Aston Martin has introduced its newest car to the Indian markets, the Aston Martin DB12 at a starting price of INR 45.9 million, excluding additional customization options. The DB12 made it’s world debut at the Cannes International Film Festival held a few months ago.

The DB12 has undergone a stylish makeover, with a new front-end design, a wider stance, and more muscular surfaces. On the inside, it features a completely redesigned interior with clean lines, along with a modern 10.25-inch infotainment system developed in-house by Aston Martin. Apart from this, the DB12 now also gets larger 21-inch wheels with carbon ceramic brakes. The manufacturer claims a reduced unsprung mass of 27 kg, courtesy of grooving and drilling on the discs to reduce brake fade.

The DB12 is the first of a new generation of Aston Martin sports cars and represents the innovation of 75-years of the brand's DB series. The DB12 promises a remarkable driving experience, high-technology with luxurious comfort and is being called the world's first ‘Super Tourer’ by the car manufacturer. It is being classified as a "Super Tourer" as it goes beyond the typical GT (Grand Tourer) category of cars, creating a new category by itself in terms of performance numbers, including a top speed of 325 km/hr, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/hr in just 3.6 seconds. The engine is an AMG 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 engine that has been tuned by Aston Martin engineers to produce 671 bhp and 800 Nm torque while being mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and an Electronic Rear Differential – a first for an Aston Martin DB model.

With the recent successful launch of the DBX and DBX707, Aston Martin has been making significant moves in the Indian luxury car market. The introduction of the DB12 expected to set new standards in design, performance, and exclusivity.

“With the 110 years (anniversary) globally, this is the 95^th year (since) the first Aston Martin came in India. So, we're also celebrating that. It was in 1928, when the first Aston Martin was brought into India. With the launch of DB12, it makes the occasion even more special for us because its just been few months that the car was globally launched. And today, we also have it in in India. Which also shows the growth of Indian market in the overseas world”, quoted Gautam Dutta, Brand Manager - Sales, Aston Martin New Delhi. 

“We are proud to present and launch the DB12 Coupe, the world’s first Super Tourer to media, customers and prospects in India over the coming weeks, commencing in New Delhi, and continuing to Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai and Mumbai”, said Gregory Adams, Regional President - Asia, Aston Martin.

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Maruti Suzuki India has been awarded a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating for its e Vitara, marking a moment for the company's electric vehicle strategy.

The e Vitara is built on Suzuki’s Heartect-e platform designed for electric vehicles to deliver strength, structural rigidity and advanced high voltage protection. The ‘Made-in-India, Made-for-the-World’ e Vitara is designed and tested for temperature conditions across the world, ensuring performance from as high as 60deg Celsius to as low as -30deg Celsius. The model is offered with 49 kWh and 61 kWh battery options.

Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways of India, said, “Congratulations to Maruti Suzuki for achieving 5-star Bharat NCAP in both adult and child occupant protection for their e Vitara. I am especially glad that Maruti Suzuki has shown real leadership in providing 7 airbags as a standard across all variants of the e Vitara.”

Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India, said, “The 5-star Bharat NCAP rating for e Vitara, our first Battery Electric Vehicle, is a moment of immense pride for all of us at Maruti Suzuki. Using the Bharat NCAP 5-star rating, we will export the e Vitara to more than 100 countries of the world. Bharat NCAP’s globally benchmarked stringent vehicle test protocols have been a catalyst in empowering customers to make informed decisions. I thank the Minister Gadkari, the officials in his Ministry and test agencies for their rigorous efforts and commitment in shaping India’s journey towards safe mobility.”

The e VITARA’s body structure uses more than 60 percent ultra-high tensile and high-tensile strength steel. Its battery protection system incorporates a structural design with an energy-absorbing battery pack mounting structure.

Key safety features include 7 standard airbags (including the Driver's knee airbag), Level 2 ADAS (Automatic Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control), Hill Hold Control, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and a 360-degree Surround View Camera.

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Mahindra has marked a major milestone in its nationwide electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure expansion with the inauguration of its first dealership-based ultrafast charger – a 180 kW Charge_IN station.

This is the first of many such installations planned across Mahindra dealerships, forming a key pillar of the company’s commitment to building India’s ultrafast charging network.

This initiative scales up Mahindra’s Charge_IN ecosystem, complementing the 250 highway fast-charging stations already announced. The new 180 kW ultrafast chargers will enable EV users to charge quickly and conveniently at strategically located dealerships across the country, with 24x7 on-ground support.

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Hyundai Motor India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported wholesales of 66,840 units in November 2025, up 9.1 percent YoY as against 61,252 units last year.

This includes domestic sales of 50,340 units, up 4 percent YoY and exports of 16,500 units, up 27 percent YoY.

Tarun Garg, Whole-time Director & Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India, said, “Supported by GST 2.0 reforms, we continue to carry forward sales momentum with a year-on-year growth in our monthly domestic sales in November 2025. Further, our commitment to bolstering India’s role as a global manufacturing hub is further solidified with 26.9% year-on-year growth in monthly exports.”

He further added that the all-new Hyundai Venue SUV, the company's first software-defined vehicle in India, has received more than 32,000 bookings within a month of its launch. The new Venue features ccNC infotainment powered by Nvidia.

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Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has announced its wholesales for November 2025, reporting total sales of 33,752 units, up 28 percent YoY.

This includes 30,085 units sold in the domestic market and 3,667 units exported.

Varinder Wadhwa, Vice-President, Sales–Service–Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “Following a positive festive season supported by the government’s progressive GST reforms, we continue to witness a strong momentum, with a growth of 19 percent. The recent introduction of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder Aero Edition and Fortuner Leader Edition has also continued to help us reinforce this growth trajectory, receiving recognition across the country. The innovative initiatives such as the Drum Tao and the launch of the toyota experiential museum (tem) in Bangalore, have been highly appreciated, further strengthening customer engagement and brand connect.”

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