{"id":59661,"date":"2025-09-21T07:07:27","date_gmt":"2025-09-21T01:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/?p=59661"},"modified":"2025-09-22T10:25:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T04:55:30","slug":"maruti-victoris-launch-mahindra-xev-9e-tata-sierra-ev-top-auto-news-this-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/maruti-victoris-launch-mahindra-xev-9e-tata-sierra-ev-top-auto-news-this-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Maruti Victoris Launch, Mahindra XEV 9e, Tata Sierra EV \u2013 Top Auto News This Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"clean-word-content\"><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-59680\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Victoris-Launch-Mahindra-XEV-9e-Tata-Sierra-EV-\u2013-Top-Auto-News-This-Week.webp\" alt=\"Maruti Victoris Launch, Mahindra XEV 9e, Tata Sierra EV \u2013 Top Auto News This Week\" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Victoris-Launch-Mahindra-XEV-9e-Tata-Sierra-EV-\u2013-Top-Auto-News-This-Week.webp 1440w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Victoris-Launch-Mahindra-XEV-9e-Tata-Sierra-EV-\u2013-Top-Auto-News-This-Week-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Victoris-Launch-Mahindra-XEV-9e-Tata-Sierra-EV-\u2013-Top-Auto-News-This-Week-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Victoris-Launch-Mahindra-XEV-9e-Tata-Sierra-EV-\u2013-Top-Auto-News-This-Week-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Victoris-Launch-Mahindra-XEV-9e-Tata-Sierra-EV-\u2013-Top-Auto-News-This-Week-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This week in the auto world was packed with action. The Maruti Victoris launch became a major topic with bookings opening at Rs. 11,000, while the SUV also bagged a landmark 5\u2011star Global NCAP crash test rating. <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kia struck a major deal with police and paramilitary forces, Tata and Volkswagen facelifts were spotted testing, and festive Navratri discounts rolled in. <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s everything you need to know.<\/span><\/p> <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Maruti Victoris bookings open at Rs. 11,000<br \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-57418 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Victoris-SUV-Revealed-\u2013-Arenas-New-Flagship-Challenger.webp\" alt=\"Maruti Victoris SUV Revealed \u2013 Arena\u2019s New Flagship Challenger\" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Victoris-SUV-Revealed-\u2013-Arenas-New-Flagship-Challenger.webp 1440w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Victoris-SUV-Revealed-\u2013-Arenas-New-Flagship-Challenger-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Victoris-SUV-Revealed-\u2013-Arenas-New-Flagship-Challenger-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Victoris-SUV-Revealed-\u2013-Arenas-New-Flagship-Challenger-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Victoris-SUV-Revealed-\u2013-Arenas-New-Flagship-Challenger-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><br \/> <\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/maruti-suzuki-cars\">Maruti<\/a> officially opened <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/maruti-victoris-bookings-open-at-%e2%82%b911000-deliveries-from-diwali-2025\/\">bookings<\/a> for the <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/maruti-suzuki-cars\/victoris\">Victoris SUV<\/a> at a token amount of Rs. 11,000. Deliveries are set to begin from September 22, just in time for the festive season. Positioned against the <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/hyundai-cars\/creta\">Hyundai Creta<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/kia-cars\/seltos\">Kia Seltos<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/volkswagen-cars\/taigun\">Volkswagen Taigun<\/a>, the Victoris is expected to be one of Maruti\u2019s biggest launches in years.<\/span><\/p> <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Maruti Victoris achieves 5\u2011star Global NCAP rating<br \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-58790 \" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Victoris-Achieves-COVER.webp\" alt=\"Maruti Victoris Achieves Landmark 5-Star Global NCAP Crash Test Rating\" width=\"1148\" height=\"574\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Victoris-Achieves-COVER.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Victoris-Achieves-COVER-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Victoris-Achieves-COVER-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Victoris-Achieves-COVER-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Maruti-Victoris-Achieves-COVER-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1148px) 100vw, 1148px\" \/><br \/> <\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In a major milestone, the <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/maruti-victoris-achieves-landmark-5-star-global-ncap-crash-test-rating\/\">Maruti Victoris<\/a> has scored a full 5\u2011star rating in Global NCAP crash tests. This makes it the first Maruti SUV to achieve top scores in both Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP. For buyers, this adds a strong safety edge to an already feature\u2011rich package.