Top Indian Automobile Industry News & Updates - 25 Oct 2025,Saturday
🏢 Industry
Tata Motors passenger vehicles outlook revised to negative on slow recovery at Jaguar Land Rover: S&P Global
The outlook of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (Tata Motors PVs) has been revised to negative from stable, citing a slower-than-expected recovery at its wholly owned subsidiary, Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC (JLR), according to the S&P Global Ratings.
📝 Bajaj Auto unit gets regulatory nod in Austria to take control over Pierer Mobility AG
📝 Telangana reports rise in EV sales backed by ₹577-crore government incentives
📝 Hyundai Motor India Foundation partners with Gurugram police to transform traffic management
📝 At 5%, EV share in car sales nearly doubles in year
📝 Piyush Goyal holds meetings with German business leaders to discuss investment opportunities in various sectors
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🚗 Cars / SUVs
Maruti Suzuki Victoris vs Grand Vitara vs Brezza: Specifications comparison
Maruti Suzuki Victoris is the latest entrant in the carmaker's product portfolio. Maruti Suzuki launched the Victoris to capitalise on the ever-increasing demand for SUVs and crossovers. The Victoris has been launched as a premium option compared to the Brezza, while its pricing is more affordable than the Grand Vitara.
Hyundai Venue bookings open at Rs 25,000: Check release date, features, variants and more
2025 Hyundai Venue bookings open at ₹25,000, colours and variant details out
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📝 New-gen Hyundai Venue officially teased, matches earlier spy images…
📝 Skoda Superb diesel covers 2,831 km on a single tank, sets efficiency record
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Electric-Cars / SUVs
The second-hand test: India's looming problem of valuing used electric cars
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🚗 Luxury Cars
A road trip to the royal past: Spirit of Agra, sophistication of GLC
October is a lovely month for driving – especially in parts of north India where early morning haze slowly gives way to soft sunlight. The ambient lighting of the new GLC further softens the cabin’s mood, and its panoramic sunroof lets in enough of the dawn to remind you why road trips matter. Especially a road trip that takes you from luxury in motion to luxury at rest – from the cabin of a Mercedes-Benz to a hotel that celebrates our royal past, the ITC Mughal Agra.
📝 Jaguar Land Rover cyberattack cuts UK car output by over 25% in September
📝 Lamborghini Fenomeno unveiled in Japan: 0-100 kmph in just 2.4s, most powerful V12!
📝 Peek at Farhan Akhtar’s swanky new Mercedes GLS 600, priced at ₹3.4 Crore
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⛟ Commercial Vehicles
Tata Motors demerger: When can investors expect to trade in Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles shares?
Tata Motors Demerger: Tata Motors has completed the demerger of its two key businesses, creating two independent entities - Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd (TMPV) and Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles Ltd (TMLCV). The long-anticipated restructuring became effective on October 1, and the Tata Motors demerger record date was October 14, 2025.
📝 Godrej Enterprises arm launches 48V Li-ion electric hand pallet truck
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🎤 Interviews & Features
India-spec Hyundai Venue spied undisguised, leaving no secret. Should you wait for this?
The Hyundai Venue is all set to receive its next-generation iteration on November 4. Test mules of the new-generation Hyundai Venue have been spotted multiple times, giving us an idea of the design philosophy and the features of the upcoming 2025 Hyundai Venue. However, the latest spyshot of the upcoming Hyundai Venue has left no secret about the design philosophy of the sub-compact SUV.
Maruti Suzuki Jimny: Should you buy it? 5 pros and 2 cons
Maruti Suzuki Jimny, which was launched in its five-door avatar in India, has achieved a major milestone. The baby off-roader with go anywhere capability may yet not be as popular as many other SUVs in India, but the made-in-India Maruti Suzuki Jimny has crossed the milestone of exporting one lakh units since its exports started in 2023. The five-door iteration of the Jimny is exclusively manufactured in India and is exported to more than 100 international markets across the world. Some of the key markets for the SUV include Japan, Mexico, Australia, South Africa and Chile. In fact, with this feat, the Jimny five-door has become Maruti Suzuki's most exported vehicle, following the Fronx.
Tax change can force EVs to win on value
The Underdog: Bolero Neo
The ‘Bolero’ nameplate carries an iconic status in the Indian automotive space, something I covered in the 2025 Mahindra Bolero review last week. So when Mahindra revamped its sub-four-metre SUV in 2021 and called it the Bolero Neo, it was seemingly positioned to replace the icon. That, sadly, wasn’t the case. The Bolero Neo has always been the underdog of the compact SUV segment; it may not be as modern as its rivals, but it is tough, rugged and reasonably easy to live with. With this facelift, has Mahindra finally addressed its issues and given it a second wind to go up against newer competition? That is what I aimed to find out.
Norton bikes will be available in India after April: TVS Motor's Venu
Sudarshan Venu took charge as chairman and managing director of TVS Motor in August. In one of his first media interactions after becoming the chairman, Venu talks to Shine Jacob about the road ahead, the journey of its 127-year-old global premium brand Norton Motorcycles, its India launch, and electric-vehicle plans.
