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Weekly Wrap-up: Everything Important In The Car World That Happened This Week

Apart from the revealing of the facelifted Sonet, the final week additionally witnessed some main security information

Weekly Wrapup

We have witnessed plenty of essential occasions this yr within the four-wheeler business however because the yr nears the top, the prevalence of main information declines. While the beginning of this week didn’t have a lot occurring, because the week progressed, the business gave us some essential information together with the revealing of a facelifted subcompact SUV, and trace of an essential security replace coming to a Tata SUV. Here is all the things essential that occurred this week:

Kia Sonet Facelift Unveiled

Facelifted Kia Sonet

After seeing it in a number of spy pictures, we obtained our correct have a look at the facelifted Kia Sonet within the final week. The subcompact SUV gets major design changes, some tweaks contained in the cabin, new comfort options, and a diesel-manual choice as properly. However, the most important change got here in security because it obtained 6 normal airbags and 10 ADAS (superior driver help programs) options.

Tata Punch To Get Better Safety Equipment

Tata Punch Bharat NCAP Crash Test

The Tata Punch is already a 5-star rated automotive, a ranking which it obtained from Global NCAP again in 2021. However, it nonetheless solely comes with twin entrance airbags. Recently, the web site of Bharat NCAP went dwell with photographs of some automobiles being crash examined, and one of them was the Tata Punch which was seen with each aspect and curtain airbags, hinting {that a} security replace is coming quickly.

Made-in-India 5-door Maruti Suzuki Jimny Launched In Australia

Suzuki Jimny XL

After the launch of the 5-door Maruti Jimny in India, the carmaker began exporting it to worldwide markets, and the made-in-India 5-door Jimny has been launched in Australia as Suzuki Jimny XL. The Australian-spec offroader will get some unique color choices, barely totally different powertrain outputs and even an enormous security tech over the India-spec mannequin.

Mahindra Scorpio N Performs Poorly In Australian NCAP

Mahindra Scorpio N ANCAP crash test

The Mahindra Scorpio N was not too long ago crash examined at Australia NCAP (ANCAP), the outcomes of which got here out this week. The rugged SUV, which has a 5-star crash check security ranking from Global NCAP, scored 0 stars in Australian NCAP, because of the absence of superior driver help programs (ADAS).

Land Rover Range Rover Electric Waitlist Opens

Land Rover Range Rover Electric Alloy Wheels

Land Rover is likely one of the carmakers who haven’t entered the EV area but, however the model has been engaged on an all-electric model of its standard Range Rover luxurious SUV. This week, Land Rover opened the waitlist of the Range Rover Electric, and gave us a glimpse of its design together with another essential particulars.

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Mahindra Scorpio, Hyundai Creta, And Kia Seltos Were The Best-selling Compact SUVs In November 2023

The section witnessed whole gross sales of over 55,000 models however it was down by greater than 13 % in comparison with October 2023

Mahindra Scorpio N, Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta

In November 2023, the compact SUV section skilled an total month-on-month (MoM) gross sales decline of over 13 %. The Mahindra Scorpio topped the listing for the second consecutive time, intently adopted by the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. Let’s take a look on the detailed gross sales report for every mannequin within the desk beneath.

Compact SUVs & crossovers
 

November 2023

October 2023

MoM Growth

Market share present(%)

Market share (% final 12 months)

YoY mkt share (%)

Average gross sales (6 months)

Mahindra Scorpio

12185

13578

-10.25

21.84

18.18

3.66

10635

Hyundai Creta

11814

13077

-9.65

21.17

37.52

-16.35

13764

Kia Seltos

11684

12362

-5.48

20.94

26.15

-5.21

8500

Maruti Grand Vitara

7937

10834

-26.73

14.22

12.48

1.74

10472

Honda Elevate

4755

4957

-4.07

8.52

N.A.

N.A.

