Maruti Suzuki is celebrating the 25th anniversary of one of its longest-selling models, the Wagon R, in India. The popular entry-level hatchback was launched in the country in 1999. The Wagon R is currently in its third generation in India. Maruti says it has sold over 32 lakh units of the Wagon R in 25 years.
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), the leader in the Indian passenger vehicle industry, announced a production milestone of 2 million vehicles in a calendar year for the first time in its history. This makes Maruti Suzuki the only OEM in India to achieve this significant milestone in passenger vehicle production*. Maruti Suzuki also became the first among Suzuki Motor Corporation’s global automobile manufacturing facilities to reach this landmark.
Japanese automaker Toyota has revealed the new Toyota Urban Cruiser EV globally. This new EV is based on the Suzuki e-Vitara, which was unveiled recently. The e-Vitara features a more complex front design with multiple bumper elements. On the other hand, the Urban Cruiser EV adopts a simpler, more streamlined look. It is essentially a rebadged Maruti Suzuki eVitara and another outcome of the Maruti-Toyota collab. Toyota showcased the Urban Cruiser EV back in 2023, and the brand has now announced that it will make its global debut in mid-2025.
Kia has released a new teaser of the upcoming Syros, providing a glimpse of the car’s exterior, revealing some interesting details. The automaker has been building anticipation by sharing teasers that reveal key features of the upcoming model.
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has commenced production of the Kylaq SUV, set for local and export markets.
Porsche has issued a recall for 176 units of the Taycan electric sports car sold in the country.
According to media reports, Audi has issued a recall for the e-tron GT range in India. The e-tron range consists of the e-tron GT and the RS GT e-tron, and a total of 31 cars have been affected.
German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz has showcased its Vision One-Eleven concept at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai. This stunning concept is said to be a reinterpretation of its 70s prototype models that blends with modern design ideas.
Toyota has unveiled the production-spec Urban Cruiser EV, which will make its public debut at the 2025 Brussels Motor Show in January.
Mercedes-Benz India has issued a recall for select units of its flagship luxury sedan, the Maybach S-Class.
Skoda has received over 10,000 bookings for the Kylaq compact SUV in 10 days since bookings opened. This strong response highlights the growing demand for Škoda Auto’s latest offering in the booming Indian SUV market. Building on this momentum, Skoda India is also taking three Kylaqs across the tour of India, and this tour has been named “The India Dream Tour.”
Kia India has announced the delivery of 400 units of its newly launched Carnival Limousine within two months of commencing deliveries. Priced at INR 63.9 lakh and offered in a single premium trim, the Carnival Limousine has seen balanced demand across all color options, showcasing the vehicle's broad appeal and strong consumer preference.
Toyota has launched the 9th-generation Camry in the Indian market, priced at ₹48 lakh (ex-showroom). The sedan is offered in a single, fully loaded variant.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor has just launched the new generation of the Camry in India. It rivals the Skoda Superb in its segment. The Superb has a European look with a sharply cut design, while the new-generation Camry Hybrid has a more aggressive face, although both have a lot of presence overall owing to their size.
The new Kia Seltos has been spotted in India for the first time ahead of its mid-2025 global debut. The South Korean automaker is readying the second-gen Seltos, which is believed to break cover by mid-2025. The SUV has already been spied in South Korea, while the Indian prototype offers fresh insights into its updated design and features. This is the first time the mid-size SUV has been spotted in India. It is completely wrapped in a heavy camouflage.
Kia India has dropped yet another teaser of the upcoming Syros SUV, revealing key details, including features. The company has now released another teaser that reveals the new Syros will get a large touchscreen infotainment system, providing a glimpse of the dashboard, which features a free-standing touchscreen infotainment system in the center. A new aircraft throttle-like gear shifter and push-button start/stop. Based on the teaser, it seems like the Syros’s cabin will feature a black and grey color theme.