Hyundai India launched ‘Samarth’ initiative to support people with disabilities, becoming the 1st car manufacturer in India to launch an inclusive mobility initiative for disabled people. The ‘Samarth’ initiative is aligned with the carmaker’s global vision of ‘Progress for Humanity’, it aims to create awareness and enable disabled people with mobility solutions in India.
Hyundai may have launched the Tucson in India a little over a year ago. However, the carmaker has already revealed the Tucson facelift for global markets. Equipped with minor design changes and feature additions, the updated D1-segment SUV will arrive in India in 2024. So let’s take a look at what’s changed and how it could affect the prices of Hyundai’s flagship SUV in India.
Jeep India recently updated the prices of the Compass by up to Rs. 95,000. After this price revision, the Compass's ex-showroom prices now start at Rs. 20.49 lakh and tops out at Rs. 32.07 lakh.
Toyota have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Karnataka to set up their 3rd manufacturing unit in India. The MoU was signed during Toyota Kirloskar Motor’s 25th anniversary celebrations.
Volkswagen India have launched the Taigun Sound Edition in India. The latest Taigun special edition is available in limited numbers only. Know more about the Volkswagen Taigun Sound Edition here.
Volkswagen India have launched the Virtus Sound Edition in India. The latest Virtus special edition is available in limited numbers only. Know more about the Volkswagen Virtus Sound Edition here.
Ahead of the new Renault Duster’s debut on November 29, the carmaker has released design sketches of the upcoming SUV. Patent images of the new Renault Duster 2024 were leaked online recently and the latest design sketches give us a glimpse of what we could expect in the India-bound C-segment SUV.
Renault India have announced its annual Winter Checkup Camp. The camp will run from the 20th to the 26th of Nov 2023 and is poised to benefit Renault car owners across the country. The initiative reflects Renault's commitment to providing post-purchase services to their customers.
Hyundai are gearing up to expand their EV portfolio with the introduction of the Ioniq 7 electric SUV next year. The Hyundai Ioniq 7 will share its platform with the Kia EV9 and feature a 3-row seating layout. Ahead of its global launch in mid-2024, the Ioniq 7 was spotted testing, revealing a few details. Let’s take a look.
Suzuki have launched the made-in-India Jimny 5 Door in South Africa in 3 variants. While the Jimny 5 Door for the South African market is largely similar to the India-spec Jimny, it is offered in 3 variants and costs substantially more than the SUV sold in India. Take a look.
At the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show, Hyundai and retail giant Amazon announced their new partnership to sell Hyundai cars through the latter’s online platform and mobile application. Currently, Amazon customers in the US can choose and spec a car through Amazon’s online platform and connect with a dealership for making the purchase. However, starting 2024, Amazon customers can finish the entire purchase process on Amazon’s online platform. While this feature is limited to the US market for now, Amazon and Hyundai could soon expand this partnership to other markets as well.
In this article, we’ll list out the ongoing offers on the Volkswagen Virtus, Taigun and Tiguan for the month of November 2023. Let’s start with the most affordable car — the Virtus.
In August 2022, Mahindra showcased prototypes and concepts of their upcoming range of electric SUVs, including the XUV.e8, XUV.e9, BE.05, BE.07 and the BE.09. The BE.05 was spotted testing on Indian roads multiple times and last week, the XUV.e8, an electrified version of the popular XUV700, was spied testing in Tamil Nadu. The latest spy shots of the electric XUV700 reveal a few key details about the upcoming SUV. Let’s take a look.
In this October 2023 all car sales analysis article, we’ll look at the YoY and MoM change in sales figures for each car, brand, segment and body style. We’ll also include last 6 month sales figures of each car, brand, segment and body-style to give you an idea about the longer term trend in vehicle sales. This is the most detailed full car sales analysis and the only report you need to predict the direction of the Indian passenger car sector. Let’s start with the segment wise sales data.
Maruti Suzuki showcased the eVX electric SUV in its concept form at the 2023 Auto Expo. 10 months later the first test mule of the upcoming eVX was spotted testing recently. The eVX, which is slated to launch in 2025, is expected to be Maruti Suzuki’s first electric vehicle for the Indian market. Based on the concept car revealed at the 2023 Auto Expo, we know that the eVX will be a C1-segment SUV. The upcoming electric SUV is likely to boast a wheelbase of 2700mm and measure around 4300mm in length, 1800mm in width and 1600mm in height.
Honda have launched the Elevate C-segment SUV in Japan, albeit with the familiar WR-V nameplate. The new WR-V replaces the older Jazz-based WR-V crossover in the Japanese market. While the design of the Japan-spec Elevate SUV is largely similar to the model sold in India, it does feature some crucial differences. Let’s take a look.
Xiaomi, the global consumer electronics manufacturer, have revealed the SU7, their first electric car for the Chinese market. The SU7 EV will compete with the Tesla Model 3 and BMW i4 when it goes on sale in 2024. Let’s take a look at what we know so far about the 2024 Xiaomi SU7.
Launched on 14 August, 2021, the Mahindra XUV700 has completed a little over 2 years in the Indian market. Now, with the launch of the Tata Harrier and Safari facelifts, Mahindra’s flagship SUV has begun to lose some of its sheen. According to media reports, however, Mahindra are all set to update the XUV700 with new features like captain seats in the 2nd row as well as auto dimming inside rearview mirror (IRVM).
Back in August 2023, Mahindra revealed the Global Pik Up concept at their global event that was held in Cape Town, South Africa. Later, Mahindra registered the Scorpio N Pik Up in India and its patent image was leaked online, giving us a clue of what to expect from the truck. Now, the Mahindra Scorpio N Pik Up was spotted testing in India for the first time, revealing a few details about its design. Let’s take a look.
Toyota have unveiled the next-generation Toyota Camry for global markets. Toyota’s new D2-segment sedan comes with an updated hybrid powertrain and it is expected to launch in India in 2024. Let’s take a closer look at the India-bound Toyota Camry hybrid sedan.
Volvo Cars India launched the XC40 facelift in India in October 2022. A year on, the carmaker has discontinued the XC40 petrol mild hybrid. The XC40 is now only available with an electric powertrain in the form of the XC40 Recharge now. Read on to know more.
The Lamborghini Revuelto supercar is all set to launch in India on December 6. The flagship Lamborghini supercar is powered by a V12 hybrid engine, a first for the manufacturer. While Lamborghini’s latest flagship supercar is sold out until 2026, the brand’s Indian arm has managed to secure a few units for our market. Let’s take a closer look at the upcoming Lamborghini Revuelto.
The Kia EV6 all-electric crossover is all set to receive a facelift soon. The EV6 made its global debut in 2021 and was launched in India in May 2022. Kia had allotted 100 units of the EV6 for the Indian market but had to import more units after it bagged 355 bookings by November 2022. Meanwhile, Kia launched the EV9 all-electric SUV in global markets and just last month, the carmaker revealed the EV3, EV4 and EV5 with a similar design language as the flagship EV9 SUV.
Lotus Cars, the iconic British sports car manufacturer, recently made their India debut with the launch of the Eletre SUV. At the launch of the Eletre SUV, Lotus Cars confirmed their plan to launch the Emira sports car in India in 2024. Learn more about the Lotus Emira here.
