Author: Hasnain Ali

The Mercedes-Maybach GLS has found a place in the garage of several celebrities, including Kangana Ranaut, Shahid Kapoor, and Ranveer Singh, underlining its growing presence in the ultra-luxury SUV space. Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 stands out as a luxury SUV built for a multi-crore lifestyle, blending a powerful V8 engine with the calm authority of a flagship vehicle, something I’ve noticed instantly changes how people react on arrival. From its lavish interiors and chauffeur-level comfort to reclining seats, massaging functions, and advanced tech, it’s easy to see why elite celebrities and Bollywood stars prefer its customization options like Emerald Green and…

This year, Hyundai is executing a broad strategy, targeting multiple segments with new cars that range from budget to premium. The first launch is expected in the second quarter. This year, Hyundai is making a major push in India with a clear plan to introduce four new cars. Their strategy for these upcoming models is smart—they aim to cater to a wide audience by targeting multiple segments, offering choices for both budget-conscious buyers and those seeking premium options. The Verna’s Mid-Cycle Refresh This year, Hyundai will roll out a facelift for its sixth-generation Verna. The original model was launched in…

In the SUV segment, the Hyundai Creta stayed among the top performers in December 2025, even as Maruti Grand Vitara and Toyota HyRyder were in focus, making this an interesting moment to watch. Looking at SUV sales first, the broader SUVs segment above the sub 4m space, especially the 4.2m–4.4m class, showed strong performance in Dec and December 2025, as year and year-end buying momentum from last month continued to score well on a positive note. From my experience tracking this market, buyer sentiments play an important role, and New entrants clearly helped in boosting demand, with top 3 positions…

The Indian market is about to see a wave of upcoming seven-seater SUVs, and this space is getting more exciting than ever. This compiled list from various manufacturers like Mahindra, Volkswagen, Nissan, and others gives a glimpse of what family car buyers should watch closely. The Indian market is preparing to welcome multiple new SUVs, and from what I’ve seen, the focus is clearly shifting toward bigger seven-seater SUVs rather than just sub-4m SUVs, as the number of launches continues to increase. These new models will give consumers more options, ranging from internal combustion engines to electric powertrains, with some…

The Virtus highlights how Volkswagen keeps its best-selling models relevant, especially alongside the Taigun under the same brand. With a manual transmission offered on 1.0-litre TSI variants, there’s a small but interesting reason for enthusiasts to stay curious. Starting with the Taigun, my experience tracking Volkswagen India products shows a clear shift as the company has axed the manual transmission variants of both the Virtus and Taigun powered by the 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine in the Indian market. With this change now in place, the sedan and SUV are only offered with a seven-speed DSG transmission, whereas earlier the same…

The delivery of the Tata Sierra SUV has started today, as customers can now take their vehicles home, officially entering the delivery phase after being launched in November 2025; from my experience tracking new SUV rollouts by Tata, this phase is when excitement becomes real ownership for the Sierra. From what I’ve seen covering launches, deliveries matter more than announcements, and today, 15 January 2025, they have officially commenced for the Sierra SUV in the Indian market, where Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles had launched the vehicle in November 2025; backed by Tata Motors, the SUV made an impressively strong start…

The MG Majestor will be the latest seven-seater SUV from the brand in the Indian market, positioned as its flagship product, highlighting the brand’s focus on strengthening its premium presence. The Majestor SUV is planning its launch in the Indian market as JSW MG Motor India prepares what will be a key addition to its lineup; based on what I’ve seen tracking test vehicles, the vehicle has been spotted as multiple test mules, building momentum ahead of being unveiled on February 12, 2026, after it was first showcased at Auto Expo 2025. Once launched, it is expected to become the…

The Jetour T2 SUV will debut in India this year as the first car from JSW Motors, the passenger mobility arm of the JSW Group, and it will arrive rebadged under JSW, marking a strategic and carefully planned market entry. JSW Group is gearing up for a major move as JSW Motors Limited, its passenger mobility arm, prepares to debut its first automobile in India this year, and from my experience tracking industry rollouts, this kind of entry is usually well planned. According to Autocar India, the maiden product will be the Jetour T2 SUV, which will arrive carrying JSW’s…

For 2026, Suzuki Motorcycle India has updated the Gixxer SF 250, bringing refreshed graphics and new colour options to the fully-faired 250cc motorcycle, while retaining the existing mechanical packages, a subtle change within the line-up that hints at what’s next without altering its proven character. For 2026, Suzuki brings a visual refresh to the Gixxer SF 250, introducing two all-new colour schemes—Glass Sparkle Black and Pearl Glacier White with Metallic Mat Platinum Silver No.2—while continuing the existing Metallic Triton Blue scheme, a change that I’ve often seen spark renewed interest without altering what riders already trust. Fresh Paint, Streetfighter Edge…

In the 2W Market, Hero MotoCorp maintained its leadership position in CY 2025 by dispatching 57.5 lakh units, finishing ahead of TVS Motor Company, a scale that quietly shaped the market as the year finished. domestic two-wheeler market movement stood out to me first, and from closely following industry trends, domestic demand in calendar year 2025 crossed the 2 crore sales threshold, as SIAM data showed volumes reaching crore units with a 5 per cent improvement over twelve months of the previous year, a shift that felt gradual but meaningful while tracking real-world showroom activity. From what I have seen…