Top 10 Car News Highlights Over The Past Week

The past week in the Indian car market has been electrifying with exciting developments especially for EVs including launch timeline confirmations from the likes of Tata and Hyundai alongside Mahindra unveiling more details about their upcoming EV offerings. Meanwhile, BMW has launched a luxury performance sedan, Toyota has announced an update while Citroen has made headlines for both lineup changes and safety ratings for its Aircross lineup. Let us take a look at all the top news of the past week below:

Tata Harrier EV and Sierra Launch Timeline Revealed

Tata Motors is gearing up to expand its lineup with two exciting new SUVs. The Harrier EV will extend Tata's electric offerings across all mass-market SUV segments, while the much-anticipated Sierra, showcased previously as a concept, is set to debut with both ICE-powered and EV versions.

For further details and the launch timelines of these upcoming models, click here.

Mahindra BE 6e and XUV 9e Battery Specs Confirmed

Mahindra has confirmed the battery specifications for the BE 6e and XUV 9e, ahead of their global unveiling on November 26.

These SUVs will feature two battery pack options and deliver up to 286 PS of power (in rear-wheel drivetrain), making them the most powerful products in the Mahindra lineup to date. We’re sure you’d be impressed by checking their specifications in this article.

Toyota Camry India Launch Date Announced

Toyota is all set to introduce the new-generation of the Camry in India. This new iteration comes with significant upgrades inside and out.

While the refreshed design leans towards a sportier aesthetic, the cabin will bring modern tech and leather upholstery. Dive deeper into the details of this premium sedan in this article.

Nissan Magnite Exports Underway

Nissan has started exporting the facelifted Magnite to not just one or two, but over 65 international markets.

To find out with which country the Japanese automaker kickstarted these exports and other details, you can read more here.

Jaguar Rebrands For A Purpose

Jaguar is embracing the electric future well and truly with a full rebrand. In a bold move, the iconic brand has unveiled a refreshed logo to represent its transition into the electric era.

Love it or hate it, Jaguar’s rebranding is sparking debate. You can explore all the details of this transformative step in this story.

Citroen C5 Aircross Base Variant Discontinued

Citroen India has discontinued the entry-level variant of its C5 Aircross SUV, making the model less accessible to buyers.

The removed variant was priced approximately ₹3 lakh lower than the sole existing option now. Learn more about this change and what it means for potential buyers in this article.

Citroen Aircross Disappoints In Latin NCAP Crash Test

The Brazil-spec Citroen Aircross was crash tested by Latin NCAP where the three-row SUV fared out a rather disappointing score. The absence of basic necessary safety equipment has led to this poor result.

Although, this test is not subject to the model which is on sale in India, which is better equipped than the Brazil-spec model. To check on the safety test and its result in detail, head out to this story.

Hyundai Ioniq 9 Unveiled Globally 

Hyundai has revealed its flagship electric SUV, the Ioniq 9. It shares the same platform with Kia EV9 and its sibling Ioniq 5.

The three-row all electric SUV offers a single battery pack with both rear-wheel and all-wheel drivetrains, also claiming an impressive range that you’ll be surprised to check. You can know more in detail here.

Hyundai Creta EV Launch Timeline Revealed

The electric iteration of the popular Hyundai Creta is gearing up for its debut. Spy shots of the test mules hints that the Creta EV will retain much of its ICE sibling’s design language, with subtle EV-specific modifications.

For details on its expected powertrain and features, you can read this article.

New BMW M5 Launched 

The new BMW M5 performance sedan has made its way in India, taking its place above the M4.

Powered by a 4.4-litre V8 engine and paired with a plug-in hybrid setup, the M5 offers staggering power and torque figures alongside a decent 69 km EV-only range. We’ve given a full rundown on this performance sedan as well as its price details, here.