Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the expansion of its flagship ABCD (A Behavioural Change Demonstration) Sanitation Program in Ramanagara district, further strengthening its commitment to fostering sanitation and hygiene education in schools.

The programme aims to support government initiatives like the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and has impacted over 1,004 government schools in the Ramanagara district since its inception in 2015. It made a substantial impact by reaching over 58,000 students and 400,000 community members by 2019, before the Covid pandemic dismantled our social lives. It was restarted in August 2023, positively impacting an additional 250 government schools and 12,000 students. Building on its previous success, the programme aims to expand further in FY 2024-25, with plans to reach 550 more schools and benefit over 28,000 students.

As part of the extended effort, headmasters and headmistresses from participating schools will attend specific orientation programmes that emphasise the significance of sanitation and hygiene, ensuring that school leaders are well equipped to maintain a clean culture. Furthermore, students will receive extensive instruction that covers both practical and theoretical elements of sanitation and hygiene, water management, waste segregation and safe disposal, among other things, assisting them in acquiring critical life skills that benefit their overall well-being. The project also seeks to empower School Cabinets and School Development and Monitoring Committees (SDMCs) by encouraging them to have an active part in maintaining and monitoring cleanliness practices in their schools. In addition, regular school-level knowledge exams will be done to evaluate the programme's success and quantify increases in students' understanding and practices related to hygiene and sanitation.

Vikram Gulati, Country Head and Executive Vice President – Corporate Affairs & Governance, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “The impact that the ABCD Sanitation Program has had on the community and its effectiveness in empowering students and fostering a mindset change has been truly inspiring. The expansion of the ABCD Program in Ramanagara District is a reflection of our ongoing dedication to nurturing young minds and instilling vital life skills in sanitation and hygiene. By empowering school leaders, students and communities, we aim to create a lasting impact that will resonate far beyond the classroom. We are proud to see the positive changes this programme has already brought and are excited to extend its reach to even more students in the coming years.”

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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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