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📝 Piyush Pandey, the mind behind “Humara Bajaj” and “Chal Meri Luna”, bids adieu at 70
📝 Why Tata Motors changed its name to Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV)
📝 Skoda Octavia RS vs Mini Countryman JCW vs VW Golf GTI: Performance icons clash
📝 ICE, hybrids, and EVs will coexist in MG’s portfolio, confirms CCO Vinay Raina
📝 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ is the utilitarian's compact off-roader. 5 things you need to know
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🏍 2/3 Wheelers
TVS eyes shift to top gear with plans for Norton's revival
New Delhi: TVS Motor Co is revving up its global ambitions through Norton Motorcycles, the British marquee brand it acquired five years ago. Chairman and managing director Sudarshan Venu told Mint the company plans to launch six new models by the end of 2026 and scale Norton's annual sales to 20,000 units over time, as part of a ₹1,000-crore revival drive aimed at positioning the brand at the heart of TVS’s premium and international play.
Piaggio loses 2nd spot in three-wheeler market
Italian three-wheeler (3W) giant Piaggio has slipped from the second spot in the domestic three-wheeler market, with its share falling to 6.2% in the first half (April-September) of the current fiscal from 7.3% during the same period a year ago. The company sold 38,441 units, down from 43,371, even as overall three-wheeler sales rose 4% to 618,230, according to Vahan data.
Easy Does It: TVS Motor Company
It was always inexplicable that the TVS Motor Company, which has a glorious history of off-road racing, didn’t have an adventure motorcycle. That changed at the 2025 Bharat Mobility Expo where a few people got to see the brand’s first ADV in the flesh. And nine months later, I finally got to experience the new Apache RTX 300. If you were expecting this to be a hardcore off-road machine such as the ones TVS Racing uses, you are mistaken. But does that make it a bad motorcycle? Absolutely not.
📝 Premiumisation rides high in 2Ws, GST relief may nudge entry bikes
📝 Bajaj Auto gets Austrian nod to take management control of KTM AG
📝 TVS Motor holds helmet awareness drive for school children in Shimla
📝 Norton Motorcycles to debut four new bikes at EICMA 2025, led by all-new V4 superbike
📝 Ultraviolette X47 deliveries commenced across select cities.
📝 Royal Enfield Scram 440 ridden: 3 things we like and 2 we don't
📝 Hero Hunk 440 breaks cover, but there's a catch
📝 Honda Activa 125 vs Suzuki Access 125: Which 125cc scooter should you choose?
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🚲 Electric 2/3 Wheelers
📝 India most sophisticated electric 2-wheeler market globally: Ather's Tarun Mehta
📝 Ola Electric board to consider fresh fundraise on October 25
📝 Simple Energy patents new family e-scooter to rival Hero Vida VX2, Ather Rizta: Details
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🌇 Allied Industries
📝 Reliance races to get battery gear orders out of China ahead of export curbs
📝 Dubai launches AI system to link signals directly to vehicles, cutting congestion by up to 37%
📝 PB Fintech’s PB Wheels scales up car care with preventive and all-round maintenance services
📝 Shanthi Gears Q2 net profit falls 16%
📝 Steel prices hit 5-year low! Value drops sharply; top factors for steep fall
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🌢 Fuels, Lubricants & Charging Stations
International crude oil defies US sanctions, prices cool off after 5% surge
India can switch from Russian crude, but at a cost: Analysts
New Western sanctions: Curbs tighten tap, leave India with headroom to taper off Russia crude
📝 Oil steadies but supply fear keeps it on track for weekly gain
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🌍 Emissions/Environment
📝 Delhi air quality stays ‘severe’ three days after Diwali; multiple areas record hazardous AQI
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💸 Finance & Insurance
PB Fintech's Pb Wheels scales up car care with preventive and all-round maintenance services
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📖 Magazines News
2026 Yamaha NMax 155 debuts in Europe with electronic CVT
Yamaha has unveiled the 2026 NMax 155 Tech Max for European markets, introducing a new electronically controlled transmission system that brings some motorcycle-like gear functionality. This version of the scooter, featuring the YECVT (Yamaha Electric Continuously Variable Transmission), was first introduced earlier this year in Southeast Asian markets such as the Philippines.
Triumph reveals updates for 2026 Bonneville range
Triumph Motorcycles has introduced a comprehensive update to its timeless Bonneville range for 2026, bringing improvements in performance, comfort and technology while retaining the motorcycles’ classic styling and character.
2026 Ducati Monster revealed, India launch likely next year
The 2026 iteration of Ducati’s iconic Monster has been revealed, returning to its big, muscular tank look, and becomes the fourth motorcycle in the brand’s portfolio to be powered by the 890cc V2 engine.
Maruti Victoris CBG variant to debut at Japan Mobility Show 2025
Suzuki will showcase a compressed biogas (CBG) variant of the Victoris at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show 2025, running from October 30 to November 9. The CBG variant gets the underbody dual-cylinder tank configuration seen on the CNG version, ensuring boot space remains unaffected.
