Sierra Petrol/Diesel Engine
Engine specifications have not been revealed yet. However, according to media reports, the Sierra will initially be offered with a new 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine, followed by a 1.5L turbocharged engine later. The naturally aspirated gasoline unit will power the entry-level variants, allowing Tata to offer the SUV at an aggressive starting price.
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Tata, Maruti, Hyundai kept watching the show, while this SUV quietly captured number 1.
New Delhi. A big change has been seen in India's SUV market. Neither Maruti, nor Hyundai or Tata, yet one SUV has overtaken all of them and established its dominance in the market. This car has crossed the sales mark of 17 lakh units so far and has become the best selling SUV of the country. The story of its popularity is not limited to just features or design, but its strength, performance and customer trust have made it number one. This car is none other than Mahindra's Bolero.
Mahindra Bolero, which has ruled the Indian SUV market for 25 years, is still maintaining its hold. Launched in August 2000, this SUV has created history due to its strength, reliable image and popularity in rural areas. Often people think of Maruti, Hyundai or Tata vehicles as the top ones, but actually India's best selling SUV is Mahindra Bolero. Its 17 lakh units have been sold so far, which makes it the number 1 selling SUV in the country.
Many updates of Mahindra Bolero
Bolero, popularly known as 'Sarpanch ki Gaadi' in rural areas of India, has been a reliable SUV. It has been updated several times in the last 25 years. The first major update came in 2007, in 2011 it got the m2DiCR engine, in 2016 it got a facelift with the mHawk engine. In 2020, a new model of Bolero was launched and in 2021, premium 'Bolero Neo' also came in the market. Now Mahindra has introduced 2025 model Bolero and Bolero Neo. Prices for the new Bolero start at Rs 7.99 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Bolero Neo starts at Rs 8.49 lakh.
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The new Bolero includes a new front grille, redesigned bumpers and stealth black color option. The top variant gets fog lamps, diamond-cut alloy wheels, touchscreen infotainment system, steering-mounted controls and USB Type-C charging ports. The seats have been reshaped for better support, and higher trims get leatherette upholstery. The new Rideflow suspension system now provides greater comfort and stability. The engine is the same 1.5-litre mHawk75 diesel, producing 75 bhp power and 210 Nm torque, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
2025 mahindra bolero neo
The Bolero Neo also gets a new front grille, 16-inch dark gray alloy wheels and dual-tone paint like Jeans Blue and Concrete Grey. The cabin gets Lunar Gray and Mocha Brown themes, seats with better cushioning and the top variant gets a 9-inch touchscreen, rear camera and Type-C charging ports. Neo has a 1.5-litre mHawk100 diesel engine, which produces 100 bhp and 260 Nm torque.
Rohit Sharma bought Tesla Model Y, there is a big secret hidden in the number plate 3015!
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Rohit Sharma bought Tesla Model Y RWD worth Rs 67.89 lakh, number plate 3015 is related to the birth dates of his daughter and son. He has many luxury cars including Lamborghini Urus SE.
New Delhi. Star batsman and former captain of the Indian cricket team, Rohit Sharma, who has brought glory to India in the game of cricket, has bought a new car for himself, named Tesla Model Y. Yes, the craze for electric cars has now spread to Rohit Sharma too. As soon as the sale of Tesla car started, he bought Tesla Model Y for himself and the number 3015 is written on its number plate, which has special significance for the Indian cricket star.
Which variant did Rohit buy?
First of all, if we tell you about Rohit Sharma's new Tesla car, he has bought Tesla Model Y RWD standard range variant, whose ex-showroom price is Rs 67.89 lakh. This electric SUV has a 75 kWh battery pack, whose single charge range is 622 kilometers. As beautiful as this electric SUV is to look at, its features are also amazing.
power and torque
Talking about the features of Tesla Model Y, it has all LED lights, premium interior, 15.4 inch touchscreen infotainment system, heated and ventilated seats, ambient lighting, 9 speaker premium stereo system, rear wheel drivetrain, automatic emergency braking, blind collision warning and glass roof. Along with comfort and convenience, there are many features related to safety. Tesla Model Y has a 220 kW motor, which generates power of 295 bhp and peak torque of 420 Newton meters.
