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JLR has updated the Discovery Sport for the new model year with new variants and new curated accessory packages. Design and powertrain options remain unchanged for the new model year, with the SUV continuing to be offered with petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrain options.
Starting with the variants, the Discovery Sport range is now crowned by a new Metropolitan trim inspired by a similar variant from the larger Discovery. The new variant gets cosmetic differences over the regular variants, including badging finished in silver, new 20-inch alloy wheels, silver grille inserts and Metropolitan-branded tread plates. Inside, the new variant gets Windsor leather upholstery along with features such as 14-way electric-adjust front seats with heating and ventilation, digital rearview mirror, 650 W Meridian Surround Sound System and more.
The new Landmark trim, meanwhile, is aimed at highlighting the SUV’s heritage and versatility. Unique elements of the trim level include metallic tread plates with mountain range logos inspired by the original Discovery, as well as puddle lamps projecting the mountain range logo. On the feature front, the Landmark trim gets kit such as sliding and reclining second row seats, a panoramic glass roof, 360-degree cameras and load-bearing roof rails.
Also added is a new Dynamic S trim level that adds some sporty design touches to the SUV.
On the accessory front, the Discovery Sport gets three new packages - Beach Days, Road Trip and Snow Days. The Beach Days pack adds a luggage organiser in the boot for smaller items as well as a chilled storage box under the front centre armrest to keep beverages cool when at the beach. The Road Trip pack adds to the SUV’s luggage capacity with roof rails with cross bars, and a roof box. The pack also adds in clip-on media device holders on the backs of the front seat to mount personal electronic devices for entertainment on the move.
The Snow Days Pack offers accessories to carry snowboards and skis on the roof, along with rubber mats to keep the footwells dry as well as clip-on ‘Snow Traction’ accessories for wheels to provide extra grip when driving in the snow.
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Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has announced that its flagship high-performance electric, the SU7 Ultra, has set a new lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The car completed the 20.8-kilometre circuit in 7:04.957 minutes, making it the fastest production electric vehicle to lap the track. Notably, this time surpasses those set by the previous champions, the Rimac Nevera (7:05.298) and the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT (7:07.55).
According to Xiaomi, the record-breaking lap was achieved on the vehicle's first timed attempt and was supported using an optional track package. The SU7 Ultra, revealed in 2024, is the performance-oriented version of the standard SU7. The name “SU” stands for “Speed Ultra,” and the model features a prominent front splitter, reworked air vents and fenders, dual bonnet vents, extended side skirts, a rear wing, and a pronounced rear diffuser.
Powering the SU7 Ultra is a tri-motor all-wheel-drive setup, developed entirely in-house by Xiaomi. The system includes two V8s-series motors, each producing 570 bhp and 635 Nm, along with a V6s-series motor rated at 387 bhp, bringing the combined output to 1,527 bhp. Xiaomi states that it can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 1.97 seconds, hit 200 kmph in 5.96 seconds, and reach 300 kmph in 15.07 seconds, with a top speed exceeding 350 kmph.
It’s worth mentioning that in October 2024, a prototype version of the SU7 Ultra completed a lap of the Nurburgring in 6:46.874 minutes, breaking the previous record for the fastest lap by a four-door vehicle at the circuit.
In addition, the SU7 Ultra is set to debut in Gran Turismo 7, becoming the first Chinese electric car to appear in the iconic racing game series. The car will be available in an upcoming update for both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 consoles.
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Maruti Suzuki is offering some notable discounts and benefits on its range of cars and SUVs in June 2025. Here is a look at the discounts being offered on the carmaker’s range of hatchbacks, subcompact sedans, MPVs and subcompact SUVs retailed via its Arena dealership chain.
The Brezza has gone on to become a popular choice in the subcompact SUV segment. One of the leading sellers in the segment, the Brezza is being offered with benefits of up to Rs 90,000. The Brezza is offered in petrol and CNG powertrain options both using a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard. The petrol engine also gets the option of a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R
Benefits up to Rs 90,000
Maruti’s original tall boy hatchback, the Wagon R is being offered with substantial discounts of up to Rs 90,000. The popular hatchback is available with two engine options – a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol mill or a larger and more powerful 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol unit – both offered with a 5-speed manual gearbox or a 5-speed AMT. The more powerful engine is limited to the top variants, with the 1.0-litre mill also offered with a factory-fitted CNG kit.
