Citroën has deepened its India strategy by moving to a sharper, customer-centric production model that responds directly to real-time demand. Under this approach, select vehicles will now be manufactured only against confirmed bookings, ensuring the company builds what customers want—while avoiding excess dealer inventory. At the core of the new model is a continuous listen, […]
Passenger Cars
Kia Sonet Crosses 5 Lakh Sales Milestone in India
Kia India has announced that its popular subcompact SUV, the Kia Sonet, has crossed 5 lakh sales in the country—marking a major milestone for the automaker and reaffirming the strong trust the brand enjoys among Indian buyers. Sharing his thoughts on the achievement, Mr. Sunhack Park, Chief Sales Officer, Kia India, said this moment is […]
Maruti Suzuki Posts Record Quarterly Sales and Revenue Amid GST-Driven Small Car Surge
Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has reported its strongest-ever quarterly and nine-month performance, driven by a sharp revival in the small car segment following the GST reform. A resurgence in the Indian car market, led largely by small cars in the 18% GST bracket, helped MSIL achieve its highest-ever quarterly domestic sales of 564,669 units, […]
New Tata Punch – Big SUV Confidence, Compact SUV Ease
The new Punch is not only looking bold but also ready for bold challenges both on and off road. The 2026 Tata Punch arrives with the confidence of a bestseller and ready for its next chapter. Already one of India’s highest-selling subcompact SUVs, the new Punch has been reimagined for young, demanding Indian buyers who […]
Windsor’s Electric Winning Streak
Windsor delivers A-segment pricing, B-segment footprint and C-segment space—creating a value proposition that’s almost impossible to beat. By T. Murrali In just over a year, the JSW MG Windsor has rewritten the rules of India’s electric-vehicle market. It didn’t just climb to the top—it became the country’s No. 1-selling EV of 2025, recording an unprecedented […]
Mercedes-Benz Expands Luxury Footprint with New Showroom in Bhopal
Mercedes-Benz India has opened a new luxury sales showroom in Bhopal, strengthening its presence in one of the country’s fast-growing premium car markets. The new facility, operated by long-time partner Landmark Cars, is part of Mercedes-Benz’s strategy to reach customers in emerging urban centres and bring world-class luxury closer to them. Located in Habib Ganj, […]
Jeep India Launches ‘Jeep Confidence 7’ to Redefine Long-Term SUV Ownership
Jeep India has introduced Jeep® Confidence 7, a premium ownership program crafted to transform the long-term ownership experience of its Compass and Meridian SUVs. The initiative strengthens Jeep’s eight-decade legacy of trust, durability, and all-terrain capability by extending that same assurance well beyond the showroom. Developed for customers who expect performance, luxury, and long-term peace of […]
India-Built Maruti Suzuki VICTORIS Begins Global Journey with First Export Shipment
Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced the commencement of exports for its premium SUV, VICTORIS, marking a significant step in the model’s global rollout. The first batch of over 450 units has departed from the Mundra and Pipavav ports, headed to key international markets where the SUV will be sold under the name ‘Across’. Designed as […]
Mahindra XUV 7XO – Familiar at First Glance, New in Every Detail
The SUV, in the new form, stays true to what people loved, but is smartly refreshed to meet modern expectations. By T. Murrali When a vehicle has already found more than three lakh buyers, change becomes a careful exercise. Too much of it risks losing what people love; too little makes it feel dated. That […]
Finding the Sweet Spot: How Mahindra Decides What Really Matters in a Software-Defined SUV
Building a successful software-defined SUV like the XUV 7XO, is not about adding more features—it’s about choosing the right ones, shaped by how people actually live, drive and value technology every day. By T. Murrali Designing a modern SUV today is no longer just about engines, space or styling. It is about choosing the right […]
Mercedes-Benz India Delivers Strong 2025, Top-End Vehicles and BEVs Drive Growth
Mercedes-Benz India reported a robust performance in calendar year 2025, driven by sustained demand in its core segments and strong traction for its Top-End Vehicles, including AMG models and its battery electric vehicle (BEV) portfolio. The company delivered 19,007 vehicles during the year, nearly matching its 2024 volumes, while recording its best-ever year in terms […]
Škoda Auto Volkswagen Posts Record 2025 Sales, Crosses 2 Million Made-in-India Vehicles
Škoda Auto Volkswagen India (SAVWIPL) closed calendar year 2025 with one of its strongest performances to date, supported by a steady industry recovery and rising demand across segments. The Group recorded its highest-ever domestic sales of 117,000 units, marking around 36% year-on-year growth, while cumulative sales, including exports, stood at 159,500 units. The year also […]
Mahindra Opens Bookings for XEV 9S and XUV 7XO, Clocks Nearly 94,000 Orders Worth ₹20,500 Crore
Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday announced the commencement of bookings for its latest SUV offerings, the XEV 9S and the XUV 7XO, marking another strong milestone in the company’s SUV growth journey. By 2.00 pm on January 14, 2026, Mahindra had recorded consolidated bookings of 93,689 units across the two models, translating into a booking […]
Same Size, New Soul: How Mahindra’s XUV 7XO Reinvents Everyday SUV Experience
For buyers who value a quiet cabin, rich entertainment and a relaxed driving experience, this update feels like a clear step forward. By. T. Murrali At first glance, the XUV 7XO feels familiar. Its size, stance and proportions are almost the same as XUV 7OO. The wheelbase remains unchanged, the ground clearance still stands at […]
Tata Motors Launches All-New Punch from ₹5.59 Lakh, Brings Turbo Petrol, iCNG AMT to Subcompact SUV Space
With bold design updates, new powertrain options, advanced tech and a strong focus on safety, the all-new Tata Punch raises the bar in the subcompact SUV segment—while remaining accessible at a competitive price. By T. Murrali Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV) announced the launch of the all-new Tata Punch. Priced from an introductory ₹5.59 […]
