The number plate is special
Amidst all this, let us tell you that the number plate of the Tesla Model Y that Rohit Sharma has bought is 3015, in which 30th December is the date of birth of his daughter and 15th November is the date of birth of his son. Now if we tell you about the luxury cars of Rohit Sharma, then this star player of the Indian cricket team is fond of speed and he has cars like Lamborghini Urus SE, Land Rover Range Rover HSE Long Wheelbase, Mercedes Benz S-Class, Mercedes Benz GLS 400d, BMW M5, Skoda Octavia and Toyota Fortuner. There are cars.
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The auspicious time has come to buy a car! You can bring these Maruti cars home at EMI of just Rs 1,999
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After GST cut, Maruti Suzuki delivered 2 lakh vehicles, 2.5 lakh bookings are pending. EMI on Alto K10, WagonR, Celerio starts from just Rs 1,999.
New Delhi. After the GST cut, Maruti Suzuki delivered a grand total of 1.65 lakh vehicles in the first eight days and by Dussehra, 2 lakh vehicles were delivered. Not only this, Maruti Suzuki still has pending booking of about 2.5 lakh vehicles. Now people can buy Maruti Suzuki cars at an EMI of just Rs 1,999. This scheme is great for first-time car buyers or customers who want a car in a low budget.
The scheme is special for first time buyers
This scheme has been designed keeping in mind the first-time car buyers and two-wheeler drivers who want to buy a small or entry-level car for the first time. This scheme will be applicable on entry-level Maruti cars like Alto K10, WagonR and Celerio, making it easier for two-wheeler drivers to upgrade to the car. However, the company has not yet disclosed how much will be the down payment on the vehicles or for how many years EMI will have to be paid or with which bank it will be financed. The company can make a big announcement regarding this soon.
Price after GST deduction
After GST deduction, the ex-showroom price of LXI variant of Maruti WagonR has come down to Rs 4.99 lakh, in which a reduction of Rs 79,600 has been made. Whereas the price of STD (O) variant of Maruti Alto K10 has reduced from Rs 4.23 lakh to Rs 3.69 lakh, due to which customers are getting a benefit of around Rs 53,100.
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Maruti Suzuki introduces flex fuel SUV, will get strong mileage and bumper savings
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Maruti Suzuki Flex Fuel will debut at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. A new strong hybrid powertrain and ADAS features can be found in it. Launch possible in India by 2026.
New Delhi. Maruti Frontex flex fuel version is ready for its global debut, which will take place at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show. This show will be held from 29 October to 9 November 2025. Ahead of the official debut, the carmaker has released an image of its design and interesting body graphics. The overall silhouette and design of the Front Flex Fuel is similar to its ICE-powered model.
Design Highlights
What makes it different are the yellow stickers and graphics on the bonnet, doors and side profile. The compact crossover features the same sporty front and rear bumpers, faux skid plates and chrome detailing, black 17-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels, split headlamps, thick black cladding, a rising waistline and a sloping roofline.
Engine Specifications
The official engine specifications of Maruti Front Flex Fuel have not been revealed yet. However, Maruti Suzuki's 1.2L and 1.5L engines are compatible with flex fuel, and one of these engines can power the front. Maruti Suzuki has confirmed that its first flex fuel vehicle (FFV) will be launched in India by March 2026. This could be either Maruti WagonR Flex Fuel (which was showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo and 2024 Bharat Mobility Global Expo) or Frontex Flex Fuel.
Strong Hybrid Powertrain
Maruti Frontex Hybrid In 2026, the carmaker is also planning to launch the Frontex compact crossover with a strong hybrid powertrain, which will be developed in-house. This new strong hybrid system will be more fuel efficient and more economical than Toyota's Atkinson cycle hybrid setup. According to reports, Maruti's new strong hybrid powertrain can offer a mileage of more than 35 kmpl. For this setup, the carmaker can electrify the 1.2L, 3-cylinder Z-series petrol engine.
