Kia India will hike car prices by up to 3% from April 1 due to rising commodity prices and supply chain costs. Tata Motors and Maruti Suzuki have also announced price increases, attributing the hikes to higher input costs and operational expenses. Customers may want to act before these changes take effect.
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Tata Motors has launched its seventh registered vehicle scrapping facility in Guwahati, Assam. This facility, capable of dismantling up to 15,000 vehicles annually, adds to Tata Motors' goal of scrapping 1 lakh vehicles per year. Vehicle owners benefit from tax concessions and discounts on new vehicles when they scrap old ones, contributing to eco-friendly practices.
Hyundai showcased the Creta Flex Fuel SUV, designed to run on both 100% petrol and ethanol, at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. It features a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and is available in South American markets. Additionally, Hyundai announced the Creta Electric's pricing, starting at Rs 17.99 lakh, with two battery options offering up to 473 km range.
The e-Vitara looks very similar to the eVX concept and packs in muscular design. At the front, it features tri-LED daytime running lights with a closed-off grille. The lower bumper looks similar to the Brezza and houses a small fog lamp with skid plates. The charging port is placed on the front flanks, and it has a prominent bulge over the rear wheel arch.
In terms of design, the new Amaze features a large and upright grille and gets twin pod projector headlights. Below, it features a simple and neat bumper design with projector fog lamps. On the side, it looks similar to the outgoing car and gets newly designed 15-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels wrapped up in 185-section tyres.
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).
BMW Group India has achieved its best-ever annual sales in 2024 with an 11% growth, delivering 15,721 cars. SUVs and the luxury class saw significant gains while electric and high-performance models also performed well. The MINI brand and BMW Motorrad experienced strong sales growth.
Tata Motors' micro-SUV, the Tata Punch, has surpassed the 5-lakh production mark in India, becoming the best-selling car in 2024. Its popularity stems from affordability, practicality, safety features, and multiple variants, including petrol, CNG, and electric, with high safety ratings and competitive pricing.
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.
Hyundai Motor India has updated its ICE models with new variants and features in the Venue, Verna, and Grand i10 Nios, ahead of launching the electrified Creta. Major upgrades include new trims with improved infotainment systems, sunroofs, and wireless connectivity. These enhancements add premium touches across their line-up.
The Lotus Emira sportscar gets two engine options - a 365 hp, 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder engine borrowed from Mercedes-AMG and a bigger 3.5-litre, 406hp V6 borrowed from Toyota. The Toyota-sourced powertrain is offered with a manual and automatic transmission, whereas the smaller 2.0-litre gets a DCT gearbox. The flagship Emeya R is the most powerful, delivering an impressive 905hp and 985Nm of torque.