2244

Toyota Hyryder

3005

3987

-24.63

5.38

223.85

-218.47

3535

Skoda Kushaq

1908

2447

-22.02

3.42

5.65

-2.23

2221

Volkswagen Taigun

1771

2219

-20.18

3.17

5.57

-2.4

1825

MG Astor

726

890

-18.42

1.3

4.03

-2.73

857

Total

55785

64351

-13.31

99.96

      

Key Takeaways

  • Despite going through an MoM lack of over 10 %, the Mahindra Scorpio outperformed each the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos, rising because the best-selling SUV in November 2023. It crossed the gross sales mark of 12,000 models. Please be aware that these figures mix the gross sales of the Mahindra Scorpio N in addition to Scorpio Classic.

Hyundai Creta

  • After the Scorpio, the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos had been the one two SUVs to surpass the gross sales mark of 10,000 models in November 2023. However, each the Creta and Seltos skilled month-over-month (MoM) gross sales declines of practically 10 % and 5.50 %, respectively.

  • At fourth place, the Maruti Grand Vitara skilled the very best MoM lack of over 26 %. Despite recording gross sales of practically 8,000 models, the Grand Vitara’s November 2023 gross sales fell roughly 2,500 models wanting the typical gross sales mark over the past six months.

Also Check Out: Tata Nexon Edges Out Maruti Brezza And Hyundai Venue In November 2023

Honda Elevate

  • The Honda Elevate, launched in September 2023, crossed the gross sales mark of 4,500 models in November 2023. And but, Honda’s compact SUV confronted a slight lower of 4 % in month-to-month gross sales.

  • Toyota’s model of the Grand Vitara and the Urban Cruiser Hyryder, additionally skilled a notable lack of virtually 25 % in month-over-month (MoM) gross sales. In November 2023, Toyota bought 3,000-odd models of the Hyryder, roughly 500 models lower than its common gross sales over the past six months. Besides, its year-on-year (YoY) market share noticed a staggering 200 % decline.

Also Check Out: 2024 Kia Sonet Teased Again, To Debut On December 14

Volkswagen Taigun Trail Edition

  • Experiencing month-over-month losses of over 20 %, the Volkswagen Taigun and Skoda Kushaq did not surpass the collective gross sales mark of 4,000 models in November 2023. Their particular person market share, too, was lower than 5 % in November gross sales.

  • Lastly, the MG Astor was the one compact SUV final month with lower than 1,000 models retailed. Moreover, it had a market share of a meagre 1.3 %.

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This Chinese Plug-In MPV Has 560 HP, Air Suspension, And Three Screens

China’s luxurious MPV market has witnessed important progress in recent times, reflecting the nation’s booming financial system and the rising buying energy of its prosperous inhabitants. To a sure extent, minivans have grow to be extra than simply folks movers as they’re now extra of a standing image for wealthier patrons within the People’s Republic. That pattern began with the Toyota Alphard and several other automakers now even have their very own luxurious MPVs. An particularly engaging providing comes from Voyah, the premium division of Dongfeng.

That mannequin is named the Dreamer and takes the form of an enormous minivan with a 2+2+3 seating configuration. Our pals and colleagues at Wheelsboy just lately had the prospect to drive one of many mannequin’s flagship variants they usually had fairly good issues to say about it. For starters, it appears to be like totally different in comparison with the Denza D9, Trumpchi M8, and the likes – a few of China’s newest entries into the MPV section – with a considerably extra restrained entrance fascia. The machine sits on 20-inch wheels and has air suspension that lowers the rear axle whenever you open the electric-operated tailgate.


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Cars That Were Launched And Unveiled In November 2023: From The New Maruti Swift To The Mercedes AMG C43


In addition to global debuts of upcoming mass-market model updates, we witnessed launches in premium segments from both Mercedes-Benz and Lotus

The busy festive period of 2023 has come to a close and it packed more automotive action than some had expected, with new cars, some special editions and facelifts. The list includes 3 global unveilings and the special editions of Volkswagen and Skoda cars, while Lotus debuted in India with an electric SUV. Here’s a brief rundown of all the models that debuted or were unveiled in the month of November

Special Editions Of Volkswagen Taigun and Virtus

Volkswagen Taigun & Virtus Sound EditionVolkswagen Taigun Trail edition

Both the Volkswagen Taigun and Volkswagen Virtus got special editions in November 2023. The Taigun SUV received 2 new editions –Trail and Sound – while the Virtus only got the Sound edition. The Trail edition is an off-road focused version of the Taigun which only gets cosmetic changes like body decals, blacked-out front grille, all black interior and a roof rack as well This special edition of the SUV is similarly priced as the Taigun GT manual variant.