Spot occurred during testing
Recently, one of the front hybrid test mules was spotted testing with a LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) sensor, hinting at the presence of the ADAS (Autonomous Driver Assistance System) suite. It also featured 'Hybrid' badges, while the overall design remained similar to the standard front fronts.
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Jeep Compass Track Edition launched, know the price of this feature loaded SUV
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Jeep Compass Track Edition Launch: Jeep India launched the 2025 Jeep Compass Track Edition for Rs 26.70 lakh, which gets new cosmetic updates, Track badging, dual-tone cabin and the same diesel engine.
New Delhi. Jeep India has launched the 2025 Jeep Compass Track Edition, whose price starts at Rs 26.70 lakh (ex-showroom). This special edition is based on the existing top-spec Model S variant and has been given some cosmetic updates that make the SUV even more attractive. Thanks to these visual additions, the Track Edition is priced Rs 25,000 more than the Model S. There has been no change in its features or powertrain. Bookings are now open, so, if you are interested in buying it.
| variant | Track Edition (New) | Model S | Difference |
| manual | Rs 26.70 lakh | Rs 26.45 lakh | +Rs 25,000 |
| automatic | Rs 28.56 lakh | Rs 28.31 lakh | +Rs 25,000 |
| automatic 4×4 | Rs 30.50 lakh | Rs 30.25 lakh | +Rs 25,000 |
What's new?
Like any other Jeep special edition model, the new Compass Track Edition gets several cosmetic changes like 'TRACK' lettering on the hood deckle, piano black accents on the grille and badges, and its own signature Track Edition badging, which makes it even sportier and more special. The new 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels have been given a tech gray finish which gives it a different look. Although no new colors have been added to the body color palette, the Track Edition can be chosen from the existing three color options: Pearl White, Brilliant Black and Exotica Red.
Black dual-tone cabin theme
Step inside, you'll notice leatherette seat upholstery with a beige and black dual-tone cabin theme (the regular Model S gets an all-black finish). The Track Edition looks stylish with contrasting beige stitching on the dashboard, smoked chrome accents and Track Edition embossing on the co-driver side leatherette padding. Special track edition floor mats are also available in it.
Other Features and Safety Track Edition
The top-spec model is based on the S trim and includes a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 10.2-inch digital driver display, 9-speaker Alpine sound system, wireless phone charger, dual-zone auto AC, rain sensing wipers, panoramic sunroof, auto dimming Features like IRVM, ventilated front seats with 8-way power adjustment and cruise control are included. Its safety features include 6 airbags, hill start assist, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and 360-degree camera.
Powertrain There are no mechanical changes in the Jeep Compass Track Edition, so it continues with the same diesel engine option. Here are its specifications:
| engine | 2 liter design |
| drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD), 4-Wheel Drive (4WD) |
| Power | 170 hp |
| torque | 350Nm |
| Transmission | 6-Speed MT*, 9-Speed AT^ |
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1 crore car sold every 6 minutes! This company set a new record in Indian market in Navratri
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Mercedes-Benz sold 1 crore car every six minutes in Navratri, sold 5,119 units in July-September, G580 Edition One has been sold for a year for 3.1 crore.
New Delhi. India's largest luxury car brand Mercedes-Benz has set a new record in the Indian market. The company announced on Monday that it sold a new car every six minutes during the recently concluded Navratri, which was an average price of Rs 1 crore. This is the best performance ever for the three-pointed star brand. The July-September quarter was the strongest quarter of the Mercedes-Benz India so far, selling 5,119 units. About half of these sales – more than 2,500 units – occurred in the last 9 days of the quarter.
Company Ubri from losses
This boom raised the company from the loss, as the total sales were 5,117 units in the same quarter of last year. Goods and service tax (GST) were less interested in purchasing cars before the rate improvement. The big reason for this was the increasing price of cars.
What is the price of Mercedes G580 Edition One?
The All-Electric G580 Edition One, launched by Mercedes-Benz in January, is priced at Rs 3.1 crore and has been sold for the year. Booking for next year is now open. Mercedes started the 'Dream Days' campaign, which introduced financial solutions to make Mercedes more affordable.
