The Maruti Suzuki Swift has shown improved structural integrity in a recent accident involving an overturned truck. The video reveals minimal damage to the car's roof and bonnet, indicating enhanced safety features. While no official safety ratings are available yet, the incident suggests notable improvements compared to previous models.
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Mahindra & Mahindra launches the Scorpio-N Carbon Edition to celebrate 2 lakh Scorpio-N sales. The special edition SUV features a metallic black exterior with black alloy wheels and smoked chrome accents. The interior boasts an all-black theme, ventilated front seats, and modern tech features. Powertrain options remain unchanged, with prices starting from Rs 19.19 lakh.
TVS Motor Company has introduced the King EV Max, an electric three-wheeler, in India at Rs 2.95 lakh. It's available in select regions and offers a 179 km range on a full charge. Powered by a 9.2 kWh battery, it features three driving modes and TVS SmartXonnectâ„¢ technology for real-time navigation and diagnostics.
The automotive industry is shifting from hardware-centric models to Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), enhancing flexibility and connectivity. New entrants excel with modern E/E architectures and Agile practices, while established automakers face challenges with legacy systems. Tier-1 suppliers and automakers must collaborate closely to thrive in this evolving landscape.
Porsche India achieves its highest yearly sales in 2024, selling 1,006 vehicles. The Cayenne and Macan SUVs drove sales, with SUVs making up 71% of the total. Demand for Porsche's two-door sports cars doubled. Porsche plans to open new centres and introduce electric models in 2025.
The Tata Punch becomes India's best-selling car in 2024, surpassing Maruti Suzuki WagonR. It sold 2,02,030 units due to its affordability, diverse powertrain options, and impressive safety features. The model includes petrol-only, petrol-CNG, and pure EV variants and has earned high safety ratings.
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).
Triumph has permanently reduced the price of its Speed T4 motorcycle to Rs 1.99 lakh, making it the brand's most affordable option. The Speed T4, a budget-friendly version of the Speed 400, features a 398.15cc engine, conventional telescopic fork, slipper clutch, dual-channel ABS, and an analogue speedometer. Available in three colour options, it's an attractive buy for enthusiasts.
​​The MG Cyberster, first unveiled in 2021 and showcased at the 2023 Goodwood Festival of Speed, is built on a new platform derived from the 2017 E-Motion coupe concept. The EV features sleek LED headlights with DRLs, a sculpted bonnet, and a split air intake. At the rear, it has arrow-shaped tail lights and a divided diffuser.
In Mumbai, an orange Lamborghini with a Gujarat registration caught fire on the Coastal Road around 10:20 PM. Business tycoon Gautam Singhania shared footage of the incident. No injuries were reported, and the flames were extinguished within 45 minutes. Similar issues were previously experienced by Singhania.