On the other hand, the Sound editions of Taigun and Virtus are music-specific special editions offered only with the top-spec 1-litre turbo-petrol variants. These  come equipped with a subwoofer and special body decals on the C-pillar. The prices for the Sound editions of these models start from Rs 15.52 lakh (ex-showroom pan India).

Skoda Kushaq & Slavia Elegance Editions

Skoda Kushaq and Slavia Elegance Edition

Skoda has introduced yet another edition of the Kushaq and Slavia, namely the ‘Elegance’ edition. This special edition of both models features a distinctive Deep Black exterior shade along with some exterior and interior add-ons, for a premium of around Rs 20,000. The Elegance edition is only based on the top-spec ‘Style’ variants of both cars, limited to their 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine. 

Also Check Out: Skoda Kushaq Elegance Edition Arrives At Dealerships

New-gen Maruti Swift Debuted

2024 Suzuki Swift

Suzuki took the wraps off the new-generation Swift in Japan, following the concept preview at the Japan Mobility Show. The new Suzuki Swift not only gets a refreshed design and new cabin, but it also gets an updated 1.2-litre 3 cylinder petrol engine. After its global debut, the test mule of the new-gen Swift was also seen doing rounds on India roads and it is expected to launch here in the first half of 2024.

Third-generation Renault Duster Unveiled 

2024 Renault Duster

The third-generation Renault Duster has made its global debut under its European guise as the Dacia Duster. The new Duster is based on the carmaker’s new CMF-B platform, drawing design inspiration from the Dacia Bigster concept. The European-spec Duster offers a range of new powertrain options, including mild-hybrid, strong-hybrid, and LPG.

We have also compared the new Duster with the old India-spec Renault Duster which was last sold here.

New-gen Skoda Superb Debuted Globally

4th-gen Skoda Superb

The fourth-generation Skoda Superb had made its global debut with an updated design, all-new cabin and a variety of new powertrain options, including petrol, diesel and hybrids. Though the sedan has debuted in both estate and sedan versions, India will only get the sedan version of the Skoda Superb. Skoda could launch the new-generation Superb in India in June 2024. It is expected to be priced from Rs 36 lakh (ex-showroom).

Also Check Out: 5 door Mahindra Thar Spied Again, Looks Ready To Enter Production

Hyundai Tucson Facelift Global Unveil

2024 Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson has also undergone a midlife update and was recently unveiled globally. The changes encompass a tweaked exterior design and an updated cabin. Hyundai has yet to confirm the availability of powertrain options for the facelifted Tucson SUV. The Tucson facelift is set to debut in European markets first, with its launch in India expected in the second half of 2024 or early 2025.

Mercedes-AMG C43 Launched

Mercedes-AMG C 43

The new Mercedes-AMG C43 has been launched in India, this time in a more practical 4-door sedan avatar. The new AMG C43 sedan boasts a downsized turbo-petrol engine, but it’s more powerful than before thanks to turbocharging technology derived from Formula 1. It is priced at Rs 98 lakh (ex-showroom) pan India.

Mercedes-Benz GLE Facelift Launched

Mercedes-Benz GLE facelift

The Mercedes Benz GLE facelift has also arrived on Indian shores this month after making its global debut in February 2023. The changes on the GLE facelift are subtle, and it features updated powertrain options. The prices for the GLE facelift ranges from Rs 96.40 lakh to Rs 1.15 crore (ex-showroom pan India).

