The display of flagship XUV700 SUV, the three-door Thar and the XUV 300 at the Bharat Mobility Expo may not be as exciting as the ‘BE.RALL-E’ concept SUV painted in a shade of bright lemon-yellow and arranged at the centre of the stall. It is a true-blue off-road vehicle concept built on the INGLO architecture and electric in nature. It builds on Mahindra eSUVs’ core philosophy of ‘infinite possibilities’ with a compelling and exciting concept. 

The rugged interior and exterior of the ‘BE.RALL-E’ concept may seem like it has drawn inspiration from those Land Rover SUVs which participated in the Camel Rally, the fact is, Mahindra & Mahindra has some wild and highly exciting SUV up the sleeve – both on the ICE side and the BEV side. 

It was not long ago that the automaker unveiled the Vision Thar.e Concept, Global Pik-Up Truck in Cape Town, South Africa. The Vision Thar.e Concept brought to the fore the automaker’s recently engineered subsidiary, Mahindra Electric Automobiles Limited (MEAL) besides highlighting a powerful and distinctive new visual identity for it with such a concept. 

Under the ‘Born Electric Vehicles’ nomenclature, the automaker leveraged the INGLO architecture to build the Vision Thar.e. The ‘BE.RALL-E’ concept also uses the same architecture. 

While claiming that the INGLO architecture is being honed to engineer some very interesting BEV vehicles in the future, it is the body-on-frame Global Pik Up truck – claimed to be based on the Scorpio N platform – that points at how Mahindra & Mahindra is leaving no stone unturned to further strengthen its position in the Indian SUV segments. The Mumbai-based automaker is also pushing for a larger pie of SUVs and pick-up trucks in markets like South Africa and Australia among others. 

In India, the company is expected to launch the XUV 300 facelift, an electric large SUV based on the XUV 700 and the five-door Thar. What the three vehicles, when introduced, may not fully reflect is the changes the automaker is carrying out at its research valley on the outskirts of Chennai. 

It has been investing into some fancy labs, product development tools, and test and validation equipment. It is in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to ensure that there is a made-in-India vehicle running across most of the markets globally. Coming from a market that is currently being dominated by Japanese and Korean automakers, the rise of a homegrown automaker like Mahindra & Mahindra to the global stage – the Chinese automakers are just doing that with their EVs particularly – will be an expression of a country’s technological, manufacturing, design and entrepreneurial strength.

The technology transition and transformation could provide homegrown automakers like Mahindra & Mahindra and Tata Motors just the right opportunity to expand their presence to the global stage, aided albeit by the regulatory push in terms of safety and emissions. The BS VII emission regulation draft is ready as per the sources aware of the development. Its date of announcement could be as early as 2026 or 2027! 

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Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) has announced consumer offers and vehicle special editions across its internal combustion engine and electric vehicle portfolios in Kerala for the Onam festive period.

The festival promotions run through August 2026, offering financial benefits up to INR 225,000, priority delivery slots and vehicle financing packages. As part of the seasonal campaign, the manufacturer has introduced the Sierra Jubilee Edition, Nexon Camo Edition and Punch HBX Pack to its product line-up.

The maximum benefits vary by model across both powertrain platforms – Internal combustion engine (ICE) models include benefits up to INR 54,500 on the Altroz, INR 72,500 on the Nexon and INR 77,500 on the Curvv.

The Harrier and Safari both get benefits up to INR 47,000, while the Sierra includes a loyalty benefit of INR 30,000. In the electric vehicle segment, savings up to INR 60,000 for the Nexon.ev and INR 55,000 for the Curvv.ev is being offered by the automaker. The Harrier.ev features benefits reaching INR 225,000, which includes a loyalty benefit of INR 100,000 alongside complimentary insurance coverage.

Vivek Srivatsa, Chief Commercial Officer, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, said, “Onam is a celebration of cherished traditions, meaningful reunions and the progress that every family takes pride in. It is a season of gratitude for how far they have come and optimism for the road ahead. Through our 'Celebrate How Far You've Come' campaign, we are celebrating the aspirations, achievements and milestones that make every customer's journey and success unique. Kerala has always been a deeply important market for TMPV, and we are delighted to mark this festive season with special editions, attractive offers and seamless ownership solutions across our safest and most diverse range of cars and SUVs. We look forward to celebrating with our customers their next milestone and creating many more joyful memories.”

