Automotive News Highlights for March 4, 2025
Here’s a roundup of the latest happenings in the automotive world:
Volkswagen Golf GTI Set for India
The highly anticipated Volkswagen Golf GTI is slated to launch in India soon. It will be sold as a completely built unit (CBU), with only 250 units expected to be available. This promises a thrilling new option for Indian car enthusiasts.
Other Key Updates:
- Kawasaki Discounts: Kawasaki is offering discounts of up to ₹45,000 on its bikes, valid through March 31, 2025, or while stocks last.
- 2025 Volvo XC90 Launch: The 2025 Volvo XC90 has been launched in India, featuring a complete redesign and advanced technology, with a price tag of ₹1.03 crore (ex-showroom introductory).
- Magnesium Shortfall: A magnesium shortage is expected to exacerbate the ongoing semiconductor crisis, impacting European motorcycle manufacturers.
- Ducati Panigale V4 Launch: The Ducati Panigale V4 is set to launch soon, with its 1,103cc V4 engine remaining unchanged.
- 2025 Hyundai Creta Updates: The Hyundai Creta has received updates with new variants and features.
- Kia India’s Rail Transport: Kia India is now using double-decker trains to transport its SUVs, streamlining distribution across the country.
- Skoda Updates: The 2025 Skoda Kushaq and Slavia have both received updates, with price adjustments and new features targeting enhanced mid-spec variants, with the Slavia starting at ₹10.34 lakh.
- Komaki X3 Electric Scooter: The Komaki X3 electric scooter series has launched with a claimed range of up to 100 km.
- Honda Activa e: The Honda Activa e has started arriving at dealerships, with deliveries expected soon
- Volkswagen Discounts: Volkswagen is offering discounts of up to ₹4.20 lakh on models like the Tiguan, Taigun, and Virtus.
- Tesla India Entry: Tesla is finalizing deals for its first showroom in Mumbai and a second in Delhi, signaling its imminent entry into the Indian market.
- Uttar Pradesh Road Safety: The Uttar Pradesh government plans to build hospitals along expressways to provide timely aid to accident victims.
- TVS Jupiter 110: The 2025 TVS Jupiter 110 has been launched with OBD2 compliance; prices begin at ₹76,691.