Also Check Out: M S Dhoni’s Garage Gets Another Touch Of Exclusivity With The Mercedes-AMG G 63 SUV

Lotus Eletre SUV Launched

Lotus Eletre Electric SUV

The British carmaker Lotus, has debuted in the India market with its premium electric performance SUV, the Eletre. It boasts a highly aggressive stance and sporty interiors. The Eletre SUV is priced between Rs 2.55 crore and Rs 2.99 crore. Lotus has inaugurated its first dealership in India in New Delhi.

Volvo EM90 Electric MPV Global Debut

Volvo EM90 MPV front

Volvo entered the luxury MPV space with its all-new electric MPV, the EM90. The EM90 boasts a 116 kWh battery pack which can deliver a CLTC (China Light duty vehicle Test Cycle) range of 738 km. The EM90 electric MPV will be launched in China first, followed by the other global markets.

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Top Automotive Highlights Of The Week: New Special Editions Introduced, Update On Tesla India Plans, New Spy Shots, And More


Apart from updates and launch of new editions, we also witnessed new spy shots of upcoming electric vehicles in India

During mid-November, new special editions were launched for two Volkswagen models, and Hyundai unveiled a facelifted version of one of its SUVs. The week also saw new spy shots of upcoming EVs and an update on Tesla’s plans to enter India. Let’s have a look at all the important highlights of the week.

Volkswagen Taigun & Virtus Special Editions

Volkswagen Taigun & Virtus Sound Edition

The Volkswagen Taigun and Virtus have received a new special edition, namely the Sound Edition. The changes in this new edition include exterior enhancements, such as graphics and stickers on the outside for both models, and an enhanced sound system as well. The feature list remains identical to that of their corresponding regular variants.

Hyundai’s New Initiative For Specially Abled 

Hyundai Samarth initiative

Hyundai has announced the ‘Samarth’ campaign in India, through which the automaker aims to enhance the accessibility of its showrooms for specially abled individuals. In addition to this initiative, Hyundai will develop official accessories, such as swivel seats in collaboration with Mobis, to ensure that its cars are more user-friendly and accessible for people with varying mobility needs.

Toyota To Set Up A Third Manufacturing Plant In India

Toyota Hycross front

Toyota has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of Karnataka to expand its manufacturing operations in India. The Japanese automaker will be setting up its third manufacturing plant in Karnataka, India in the next few years.

Update On Tesla’s India Plans

Tesla cars

Import duties have been a significant factor contributing to the delayed arrival of Tesla in India. However, reports now suggest that the Indian government has agreed that Tesla could benefit from tax reduction for up to 5 years, but only if it sets up a manufacturing plant in India.

Hyundai Tucson Facelift Unveiled Globally

2024 Hyundai Tucson

The Hyundai Tucson facelift has been unveiled globally with tweaked exterior look and an updated cabin. The new Tucson will be introduced in European markets in early 2024, and it could arrive in India later in the same year.

Spy Shots This Week

This week’s spy shots include a bunch of upcoming EVs from Maruti, Mahindra, and Tata. The Maruti eVX was seen at a charging station, while we also saw the Tata Curvv EV doing rounds. The test mule of the Mahindra XUV.e8 was seen with fresh design details, while interior image of the XUV.e9 also surfaced on the internet for the first time.

Read More on : Taigun on road price

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Everything You Need To Know About Ford’s BlueCruise Hands-free Driving

In recent years, Ford has made a strong commitment to embracing autonomous driving technology with their hands-free driving system called BlueCruise. BlueCruise aims to set a new standard in the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) arena by using a combination of sensors and cameras to monitor the vehicle’s surroundings, maintain its position in the lane, and make automatic lane changes and speed adjustments.

BlueCruise utilizes a variety of sensors and cameras including a radar sensor to detect vehicles and objects in the road, a lidar sensor to create a 3D map of the road, a front-facing camera to monitor the driver’s eyes and head position, and four cameras mounted on the vehicle’s corners to provide a 360-degree view of the surroundings. This comprehensive view of the vehicle’s surroundings allows BlueCruise to make informed decisions and avoid hazards.

