BMW to bolster MINI brand; looks to drive in new models, expand sales

BMW plans to expand its MINI portfolio in India next year to meet growing demand beyond metro cities. The company will also double its sales network to include smaller towns like Jaipur and Lucknow. This expansion aims to build the MINI community and cater to a broader customer base, with a target of at least double-digit growth for the brand.

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Amid fading FAME surge, charging woes, GST 2.0 ICE kickstart, electric 2-wheelers need new direction

Legacy manufacturers continue to anchor the market. Hero MotoCorp retained its leadership, followed by Honda and TVS, signalling a return to steady demand for petrol models even as the festive surge tapered off. The resurgence underscores the surprising reality that while EVs were expected to disrupt ICE dominance by now, it is the ICE market that appears far more predictable and resilient, experts said.

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Hot Wheels! Motown stays in fast lane as November show wholesale dispatches rise in double-digits

Vehicle sales saw a significant jump last month. Car, two-wheeler, and three-wheeler wholesale dispatches to dealers increased strongly year-on-year. This surge followed the festive season, indicating continued consumer demand. Manufacturers are building stocks to meet demand during the upcoming marriage season.

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Mahindra sets December 15 for XUV 7XO pre-booking ahead of Jan 5 launch

Mahindra has opened pre-bookings for its new XUV 7XO SUV. This updated model, a facelift of the XUV700, can be reserved from December 15, 2025. The XUV 7XO will debut on January 5. It will feature updated design and interior elements. Customers can choose their preferred specifications during booking. The SUV will continue with existing engine options.

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Mexico duty hike to add cost pressures for auto component exporters: ACMA

Auto parts exports to Mexico in FY25 stood at USD 834 million, and in the first half of the current fiscal, the shipments stood at USD 370 million.

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Mercedes-Benz to hike prices across its entire range of India offerings

According to Mercedes-Benz India, the current rupee-euro dynamics have impacted every link in its value chain, from imported components used in local assembly to completely built units (CBUs) brought into the country.

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Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 19% in November from a year earlier: SIAM

Passenger vehicle dispatches to dealers saw a significant 19% year-on-year increase in November, reaching 4,12,405 units. This robust demand continued post the festive season. Two-wheeler dispatches also experienced a strong surge, rising 21% to 19,44,475 units in the same month.

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