Nissan Motor India, a leading passenger vehicle manufacturer, has announced that its B-SUV offering, the new Magnite, promises best-in-class maintenance costs in its segment at just INR 39 paise per kilometre (for 50,000km), driving value for customers across India.

In addition, customers also get a standard 3-year (100,000 km) warranty, which can be further extend up to 6 years (150,000 km) at an additional cost. This extended warranty covers parts, repairs, and other expenses, mirroring the coverage provided with new vehicle warranties. Additional benefits include cashless repairs nationwide, no limits on the number of claims, and four labour-free services at all authorised service centres.

The OEM is also offering ‘Nissan Magnite Care’, a prepaid maintenance plan providing savings of up to 21 percent. This it says is a hassle-free plan that ensures expert care with genuine parts and diagnostic tools, preventing costly repairs and maintaining top performance and comfort. Available in two tiers - ‘Gold’ for comprehensive maintenance and ‘Silver’ for basic servicing - this plan can be transferred to new owners, boosting resale value.

Saurabh Vatsa, MD, Nissan Motor India said, “Customer satisfaction remains at the centre of everything we do at Nissan. We strive to bring them a seamless driving and ownership experience through our products and services. The range of pre-purchase and after-sales services we offer, including online service bookings, the Nissan Service Cost Calculator, and our extensive digital ecosystem ensures transparency and convenience throughout the vehicle’s lifecycle. Nissan is committed to its customers from start to end, with no compromise on the services being offered. We provide exceptional value to our customers, enriching and enhancing their brand experience.”

As part of its focus to provide transparency, Nissan offers services like the Service Cost Calculator via the Nissan Service Hub or Nissan Connect, providing clear cost breakdowns for labour and parts which helps customers know their expenses upfront. The Roadside Assistance service includes safety features such as speed alerts, real-time location sharing, emergency calls, and roadside services that are available 24x7 in over 1,500 cities.

For added ease, the ‘Pick-Up & Drop-Off’ service ensures swift vehicle servicing and a 90-minute delivery after essential maintenance tasks. Customers can also opt for the ‘Nissan Doorstep Service,’ which brings periodic maintenance and minor repairs directly to their location, complete with digital payment options.

The Nissan Magnite B-SUV recently crossed 150,000 cumulative sales across domestic and export markets till August 2024

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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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