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New Delhi, August 18: Toyota Camry Sprint Edition is launched in India. The Hybrid Electric vehicle comes with a dual-tone exterior design. It features matte black tape detailing on the engine hood, roof, and trunk of the vehicle, which gives the sedan a bold and sporty appearance. The Toyota Camry Sprint Edition price in India is set at INR 48,50,000 (ex-showroom). The Toyota Camry Sprint Edition is offered in five dual-tone colour options. It includes Emotional Red & Matte Black, Platinum White Pearl & Matte Black, Cement Grey & Matte Black, Precious Metal & Matte Black, and Dark Blue Metallic & Matte Black. Toyota said, "Camry Hybrid Electric Vehicle-Sprint Edition, a sportier and more dynamic expression of its iconic luxury hybrid electric sedan. The Camry Sprint Edition reflects an enthusiastic persona - designed for those who seek fun-to-drive experience wrapped in sporty sophistication." Mahindra BE 6 Batman Edition Launched in India, Bookings Will Open on August 23, 2025; Check Price and Features. The Toyota Camry Sprint Edition is powered by a 2.5L Dynamic Force Engine, paired with an e-CVT transmission. The Camry Sprint Edition offers a 10-way power-adjustable driver seat with lumbar support and memory function, ventilated front seats, and paddle shifters for a sportier drive. The Sprint Edition is equipped with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, which includes features like Pre-Collision System, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control with full-speed range, Lane Departure Alert, Lane Tracing Assist, and Automatic High Beam. It also comes with nine airbags, vehicle stability control, Traction Control, Hill Start Assist Control, an Electronic Parking Brake with Brake Hold, a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, and a 360-degree Panoramic View Monitor. Volvo EX30 Launch in India Likely in September; Check Expected Price, Specifications and Features of Upcoming Electric Mid-Size SUV. The Toyota Camry Sprint Edition comes with 5th generation Hybrid electric technology, delivering a combined output of 169 kW. It comes with multiple drive modes, including Eco, Normal, and Sport. The sedan offers a fuel efficiency of 25.49 km/litre, making it one of the most efficient in its class. Toyota is providing an 8-year or 1,60,000 km warranty on the vehicle.
Mumbai : Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL), a leading premium car manufacturer in India today launched two exclusive editions of its popular SUV - Honda Elevate Black Edition and Honda Elevate Signature Black Edition. These exclusive editions have been introduced in new Crystal Black Pearl colour. Introduced in response to a popular demand received from the market, these premium black editions will cater to customers who are seeking a bold, sophisticated and distinctive designed SUV experience from Honda. Speaking about the new Black Editions of the Honda Elevate, Mr. Takuya Tsumura, President and ...Read More >
MUMBAI - Tesla India has made its official entry into India, launching its first showroom in Mumbai's upscale Bandra Kurla Complex at Maker Maxity Mall. This new 4,000-square-foot "Experience Centre," opened by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on July 15, signals Tesla's arrival in the world's third-largest car market. A second showroom will open soon in Delhi's Aerocity, as Tesla aims to attract India's luxury electric vehicle buyers. High import taxes and a lack of charging stations remain tough hurdles. This expansion is part of Tesla India's strategy to tap into the growing d ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], August 4 (ANI): The Jharkhand government declared a three-day state mourning, starting Monday, following the passing of the state's former Chief Minister and co-founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Shibu Soren. "In honour of the late Honourable former Chief Minister-cum-Rajya Sabha MP, the State Government has decided to observe 03 (three) days of state mourning from August 4 to August 6," the message from the Jharkhand government read. Also Read | Kerala Shocker: 47-Year-Old Man Dies by Suicide After Failing to Arrange Funds for Son's Engineering College Admission. ...Read More >
The BE 6e, just as its name sounds, stands out as a futuristic, power-packed, and sporty electric Mahindra SUV on Indian roads. The highly anticipated Mahindra BE 6e, an all-electric compact SUV, has been finally launched at an introductory price of Rs 18.9 lakh (ex-showroom). Globally revealed alongside its sibling, the XEV 9e, this born-electric offering from Mahindra seems to be good enough (on-paper) to position itself as India's answer to luxury compact SUVs from global brands. With its futuristic design, a wealth of modern features, and an impressive power output - the highest in its fa ...Read More >