<\/span><\/p> <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Police, paramilitary get Kia Syros and Carens Clavis via KPKB deal<br \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-59561 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Police-Paramilitary-Get-Kia-Syros-and-Carens-Clavis-via-KPKB-Deal.webp\" alt=\"Police, Paramilitary Get Kia Syros and Carens Clavis via KPKB Deal\" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Police-Paramilitary-Get-Kia-Syros-and-Carens-Clavis-via-KPKB-Deal.webp 1440w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Police-Paramilitary-Get-Kia-Syros-and-Carens-Clavis-via-KPKB-Deal-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Police-Paramilitary-Get-Kia-Syros-and-Carens-Clavis-via-KPKB-Deal-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Police-Paramilitary-Get-Kia-Syros-and-Carens-Clavis-via-KPKB-Deal-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Police-Paramilitary-Get-Kia-Syros-and-Carens-Clavis-via-KPKB-Deal-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><br \/> <\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kia has expanded its partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/police-paramilitary-get-kia-syros-and-carens-clavis-via-kpkb-deal\/\">Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar<\/a> (KPKB). Under this deal, police and paramilitary personnel can now access the <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/kia-cars\/syros\">Kia Syros<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/kia-cars\/carens-clavis\">Carens Clavis<\/a> at special prices. With over 3.5 million beneficiaries, this move strengthens Kia\u2019s presence in institutional sales.<\/span><\/p> <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Festive Navratri, discount offers on cars in September 2025<br \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-59515 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Festive-Navratri-cvoer.webp\" alt=\"Festive Navratri cvoer\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Festive-Navratri-cvoer.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Festive-Navratri-cvoer-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Festive-Navratri-cvoer-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Festive-Navratri-cvoer-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Festive-Navratri-cvoer-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><br \/> <\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Carmakers are rolling out big festive offers this <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/festive-navratri-discount-offers-on-cars-in-september-2025\/\">Navratri<\/a>. Discounts go up to Rs. 5 lakh on select EVs and SUVs. <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/maruti-suzuki-cars\">Maruti<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/hyundai-cars\">Hyundai<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/tata-cars\">Tata<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/kia-cars\">Kia<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/mahindra-car\">Mahindra<\/a> are all offering cash benefits, exchange bonuses, and finance schemes to attract buyers during the festive rush.<\/span><\/p> <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mahindra XEV 9e, BE 6 referral program offers 5\u2011year free service<br \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-59384 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XEV-9e-BE-6-Referral-Program-thubnailk.webp\" alt=\"Mahindra XEV 9e, BE 6 Referral Program thubnail\" width=\"1080\" height=\"642\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XEV-9e-BE-6-Referral-Program-thubnailk.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XEV-9e-BE-6-Referral-Program-thubnailk-300x178.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XEV-9e-BE-6-Referral-Program-thubnailk-768x457.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XEV-9e-BE-6-Referral-Program-thubnailk-1024x609.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mahindra-XEV-9e-BE-6-Referral-Program-thubnailk-150x89.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><br \/> <\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mahindra has launched a <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/mahindra-xev-9e-be-6-referral-program-offers-5%e2%80%91year-free-service\/\">referral program<\/a> for its <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/mahindra-cars\/xev-9e\">XEV 9e<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/mahindra-cars\/be-6\">BE 6<\/a> models. Customers who refer new buyers can earn up to 5 years of free service and additional enrichment packages. This is Mahindra\u2019s way of building a loyal EV community while rewarding early adopters.<\/span><\/p> <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2025 Bolero Neo facelift spied testing with fresh design updates<br \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-59424 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-edit.webp\" alt=\"2025 Bolero Neo Facelift Spied Testing With Fresh Design Updates cover\" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-edit.webp 1440w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-edit-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-edit-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-edit-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/01-edit-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><br \/> <\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/2025-bolero-neo-facelift-spied-testing-with-fresh-design-updates\/\">Bolero Neo facelif<\/a>t has been spotted doing test runs. Updates for this car include a redesigned grille, possible cabin modifications, and distinct bumpers. The rugged 1.5L diesel engine is expected to remain. This will keep the SUV\u2019s tough appeal intact.