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In the era of SUVs, the magic of this sedan is speaking to people's minds! Even German and Korean brands defeated
New Delhi. However, the sedan segment is facing challenges because the demand for compact SUV cars is increasing rapidly in the country. In such a situation, the demand for sedan and hatchback models has reduced significantly. But in such a situation, a car is continuously registering excellent sales in the market and has been successful in winning the hearts of the customers. It is none other than Maruti Suzuki Dezire, which has emerged as the best-selling car in India in the calendar year 2025 (CY25) from January to September.
Country's second best selling car
In September, the Dezire was the second best-selling car in the country with 20,038 units sold, behind only Tata Motors' Nexon SUV, which achieved its highest monthly sales of 22,573 units. So far in CY25, Dezire leads all cars in terms of sales with a total of 1,53,543 units. After this, Hyundai Motor India's Creta SUV is with 1,52,243 units.
Giving competition to foreign brands
But when other sedans like Hyundai Aura, Hyundai Verna, Honda Amaze, Honda City, Skoda Slavia and Volkswagen Virtus are underperforming, why is the Dzire so popular? According to industry experts, Dezire is liked by buyers due to its practicality, reliability, mileage and low maintenance cost.
5 star safety
In GST 2.0, the price of Dezire got cut by up to Rs 87,700. Now its price ranges between Rs 6.26 lakh to Rs 9.31 lakh (ex-showroom). You can get the top-spec variant of the sedan at an on-road price of around Rs 10.50 lakh. Hill hold assist included. Built on Maruti's lightweight Heartect platform, the Dzire has achieved a 5-star safety rating in India NCAP.
Want a 7 seater SUV in the budget? These are the 5 cheapest 7 seaters in India
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Mahindra Bolero, Bolero Neo, Scorpio Classic, Scorpio-N, XUV700 and Tata Safari are great options for budget-friendly 7-seater SUVs in India.
What is the best SUV for a family that won't put a dent in your budget? In a market like India, options are limited. You get many SUVs, but it is difficult to find a 7 seater SUV. Modern crash safety norms have further limited the options, however, India's domestic brands – Tata Motors and Mahindra – cater to large families and offer some attractive SUV options.
1. Mahindra Bolero / Bolero Neo – Starting Price Rs 8.79 Lakh – The top spot as the most affordable 7-seater diesel SUV is occupied by the old Mahindra Bolero and its modern sibling, the Bolero Neo. The Bolero is a true workhorse, built on a strong, no-nonsense platform.
2. Mahindra Scorpio Classic – Starting Price Rs 12.98 Lakh – Next comes the legendary Scorpio Classic, which continues to maintain a loyal base of customers who value its timeless design and durability. The SUV is powered by a 2.2-litre diesel engine, paired with a manual transmission.
3. Mahindra Scorpio-N – Starting price Rs 13.20 lakh – It is counted among the most popular SUVs of India. There has been no decline in the popularity of this car since its launch.
4. Mahindra XUV700 – Starting price Rs 13.66 lakh – Mahindra
5. Tata Safari – Starting price Rs 14.66 lakh – Tata Motors' only 7-seater SUV is the new generation Safari. This car has a powerful 2.0-litre Kryotech turbo-diesel engine, which generates power of 170 PS.
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GST 2.0 changed the fortunes of this car company, sold record breaking vehicles
New Delhi. Mercedes-Benz India has achieved its highest monthly sales in the company's history, driven by strong customer response following the government's GST 2.0 reforms. September 2025 sales increased by 36% compared to September 2024, proving to be a record month for the luxury carmaker.
The festive season further boosted demand, with over 2,500 units sold in just nine days during Navratri, the highest ever festive sales for Mercedes-Benz India. This strong momentum continued into Q2 FY25-26, with 5,119 units sold and total sales from April to September reaching 9,357 units, representing a growth of 4% year-on-year.
