Range Rover EV Debut & Logo Unveiled Lead Weekly Auto News

Bijesh Nagesh

13 Jul 2025, 07:07 AM

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Auto enthusiasts have plenty to follow this week: Range Rover unveiled its first standalone logo in 55 years alongside news of its upcoming all-electric Range Rover EV, Mahindra expanded its sub-4m SUV lineup, and JSW MG Motor launched a flagship MG Select outlet in Thane.

Jaguar Land Rover also introduced the stealthy SV Black Edition, BMW India named a new CEO, Bentley moved under Skoda-VW India’s wing, Delhi backtracked on a fuel ban, and Skoda-VW India hit a 5-lakh production milestone.

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Range Rover New Logo Unveiled After 55 Years with EV Debut

Jaguar Land Rover rolled out a minimalist, mirrored “RR” emblem—the brand’s first standalone logo since 1970—to fit grilles, wheel caps, and digital platforms. It sits alongside the classic “Range Rover” wordmark without replacing it.

This bold branding refresh sets the stage for the fully electric Range Rover EV arriving next year, as part of JLR’s “House of Brands” strategy to position Range Rover as a standalone luxury marque. The new logo underscores electrification ambitions while preserving heritage.

New Mahindra XUV 3XO REVX Sub-4m SUV Debuts at Rs. 8.94 Lakh

Mahindra filled gaps between its MX and AX models by introducing three REVX trims for the XUV 3XO:

REVX M (₹ 8.94 lakh): 1.2 L naturally aspirated petrol engine (110 bhp), leatherette seats, six airbags, 7″ touchscreen.
REVX M (O) (₹ 9.44 lakh): adds single-pane sunroof, rear parking sensors, 16″ alloy wheels.
REVX A (₹ 11.79 lakh manual; ₹ 12.99 lakh automatic): 1.2 L TGDi turbo (130 bhp), panoramic glass roof, 10.25″ digital cluster, AdrenoX Connect.

These variants bring premium features—sunroof options, digital upgrades, advanced safety—into an accessible price bracket, strengthening Mahindra’s hold on the competitive sub-4m SUV segment.

First MG Select Dealership in Thane to Retail Cyberster & M9!

JSW MG Motor India inaugurated its first MG Select gallery-style outlet in Waghbil, Thane West, near R City Mall. The white-walled space with lounge seating and curated displays focuses on flagship EVs:

MG Cyberster roadster: two-seat convertible with up to 600 km range.
MG M9 luxury MPV: six-seat electric van with panoramic roof and Level 2 ADAS.

This premium format debuts before national launches, with 13 more MG Select centers planned in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, and other metros by Q3 2025.

Range Rover SV Black Edition – Third All-Black SUV Unveiled

Range Rover’s SV Black Edition follows Sport SV and Defender Octa as the third all-black special:

Narvik Gloss Black exterior, gloss-black grille, 23″ wheels, blacked-out logos.
Cabin in ebony leather with diagonal stitching, black birch veneer, Moonlight Chrome accents.
Body-and-Soul seats plus Sensory Floor haptic feedback system.
4.4 L twin-turbo V8 delivering 606 hp and 750 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 4.5 s.

By combining stealth styling with immersive tech, the SV Black Edition redefines emotional luxury for Range Rover enthusiasts.

Hardeep Singh Brar to Lead BMW India as CEO from September

Effective September 1, Hardeep Singh Brar will become President & CEO of BMW Group India. Brar joins from Kia India, where he oversaw one million sales in 34 months.

His 30-year career spans Maruti, Volkswagen, GM, Nissan, and Kia, and he holds an engineering degree plus an executive MBA from Harvard.

Brar’s data-driven, customer-focused approach aims to accelerate BMW India’s electrification push and strengthen its premium portfolio.

Bentley Motor Joins Skoda Auto Volkswagen India as new entity

From July 1, Bentley India operations will be handled by Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. (SAVWIPL). Under the new Bentley India division—led by Brand Director Abbey Thomas—SAVWIPL will manage import, sales, marketing, and after-sales.

Initial showrooms in Bengaluru, Mumbai, and New Delhi will feature the Bentayga, Flying Spur, and Continental. This move integrates Bentley into SAVWIPL’s ultra-luxury stable alongside Audi, Porsche, and Lamborghini.

Effective July 2025 - Delhi Fuel Ban U-Turn – Old Petrol and Diesel Cars to Refuel

A July 1 policy barred diesel cars older than 10 years and petrol cars older than 15 years from refueling at 350 Delhi pumps using ANPR cameras.

After protests and 62 lakh cars turned away, the ban was paused two days later at the Lt. Governor’s request.

Vehicle owners can now refill normally while authorities explore balanced measures—stricter emissions tests, EV incentives, and targeted pollution control—to improve air quality.

Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Achieves 5 Lakh Production Mark

Skoda Auto VW India celebrated the rollout of its 500,000th vehicle across Pune (70%) and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (30%) plants. Since starting local assembly with the Octavia in 2001, the lineup has grown to include the Laura, Superb, Kodiaq, Kushaq, Slavia, and Kylaq.

India also exports engines and CKD kits for the Kushaq and Slavia to Skoda’s Vietnam facility. This milestone cements India’s role as a vital global hub for premium-segment manufacturing.

C.O.P. Weekly News: Concluding Notes

From logo redesigns and electric debuts to leadership changes and production feats, this week’s auto news underscores a fast-evolving market driven by electrification, luxury expansion, and smarter regulations.

Stay tuned to CarOnPhone for latest auto news and next week’s roundup.

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