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Bentley Motor Joins Skoda Auto Volkswagen India as new entity, effective July 2025

By Team CarOnPhone 08 Jul 2025 | 16:34:11

Bentley India to operate under ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Private Limited Official importer and distributor agreement effective from 1 July 2025 Three dealer partners to be appointed in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and New Delhi

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Kia Syros vs Skoda Kylaq – Detailed Fuel & Specs Comparison

By Bijesh Nagesh 08 Jul 2025 | 16:13:43

Diesel turbo SUV versus turbo petrol efficiency in sub-4-metre format Variants in focus: Kia Syros HTX Plus Opt Diesel AT HTX+ (O) and Skoda Kylaq Prestige AT Deep dive into specs, tech highlights, and compact SUV value

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Official Renault Triber Facelift Debut in India on July 23

By Bijesh Nagesh 08 Jul 2025 | 15:30:31

Renault’s Triber facelift lands in India on July 23, 2025, bringing a fresh dose of style and cabin tech to the competitive compact MPV space. The new front fascia carries the brand’s latest grille design, while LED daytime running lights and circular fog lamps give it a striking road presence.

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Toyota Hyryder Prestige Kit Adds 10 Chrome Trim Accessories

By Bijesh Nagesh 07 Jul 2025 | 18:50:50

Toyota’s latest Prestige Package for the Urban Cruiser Hyryder elevates the midsize SUV’s styling with an exclusive set of ten OEM chrome accessories.

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Renault Duster 7S SUV Spied – Seven-Seater Launching Q1 2026

By Bijesh Nagesh 07 Jul 2025 | 18:15:20

A camouflaged Renault Duster 7S SUV prototype was seen testing public highways in Tamil Nadu with red trade plates, signaling a return to India’s SUV battleground.

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Delhi Fuel Ban U-Turn – Old Petrol and Diesel Cars to Refuel

By Bijesh Nagesh 07 Jul 2025 | 17:29:02

Sudden policy pause lets diesel cars over 10 years and petrol cars over 15 years fill up again. ANPR cameras switch to data-only mode while recovery steps for impounded vehicles roll out.

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4 Mahindra Vision SUVs Debut Freedom NU Concepts on Aug 15

By Bijesh Nagesh 07 Jul 2025 | 16:34:10

Four bold concept SUVs to be revealed at Mahindra’s Freedom_NU event in Mumbai. All models built on a versatile multi-energy platform for ICE, hybrid, and electric powertrains.

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Tata Curvv Price Revision – Select Variants Hiked by Rs 13k

By Bijesh Nagesh 07 Jul 2025 | 14:03:16

Tata Motors has rolled out a fresh round of price hikes across most Curvv variants, effective immediately. The entry-level Smart MT petrol remains pegged at Rs. 10 Lakh (ex-showroom), but turbo-petrol and diesel options witness a Rs. 13,000 increase.

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Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Achieves 5 Lakh Production Mark

By Akash Patil 07 Jul 2025 | 13:26:11

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has Has achieved a significant milestone in India by rolling out its 500,000th locally manufactured car.

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MG Astor SUV Price Hike Up to Rs. 19k ; July 2025

By Bijesh Nagesh 07 Jul 2025 | 10:34:34

MG Motor India has rolled out a July 2025 MG Astor price hike, raising ex-showroom tags on its popular compact SUV. The entry‐level Sprint manual now commands Rs. 11.47 Lakhs, while the Select CVT sits at Rs. 14.99 Lakhs.

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Weekly Automotive Brief – EV Bookings, Safety, Sales & Deals

By Bijesh Nagesh 06 Jul 2025 | 07:07:55

The week’s top stories span the EV surge, safety accolades, and market shifts.

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Tata Harrier EV Production Underway; Deliveries by July-End

By Bijesh Nagesh 05 Jul 2025 | 20:03:35

Tata Motors has kicked off mass production of its flagship electric SUV on the new acti.ev+ architecture at its Pune plant.

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Mahindra XEV 9e & BE 6 Pack Two With 79kWh Battery Upgrade!

By Bijesh Nagesh 05 Jul 2025 | 17:14:26

Mahindra has expanded Pack Two trims of its XEV 9e and BE 6 electric SUVs with a new 79kWh battery option. This upgrade brings flagship power—282 hp and 380 Nm—to the mid-level variant and lifts ARAI-certified range up to 682 km.

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MG Comet EV Price Increased By Up To 36,000

By Akash Patil 05 Jul 2025 | 16:35:16

JSW MG Motor India has announced an upward revision in its prices, rendering the electric car more expensive. The prices have gone up by up to Rs. 36,000.

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Honda City eHEV ZX Now Rs 19.89L After Rs 95K Cut!

By Bijesh Nagesh 05 Jul 2025 | 16:11:18

Honda Cars India has cut the ex-showroom price of the City eHEV ZX by Rs 95,010, bringing it down from Rs 20.85 lakh to Rs 19.89 lakh. This strategic price adjustment places India’s only full-hybrid midsize sedan under the Rs 20 lakh mark and unlocks zero road-tax benefits in top metros.

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MG Hector & Hector SUV Plus Price Hiked By Up To 30,000

By Akash Patil 05 Jul 2025 | 15:28:41

JSW MG Motor India has made a significant price adjustment across several of its popular models, effective immediately. These revisions impact the Hector & Hector Plus.