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Mahindra & Mahindra today finally launched the new Mahindra XUV 7XO SUV in the Indian market, which is priced at Rs 13.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The new XUV 7XO is essentially the facelifted XUV 700 and is the next combustion-engine model from the brand to adopt the updated naming convention after the Test drive activities are scheduled to begin from January 8. Customers can book the car from January 14, and buyers who pre-registered for the AX7, AX7T and AX7L variants will be the first to receive their vehicles from that date. Meanwhile, deliveries for customers choosing the AX, AX3 and…
Hyundai Motor India has entered a new chapter with Tarun Garg officially taking charge as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer from January 1, 2026. His appointment is historic, as he becomes the first Indian national to lead Hyundai’s Indian subsidiary since its inception nearly three decades ago.With over 32 years of experience in the automotive industry, Garg brings to his new role a deep understanding of sales, marketing, distribution, financial management and product strategy. His promotion to the top role is being seen as a vote of confidence in the Indian leadership by Hyundai Motor Group at a time…
Kia India has finally announced the prices of the new 2026 Kia Seltos. The second generation Seltos brings a completely new design on the outside, a new interior layout with new-age features, and is also based on the new K3 platform. Booking of the new Seltos is already going on, its booking amount is Rs 25,000. Interested customers can book online or visit their nearest dealership. Prices for the SUV start at Rs 10.99 lakh and go up to Rs 19.99 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom). Compared to the outgoing model, the next-generation Seltos costs just Rs 20,000 more, which seems…
Skoda Auto India finished 2025 at a historic high, delivering 72,665 vehicles during the year, more than double 2024’s 35,166 units. This milestone makes 2025 the brand’s most successful year in India since it began operations in the country in 2001. The strong annual performance was supported by steady momentum through year end. 5,567 vehicles were shipped in December 2025, close to November’s 5,491-unit figure.Notably, November sales were almost double those recorded in the same month last year, underscoring the brand’s continued growth trajectory. The main contributor to this surge was the Kayak, which helped Skoda expand its reach in…
Hyundai Motor India today announced the launch of the new HX5 Plus variant for the Venue sub-compact SUV. Priced at Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom), the newly introduced variant is set to offer a rich feature set while improving the overall value for buyers. Interested customers can book the SUV online or by visiting their nearest Hyundai dealership. 2025 Hyundai Venue first-drive review: Bigger, bolder – but better? Talking about the newly introduced HX5 Plus trim, it is offered with a 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder, NA petrol engine with 83 hp and 114 Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. This new trim…
The Indian car market is gearing up for a busy season ahead, with several important launches lined up across various segments. From the long-awaited return of SUVs to new electric models and facelifts, there is a lot of activity going on in 2026. Let’s take a look at some of the major upcoming car launches here. Mahindra XUV 7XOMahindra will start with the XUV 7XO, scheduled to launch on January 5, 2026. Essentially a facelift of the XUV700, the 7XO adopts Mahindra’s new naming strategy that was previously seen with the XUV 3XO. It gets a refreshed exterior with redesigned…
India’s passenger vehicle manufacturers closed December 2025 on a largely positive note, with most brands posting strong year-end momentum and Maruti Suzuki once again leading the sales charts. The final month of the calendar year highlighted both volume leadership at the top and steady growth at the major manufacturers.Maruti Suzuki India maintained its strong position by registering total sales of 2,17,854 units in December 2025. Domestic sales stood at 1,82,165 units, while exports stood at 25,739 units and sales to other OEMs stood at 9,950 units. Followed by Mahindra & Mahindra, domestic passenger vehicle sales grew 23 per cent year-on-year…
Kia India has finally launched the new 2026 Kia Seltos in the Indian market, priced at Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The second generation Seltos brings a completely new design on the outside, a new interior layout with new-age features, and is also based on the new K3 platform. Booking of the new Seltos is already going on, its booking amount is Rs 25,000. Interested customers can book online or visit their nearest dealership.2026 Kia Seltos review: More premium than ever! , TOI AutoPrices for the SUV start at Rs 10.99 lakh and go up to Rs 19.99 lakh (both prices,…
The Indian automotive industry is all set to see its first launch in 2026, with Kia India scheduled to launch the next generation Seltos tomorrow on January 2, 2026. The second generation Seltos brings an all-new design, a new interior layout with several new-age features, and is also based on the new K3 platform. Booking of the new Seltos is already going on, its booking amount is Rs 25,000. Interested customers can book online or visit their nearest dealership. 2026 Kia Seltos review: More premium than ever! The variant lineup remains the same as before with Tech Line, GT Line…