The word Tourbillon is an addition to the mechanics of a watch escapement to increase accuracy. It was conceived by the British watchmaker and inventor John Arnold and developed by his friend the Swiss-French watchmaker Abraham-Louis Breguet and patented by Breguet on 26 June 1801. In a tourbillon, the escapement and balance wheel are mounted in a rotating cage with the aim to eliminate errors of poise in the balance, giving a uniform weight.
To apply the word Tourbillon to a Bugatti car as a representation of mechanical precision and sophistication should not be an exaggeration. At the Goodwood Speed Festival 2024, the supercar brand showcased for the second time the spectacular Tourbillon hypercar, which has an entirely new powertrain and is built on an entirely new platform as well.
It is guided by the 155 years of Bugatti models. Many of these have conquered the narrow, winding 1.9 km hill climb at Goodwood.
The technical specifications of the Tourbillon read such that it makes 1800 hp of peak power by deploying an 8.3-litre naturally-aspirated V16 engineered with the help of Cosworth. The engine is paired with an e-axle in the front. This axle has two electric motors. There is one motor at the rear axle as well.
Offering an electric range of 60 km, the hypercar accelerates from 0 to 100 kmph in two seconds.
The transmission is an eight-speed longitudinal DCT unit the driveline includes a limited slip differential. The battery architecture is of 800 volts and is yet to get its type approval.
At the Goodwood Speed Festival, Bugatti also showcased the W16 Mistral, which brings the W16 era to an end. It is as exclusive, elegant and bespoke in its engineering as it gets. It is built around the definitive 1,600 PS incarnation of the W16 engine construction.
A roadster unlike any other, the Mistral offers an entirely new way to experience Bugatti’s iconic powertrain.
Trusted upon to represent the brand to customers all over the world and to showcase its new cars, Pierre-Henri Raphanel, Pilote Officiel, Bugatti, commented, “To be given the opportunity to drive an open-top hyper sports car like the W16 Mistral is truly remarkable, especially considering Bugatti's last offering in this category was the Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse, unveiled back in 2012. The noise that comes from the W16 is incomparable, and the W16 Mistral offers the best expression of that sound. It has been fantastic to witness the joy on the faces of viewers and passengers as they experience this firsthand, and they see the level of performance and luxury that the W16 Mistral has to offer.”
Maruti Suzuki e Vitara Gets 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
- By MT Bureau
- December 02, 2025
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.
Mahindra Launches First Dealership-Based Ultrafast EV Charger In Anantapur
- By MT Bureau
- December 02, 2025
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.
Hyundai Motor India Wholesales Grow 9.1% In November
- By MT Bureau
- December 01, 2025
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.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Reports 28% Sales Growth In November
- By MT Bureau
- December 01, 2025
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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