<\/span><\/p> <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tata Altroz facelift gets full 5\u2011star Bharat NCAP safety rating<br \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-59232 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Altroz-Facelift-Gets-Full-5\u2011Star-Bharat-NCAP-Safety-Rating.webp\" alt=\"Tata Altroz Facelift Gets Full 5\u2011Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating\" width=\"1440\" height=\"720\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Altroz-Facelift-Gets-Full-5\u2011Star-Bharat-NCAP-Safety-Rating.webp 1440w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Altroz-Facelift-Gets-Full-5\u2011Star-Bharat-NCAP-Safety-Rating-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Altroz-Facelift-Gets-Full-5\u2011Star-Bharat-NCAP-Safety-Rating-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Altroz-Facelift-Gets-Full-5\u2011Star-Bharat-NCAP-Safety-Rating-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tata-Altroz-Facelift-Gets-Full-5\u2011Star-Bharat-NCAP-Safety-Rating-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><br \/> <\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/tata-altroz-facelift-gets-full-5%e2%80%91star-bharat-ncap-safety-rating\/\">Tata Altroz facelift<\/a> has achieved a full 5\u2011star rating in Bharat NCAP crash tests. It scored 29.65\/32 for adult safety and 44.9\/49 for child safety. This makes it the safest hatchback in its segment, putting it ahead of rivals like the Maruti Baleno.<\/span><\/p>    <div id=\"ad-1778683055-IqDrvl-container\"\r\n         class=\"comman-ads-container\"\r\n         style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 970px; min-height: 50px; margin: 10px auto; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- Loader -->\r\n        <div class=\"comman-ads-loader\" style=\"position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:2;flex-direction: column;\">\r\n            <div style=\"width:32px; height:32px; border:3px solid #e5e7eb; border-top:3px solid #9ca3af; border-radius:50%; animation: spin 1s linear infinite;\"><\/div>\r\n            <span style=\"background-color: white;border: 1px solid #d1d5db;border-radius: 4px;padding: 2px 8px;font-size: 9px;color: #6b7280;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 1px;text-transform: uppercase;\">AD<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- AdSense Ad -->\r\n        <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n             id=\"ad-1778683055-IqDrvl\"\r\n             style=\"display:inline-block; width:970px; height:90px; background: transparent;\"\r\n             data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8418398772512966\"\r\n             data-ad-slot=\"1745023287\"><\/ins>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <script>\r\n        (function(){\r\n            const container = document.getElementById('ad-1778683055-IqDrvl-container');\r\n            const ad = document.getElementById('ad-1778683055-IqDrvl');\r\n            const loader = container.querySelector('.comman-ads-loader');\r\n            const sizeWeb = [970, 90];\r\n            const sizeMobile = [320, 50];\r\n            const breakpoint = 768;\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Load AdSense script if not already loaded\r\n            if (!document.querySelector('script[src*=\"adsbygoogle\"]')) {\r\n                const script = document.createElement('script');\r\n                script.async = true;\r\n                script.src = 'https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js';\r\n                script.crossOrigin = 'anonymous';\r\n                script.setAttribute('data-ad-client', 'ca-pub-8418398772512966');\r\n                document.head.appendChild(script);\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Function to switch sizes based on viewport\r\n            function updateAdSize() {\r\n                const isMobile = window.innerWidth <= breakpoint;\r\n                const currentSize = isMobile ? 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The update is expected to arrive in 2026 with a slight price hike.<\/span><\/p> <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Honda Amaze refreshes lineup with new Crystal Black Pearl shade<br \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-58972 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Honda-Amaze-Refreshes-Lineup-With-New-Crystal-Black-Pearl-Shade-cover.webp\" alt=\"Honda Amaze New Crystal Black Pearl Shade cover\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Honda-Amaze-Refreshes-Lineup-With-New-Crystal-Black-Pearl-Shade-cover.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Honda-Amaze-Refreshes-Lineup-With-New-Crystal-Black-Pearl-Shade-cover-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Honda-Amaze-Refreshes-Lineup-With-New-Crystal-Black-Pearl-Shade-cover-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Honda-Amaze-Refreshes-Lineup-With-New-Crystal-Black-Pearl-Shade-cover-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Honda-Amaze-Refreshes-Lineup-With-New-Crystal-Black-Pearl-Shade-cover-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><br \/> <\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Honda has refreshed the Amaze lineup with a new <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/honda-amaze-refreshes-lineup-with-new-crystal-black-pearl-shade\/\">Crystal Black Pearl color<\/a> option, taking the total to seven shades. Prices are also expected to drop by up to Rs. 95,000 thanks to GST 2.0 benefits.<\/span><\/p> <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Citroen Aircross X bookings now open with fresh features<br \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-58864 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Citroen-Aircross-X-Bookings-Now-Open-With-Fresh-Features-cover-1.webp\" alt=\"Citroen Aircross X Bookings Now Open With Fresh Features\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Citroen-Aircross-X-Bookings-Now-Open-With-Fresh-Features-cover-1.