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Mahindra Group expands Battery-as-a-Service model to entire eSUV portfolio

Mahindra Group on Friday announced the expansion of its Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) model across its entire eSUV portfolio. Introduced with the launch of the performance-focussed born-electric SUV SPORTEQ, the BaaS model enables customers to finance the vehicle and battery separately through a dual-financing structure. The expanded portfolio now includes all variants of XEV 9S and XEV 9e, besides all variants of BE 6 SPORTEQ, the company said. Under BaaS, customers can pay Rs 11.45 Lakh for the BE 6 SPORTEQ and finance the battery at an effective usage cost of Rs 3.75/km. This significantly lowers the upfront purchase cost while providing customers greater flexibility in managing their monthly outflow. Mahindra said the expansion of the model comes after the company received an overwhelming response from customers across the country, validating the demand for the solutions that lower the barriers to EV adoption. As part of this BaaS programme, the company said XEV 9S now starts a

E20 fuel row: Why a consumer court ordered Maruti to replace an SUV

A consumer court in Raipur has delivered a significant ruling in the ongoing E20 petrol debate. The Commission has directed Maruti Suzuki to replace a customer's Grand Vitara

Maruti Suzuki retires Ignis; supply woes hit S-Presso and WagonR

Maruti Suzuki phases out Ignis amid weak demand, even as strong bookings and production constraints lead to supply shortages in Wagon R and S-Presso models

New Renault Duster launched in India; prices start at ₹10.49 lakh

Renault India launches the all-new Duster with turbo petrol and hybrid options, advanced features, and introductory pricing, targeting strong demand in the competitive SUV segment

Jeep places India at centre of Asia-Pacific strategy under Jeep 2.0 plan

Jeep outlines a renewed regional roadmap with higher localisation, export expansion and focus on products and ownership experience amid intense competition in India's SUV market

Lamborghini India sells 111 cars in 2025; SUV deliveries jump 17% YoY

Italian super luxury automaker Automobili Lamborghini on Tuesday said its sales in India declined marginally to 111 units last year, as compared to 113 units sold in 2024. Overall, the company delivered 10,747 units worldwide in 2025. Lamborghini India delivered a total of 111 cars in 2025, underscoring the brand's continued resilience and strong market relevance despite a challenging luxury automotive environment, it said in a statement. The year was marked by a robust performance in the super SUV segment, which recorded a strong 17 per cent year-on-year growth, reaffirming the increasing demand for Lamborghini's SUV portfolio in India, it added. This growth reflects the strong customer response to the brand's hybridisation journey and its ability to align performance with evolving consumer preferences, further strengthening Lamborghini's position in the Indian market, with close to 800 Lamborghini cars now on Indian roads, the company stated. "Despite challenging market conditio

Kia unveils all-new Seltos in Hyderabad, bookings to open on December 11

Kia India on Wednesday unveiled the all-new' Kia Seltos, marking the return of what it calls the benchmark-setter in the segment. The company said bookings will open nationwide from midnight on December 11, enabling customers to reserve the vehicle with an initial payment of Rs 25,000. Speaking at the unveiling, Gwanggu Lee, Managing Director & CEO of Kia India, said the new Seltos represents more than a generational upgrade. "The all-new Kia Seltos is more than a generation change; it's a statement of Kia's intent to redefine the segment. A category-defining SUV since its debut in India, the new Seltos pushes boundaries with bolder design, advanced safety, and segment-leading technology that reset benchmarks," he added. He further said that the model has been engineered to outperform and optimised for real-world Indian conditions, reflecting customer insights without compromising global standards. This, he said, demonstrates Kia's ambition "to lead, not follow." The company said

Mahindra names its new 7-seater electric SUV XEV 9s ahead of launch

Mahindra Group on Saturday named its seven-seater electric SUV as XEV 9S. Built on Mahindra's advanced purpose-built INGLO platform, the latest electric SUV from the home-grown automobile major is set for world premier at the 'Scream Electric' event in Bengaluru on November 27, which also will mark one year of Mahindra's all-electric journey and its growing INGLO portfolio, the company said. "Mahindra has officially unveiled the name of its next all-electric SUV-XEV 9S designed to bring together power, presence, and pure electric performance, the XEV 9S marks a new chapter in Mahindra's all-electric evolution," it said in a statement.