At present, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles operates 85 service centres across Kerala to support vehicle maintenance during and after the sales campaign.

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Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) has launched the Nexon CAMO, a new special edition of its popular compact SUV, with prices beginning at INR 999,000 ex-showroom in Delhi. The introduction coincides with the brand’s celebration of a decade since the Nexon’s original debut and the trust of over 1.1 million customers, marking the model’s enduring success in the Indian automotive market.

The new CAMO variant distinguishes itself with two exclusive premium paint schemes, named Munnar Mist and Coorg Cloud. The former is a dynamic dark green that shifts to a sophisticated grey in shadows and reveals rich green and golden tones under sunlight. In contrast, the latter is a contemporary grey-silver finish with subtle metallic highlights, designed to offer an understated yet premium aesthetic that complements the SUV's rugged character.

TMPV has equipped the Nexon CAMO with a significant technology upgrade, headlined by an Ultra View Twin HD Digital Cockpit. This features a 31.24-cm infotainment system and a 26.03-cm digital instrument cluster, both from Harman, with the latter including embedded navigation. The technology package is further enhanced by an integrated dashcam recorder that is part of the 360-degree camera surround view system, which also includes a blind spot view monitor.

The special edition is not solely about aesthetics and screens, as it also incorporates a comprehensive suite of comfort and safety features. The cabin includes ventilated leatherette front seats, a voice-assisted panoramic sunroof, and an immersive nine-speaker JBL audio system with a subwoofer. Safety is addressed through seven Advanced Driver Assistance Systems functions calibrated for Indian roads, six airbags and electronic stability control, ensuring the CAMO is as secure as it is stylish.

Maintaining the Nexon’s hallmark versatility, the CAMO is offered across all three powertrain options: a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol, a 1.5-litre diesel and the segment-exclusive 1.2-litre turbocharged iCNG with twin-cylinder technology. With multiple transmission choices available, the automaker has positioned the Nexon CAMO as a distinctive and aspirational package for a wide range of SUV buyers, reinforcing the model's legacy of innovation as the festive season approaches.

Vivek Srivatsa, Chief Commercial Officer, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, said, "Since its launch a decade ago, the Nexon has provided comfortable, safe and enjoyable journeys for over 1.1 million families, becoming one of India's most iconic nameplates with an unmissable presence on the roads. This success has been built on constantly raising the bar in safety, technology and design while keeping these innovations accessible to a wider set of customers. The Nexon CAMO carries that spirit forward, with two striking new colours and an elevated technology package that makes it the most distinctive Nexon yet. Timed perfectly for the festive season, it gives customers an even stronger reason to make the Nexon their own."

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Mumbai-headquartered automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced a suite of technology and equipment updates for its Scorpio-N SUV model line-up.

The updates introduce a panoramic sunroof, a 540-degree surround view camera system with a blind view monitor and R18 alloy wheels to select variants.

On the inside, the updated model features a 31.24 cm floating touchscreen infotainment display, a 26.03 cm digital instrument cluster with three display modes, a 65W USB Type-C fast-charging port in the front row and integrated vehicle dynamics displays covering engine data, pitch, roll and g-force metrics.

The Scorpio-N platform continues to offer the G20 TGDi mStallion petrol and D22 mHawk diesel engine options, available with rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations.

Pricing for the updated Scorpio-N range begins at INR 1.36 million for the entry-level Z2 petrol manual variant, with the line-up extending to INR 2.54 million for the top-specification Z8L diesel automatic four-wheel drive version (all prices ex-showroom).

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Japanese automotive company Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has shared an update regarding its upcoming new Pajero SUV launch scheduled for premiere this autumn.

The automaker confirmed that the vehicle combines off-road driving capabilities across weather and road conditions with on-road ride refinement.

The SUV utilises a ladder frame chassis paired with a re-engineered suspension system designed to maintain road-holding performance over uneven surfaces, bumps and terrain impacts. The setup aims to reduce body movement and cabin vibration to support occupant comfort during long-distance driving.

Handling and drive distribution are managed by Mitsubishi Motors' Super-All Wheel Control (S-AWC) technology. The integrated vehicle dynamics control system manages power output and braking to optimise stability and traction across driving conditions.

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