The Generation Speed motoring festival debuts on February 22-23, 2025, at Aamby Valley Air Strip, Lonavala, showcasing 200 iconic vehicles. The event features thrilling competitions, interactive driving experiences, family zones, and live performances. Early Bird tickets are available until January 26, with a variety of passes for different experiences and pricing levels.
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The India-spec MG Cyberster will feature a 77kWh battery pack measuring just 110mm in thickness. It comes paired with dual oil-cooled electric motors - one on each axle producing a combined 510hp of power and 725Nm torque. It gets AWD and can sprint from 0-100kph in just 3.2 seconds. MG claims a maximum range of 580km on a single charge (CLTC cycle).
The rear-wheel-drive (RWD) variant, powered by a single motor delivering 225 hp and 350 Nm of torque, offers an increased range of up to 494 km, compared to the earlier 474 km. The dual-motor version produces 320 hp and 605 Nm of torque. With a 350 kW DC fast charger, the battery can be charged from 0 to 80% in just 18 minutes.
Maruti Suzuki has increased prices for the latest-generation Dzire, with the hike ranging up to Rs 10,000 depending on the variant. The popular subcompact sedan is now priced between Rs 6.84 lakh and Rs 10.19 lakh, ex-showroom, featuring improved safety standards and impressive fuel efficiency.
Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor has acquired the first limited-edition Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 Night Series in India, priced at Rs 3.71 crore. This luxury SUV boasts a dual-tone paint job, a powerful 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, and high-end features including a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a panoramic sunroof, and a 13-speaker Burmester sound system.
Hero MotoCorp is expected to launch the Karizma XMR Combat Edition in India soon. This new variant features a grey paint scheme with yellow accents, a TFT instrumentation unit, and gold-colored USD forks, while mechanically remaining unchanged. It is likely to be priced slightly higher than the current Rs 1,81,400 ex-showroom model.
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has introduced the 2025 Honda Dio 110cc scooter, featuring new enhancements like a 4.2-inch TFT display, a USB Type-C charging port, and OBD2B compliance. Available in two variants, STD and DLX, the scooter also offers five color options and retains its 109.51cc single-cylinder engine.
Suzuki Motorcycle India has updated its scooter range with OBD-2B-compliant engines for the Avenis and Burgman Street models. The Avenis retains its design and 124.3 cc engine, with a new Special Edition variant. The Burgman Street EX also follows suit, adding a new Metallic Matte Stellar Blue color and maintaining its 124cc engine.
Mercedes-Benz India has launched its electric G 580 SUV, priced at Rs 3 crore, with bookings sold out until Q3 2025. Featuring a 116 kWh battery, the eSUV offers a 473 km range and 587 hp output. Key elements include dual 12.3-inch screens, advanced climate control, and a 720-degree G-Turn feature.
In terms of dimensions, the Syros measures 3,995mm in length, 1,800mm in width, 1,665mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2,550mm. This when compared to the Sonet, is 10mm wider, 55mm taller, and has a 50mm longer wheelbase. The boot space has also increased to 465 litres which is a significant improvement over the Sonet’s 385 litres.