India's export regulations have been amended by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, now permitting the export of Second Generation (2G) ethanol. This eco-friendly ethanol, derived from non-food sources like agricultural residues, aligns with sustainability goals due to its low CO₂ emissions. Exports necessitate valid authorization and feedstock certification, impacting ethanol under ITC(HS) Code 22072000. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on Wednesday updated India's export ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tata Motors on Tuesday reported an 8.47 per cent decline in total sales as the carmaker sold 2,10,415 units in the April-June quarter of FY26, compared to 2,29,891 units sold during the same period previous year (Q1 FY25). Both commercial and passenger vehicle segments saw a drop in numbers. Commercial vehicle sales stood at 85,606 units, down 6 per cent year-on-year (YoY), while passenger vehicle sales dropped 10 per cent to 1,24,809 units. Domestic sales for Tata Motors in June 2025 also fell 12 per cent compared to June 2024. However, the company saw some ...Read More >
New Delhi: Perhaps you do not know, because Mahindra has once again prepared to make a big bang in the auto market. This time the company is ready to create a big stir on the occasion of Independence Day. The company has prepared to unveil many new concept vehicles and a new platform during its special program Freedom NU in Mumbai. The model that is being discussed the most among these cars is Mahindra Vision T. It can be liked a lot among the customers in the market, which will create a stir among everyone. It can get a good response among the customers. You can know the important updates re ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 26 (PTI) Benchmark BSE Sensex tumbled 849 points to close below the 81,000 level on Tuesday due to widespread selling pressure after the US issued a draft notice on the implementation of an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian products. The 30-share BSE Sensex tumbled 849.37 points, or 1.04 per cent, to close at 80,786.54 with 25 of its constituents ending lower and five with gains. During the day, the index nosedived 949.93 points, or 1.16 per cent, to hit a low of 80,685.98. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 255.70 points, or 1.02 per cent, to finish at 24,712.05. In the intra- ...Read More >
New Delhi: Road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday said the Centre and states could earn up to ₹40,000 crore in goods and services tax (GST) if all the 9.7 million unfit and polluting vehicles in the country are scrapped. A total of 300,000 such vehicles have been scrapped till August, including 141,000 government vehicles, said Gadkari, addressing the annual session of the Automobile Component Manufacturers Association of India (ACMA). "According to our estimate, there are 9.7 million (unfit and polluting) vehicles, which we need to scrap...7 million jobs will be create ...Read More >
New Delhi -- Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) has launched the 3rd Generation Honda Amaze, marking its global debut in India. Priced between Rs 7,99,900 and Rs 10,89,900 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the introductory pricing is valid for 45 days. The new Amaze sets a benchmark as India's most affordable car with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). A New Standard in Compact Sedans The all-new Amaze combines stylish design, cutting-edge safety, and modern connectivity. Offered in three trims -- V, VX, and ZX -- it features an E-20 compliant 1.2L i-VTEC petrol engine with a choice of CVT or 5-speed ...Read More >
Thoothukudi, India. Vietnam's Vinfast on Monday began production at a $500 million electric vehicle plant in southern India's Tamil Nadu state, part of a planned $2 billion investment in India and a broader expansion across Asia. The factory in Thoothukudi will initially make 50,000 electric vehicles annually, with room to triple output to 150,000 cars. Given its proximity to a major port in one of India's most industrialized states, Vinfast hopes it will be a hub for future exports to the region. It says the factory will create more than 3,000 local jobs. The Vietnamese company says it scou ...Read More >
Chennai, August 4: Vietnamese Electric Vehicle (EV) major VinFast on Monday officially inaugurated its assembly plant at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, kicking off the move that will see a phased investment of up to Rs 16,000 crore. In its initial phase, the plant has a capacity to assemble 50,000 SUVs of its two premium electric SUV models -- the VF 6 and VF 7. The plant is scalable up to 150,000 units annually to meet the rising demand as the company aims to develop Thoothukudi as an export hub. VinFast sees the plant, backed by Tamil Nadu's robust infrastructure, skilled labour, and port acces ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision ...Read More >
Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) Chairman R C Bhargava on Thursday said India must "not give in to any kind of bullying" after US President Donald Trump's decision to raise tariffs on Indian imports to 50 per cent this month, urging national unity to uphold dignity and support the government. On the domestic front, he said a reduction in GST on small cars could help counter the economic strain created by these tariff measures. "My hope and my expectation is that subject to approvals by the GST Council, we will see a revival of the small car market, overall faster growth of the car industry, more i ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision of becoming a global aut ...Read More >
The Hyundai Tucson has received 5-star rating on the Bharat NCAP crash test and has become the first Hyundai SUV to do so. The most premium SUV offered by the South Korean manufacturer joins the Mahindra and Tata SUVs in the list of 5 star SUVs offered in India. The Hyundai Tucson scores 30.84 out of 32 in the adult occupant protection. It has scored 41 out of 49 in the child occupant protection. It received OK in the side pole impact test. The model of Hyundai Tucson that was tested by the Bharat NCAP was the top-spec 2.0-litre petrol-AT Signature variant. The particular variant gets six air ...Read More >
Mahindra's total sales volumes stood at 79,083 in November 2024 with the company's SUV lineup making up a major share of 46,222 units Mahindra has released its sales data for November 2024. Sales of the company's passenger vehicles have improved to 46,222 units which was a 15.16% YoY growth from 39,981 units sold in Nov 2023. This related to a 6,241 unit volume growth. MoM sales however fell by 15.20% when compared to 54,504 units sold in Oct 2024 relating to a decline by 8,282 units. The company has just released two Electric Origin SUVs called the BE6e and XEV9e. Both these models are buil ...Read More >
Mumbai: Tesla Tuesday entered the Indian car market, launching its Rs 59.89 lakh Model Y SUV, as Maharashtra rolled out a red carpet for the EV maker, urging it to go beyond imports and anchor its manufacturing and R&D base in the state. At an event to mark Tesla's formal entry, Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis made a strong pitch to the Elon Musk-led automaker, positioning the state as Tesla's long-term base. "Mumbai and the people of India are going to love Tesla. But more than just being a big market, India is now a robust base for electric mobility manufacturing, especially Ma ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): Japanese cars could end up being sold at lower prices than South Korean cars, such as Hyundai Motor Co., in the American market when US tariffs on Japanese automobiles drop from 27.5 percent to 15 percent on Tuesday.As per a report by Pulse, the English service of Maeil Business Newspaper Korea stated that the Korean vehicles, still subject to a 25 percent tariff amid stalled tariff negotiations between Seoul and Washington, could become more expensive than competing Japanese brands.Citing the multiple sources from the automobile industry on Sunday the re ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's economy witnessed its highest Navratri sales of consumer goods in over a decade, propelled by the government's next-gen GST reforms that reduced tax rates and made products more affordable for the consumers. These measures not only lowered prices but also unlocked consumer aspirations, enabling families to upgrade vehicles, invest in home appliances, and spend more freely on lifestyle goods, turning festive cheer into record-breaking consumption, as per the data. Leading car maker Maruti Suzuki clocked a 100 per cent growth in Navratri, which doubled ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL) has launched the most awaited facelift of the Amaze today at an introductory price of Rs 7,99,990 (ex-showroom, Delhi). With new styling along with segment-first ADAS suite, Honda Connect, and features packed in, the third-generation Amaze will directly rival the recently launched Maruti Suzuki Dzire in the Indian market. 2025 Honda Amaze: Design The most noticeable feature of the sedan is its updated design. The front grille has a honeycomb design and a set of Bi Projector LED headlights and fog lamps at the bottom, similar to Honda Elevate. Coming ...Read More >
Pune: Maruti Suzuki, India's biggest car maker, on Friday said it aims to be the largest producer of electric vehicles in the country and make India the export hub over the next one year. The Japanese giant will take on EV market leader Tata Motors, Mahindra and MG Motor in the electric car game in the country. To realize its goals Maruti Suzuki, which unveiled its first electric SUV e-Vitara at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 in New Delhi on Friday, will introduce a range of six electric vehicle models by 2030. Suzuki Motor Corporation representative Director and President Toshihiro S ...Read More >
