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Range Rover has confirmed the forthcoming arrival of its second EV, Range Rover Sport Electric, which signals a new era of sporting luxury. Following the much-anticipated Range Rover Electric, which has been previewed at a series of curated events over the British Summer Season, Range Rover Sport will again redefinethe luxury electric SUV segment when it arrives later this year.

Lusso Designs India Private Limited, a global pioneer in luxury mobility studios, officially announced its strategic retail entry into the Indian market today with the grand inauguration of its first flagship experience centre in Mumbai. The state-of-the-art facility represents a defining milestone in the brand’s international expansion, establishing a definitive subcontinental benchmark for high-end vehicle customisation and artisanal automotive craftsmanship.

The sedan market is back in the spotlight! Initially, the Slavia rekindled our love for sedans with its affordable pricing. As I pen this update a bit late, the landscape has shifted. The Superb and Octavia, which exited in 2022, are making their return as CBUs! Competing sedans from brands like Honda are ready with a big change. Meanwhile, Maruti has moved on from the Ciaz, and Hyundai’s Verna is still overshadowed by the Slavia, City, and Virtus.

A video by Zee 24 Taas reports on a vehicular incident in Thane, where a speeding car caused panic after striking multiple other vehicles. The video captures the tail end of a red car, a high end VW group car, Skoda Octavia, (bearing license plate MH01BY9969) driving away at night, while individuals giving chase record the scene. In the audio, witnesses state that the driver had allegedly stolen the vehicle and was actively fleeing, knocking into other cars and road users along the way.

A report of another high-end VW group high end crashes in Mumbai. A traffic accident occurred on Mumbai’s Coastal Road behind Breach Candy Hospital around 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, resulting in minor injuries to a young girl. According to the police, a Porsche 911 GTS HYBRID lost control, struck a road divider, and subsequently collided with an Ertiga travelling behind it. The number plates were quickly taken off the car for privacy reasons.

Lexus India announces the bookings open for the All-New ES350h, the self-charging hybrid electric variant of its newly introduced eighth-generation executive sedan. The ES 350h expands the brand’s electrified portfolio, offering guests a compelling choice alongside the recently launched ES 500e, and underscores Lexus’s multi-pathway approach to a carbon-neutral future. The ES has been one of Lexus’ core global models since its debut alongside the flagship LS in 1989.

Royal Enfield, the global leader in the mid-size motorcycle segment (250cc – 750cc), has introduced two rider-focussed enhancements to the iconic Classic 350, elevating the riding experience while staying true to the motorcycle’s timeless character.

Volkswagen has introduced the ID. Cross, an all-electric compact SUV built on the MEB+ platform. Advance sales have opened in Germany at an entry price of €27,995. The vehicle measures 4,153 mm in length, 1,794 mm in width, and 1,581 mm in height, with a 2,601 mm wheelbase. It seats up to five passengers and offers 475 liters of rear cargo space alongside a 25-liter front trunk.

Škoda Auto India has inaugurated three new Customer Touchpoints in Ahmedabad and Himmatnagar, in Gujarat, further strengthening its network presence in the state and the western region of India. These new facilities,launched in partnership with PPS Motors Pvt. Ltd., include a new sales and service facility at Naroda, a new sales facility at Maninagar, and a new Compact 3S facility in Himmatnagar. Ahmedabad’s Naroda facility is spread across 26,700 sq.

Reinforcing its commitment to advancing New Energy Mobility in India, JSW MG MotorIndia today unveiled MG ADAPT (Advance Drive Architecture Platform Technology), India’s first Multi New Energy Vehicle (NEV) platform.