To activate the BlueCruise system, users need to register their vehicle using the FordPass app and enable the Connect Modem. Once activated, the system can be accessed through the settings menu and adaptive cruise control section. BlueCruise is currently available on select Ford models including the Expedition, F-150, F-150 Lightning, and Mustang Mach-E SUV.

Consumer Reports’ testing of the BlueCruise system has affirmed its commendable performance and effectiveness in maintaining driver engagement. The system has been continuously refined and upgraded through over-the-air updates to enhance its features and address any shortcomings.

When comparing BlueCruise to Tesla’s Autopilot, it’s important to note that Tesla’s Autopilot is integrated into their entire fleet without additional charges, while BlueCruise requires a fee for access. Both systems have their strengths and weaknesses, with Autopilot excelling in lane centering and responsiveness, and BlueCruise standing out in adaptability and quick response to changing road conditions. Notably, BlueCruise prioritizes safety with its Direct Driver Monitoring System that requires continuous driver engagement.

Hands-free driving systems like BlueCruise have faced scrutiny from organizations like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) due to safety concerns. However, these systems are continuously evolving, with lessons learned from real-world experiences leading to improvements in road safety and driving convenience.

Overall, Ford’s BlueCruise system represents a significant advancement in autonomous driving technology, with a focus on safety and innovative features. The debate between BlueCruise and Tesla’s Autopilot highlights the nuances in the ADAS landscape, with cost, accessibility, and safety being important factors. As the industry continues to evolve, hands-free driving technology like BlueCruise will play a key role in creating safer and more convenient driving experiences.

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Hyundai Creta Continues to Dominate the Compact SUV Sales in September 2023


The compact SUV segment saw total sales of over 61,000 units.

Compact SUVs September 2023 sales

In September 2023, many car manufacturers experienced significant month-on-month (MoM) growth, with all models in the top 15 best-selling cars list surpassing the 10,000-unit mark. Given the current popularity of SUVs, it’s no surprise that compact SUVs also performed well. Let’s take a look at the sales performance of each compact SUV in September 2023:

Compact SUVs & crossovers

September 2023

August 2023

MoM Growth

Market share current(%)

Market share (% last year)

YoY mkt share (%)

Average sales (6 months)

Hyundai Creta

12717

13832

-8.06

20.81

31.85

-11.04

14167

Mahindra Scorpio

11846

9898

19.68

19.39

23.6

-4.21

9465

Maruti Grand Vitara

11736

11818

-0.69

19.21

11.8

7.41

9675

Kia Seltos

10558

10698

-1.3

17.28

27.23

-9.95

6975

Honda Elevate

5685

2822

101.45

9.3

0

0

470

Toyota Hyryder

3804

4121

-7.69

6.22

83.54

-77.32

3252

Skoda Kushaq

2260

2409

-6.18

3.69

5.5

-1.81

2173

Volkswagen Taigun

1586

1943

-18.37

2.59

4.93

-2.34

1774

MG Astor

901

814

10.68

1.47

2.42

-0.95

868

Total

61093

58355

4.69

99.96

Key Takeaways

Hyundai Creta

  • The Hyundai Creta remains the crowd favorite in September 2023 sales, with the carmaker selling nearly 12,800 units of the SUV. It is the only compact SUV with a market share of over 20 percent.

  • The Mahindra Scorpio Classic and Mahindra Scorpio N duo secured the second spot on the charts with nearly 12,000 units sold, surpassing the Maruti Grand Vitara. The SUV duo saw a month-on-month (MoM) growth of almost 20 percent.

Maruti Grand Vitara

Also Read: Maruti Grand Vitara AWD 3000km Review

  • The Kia Seltos was the last SUV on the list to achieve sales of over 10,000 units and also had a market share of over 10 percent.

Honda Elevate

  • With sales of over 5,600 units, the Honda Elevate saw the largest increase in MoM numbers, with a growth of over 101 percent. This was the month when the carmaker began delivering the SUV to customers.

Also Read: Honda Elevate Review: More Than Enough

  • The Toyota Hyryder sold less than 4,000 units in September, just reaching its average sales figure for the past 6 months. Its year-on-year (YoY) market share dropped by over 77 percent.