The long wait is over. Elon Musk-led Tesla has finally made its debut in India-- and that too with a bang. Amid much fanfare at its Mumbai's upscale Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Tesla' flagship Model Y has been launched with an on-road price of ₹61.07 lakh. Customers also have the option to upgrade to full self-driving (FSD) capability by paying an additional ₹6 lakh at the time of booking. The Model Y Long Range Rear-Wheel Drive variant is priced at ₹69 lakh. To book a Tesla Model Y, buyer ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 15 (PTI) Global EV giant Tesla on Tuesday made its much-awaited entry into India, launching its Model Y with price starting at Rs 59.89 lakh while opening its first experience centre here. Tesla, led by American tech billionaire Elon Musk who had in the past cited India's high import tariffs for the company not entering the country earlier, will be importing the Model Y as a completely built unit (CBU), from its Shanghai manufacturing facility in China. The mid-sized electric SUV Model Y, which was once the world's best-selling car, will be offered in India in two variants -- rea ...Read More >
The bike retains the familiar 149cc, air-cooled, single-cylinder engine which produces 12.4hp of power and 13.3 N · m of torque, paired with a five-speed gearbox. Performance figures remain unchanged, as the hybrid system is engineered to enhance mileage rather than increase output.Yamaha Motor India has launched the updated 2025 Yamaha FZ-X Hybrid motorcycle in the Indian market. Priced at Rs 1.50 lakh, this makes it Rs 20,000 costlier than the standard FZ-X and Rs 5,000 more expensive than the ...Read More >
Syros will be the 7th car from Kia in India after Sonet, Carens, Seltos, Carnival, EV6 and EV9 Kia has officially announced that the global debut of its highly anticipated compact SUV, Syros, will take place on December 19. After multiple teasers, this announcement adds to the excitement around Kia's latest offering, which is set to bridge the gap between the popular Sonet and Seltos in the brand's lineup. Designed to cater to the evolving needs of Indian customers, Syros aims to be a game-changer in the fiercely competitive compact SUV segment. The Syros is already drawing attention with it ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 3 (PTI) Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday said it is in discussions with InterGlobe Aviation, which owns IndiGo airlines, to find an amicable solution regarding a trademark issue over the use of "6e" in its all-new electric model. The automaker, which introduced two electric brands -- BE 6e and XEV 9e -- earlier this month, said its trademark 'BE 6e' differs from IndiGo's '6E', eliminating any risk of confusion. IndiGo uses 6E as the airline designator code. "We have taken on board the concerns that InterGlobe Aviation Ltd have to infringement of their goodwill, which was not ou ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 27: Mahindra Scorpio N with ADAS is launched in India with tech upgrade for the vehicle. The new update introduces Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) suite, which is now available on the Z8L trim and a newly added Z8T variant. Mahindra Auto aims to boost safety and convenience for its passengers through this upgrade. The ADAS features in the Mahindra Scorpio N will be available in manual and automatic variants. Mahindra has also introduced a new Z8T trim, priced at INR 20.29 lakh (ex-showroom). The Scorpio-N Z8L ADAS variant starts at a price of INR 21.35 lakh ( ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) India stands uniquely poised to emerge as a global manufacturing powerhouse amid the challenging geopolitical environment, according to Mahindra & Mahindra Group CEO and Managing Director Anish Shah. Addressing shareholders in the group's Annual Report for 2024-25, Shah noted that with its growing infrastructure, young workforce, and favourable policies, India's opportunity to lead the world in manufacturing has never been greater. "The current geopolitical and economic landscape is challenging, with persistent headwinds across continents. Yet, India stands uniquely p ...Read More >
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (commonly known as TKM) has reportedly rolled out a region-specific 'Awesome Toyota Service Campaign' this July 2025, targeting car owners who are based in South India. With monsoons bringing risks like low visibility, slippery roads and water damage, the campaign has been focusing on offering preventive maintenance that ensures safety and smooth driving during the rainy season. Key offers for Toyota owners The campaign includes a range of service benefits and discounts, such as: Toyota's commitment to hassle-free driving Mr. Wiseline Sigamani, the Vice President and ...Read More >