JSW MG Motor India has officially launched the MG M9, what it describes as the ‘Presidential Limousine’, under its premium brand MG Select.

The MG M9 is priced at an introductory ex-showroom rate of INR 6.99 million, which can be now booked through the brand’s online platform and select experience centres. The deliveries are scheduled to begin from 10 August 2025.

Positioned as a flagship electric luxury limousine, the MG M9 boasts a certified range of 548 km (as per standard MIDC testing), delivering a blend of high-end design, advanced EV performance and premium in-cabin experiences.

Anurag Mehrotra, Managing Director, JSW MG Motor India, said, “The MG M9 marks a new era, reflecting India's growing demand for luxury and sustainable innovation in automotive. Crafted as a symbol of prestige and technological prowess, the MG M9 blends avant-garde design, advanced electric performance and the finest features for India’ rising aspirations. With the MG M9, we have created more than a luxury limousine – we have curated a serene, opulent and responsible journey for discerning individuals. Every mile in the M9 is an invitation to experience refined comfort, uncompromising sustainability and effortless elegance.”

Promising presidential-level comfort, the MG M9 is equipped with 16-way adjustable Presidential Seats, 8 massage modes and heating & ventilation functions. A yacht-style dual sunroof invites natural light, while 64-colour ambient lighting allows passengers to customise the cabin atmosphere. A 13-speaker sound system with subwoofer and amplifier ensures a premium auditory experience.

Interior details reflect artisan attention — from Cognac brown leather & suede upholstery to an Intelligent Arm Rest that seamlessly controls key comfort functions. Flexible storage offers up to 1720 litres with foldable third-row seating and an additional 55-litre frunk under the hood.

Available in three colour options — Pearl Lustre White, Metal Black and Concrete Grey — the MG M9 features a bold trapezoidal mesh grille, minimalist split LED headlights and connected daytime running lamps for a distinctive, futuristic look. The rear design is equally elegant, highlighted by a waterfall-style integrated LED taillight signature.

Riding on 19-inch self-sealing ContiSeal tyres and equipped with heated ORVMs, the M9 promises a smooth, worry-free drive in all weather conditions.

Built with high strength and ultra-high strength steel, the M9 reinforces its safety credentials with 7 airbags, along with 5-star certifications from both EURO NCAP and ANCAP. Advanced driver assistance is delivered via Level 2 ADAS and an innovative driver monitoring system.

At the heart of the M9 is a potent 245 PS electric motor delivering 350 Nm of torque, powered by a 90-kWh NMC battery. The vehicle features fast charging capabilities, with the ability to charge from 30 percent to 80 percent in just 30 minutes, ensuring convenience along with high performance.

The MG M9 will be available for preview and test drives at 14 MG SELECT Experience Centres across 13 major Indian cities. Customers making pre-reservations – with a booking amount of INR 100,000 – will receive exclusive early access to vehicle experiences ahead of deliveries.

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French automotive major Renault Group has announced the appointment of Stephane Deblaise as the new Chief Executive Officer of Renault Group in India, effective 1 September 2025.

Deblaise, until recently, served as the CEO of Renault Korea, and in his new role, he will be responsible for defining and executing the Group’s strategy in India. He will report directly to François Provost, Renault Group Chief of Procurement, Partnerships, and Public Affairs Officer, and all Renault Group entities in India will report to him.

Furthermore, the automaker has announced Venkatram Mamillapalle, MD, Renault India, will support Deblaise on corporate affairs in India to help structure the Group’s mid-term growth strategy in the region.

Deblaise is a graduate of Telecom Physique Strasbourg and IFP School. He started his career at Saft Batteries before joining Renault Group in 2000 as an Advanced Process Engineer. He has over two decades of experience with the French automaker and has held positions across countries, and is credited to have led transformation initiatives, including positioning the company as a global development and production hub for mid- and large-sized vehicles and modernising the Busan plant for multi-energy vehicle production in South Korea.

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Mercedes-Benz India has expanded its presence in Bihar by launching its first luxury car showroom in Patna, operated by the Landmark Group. The new facility is part of the automaker’s broader strategy to reach emerging markets in India, attracting affluent buyers beyond the country’s major metros.

The new facility is spread across 16,500 sqft and will showcase Mercedes-Benz’s full suite of sales and service capabilities to Patna, including test drives of the complete model range – from core sedans to ultra-luxury vehicles.

Customers will benefit from a top-end vehicle lounge, exclusive hospitality areas, dedicated handover bays and a 60kW fast-charging point for electric vehicles.

The company stated that the retail experience emphasises cutting-edge digital integration, with personalised consultations, digital specification stands and private consulting rooms designed to create an immersive luxury journey for buyers.

Patna is among a series of smaller cities targeted by Mercedes-Benz India as high-potential markets with a growing appetite for luxury products. The company has committed to launching 20 new outlets in 2025, focusing on cities such as Kanpur, Varanasi and Patna.

Landmark Group, already a key Mercedes-Benz franchise partner in other Indian metros, brings its experience in automotive retail to Patna with this launch. The company aims to set regional benchmarks for luxury sales, aftersales support, and customer engagement through the new showroom.