  • The September sales of Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun ranged between 1,500 and 2,500 units. Both SUVs had a market share of less than 5 percent each.

MG Astor Black Storm edition

  • The MG Astor finished last in the compact SUVs’ sales chart in September, with sales of less than 1,000 units and a market share of around 1.5 percent.

Read More on : Hyundai Creta Automatic

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Hyundai Creta Remains Undefeated At Top Spot In September 2023 Compact SUVs Sales

The segment, overall, witnessed total sales of more than 61,000 units

Compact SUVs September 2023 sales

In September 2023, many carmakers registered a healthy month-on-month (MoM) growth, while all models in the top 15 best-selling cars list crossed the 10,000-unit mark. With SUVs being all the craze in recent times, it’s no doubt that models in the compact SUV segment fared well too. Here’s a breakdown of how each compact SUV performed in September 2023 sales:

Compact SUVs & crossovers

September 2023

August 2023

MoM Growth

Market share current(%)

Market share (% last year)

YoY mkt share (%)

Average sales (6 months)

Hyundai Creta

12717

13832

-8.06

20.81

31.85

-11.04

14167

Mahindra Scorpio

11846

9898

19.68

19.39

23.6

-4.21

9465

Maruti Grand Vitara

11736

11818

-0.69

19.21

11.8

7.41

9675

Kia Seltos

10558

10698

-1.3

17.28

27.23

-9.95

6975

Honda Elevate

5685

2822

101.45

9.3

0

0

470

Toyota Hyryder

3804

4121

-7.69

6.22

83.54

-77.32

3252

Skoda Kushaq

2260

2409

-6.18

3.69

5.5

-1.81

2173

Volkswagen Taigun

1586

1943

-18.37

2.59

4.93

-2.34

1774

MG Astor

901

814

10.68

1.47

2.42

-0.95

868

Total

61093

58355

4.69

99.96

Key Takeaways

Hyundai Creta

  • The Hyundai Creta was still the crowd favourite even in September 2023 sales as the carmaker dispatched nearly 12,800 units of the SUV. It was the only compact SUV to have a market share of over 20 percent.

  • With nearly 12,000 units sold, the Mahindra Scorpio Classic and Mahindra Scorpio N duo, collectively, took the second spot on the charts, overtaking the Maruti Grand Vitara. The SUV duo’s month-on-month (MoM) figure grew by almost 20 percent.

Maruti Grand Vitara

Also Read: Maruti Grand Vitara AWD 3000km Review

  • The Kia Seltos was the last SUV on this list to cross the 10,000-unit sales mark, and also to have a market share of more than 10 percent.

Honda Elevate

  • With more than 5,600 units sold, the Honda Elevate saw the biggest rise in its MoM numbers at over 101 percent. It was the same month that the carmaker started delivering the SUV to customers.

Also Read: Honda Elevate Review: More Than Enough

  • Less than 4,000 units were dispatched of the Toyota Hyryder in September, while just managing to cross its average 6-month sales figure. Its YoY market share dropped by more than 77 percent.

  • The Skoda Kushaq and Volkswagen Taigun duo’s September sales ranked between 1,500 and 2,500 units. Both the SUVs had a market share of under 5 percent each.

MG Astor Black Storm edition

  • With less than 1,000 units sold, the MG Astor finished last on the compact SUVs’ sales chart in September. Its market share was close to a mere 1.5 percent.

Read More on : Hyundai Creta Automatic

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Germany Sees Strong Motorcycle Sales in August 2023

Motorcycle sales in Germany and across Europe have experienced a significant increase in 2023. Sales data from Germany reveals that the motorcycle market is at its highest point in five years, with 2023 being the best year for multiple manufacturers in terms of sales. The introduction of new models in the market has contributed to the growing demand, leading to more people buying motorcycles.

German motorcycling publication Motorrad references data from the KBA (Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt), which indicates that the German motorcycle market has been very strong in 2023. From January to August, a total of 102,152 motorcycles have been newly registered, marking a 16 percent increase compared to the same period in 2022. In 2022, there were only 88,050 new registrations, while in 2021, which was a year of recovery, there were 94,808 new registrations between January and August.

