Recent Articles Published by Akbar Merchant
Leapmotor A10 SUV revealed

By Akbar Merchant calendar19 Nov 2025

Stellantis-backed Leapmotor brand will showcase the A10 SUV to the general public at the Gunazhou motor show later thi...

JLR confirms new Freelander SUV brand for China

By Akbar Merchant calendar18 Nov 2025

The new Freelander brand is part of JLR’s broader strategy to strengthen its position in China, the brand’s largest ma...

Hyundai Crater concept sketches revealed ahead of LA Auto Show reveal

By Akbar Merchant calendar18 Nov 2025

Hyundai Crater previews the brand’s future rugged SUV direction.

BMW readying i5 LWB sedan for India launch

By Akbar Merchant calendar18 Nov 2025

The i5 LWB will slot above the 530Li petrol and below the i5 M60 electric sedans in BMW 5-series India line-up.

Mahindra XEV 9S Price Announcement on November 27

By Akbar Merchant calendar17 Nov 2025

XEV 9S is Mahindra’s first 3-row electric SUV; shares platform with XEV 9e and BE 6.

New Kia Telluride SUV revealed ahead of LA Auto Show

By Akbar Merchant calendar12 Nov 2025

Telluride is Kia’s full-size SUV, shares underpinnings with the Hyundai Palisade.

Petrol-powered Tata Safari, Harrier to launch on December 9

By Akbar Merchant calendar12 Nov 2025

Both SUVs to get the same 1.5-litre direct-injection turbo-petrol engine that will debut on Sierra this month.

New Kia Seltos global debut slated for December

By Akbar Merchant calendar12 Nov 2025

Second-gen Seltos is expected to get petrol-hybrid powertrain; India launch next year.

Yamaha Aerox Electric scooter revealed

By Akbar Merchant calendar12 Nov 2025

The Aerox-E gets a 3kWh battery and is 13kg heavier than the Aerox 155 petrol.

Yamaha reveals EC-06 electric scooter based on River Indie

By Akbar Merchant calendar12 Nov 2025

The Yamaha EC-06 gets boxier styling; shares battery and motor with the Inde; 160km IDC range.