Top Car News This Week: Latest Auto Industry Updates, Launches & Trends

Chintan Mehta

10 May 2025, 12:37 PM

Top Car News This Week: Latest Auto Industry Updates, Launches & Trends
This week the Indian automobile industry experienced several significant developments – from new vehicle unveiling and variant releases to electric vehicle milestones and price reworks. This is a brief snapshot of the top highlights of May 5 – May 9, 2025.

Kia Unveils Carens Clavis; Launch Scheduled for May 23

Kia Carens Clavis
Kia India has unveiled the Carens Clavis, a new premium variant of its popular MPV officially. New styling, extra features, and new exterior shade characterize the model. Bookings are open now and the price will be released on May 23. The Carens Clavis will be sold in combination with the previously introduced Carens.

MG unveils Windsor EV Pro with bigger battery

MG Windsor EV Pro
MG Motor launched the refreshed Windsor EV Pro featuring a larger 52.9 kWh battery pack pack. The model has gained an increased range but new interior styling and safety features are included. The introductory price of ₹12.50 lakh was only for the first 8,000 buyers. After this period, prices have gone up by ₹60,000.

Volkswagen Golf GTI Bookings Closed Early Because of Lots of Demand

Volkswagen Golf GTI
Pre – launch reservations for the Volkswagen Golf GTI were closed soon after opening because of massive response. The performance hatchback will come into the India market as a CBU – completely built unit, with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol that will put down 265 PS.

Tata Altroz Facelift Teased Before Launch

Tata Altroz Facelift
Another teaser from Tata Motors sighted the upcoming Altroz facelift interior. The new model is supposed to have a new look and new gizmos, however, the date of the official launch remains unknown.

Skoda Adjusts Kylaq Pricing

Skoda Kylaq
Skoda Auto India has changed the price of its Kylaq’s SUV. While lower trims have witnessed an increase in price up to ₹36,000 higher end variants are now cheaper with a decrease of up to ₹46,000.

Mahindra Discontinues XUV700 5-Seater AX3 Variant

Mahindra XUV700
Mahindra has withdrawn the 5-seater AX3 variant of XUV700. In future, the SUV will be offered in 6- and 7-seater variants only. The discontinued version cost between ₹16. 39 lakh and ₹18.59 lakh (ex-showroom).

Hyundai Launches New Models for Exter SUV

Hyundai Exter
Hyundai has launched two new variants, S Smart and SX Smart, in the compact SUV Exter. These trims provide major features including electric sunroof, push button start and AMT gearbox thus, making them more affordable to buyers. The AMT variants have now been reduced by ₹5,000 over the cost.

Jeep Launched Jeep Wrangler Willys ‘41 Edition at Rs 73.24 lakh

Jeep Wrangler Willys ’41
Jeep India has introduced the limited edition Wrangler Willys ‘41 based on the original 1941 Willys military vehicle. The price tag of this edition, based on the Rubicon trim is Rs. 73.24 lakh, ₹1.59 lakh more than the original Rubicon.

Mahindra Crosses 6,300 EV Deliveries

Top Car News This Week: Latest Auto Industry Updates, Launches & Trends
Mahindra revealed that it has supplied more than 6,300 electric vehicles in a very short period of time since their launch, including the BE 6 and the XEV 9e. The company is repositioning the brand as a key player in India’s research market for the growing EV segment.

Mahindra to Launch New SUV platform on 15 August

Top Car News This Week: Latest Auto Industry Updates, Launches & Trends
As part of a strategic move, Mahindra will display a new SUV platform on 15 August 2025. The announcement comes after the inauguration of its new manufacturing facility at Pune, that has the capacity to produce 1.2 lakh units per annum. By 2030 Mahindra intends to roll-out 12 new models (7 ICE SUVs,5 EVs).

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