Now in its fourth generation, the Swift was the first Maruti model in India to get the new more efficient 1.2-litre three-cylinder Z Series petrol engine. The popular hatchback is on sale in India in a choice of four trim levels – LXi, VXi, ZXi and ZXi+, with buyers also offered a choice of either a 5-speed manual or AMT gearbox. The Swift is being offered with discounts and benefits worth up to Rs 83,000 for the month.
Once the undisputed sales king in the monthly sales chart, the venerable Alto in recent years has witnessed a sharp fall in sales as buyers have looked to move more upmarket. In its latest avatar, the Alto is offered solely with Maruti’s tried and tested 1.0-litre k10 petrol engine paired with a manual gearbox as standard and also getting the option for an AMT. As with the rest of the Maruti range, the Alto also gets a factory CNG kit as an option and is Maruti’s most afforable car to feature six airbags. The Alto is being offered with discounts and benefits of up to Rs 71,000.
Maruti Suzuki Celerio
Benefits of up to Rs 71,000
Maruti’s small car sales in recent years has been on the decline so it is no surprise that models like the Celerio are being offered with heavy discounts to push sales. Now in its second generation, the Celerio goes up against cars such as the Tata Tiago and is offered with the choice of petrol or CNG powertrain options. The small hatchback is being offered with some notable discounts of up to Rs 71,000.
Maruti Suzuki S-Presso
Benefits of up to Rs 66,000
The S-Presso has also seen sales dwindle in recent months with the budget hatchback struggling to find traction with private buyers. The quirky styled tall boy hatchback is being offered with benefits ranging up to Rs 66,000 with buyers able to pick between petrol and CNG powertrain options depending on the variant.
The Eeco has become one of the default choices for people wanting a budget people or cargo mover. Popular in the fleet and commercial markets, the Eeco is offered with multiple cabin configurations from a seven-seater people mover to a cargo van and even an ambulance. Recently upgraded to offer six airbags as standard, the Eeco is being offered with benefits of up to Rs 41,000.
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
Benefits of up to Rs 13,000
The Ertiga has gained a lot of popularity in recent years in the Indian market as a comfy and relatively inexpensive people mover catering to both personal car buyers and fleet operators. Powered by the same 1.5-litre petrol engine as the Brezza, the Ertiga is offered with manual and torque converter automatic gearbox options and attracts minimal benefits of up to Rs 13,000 only.
Disclaimer: Discounts vary from city to city. Check your nearest Maruti Suzuki Arena dealerships for more details.
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Mahindra is set to expand the XEV 9e variant line-up, with buyers likely to be offered a choice of battery packs on top variants. The XEV 9e is currently offered in four trim levels – Pack One, Pack Two, Pack Three Select and Pack Three. All but the top Pack Three trim get the 59 kWh battery pack as standard, with the 79 kWh battery limited to the fully loaded trim. Now, as per a recent type approval filing, the carmaker has included two additional top variants – Pack Three Select with the larger 79 kWh battery and the top Pack Three with the smaller 59 kWh pack.
This upgrade should go some way in making the XEV 9e more appealing to buyers, with the smaller battery for the fully-loaded model helping to drop the asking price for the Pack Three trim, thus opening it up to a new set of buyers. Similarly, the larger battery pack for the Pack Three Select would also offer buyers the option of a long-range EV without having to shell out over Rs 30 lakh for the fully loaded model. The new variants would also go some way in plugging the current near Rs 3 lakh price difference between the Pack Three Select and Pack Three. The former is currently priced at Rs 27.90 lakh (ex-showroom, excluding charger) while the latter is priced at Rs 30.50 lakh (ex-showroom, excluding charger).
Interestingly, type approval documents dating back to the time of the SUV’s India debut late last year show that the variants had been considered for both the XEV 9e and BE 6. Filings from December 2024 show the two models M110 (codename for the BE 6) and M310 (codename for the XEV 9e) offered with four trim levels – Pack A, Pack B, Pack C and Pack C+, with the latter two listed with both 59 kWh and 79 kWh battery packs. This could mean that going forward, Mahindra could consider adding the new variants to the BE6 SUV as well.
