Kia India today announced the launch of the new HTK (EX) variant for the Kia Ciros sub-compact SUV. The new combination is set to offer a rich feature set while keeping the pricing competitive, expanding the portfolio of the compact SUV to seven variants. The new HTK (EX) trim is priced at Rs 9.90 lakh for the turbo petrol engine option and Rs 10.64 lakh for the diesel (both prices ex-showroom). Interested buyers can book the Ciaz in this new trim online or by visiting their nearest dealership.Kia Ciros long-term review: What works, what doesn’t TOI AutoThe new Syros HTK(EX)…
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Maruti Suzuki India today announced the launch of global exports of the made-in-India Maruti Suzuki Victoris. Victoris has been manufactured exclusively in India and will be shipped to several international markets including Latin America, the Middle East and Africa. For global markets, Victoris will be sold under the name Across and over 450 vehicles have already departed from Mundra and Pipavav ports. The company also said that it plans to export this model to more than 100 countries and regions around the world.In the Indian market, the Victoris is offered in a total of six variants – LXI, VXI, ZXI,…
Suzuki Motorcycle India has launched the 2026 update for the Gixxer SF 250 and Gixxer 250. As part of this refresh, the pair remains mechanically unchanged but receives new color options as well as refreshed graphics. Apart from this, the company has also announced other ownership benefits. Both motorcycles are now available at Suzuki dealerships in India. 2026 suzuki gixxer 250, Gixxer SF 250: What’s new, key specificationsThe Gixxer SF 250 gets two new color options: Glass Sparkle Black and Pearl Glacier White, along with Metallic Matte Platinum Silver No.2. These have been introduced with the existing Metallic Triton Blue…
Kia India has expanded the ICE range of Carens Clavis with the new HTE(EX) variant. The new trim brings new features to the powertrain options at competitive price points. It is positioned above the existing HTE(O) variant in the lineup. With the addition of the HTE (EX) variant, the Kia Carens Clavis lineup now offers a wider spread of features across all price points.Kia Carens Clavis HTE(EX): features and descriptionThe newly introduced HTE(EX) trim is offered exclusively in a seven-seat configuration. The biggest highlight of this update is the addition of an electric sunroof in the 1.5-litre NA petrol version…
Tata Motors has recently launched the new Tata Punch facelift in the Indian market. This is the first major facelift for the micro-SUV since its launch and it brings a refreshed exterior, refreshed interior, additional features and a new engine option. Interested customers can book the new Punch online or by visiting their nearest Tata Motors dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. The new Punch continues to compete with the likes of Hyundai Xcent, Toyota Tasar, Maruti Suzuki Swift, Nissan Magnite and Renault Kiger. In this article, let’s compare the Tata Punch with its direct rival Hyundai Exeter. Tata…
Mercedes-Benz India completed 2025 with its highest ever revenue performance due to strong demand for its top vehicles and electric cars, the company revealed at its annual press meet. The German carmaker delivered 19,007 vehicles in calendar year 2025.The company said the growth was largely driven by its top-end vehicle (TEV) portfolio, which includes the S-Class, Mercedes-Maybach models and AMG performance cars. This segment registered a growth of 11 percent year-on-year and its share in total sales was 25 percent. On the other hand, the AMG portfolio grew by a strong 34 percent year-on-year due to high demand for models…
Mahindra & Mahindra has announced that it has received over 90,000 combined bookings for its newly launched XUV 7XO and Interested customers can book the SUV online or at authorized Mahindra dealerships, with the booking amount set at Rs 21,000. Deliveries of the XUV 7XO have started today, January 14, 2026, while deliveries of theTalking about the XEV 9S, it is offered in four trims with three battery options – Pack One Above, Pack Two Above, Pack Three and Pack Three Above. Mahindra has also added a third battery option to the XEV 9S lineup in the form of a…
Tata Motors recently launched the Tata Punch facelift, which is priced at Rs 5.59 lakh (ex-showroom) in the Indian market. This is the first major facelift for the micro-SUV since its launch and it brings a refreshed exterior, refreshed interior, additional features and a new engine option. Bookings have begun, interested customers can book the new Punch online or by visiting their nearest Tata Motors dealership, with deliveries expected to begin soon.The new Punch will be offered in a total of eight variants – Smart, Pure, Pure Plus, Pure Plus S, Adventure, Adventure S, Accomplished and Accomplished Plus S. Customers…
Despite continued demand for SUVs, India’s automobile market in 2025 offers an interesting mix of winners. Electric crossovers will top electric vehicle sales in 2025, while compact sedans will top overall sales.Leading the electric vehicle sector was the MG Windsor, which emerged as India’s best-selling EV in 2025. JSW MG Motor India sold over 46,735 units of the Windsor during the calendar year, making it the first OEM in the country to achieve such volumes with a single electric four-wheeler. The model maintained strong momentum throughout the year, selling an average of around 4,000 units per month and recording the…
Tata has streamlined the Punch lineup into six variants: Smart, Pure, Pure Plus, Adventure, Accomplished and Accomplished Plus S. Buyers will also get a choice of six colours, which include Daytona Gray and Pristine White as well as Bengal Rouge, Caramel, Coorg Clouds and Scientifique.