Naturally, motorcycle manufacturers in the country are extremely pleased with this positive trend. KTM, for example, has seen a remarkable 27.9 percent increase in sales so far in 2023. Meanwhile, BMW continues to enjoy significant success, especially with its best-selling model, the R 1250 GS. In August 2023 alone, 670 new R 1250 GS bikes were sold. With the upcoming launch of the all-new R 1300 GS, it is expected that BMW’s sales will soar even higher.

Among all the brands, Honda has particularly achieved great success. It has registered a remarkable 80.3 percent sales growth in 2022, securing the top spot in terms of market share for all motorcycles in the German market. The brand’s success can be attributed to its new 750cc models, namely the CB750 Hornet and the Honda Transalp XL750. In terms of best-selling models for August 2023, the Hornet ranks second with 385 units sold, while the Transalp sits in fifth place with 209 sold. In total, Honda sold an impressive 2,005 motorcycles in August 2023, with the CB650R and CBR650R also contributing to driving sales.

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Car News That Mattered This Week (Sep 18-22): New Launch And Updates, Price Revisions, Spy Shots And More


Apart from a new launch, we also witnessed price revisions, along with a few spots of upcoming SUVs

In the last week, one of Hyundai’s sportier-looking hatchbacks got a refresh in India, while Kia also introduced a couple of variants of its compact SUV packing ADAS tech. Volkswagen debuted the new-generation of one of its popular SUVs globally, while Mahindra and MG revised the prices of some of their models. Let’s take a look at what all happened last week.

2023 Hyundai i20 N Line Facelift Launched

2023 Hyundai i20 N Line facelift

Just a few days after introducing the i20 facelift, Hyundai has now launched the i20 N Line facelift in India. Besides minor design updates, the facelifted hatchback has received a big mechanical change, making it more affordable than before.

Two New Variants Of The Kia Seltos

The Korean marque, Kia, has now introduced a couple of more affordable advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) equipped variants of the Seltos. These new variants are limited to the automatic variants of the compact SUV.

Tata Nexon Facelift Mileage Figures Revealed

2023 Tata Nexon

After introducing the facelifted Nexon, Tata Motors recently revealed the new SUV’s powertrain-wise claimed fuel efficiency numbers. With the update, the 2023 Tata Nexon offers a total of four transmission options with the petrol and diesel engines.

Price Revisions Of The Week

Mahindra Scorpio N and Classic

Both Mahindra and MG have revised the prices of some models, resulting in Mahindra SUVs becoming more expensive, while two MG SUVs have seen significant price cuts. The diesel variants of the MG SUVs have received higher price reductions.

New Mahindra Ambulance Launched

Mahindra Bolero Neo+ Ambulance

While we await Mahindra to introduce the Bolero Neo Plus as a passenger vehicle, the carmaker has brought out an updated version of the SUV as an ambulance. The ambulance version of the Bolero Neo Plus employs a larger diesel engine, compared to the smaller 1.5-liter diesel unit found in the Bolero Neo.

BMW iX1 Teased For India

BMW iX1 Teased

BMW has teased another electric SUV for India, which is the iX1 that debuted in international markets last year. Internationally, the BMW iX1 comes with front-wheel drivetrain and all-wheel drivetrain (AWD) options.

Third-gen Volkswagen Tiguan Debuted Globally

Volkswagen Tiguan 2025

Volkswagen recently took the wraps off its third-generation Tiguan SUV, which is more modern inside and out. This new SUV will be offered with a range of powertrain options, including a turbo petrol, diesel and plug-in-hybrid. We expect it to go on sale in India by 2025.

Spy shots This Week

Tata Harrier facelift

The spy shot stories of the week includes two SUVs, one from Tata and another one from Hyundai, both in their updated avatars, and under heavy camouflage. The 2024 Harrier was seen with new front-fascia, meanwhile the 2024 Creta was spied showing new details and features.

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