The luxury car market in India still accounts for just over 1 percent of total vehicle sales, but Mercedes-Benz believes smaller cities represent enormous untapped potential.

Santosh Iyer, MD, Mercedes-Benz India, said, “We are delighted to inaugurate Patna’s first-ever luxury car showroom, marking a significant milestone in Mercedes-Benz’s India journey. Patna represents the evolving aspirations of new-age customers in Patna, with a growing appetite for luxury products, services and experiences. As part of our ‘Go-to customer’ strategy, Mercedes-Benz’s presence in Patna underlines the rising demand for our vehicles, driving us closer to discerning customers in the region. We are confident our long-standing partner Landmark Cars, will deliver a world-class customer experience that reflects the values of the Three-Pointed Star in Patna.”

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Hyundai Motor India (HMIL) is celebrating 10 years of its best-selling SUV, the Hyundai Creta, which has firmly established itself as a segment leader since its launch in July 2015.

Having sold over 1.2 million units in India, the Creta has consistently been amongst the top selling SUVs in the country, maintaining its No.1 position year after year. At present, it has captured a 31 percent market share and shown strong performance in 2025, emerging as the top-selling vehicle across all categories in three of the year’s first six months. The Creta SUV is available in Petrol, Diesel, Turbo and Electric powertrain options, with both manual and automatic transmission options.

Unsoo Kim, Managing Director, Hyundai Motor India, said, “The journey of Hyundai Creta is deeply emotional, not just for us, but for every customer who made it a part of their lives. It stood for dreams, freedom and progress. Creta is not just a product, it is a revolution on wheels. Over the past 10 years, it has become the gold standard for the Indian SUV buyer. Every milestone in Creta’s journey reflects Hyundai’s commitment to innovation, quality and customer-first thinking. As we mark 10 years of Creta in India, we celebrate a movement that changed the way India drives SUVs. We are humbled by the love, trust and loyalty our customers have shown us, and we remain committed to raising the bar, always.”

Tarun Garg, Whole-Time Director and Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India, said, “Hyundai Creta is more than a model, it is a living legacy, crafted with care, evolved with technology and backed by millions of customers who made it their own. The Hyundai Creta represents ambition, progress and trust. As India’s SUV ambitions grew, Creta too grew with them and if I may dare say often grew ahead of these ambitions. From just 2 models in 2015 to 12 models today, the mid-SUV segment has become fiercely competitive, yet Hyundai CRETA continues to lead, grow and define the category it helped create. Today, as we reflect on a decade of innovation, leadership and unwavering customer trust, Hyundai reaffirms its commitment to delivering mobility that is smart, sustainable and inspired by humanity.”

Hyundai Creta’s annual sales have more than doubled since its debut – surging from 92,926 units in 2016 to 186,919 in 2024 – while more than 287,000 units have been exported to over 13 countries. The model’s appeal is evident not just from its dominant local market share, but also from the increasing share of first-time buyers, rising from 12 percent in 2020 to 29 percent by 2024. Sunroof-equipped variants now make up about 70 percent of total sales, reflecting evolving preferences among Indian buyers for premium features.

Over the years, Hyundai has invested in continuous evolution for the Creta, launching two special editions – the Knight Edition and Adventure Edition – to cater to a diverse customer base. Each variant features unique styling and functional upgrades, further establishing CRETA as both an icon and an aspiration for SUV enthusiasts. Brand taglines have charted the SUV’s journey, beginning with ‘A Perfect SUV’ in 2015, evolving to ‘The Ultimate SUV’ in 2020, and currently, the ‘Undisputed Ultimate SUV’, reinforcing its image as the benchmark for the segment.

Hyundai Motor India has also announced a series of celebratory initiatives, including a ‘Creta X Memories’ digital contest, a new manifesto film and a Legacy Drive event featuring a 100-vehicle convoy from the company’s Gurgaon HQ.

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BYD India, a subsidiary of China-headquartered BYD (Build Your Dreams) a leading manufacturer of electric vehicles, inaugurated its 42nd dealership showroom in the country.

The new facility, located in Sonipat, Haryana, was launched in association with SAMTA BYD (Samta Greentech), further strengthening BYD’s growing presence in the Northern part of India.

The showroom spread across 2,000 sqft will showcase BYD’s all-electric vehicle range, provide test drives, financing options and aftersales support. It will display the company’s electric passenger vehicle lineup consisting of the BYD Sealion 7, BYD Seal, BYD Atto 3 and the BYD eMAX 7.

Rajeev Chauhan, Head of Electric Passenger Vehicles Business, BYD India, said, “The launch of our 42nd showroom in India reflects BYD’s continued commitment to expanding clean mobility across key regions. Haryana is a high-potential EV market, and with partners like SAMTA BYD, we are confident in delivering not just world-class electric vehicles, but also a seamless and engaging customer experience. Sonipat is an important step in our journey to bring sustainable innovation closer to communities across India.”

Bhupesh Sahni (Director) & Bhanu Khetarpal (Director) of SAMTA BYD, said, “We are proud to partner once again with BYD in bringing cutting-edge sustainable mobility solutions to Sonipat. With increasing awareness and demand for sustainable transportation, our new facility is well-positioned to cater to the needs of this growing market."

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