Maruti Suzuki expands SUV lineup with new mid-sized model 'Victoris'

Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday expanded its product range in the country with the launch of an all-new model 'Victoris' as it looks to enhance its presence in the robustly growing mid-sized SUV segment. The country's largest carmaker currently sells SUV models like Fronx, Brezza, Jimny and Grand Vitara in the domestic market. Speaking at the Victoris launch event here, Maruti Suzuki India MD and CEO Hisaschi Takeuchi said India has the largest youth population in the world, who will drive growth and become the company's current and future customers. "The Indian automobile industry is changing as a new set of customers is entering the market. They are the young generation and represent the new India. So, we thought, why not create a product that raises the bar in the SUV segment," he said. Takeuchi noted that the contribution of SUVs continues to go up in the company's overall sales. "Our SUV contribution to total sales has grown nearly threefold, rising from 8.9 per cent in FY 2

Mahindra's SUV sales to dealers dip for first time in over 3 years

(Reuters) -India's Mahindra & Mahindra reported its first sales decline over three years in August as the Scorpio SUV maker said it moderated dispatches to dealers as it awaits a government decision on lower consumption tax.

M&M shifts gear for global next-gen SUVs, expanding capacity and sites

Mahindra & Mahindra unveils new SUVs based on NU_IQ platform for global markets and announces plans to expand Chakan plant capacity by 240,000 units by FY27

Mahindra unveils Vision 2027 to expand SUV lineup, target global markets

Mahindra & Mahindra is gearing up to roll out new SUVs to cater to both domestic and export markets as part of its Vison 2027, group CEO and MD Anish Shah said on Friday. Speaking at an event, which showcased company's new platforms and growth strategy, he noted that the automaker has become number one player in SUVs outpacing global giants. "Today, I am honoured to unveil our bold new vision for 2027 that will become the backbone of our next generation of world-beating SUVs, engineered right here in India, for India and the world," Shah stated. He stated that just five years ago the the company set out with bold ambitions to lead, not follow; to disrupt, not be disrupted; to place Indian ingenuity and resilience on the global stage. "From the rugged Thar to the sophisticated XUV700, from the Scorpio's legacy to our BEV electric range, we have transformed challenges into opportunities - outpacing global giants, becoming India's No 1 SUV company, via achieving record growth in SUV .

Maruti Suzuki India bets on SUVs to offset small car sales slowdown

Indian unit of Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp plans to launch a new SUV on Sept 3 and hopes it will double its sales in the segment

Tesla rival VinFast plans to open India plant by end of June, says CEO

VinFast, the Nasdaq-listed global rival of American EV giant Tesla, had selected Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu for its $2 billion facility

Porsche drives in all-new electric SUV Macan; updates Taycan sport saloon

German luxury sports car maker Porsche on Friday launched its all-new electric SUV Macan and updated Taycan sport saloon in the Indian market. The company's arm Porsche India, which posted record sales of 1,006 vehicles in 2024, is looking to build on it further through new products and expanded network this year, Porsche India Brand Director Manolito Vujicic said here at the Auto Expo, held as part of the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The new Macan BEV is now available across three model variants priced between Rs 1.22 crore and Rs 1.69 crore, the company said. On the other hand, the new Taycan is available initially in trims priced at Rs 1.89 crore and Rs 2.53 crore. Vujicic said the company is expanding its presence in India to 13 cities by the end of this year. It is currently present in 10 Indian cities. "With Pune and Hyderabad operations having commenced last year, we are committed to maintaining this momentum through 2025, with new Porsche Centres in Indore, Jaipur, an

Maruti Suzuki e Vitara electric SUV unveiled at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025

The new Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara has made its debut at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 and will go on sale in March 2025

Kia Syros debut: A premium subcompact SUV that redefines space and comfort

The new Kia Syros is positioned between the Sonet and Seltos, offering more space on the inside like compact SUVs along with a well-loaded cabin with the latest tech and creature comforts

Jaguar Land Rover launches 2025 Range Rover Sport, priced at Rs 1.45 Crore

The new model of the SUV is Rs 5 lakh pricier than the outgoing one, and is expected to be showcased at the upcoming Bharat Mobility Expo 2025

Skoda's all-new SUV Kodiaq set for grand debut at Bharat Mobility Expo 2025

The second-generation Skoda Kodiaq model boasts significant updates, raising expectations ahead of its debut

Xiaomi shows off YU7 SUV for summer in big EV expansion, to take on Tesla

An SUV would mark a big expansion of Xiaomi's $10 billion EV endeavor, spearheaded personally by Lei