Mahindra has witnessed strong demand for its new ‘Born Electric’ SUVs, with over 10,000 units delivered since deliveries started in March 2025. What makes it more impressive is that Mahindra has yet to commence deliveries of all variants of the SUV in India. Deliveries of the two SUVs have been undertaken in a phased manner, with Pack Three deliveries having started in March and Pack Three Select, Pack Two and Pack One variant deliveries slated to start in June, July and August 2025, respectively.
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Tata Motors has revealed the number of complaints it receives from customers has gone down considerably in the last few years. In a filing with the Bombay Stock Exchange, the brand shared that in FY2025, the total number of complaints it received for its products went down by 18 per cent when compared to the previous financial year. Additionally, vehicles with multiple workshop visits also reduced by a quarter in the same period.
The brand is adding more service bays to cater to increasing customer demand.
The brand has received its fair share of criticism in the recent past specially with respect to the aftersales experience its customers face. While 21 critical cities were identified in FY2025 and 700 bays added, another 25 cities have been identified for the current financial year with an aim to add 600 new service bays in those cities. Tata says it has also worked on workshop ambience and layout to ensure better lead times and customer experiences.
Number of vehicles serviced on the same day has also gone up.
Inconsistent roadside assistance and poor on-site vehicle repairs were also identified as key issues which resulted in customer anxiety and dissatisfaction. A new digitised roadside assistance and dealer-led on-site repairs have helped solving those problems to an extent. The brand says vehicles serviced on the same day has also gone up and so has consumer appreciation.
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Tech giant Apple has previewed its latest operating system iOS 26, which, amongst other things, introduces new features to Apple CarPlay as well as Apple Maps. This was announced at the latest Apple Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in California, United States. According to Apple, CarPlay is used over 600 million times everyday and the new updates makes it easier to use than before. New features are available for testing immediately through Apple developer program while public beta will be available starting July.
New updates provide enhanced navigation features.
The screen has a new design which has a smaller view for incoming calls. This will allow drivers to see who is calling without missing out on directions from the navigation system. Tapbacks and pinned conversations have been added to Messages in CarPlay which Apple says will help the users keep an uninterrupted focus on the road. Free software updates will be available for iPhone 11 and newer devices starting this autumn.
The updates have also been added to recently released CarPlay Ultra, labelled as the next generation of Apple CarPlay. Apple Maps will now let users know about already visited places while an on-device intelligence will be used by iPhone to understand a user’s daily route better. The system will let the users know of their preferred route when they head out, along with providing information of delays and offering alternate routes.
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Tech giant Apple has previewed its latest operating system iOS 26 that amongst other things introduces new features to CarPlay as well as maps. This was announced at the ongoing Apple Worldwide developer conference (WWDC) in California, United States. According to Apple, CarPlay is used over 600 million times everyday and the new updates makes it easier to use than before. New features are available for testing immediately through Apple developer program while public beta will be available starting July.
New updates provide enhanced navigation features.
The screen has a new design which has a smaller view for incoming calls. This will allow drivers to see who is calling without missing out on directions from the navigation system. Tapbacks and pinned conversations have been added to Messages in CarPlay which Apple says will help the users keep an uninterrupted focus on the road. Free software updates will be available for iPhone 11 and later devices starting this Autumn.
The updates have also been added to recently released CarPlay Ultra, labelled as the next generation of Apple CarPlay. Apple Maps will now let users know about already visited places while an on-device intelligence will be used by iPhone to understand a user’s daily route better. The system will let the users know of their preferred route when they head out, along with providing information of delays and offering alternate routes.
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TVS has filed a design patent for a new electric scooter, though this time it's outside of India. The company has filed a design patent for a boxy-looking scooter in Indonesia, with the model likely to be a new affordable scooter which could be sold in select international markets.
The new scooter has squared off body panels with an angular apron housing what looks to be the edge-to-edge LED DRL strip. The main headlight sits on the front cowl, with a tall visor positioned above. The front wheel features a truncated mudguard. Down the sides, the scooter gets a flat seat and almost slab-sided looks courtesy of flat side panels. Around the rear, it gets a slim edge-to-edge tail lamp design again in line with the iQube, along with split grab handles.
