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Maruti dispatches 4,261 units of Victoris SUV as waiting periods extend beyond 10 weeks
Maruti dispatches 4,261 units of Victoris SUV as waiting periods extend beyond 10 weeks

By Akbar Merchant calendar15 Oct 2025

Interestingly, Maruti dispatched 5,698 units of the Grand Vitara in the same month, a sharp drop from 10,267 units a y...

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Tata Nexon gets upto Rs 45,000 off this Diwali
Tata Nexon gets upto Rs 45,000 off this Diwali

By Akbar Merchant calendar15 Oct 2025

Diwali discounts on Tata Nexon include cash and exchange benefits, loyalty bonus and scrappage benefits, if applicable...

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Hyundai eyes MPV, Off-Road SUV Segments, Eyes Wider UV Leadership by 2030
Hyundai eyes MPV, Off-Road SUV Segments, Eyes Wider UV Leadership by 2030

By Ketan Thakkar, Akbar Merchant calendar15 Oct 2025

Plans 26 product launches including 7 new nameplates; aims for 80% contribution from UVs and 15%+ market share.

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New Hyundai Venue production starts at Talegaon plant
New Hyundai Venue production starts at Talegaon plant

By Akbar Merchant calendar15 Oct 2025

New Hyundai Venue launch on November 4; to come with a competitive feature list and multiple powertain options.

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Hyundai global CEO expects SUV, MPV to account for 72% of the Indian market
Hyundai global CEO expects SUV, MPV to account for 72% of the Indian market

By Akbar Merchant calendar15 Oct 2025

The Korean brand aims to have 82 percent of SUV, MPV segment share in India by FY30

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Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic Previews Next-Gen S-Class
Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic Previews Next-Gen S-Class

By Akbar Merchant calendar14 Oct 2025

The art deco-inspired luxury EV concept also hints at the comeback of the two-door coupé and cabriolet.

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Mini Countryman JCW All4 Launched in India at Rs 64.90 Lakh
Mini Countryman JCW All4 Launched in India at Rs 64.90 Lakh

By Akbar Merchant calendar14 Oct 2025

Countryman JCW All4 gets 300hp turbo-petrol engine, AWD, and distinct JCW styling touches

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Toyota Previews Next-Gen Corolla Concept Ahead of Japan Mobility Show Debut
Toyota Previews Next-Gen Corolla Concept Ahead of Japan Mobility Show Debut

By Akbar Merchant calendar14 Oct 2025

The Corolla is Toyota’s longest-running and best-selling model, having sold over 50 million units globally across more...

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Land Rover Defender 110 Trophy Edition, Discovery Gemini, Tempest Editions launched in India
Land Rover Defender 110 Trophy Edition, Discovery Gemini, Tempest Editions launched in India

By Akbar Merchant calendar14 Oct 2025

Defender 110 Trophy Edition price starts at Rs 1.30 crore; Discovery special editions are priced from Rs 1.26 crore go...

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Bombay High Court announces Rs 6 lakh compensation for pothole deaths in the city
Bombay High Court announces Rs 6 lakh compensation for pothole deaths in the city

By Akbar Merchant calendar14 Oct 2025

The judges noted that while crores of rupees are spent annually on road maintenance, the results are not visible on th...

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