Top and Key Luxury Segments Drive Growth Mercedes-Benz India recorded record monthly sales for its flagship SUVs such as the GLS, AMG G63, GLE, GLC and EQS SUVs, reflecting the strong performance of the top-end luxury segment, which witnessed a penetration of 25% and growth of 12% year-on-year. Notably, 75% of top-end vehicles sold were 'Manufacturer' models, which offer individual options and special appointments.
The core luxury segment also contributed significantly, with the long wheelbase E-Class, GLC and GLE SUVs achieving their best ever monthly sales. The LWB E-Class continued to be India's best-selling luxury sedan, registering a growth of 47% year-on-year in Q2 FY 25-26.
Festive spirit and GST 2.0 boost customer sentiment “The overwhelming response in September reflects the pent-up demand following the GST 2.0 reforms, as well as attractive offers under our ‘Dream Days’ campaign,” said Santosh Iyer, Managing Director and CEO, Mercedes-Benz India. “The reduction in GST rates, amid rising car prices due to macroeconomic pressures, has had a positive impact on customer sentiment. We expect this festive shopping momentum to continue till Dhanteras and Diwali.”
Entry Luxury Segment While the entry luxury segment featuring the A-Class sedan and GLA SUV maintains its value proposition and appeal to young buyers, it faced a decline in Q2FY25-26 due to competition from lower priced offers coupled with market incentives.
Mercedes-Benz India's record-breaking September sales underline the brand's strong position in the luxury market, reflecting strong demand across all segments and continued optimism for the remainder of the festive season.
Nissan Tatan coming to break Hyundai Creta pride, company raised curtain from new SUV
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The new semi-reflective SUV based on the Nissan Tatan, Renault Duster platform will be launched in mid-2026 and is ready to compete with Hyundai Creta.
New Delhi. It is not easy to defeat Hyundai Creta in his own game! Whether it is Maruti Grand Vitara or Kia Celtose, none of these competition models could beat the Creta in these years. Maruti Suzuki's new launched Victoris is expected to give a tough competition to Creta and will also challenge two more SUVs – new generation Renaw Dusters and Nissan Tatan in this segment.
Wondering what is the technology?
This is Nissan's new model on the Duster platform. Revealing the name and design concept, Nissan India hopes that the semi-reflective SUV will increase sales figures and reduce the pressure on Magnite to keep Nissan alive in India. However, teasers have been released, this model of Nissan is expected to be brought to the market in the mid -2026 mid.
Nissan Tatan
The name 'Tatan', which is the translation of artisan or architect in Greek, indicates the new design philosophy applied to the new vehicle. The Japanese automaker has confirmed that Nissan SUV, the major full-size of the external styling brand of Technology, is quite inspired by Nissan Petrol.
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Pictures of 2025 Hyundai Venue revealed before launch, how much changed look?
New Delhi. Next Jane Hyundai Venue is set to land on Indian roads on November 4, 2025. Although its official debut and launch are yet to be left, some big details of the production ready model have come out. These spy images revealed before the launch give a lot of information about the new venue.
What did spy images reveal?
Black colored, the new venue has a completely new front face, which has an inspired grill from Palisade, which has a signature logo in the center, redeemned headlamps, straight bonnet and changed bumper. An adas module is also visible at the bottom of the bumper. Earlier images showed that 2025 Hyundai Venue will have new designed 16-inch alloy wheels, sharp wing mirror, thick body cladding, new glass house and newly connected LED tailamps around the wheel arch.
Will you get Level-2 Adas?
The interior of the new venue will possibly be upgraded with a newly designed dashboard that will have integrated dual screens, new AC vents and new centers console for infotainment and instrument functionalities. In the case of feature, the SUV is expected to get Ambient Lighting, Wireless Charger, Auto Dimping IRVM, automatic climate control, type-c charging ports and more in the SUV.
The engine will not change
There will be no change in mechanically, 2025 Hyundai Venue. The uses of 1.2L natural aspirated petrol, 1.0L turbo petrol and 1.5L diesel engine will continue in the subcompact SUV. Transmission options will include 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual and 7-speed DCT automatic units.