Suspension duties look to be handled by a telescopic fork up front and dual shocks at the rear. As with the iQube the new electric scooter looks to feature a hub-mounted electric motor.
It remains to be seen how the scooter will be positioned by TVS and if it will be offered in the Indian market. Given the patent has been filed outside the country, the new model could be a region-specific model to help push sales in the market.
Audi India has launched the limited-run A4 Signature Edition at Rs 57.11 lakh (ex-showroom). Based on the A4 Technology trim, the Signature Edition is priced identically to the top variant of the A4 range while getting some cosmetic enhancements and a few new features. Audi says that the Signature Edition will be offered in limited numbers, though no specifics have been provided.
On the cosmetic side, the Signature Edition gets enhancements such as a rear boot lip spoiler, painted alloy wheels (same design as the technology) and Audi logos on the lower edge of the rear doors. The wheels also feature floating Audi centre caps that stay upright even when the wheels are moving. Moving to the cabin, Audi says that the Signature Edition gets new natural grey wood oak inlays on the dashboard along with metallic pedal covers.
Moving to the features, a key upgrade over the standard A4 Technology is the inclusion of 360-degree cameras. The Technology trim to date was only been offered with a reverse camera. Also added to the equipment list are Audi logo projecting puddle lamps and a premium fragrance dispenser. Other features are shared with the Technology trim and include tech such as a 19-speaker B&O sound system, powered front seats with driver seat memory, three-zone climate control, 10-inch touchscreen, Virtual Cockpit digital instrument cluster and more.
Yamaha recently filed a patent for a new CP3 motorcycle that is understandably under development. However, what’s more interesting were the drawings of the engine shown in the patent, which seem to depict a new kind of powertrain with an electric turbocharger that Yamaha is developing. The patent filings, however, don’t reveal any technical specifications and merely show the arrangement of the components in the engine. If the reports are true, this could very well mean that Yamaha is taking a leaf out of Honda’s playbook and developing its own version of an electric turbocharged engine.
Yamaha appears to developing its own version of an engine with an e-turbo
Reports of Yamaha developing a turbocharged engine have been rampant for quite some time now. A few years back, patent images of a turbocharged three-cylinder prototype had surfaced on the internet. Patent drawings had then shown a forced induction 847 cc, three-cylinder engine that churned out 180 bhp at 8,500 rpm while creating a peak torque of 176 Nm that maintains a flat curve all the way from 3,000 rpm to 7,000 rpm.
Tightening emission norms around the world have led to widespread reports about the discontinuation of several high-performance motorcycles. While car manufacturers have largely switched to downsized, electrified or forced-induction powertrains for the foreseeable future, two-wheeler manufacturers manufacturers still remain. However, the landscape now looks to be changing as manufacturers seem to be coming up with their unique solutions to the problem. Another Japanese motorcycle brand exploring a new avenue is Kawasaki, which currently has a lineup of hybrid bikes on offer, in addition to its supercharged motorcycles.
An image of Honda's V3 Engine with an electrical compressor
Honda unveiled its concept powertrain last year at EICMA 2024, which gave us a glimpse of its views on the future of motorcycling and its plans to adapt to ever-changing emission norms across the world. The engine, a liquid-cooled V3 4-stroke engine, featured two forward-facing cylinder heads and a single rear cylinder head positioned at a 75-degree angle. The electric turbo in the powertrain was fitted above the front cylinder heads directing the compressed air into the cylinders via a centrally-mounted intake manifold. The whole setup was incorporated within a tubular trellis frame.
All the major two-wheeler brands in India have released their sales figures for May 2025. In comparison to April 2025, last month saw a major uptick in sales for most of the major manufacturers, with only Honda being the exception. Here's how all the two-wheeler brands in India performed in May 2025.
Hero's cumulative sales grew by a marginal 1.92 per cent in May 2025
Hero MotoCorp, which has registered a massive dip in sales for April 2025, is back to registering year-on-year sales increases. The company, having performed scheduled maintenance, and infrastructure enhancement at its Dharuhera, Gurugram, Haridwar, and Neemrana facilities in April has now registered a marginal growth in sales. Hero sold nearly 5.08 lakh units in May 2025, which, for reference, is 1.92 per cent higher than the same month last year.