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Citroen-Aircross-X-Bookings-Now-Open-With-Fresh-Features-cover-1-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Citroen-Aircross-X-Bookings-Now-Open-With-Fresh-Features-cover-1-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Citroen-Aircross-X-Bookings-Now-Open-With-Fresh-Features-cover-1-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Citroen-Aircross-X-Bookings-Now-Open-With-Fresh-Features-cover-1-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><br \/> <\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Citroen has opened <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/citroen-aircross-x-bookings-now-open-with-fresh-features\/\">bookings<\/a> for the Aircross X at Rs. 11,000. The updated model adds cruise control, a Cara AI assistant, and an optional 360\u2011degree camera, making it more competitive in the compact SUV space.<\/span><\/p> <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">2025 Volkswagen Taigun facelift breaks cover during road tests in India<br \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-58661 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-Volkswagen-Taigun-Facelift-cover.webp\" alt=\"2025 Volkswagen Taigun Facelift Breaks Cover During Road Tests In India\" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-Volkswagen-Taigun-Facelift-cover.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-Volkswagen-Taigun-Facelift-cover-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-Volkswagen-Taigun-Facelift-cover-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-Volkswagen-Taigun-Facelift-cover-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025-Volkswagen-Taigun-Facelift-cover-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><br \/> <\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The 2025 Volkswagen Taigun <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/2025-volkswagen-taigun-facelift-breaks-cover-during-road-tests-in-india\/\">facelift<\/a> has been spotted testing with revised bumpers, a new grille, and expected Level\u20112 ADAS features. Launch is likely by late 2025 or early 2026.<\/span><\/p> <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">This Week in Auto News: Quick Recap<\/span><\/h2> <ul> <li data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SUVs continue to dominate headlines, from the Maruti Victoris to the Tata Punch and Volkswagen Taigun facelifts.<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Safety is becoming a key selling point, with both the Victoris and Altroz achieving 5\u2011star crash ratings.<\/span><\/li> <li data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Festive discounts and referral programs show how brands are pushing harder to win buyers in a competitive market.<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Final Note<\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This week\u2019s auto updates highlight how fast the market is moving. <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Maruti Victoris launch is shaping up to be a blockbuster, Tata and Volkswagen are refreshing their lineups, and Mahindra is rewarding EV buyers with long\u2011term perks. <\/span><\/p>    <div id=\"ad-1778683055-HGXIFo-container\"\r\n         class=\"comman-ads-container\"\r\n         style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; max-width: 728px; min-height: 50px; margin: 10px auto; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; overflow: hidden;\">\r\n\r\n        <!-- Loader -->\r\n        <div class=\"comman-ads-loader\" style=\"position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:2;flex-direction: column;\">\r\n            <div style=\"width:32px; height:32px; border:3px solid #e5e7eb; border-top:3px solid #9ca3af; border-radius:50%; animation: spin 1s linear infinite;\"><\/div>\r\n            <span style=\"background-color: white;border: 1px solid #d1d5db;border-radius: 4px;padding: 2px 8px;font-size: 9px;color: #6b7280;font-weight: 600;letter-spacing: 1px;text-transform: uppercase;\">AD<\/span>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <!-- AdSense Ad -->\r\n        <ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n             id=\"ad-1778683055-HGXIFo\"\r\n             style=\"display:inline-block; width:728px; height:90px; background: transparent;\"\r\n             data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8418398772512966\"\r\n             data-ad-slot=\"8897589148\"><\/ins>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\r\n    <script>\r\n        (function(){\r\n            const container = document.getElementById('ad-1778683055-HGXIFo-container');\r\n            const ad = document.getElementById('ad-1778683055-HGXIFo');\r\n            const loader = container.querySelector('.comman-ads-loader');\r\n            const sizeWeb = [728, 90];\r\n            const sizeMobile = [320, 50];\r\n            const breakpoint = 768;\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Load AdSense script if not already loaded\r\n            if (!document.querySelector('script[src*=\"adsbygoogle\"]')) {\r\n                const script = document.createElement('script');\r\n                script.async = true;\r\n                script.src = 'https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js';\r\n                script.crossOrigin = 'anonymous';\r\n                script.setAttribute('data-ad-client', 'ca-pub-8418398772512966');\r\n                document.head.appendChild(script);\r\n            }\r\n\r\n            \/\/ Function to switch sizes based on viewport\r\n            function updateAdSize() {\r\n                const isMobile = window.innerWidth <= breakpoint;\r\n                const currentSize = isMobile ? 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