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Mercedes-Benz

ICOTY 2025 : Mercedes-Benz E-Class secures the prestigious Luxury Car of the Year 2025 award

By Akash Patil 12 Jan 2025 | 10:19:41

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class has won the coveted Premium Car of the Year award, with the BMW 5 Series and Kia Carnival being recognised as the first and second runners-up, respectively. The Mercedes-Benz E-Class scored 140 points to beat out the BMW 5 Series (107 points) and Kia Carnival (65 points). The E-Class has managed to retain its iconic stature in an ever-competitive market.

Tata

2025 Tata Nexon launched at Rs 7.99 lakh With New Features And Variants

By Akash Patil 11 Jan 2025 | 17:23:34

Tata Motors has launched the updated version of its popular sub-compact SUV, Tata Nexon. It now comes with a new colour, variants, and modern features. The interior and exterior of the 2025 Nexon remains unchanged.

Caronphone

VinFast VF 7, VF 9 to make India debut at Auto Expo 2025; VF7 Electric SUV Teased

By Akash Patil 11 Jan 2025 | 17:04:56

Vinfast is gearing up to enter the rapidly growing Indian automotive sector. The Vietnamese EV maker has announced its participation at the upcoming Auto Expo 2025. The brand has sent out a teaser, which hints at two e-SUVs that will be seen at India’s largest motor show – the VF 7 and the VF 9.

Honda

Honda Elevate Black Edition launched at Rs 15.51 lakh

By Akash Patil 10 Jan 2025 | 18:16:43

Honda has launched the Elevate Black Edition in the country, with prices starting at Rs. 15.51 lakh (ex-showroom).

Jeep

Jeep Meridian Limited (O) AT 4×4 relaunched at Rs 36.79 lakh

By Akash Patil 10 Jan 2025 | 17:35:44

Jeep India has reintroduced the Meridian’s Limited (O) AT 4x4 variant priced at Rs 36.79 lakh. The Meridian facelift was launched in October last year. Besides this, Jeep has also introduced an Accessories Pack for the MY2025 Meridian. It includes a hood decal, side body decals, eyeliner and programmable ambient lighting.

Tata

2025 Tata Tiago,Tiago EV and Tigor Launched in India

By Akash Patil 10 Jan 2025 | 13:55:09

Tata Motors have launched the 2025 version of the Tiago, Tiago EV and Tigor in India. The Indian automaker has updated the feature list and the variants of all cars have also been rejigged. Prices of all cars are largely unchanged compared to the outgoing models.

Morris Garages

MG M9 Limousine Revealed, To Debut At Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025

By Akash Patil 10 Jan 2025 | 12:16:29

JSW MG Motor India's newly launched luxury brand channel, MG Select, has revealed the name of the second car from its portfolio – ‘MG M9’ . It will be showcased at the upcoming Bharat Mobility Expo.

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes G-Class Electric launched at Rs 3 crore

By Akash Patil 09 Jan 2025 | 16:38:40

Mercedes-Benz has officially launched the highly anticipated electric version of the iconic G-Wagen, the G-Class Electric, in India at Rs 3 crore (ex-showroom). The electric G-Wagon will be showcased at the upcoming Bharat Mobility Expo.

Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes EQS SUV 450 launched at Rs 1.28 crore

By Akash Patil 09 Jan 2025 | 16:34:53

Mercedes-Benz India has launched the EQS 450 SUV, a more affordable variant of the luxury electric SUV, priced at Rs 1.28 crore (ex-showroom).

Skoda

Skoda Enyaq facelift unveiled

By Akash Patil 09 Jan 2025 | 16:13:10

Skoda has unveiled the Enyaq EV facelift overseas. The SUV and Coupe versions get the 2025 update.The new Skoda Enyaq now gets a more aerodynamically efficient design, longer range, modern-day features, and a fresh interior.

Hyundai

Hyundai Verna, Venue, Grand i10 Nios gets updated with new Features, variants As Part Of MY25 Updates

By Akash Patil 09 Jan 2025 | 15:45:59

Hyundai Motor India has updated its ICE models with new variants and features in the Verna, Venue and Grand i10 Nios. As part of this upgrade, the trio now comes with new variants and feature upgrades limited to select variants.

Citroen

Citroen Basalt Prices Hiked By Up To Rs 26,000

By Akash Patil 09 Jan 2025 | 15:05:08

French automaker Citroen has increased the prices of the Basalt coupe SUV by up to ₹26,000, with new prices ranging from ₹8.25 lakh to ₹14 lakh. The Basalt is a rare commodity in the Indian market as it is only second to the Tata Curvv with a coupe SUV body style.

Mahindra

Mahindra XEV 9e Pack 3 priced at Rs. 30.50 lakh

By Akash Patil 08 Jan 2025 | 14:42:34

Mahindra has disclosed the prices for the top-spec Pack Three for the XEV 9e. Prices of the fully-loaded ‘Pack Three’ variant with the 79 kWh battery of the Mahindra XEV 9e starts at Rs 30.90 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India). Notably, this price is non-inclusive of the home charger, which will have to be bought separately.