The company sold over 4.75 lakh motorcycles during the month, slightly higher than the 4.71 lakh odd units it sold in May 2025, while scooter sales saw a more notable increase, from 26,937 units to 32,537 units ( 20 per cent increase). Hero’s domestic sales for the month stood at nearly 4.89 lakh units, approximately two per cent higher than its May’24 sales. Meanwhile, exports amounted to 18,704 units, up from 18,673 units.
The company also mentioned that it dispatched 8361 units of the Vida V2, with its all-electric sub-brand achieving a market share of 7.2 per cent. Vida is now all set to launch an all-new product, named the VX2 on July 1. The VX2 will essentially be a rebadged Vida Z, which was showcased at the EICMA 2024 trade show.
Honda's two-wheeler sales in India continued to decline
While Hero’s sales saw a rise during the month, Honda continued to register a decline in sales. The company sold nearly 4.65 lakh units cumulatively in May 2025, 5.47 per cent less than its sales numbers in May 2024 (approximately 4.92 lakh units). Domestic sales, meanwhile, fell by 7.4 per cent, from over 4.17 lakh units to just under 4.51 lakh units. Exports, however, went up, from 41,458 units in May 2024 to 47,859 units in May 2025.
Honda expanded its premium bike portfolio in May 2025, by launching an array of high-displacement motorcycles
Honda had an array of launches in May 2025, all of which belong to the premium bike segment. These included the Rebel 500, X-ADV, CB750 Hornet, CB1000 Hornet SP, and lastly, the Honda Goldwing 50th Anniversary Edition.
Royal Enfield
Royal Enfield's sales grew by 26 per cent during the month
Royal Enfield witnessed a high growth in sales in May 2025, with total sales amounting to 89,429 units (domestic sales + exports). This represents a 26 per cent year-on-year increase over its total sales numbers in the same period last year (71,010 units). The company’s domestic sales during the month stood at 75,820 units, up by 19 per cent, while the company also exported 13,609 units (growth of 82 per cent). Royal Enfield’s total year-to-date figures also show a healthy growth of 15 per cent, from nearly 1.53 lakh unit sales in 2024-25, to nearly 1.76 lakh unit sales in 2025-26.
However, delving deeper, when you compare Royal Enfield’s cumulative sales to its figures last month, only a 3.31 per cent increase can be observed. Domestic sales have fallen from 76,002 units (April 2025) to 71,010 units, down by 6,56 per cent, although this was offset by its exports, which grew by nearly 28 per cent, from 10,557 units in April 2025 to 13,609 units in May.
Bajaj Auto
Bajaj's sales grew by 9 per cent cumulatively in May 2025
Bajaj Auto’s two-wheeler sales saw an uptick in May 2025, after the company had registered insipid sales numbers in April 2025. The company managed to sell approximately 3.32 lakh units in May 2025, up from 3.05 lakh units in May 2024. For reference, this is a year-on-year increase of 9 per cent. The company’s domestic sales meanwhile, only went up by a minor 2 per cent, from 1.88 lakh to approximately 1.91 lakh. Exports meanwhile, went up by a significant 20 per cent, amounting to nearly 1.41 lakh units.
In comparison, Bajaj Auto had registered a seven per cent dip (year-on-year) in April 2025, with sales of 3,17,937 units, 4 per cent lower than last month’s sales. The company’s domestic sales in May 2025 grew marginally, by 1.48 per cent over April 2025, while exports saw a 9 per cent increase.
Suzuki Motorcycle India
Suzuki cumulatively sold 1.29 lakh units in May 2025
Suzuki’s India operations managed sales of approximately 1.29 lakh units in May 2025, up by nearly 16 per cent year-on-year over the same month last year. For reference, the company sold nearly 1.08 lakh units in May 2024. The company’s domestic sales stood at nearly 1.08 lakh units, a 17 per cent increase over 92,032 units sold in the domestic market in May last year. Furthermore, Suzuki Motorcycle India also exported 21,116 units, up by 8 per cent from 19,480 units exported in May 2024.
Suzuki will launch the e-Access in June 2025
Suzuki commenced production of its first all-electric product for India, the e-Access in May 2025. The electric scooter debuted at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo at the start of 2025. The electric scooter is all set to go on sale this month.
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