Cars & Auto Update

The BMW X3 has been a global best-seller in its class for over two decades, and its latest iteration promises to uphold its legacy while embracing a sustainable, future-ready ethos.

This fast and furious expansion is happening even as VinFast is awaiting some hand holding from the government in the form of a concessional import duty regime that India is willing to offer to those global electric vehicle OEMs who commit themselves to invest in setting up a manufacturing base for electric vehicles in the country.

With the dealership, Group Shiva will bring MG Motor’s premium lineup to the Delhi market, including electric vehicles (EVs), luxury multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs), and sports cars.

Speaking at the event, Toshihiro Suzuki, Representative Director and President of Suzuki Motor Corporation, expressed his gratitude to the audience while honoring the memory of his father, Osamu Suzuki, who passed away on December 25, 2024. Suzuki acknowledged his father’s unwavering belief in India’s potential, emphasising that the unveiling of the “e VITARA” represents a continuation of his legacy and Suzuki’s commitment to India.

Senior industry executives told ET new launches, especially in the high-volume mid-size SUV market will propel a doubling of EV sales in the country within two years. Electric car penetration stood at a modest 2.4% in calendar 2024 that saw record domestic sales of 4.3 million passenger vehicles.