Upcoming Nissan MPV spied testing in India for the first time
Nissan’s upcoming MPV, which will be based on the Renault Triber, has been spied testing in India for the first time. It is going to be yet another badge-engineered product between Renault and Nissan, just like the Kiger and Magnite, and is expected to debut by the end of this year or in early 2026.
How to update mobile number on driving licence
Keep your driving licence details up to date by confirming the mobile number linked to your record, so important updates like e‑challans, renewal reminders, and service notices reach you on time. Update your details for a smoother online transactions and reliable communication through Parivahan/Sarathi, avoiding missed alerts due to inactive or incorrect contact information.
2026 Kawasaki Z650 S unveiled
Kawasaki has taken the wraps off the all-new Z650 S for 2026, which, for now, joins the standard version of the popular middleweight naked in the manufacturer’s line-up.
New Hyundai Venue revealed ahead of November 4 launch
Hyundai has released the first official pictures of the second-generation Venue, showing the full exterior and interior of the new compact SUV. Price announcement for the new Venue is scheduled for November 4, and the company has already commenced bookings for a token amount of Rs 25,000. The new Venue carries forward the three engine options of its predecessor, but gets a completely overhauled design and a more premium interior with lots of new features.
Hyundai Venue new vs old: differences explained
Hyundai has formally pulled the covers off the new-gen Venue and commenced bookings for the compact SUV, with prices set to be disclosed on November 4. The new Venue sports a fully overhauled design and a more upmarket interior over the existing model. Let's take a look at everything that separates the old and new Venue.
2025 F1 Mexico GP schedule, India timings
F1 heads to Mexico City for Round 20 and it’s a three-way battle for the drivers’ title. Verstappen’s resurgent form has seen him close the gap to championship leader Oscar Piastri to 40 points. Will he close that gap further this weekend, or will McLaren bounce back?
Euro NCAP to penalise cars without essential physical buttons from 2026
Euro NCAP has been a pioneer in defining safety standards for cars, and it has issued some updates to its testing protocols, which will come into effect from 2026. Under the new rating scheme, cars without physical controls for key functions will find it harder, but not impossible, to earn a 5-star safety rating.
Ferrari 296 Speciale review: Special Effects
Each time Ferrari launches a new model, you can be assured that a more focused, no-holds-barred version will follow soon after. It started with the 360 Modena, which was followed by the 360 Challenge Stradale, then the F430 which got the F430 Scuderia, the 458 Italia with the 458 Speciale, and the 488 GTB with the 488 Pista. For the 296 GTB, this would be a tall order. However, when Ferrari actually managed to make a wilder version of the mid-engined supercar, it was so impressive that even they couldn’t think of a suffix better than what it simply was — Speciale.
BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme sets production EV lap record at Nurburgring
Chinese EV maker BYD has claimed the Nurburgring Nordschleife’s fastest production EV record with the Yangwang U9 Xtreme, which clocked a lap time of 6 minutes and 59.157 seconds around the 20.8km circuit. This is the latest feather in the cap for the Yangwang U9, with the all-electric hypercar’s Track Edition also setting the record for the highest top speed achieved by an EV – 472.41kph – back in August.
New-gen Bajaj Chetak spotted testing
Bajaj appears to be working on a next-generation version of the Chetak, which could be launched in early 2026.
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📰 International News
Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover's UK output drops 27% as cyberattack affects production — Here's what we know
Tata Group-owned luxury carmaker, Jaguar Land Rover's (JLR) total output in the United Kingdom (UK) for September 2025 dropped due to a cyberattack on its operations, reported the news agency AFP, citing Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders data on Friday, 24 October 2025.
📝 Rivian Automotive to cut over 600 jobs as EV demand flags after tax credits expire
📝 Uber and WeRide launch Autonomous robotaxi service in Saudi Arabia
📝 Honor and BYD join hands to advance AI-driven mobility
📝 General Motors CEO says Steve Jobs would agree with his decision of ‘dumping’ this Apple product
📝 Toshiba debuts 24V SCiB battery for automotive, marine, and heavy equipment
📝 Newcomers shrug off China’s EV headwinds with bets on niche cars
📝 Porsche's new CEO will inherit old problems
📝 Canada cuts tariff relief on some US cars due to Stellantis, GM ending some Canadian production
📝 UAE: Sharjah to begin enforcing separate lanes for buses, trucks, and motorcycles starting November 1
📝 UK car production fell by a quarter in September amid JLR cyberattack
📝 US weighs response to China's rare earth export curbs ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
📝 Battery recycling firm Redwood raises $350 million from Eclipse Ventures, Nvidia
📝 Chipmaker STMicro's Q4 forecast hit by weak auto sales
📝 Ford lowers annual guidance, citing fire at supplier's aluminum plant
📝 Rolls-Royce celebrates 100 years of hard work, the Phantom Centenary Private Collection unveiled…
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