Price may increase
After launching, the new Hyundai Venue 2025 will compete with Kia Sonet, Tata Nexon, Maruti Brezza, Skoda Kylaq and Mahindra Xuv 3xo. With technical upgrade and new styling, Next Jane's model is expected to see a minor price hike. The price of current Jane's venue is between Rs 7.26 lakh-Rs 12.46 lakh (ex-showroom).
Be ready! Mahindra is bringing brand new electric car, competition will be strong in segment
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Mahindra 2026 will launch the XUV 3xo EV and BE6 Rail-E off-roader, which will include dual electric motors, new features and updated XUV700 facelifts.
New Delhi. The goal of Mahindra & Mahindra aims to strengthen its EV portfolio in the next year to strengthen the new ICE-Tunade EV and Born-Electric SUV portfolio. While the XEV 9E and BE6 are already good cells for the car manufacturer, the upcoming Mahindra XUV 3xo EV and the BE6 Rail-E off-roads are going to come to the showroom in 2026. Mahindra Be 6 Rail-E's repeated pictures indicate tremendous testing before its official launch.
What showed in spy image?
The seen test mule was hidden heavy calamity, hiding most of its design details. However, some design elements such as black wheel arch cladings were clearly visible.
BE 6 off-road centric variant
Be 6 Rail-E was first seen in its concept form at the 2023 Mahindra EV Fashion Festival. It is originally an off-road centric variant of BE 6 which includes heavy clased front bumper, C-shape's DRL, round headlights, rugged tires, sporty rear bumpers and tail lamps of C-shape. There were also many accessories in the showcased concept such as a spare wheel, roof-mounted career.
Powertrain
Mahindra BE 6 Rail-E official Poetrain details have not yet been revealed. However, it is expected that this electric off-roader will come with a dual electric motor setup and a large battery pack, which will give about 389bhp (290kw) and 480Nm torque.
What is new?
Among other updates, Mahindra has recently launched three updated SUVs-Thar 3-Dore, Bolero and Bolero Neo. All models retain their current engine setup with minimum design change and important feature upgrade. In early 2026, the domestic automaker Mahindra will also introduce the XUV700 facelift and Mahindra XEV 7E. The updated XUV700 will have a triple screen setup (which is taken from XEV 9E), a new sound system, re -designed front grille and headlamps.
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Brezza and Nexon's biggest enemy coming in a new avatar! Will be launched on 4 November
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Hyundai Venue 2025 facelift can be launched on November 4, it will get Creta-like design, new technology, curved dual-display and the same engine line-up.
New Delhi. The updated Hyundai Venue 2025 edition has been seen several times during testing, and now its final launch date has been leaked. Hyundai can launch the updated version on November 4, which will be a few days after the Diwali festival. Major changes have been made in the updated venue to make it better in comparison of cars like Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Kia Syros, Skoda Kylaq and Tata Nexon.
Although Hyundai has not given any information about the official launch date and updates of the new venue, many leaks and car sports have given us a lot of information about the venue facelift. The new model will be a facelift, in which the new in-car technology and more trendy design theme will be noted, which matches more with Creta.
2025 hyundai venue facelift:
Venue's front face will have a bold new look, which will include split headlamp designs with vertically stacked projector units and redesigned grills with new rectangular inserts. At the back, there will be new LED taillights, new bumpers and integrated high-mounted stop lights with a spiiler. The new alloy wheel design and roof rails will also be part of the package. Overall, bodywork will look like Creta.
Curved dual-display interior:
The cabin of 2025 venue will receive the largest upgrade, which will have a modern curved screen cluster on the dashboard. This setup will include a large touchscreen infotainment system with a fully digital and coloring instrument cluster, as well as the new layered dash layouts seen in Creta. There will also be new AC vents and new center console.
No change in engine and gearbox:
The new venue will have the same tried engine line-ups: 1.2-liter naturally aspirated petrol, powerful 1.0-liter turbo-petrol, and 1.5-liter diesel unit. These will be available with existing transmission options, including five-speed manual, 6-speed manual, and seven-speed DCT automatic gearbox.
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