British luxury car brand Aston Martin has revived its legendary Vanquish nameplate, and introduced the model in India with an ex-showroom price of INR 88.5 million (excluding options). The flagship model crowned Aston Martin’s next-generation sports car lineup is limited to just under 1,000 units annually.

At the heart of the Vanquish lies a new 5.2-litre Twin-Turbo V12 engine, delivering 835PS and 1,000Nm of torque – making it the most powerful V12 in Aston Martin’s core sports car range to date. With a specific power output of 160PS per litre, this engine propels the Vanquish to a top speed of 214mph (344kmph), the highest ever for an Aston Martin series production car. It is enhanced with a strengthened cylinder block, redesigned cylinder heads and high-speed turbochargers, the powertrain achieves unprecedented performance while meeting global emissions standards. A novel Boost Reserve function further sharpens throttle response, storing turbo boost for instant power delivery during overtaking or dynamic driving.

The Vanquish’s chassis is equally impressive, built on a bonded aluminium structure with a 75 percent increase in lateral stiffness over its predecessor, the DBS 770 Ultimate. Featuring Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers and an electronic rear limited-slip differential (e-diff), it offers a seamless blend of grand tourer comfort and supercar agility. The e-diff, integrated with an advanced Electronic Stability Control system, transitions from open to fully locked in just 135 milliseconds, enhancing traction and cornering precision. Paired with a recalibrated ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox and a Carbon Ceramic Brake system, the Vanquish delivers exceptional control, stopping power, and a dynamic bandwidth that adapts to any driving mood.

Visually, the Vanquish exudes contemporary elegance with its extended wheelbase, sculpted carbon fibre bodywork and a rakish teardrop profile. Drawing inspiration from Aston Martin’s motorsport heritage, including Formula 1 and the iconic ‘Project Cars’ of the 1960s, it features F1-inspired bonnet louvres and a Kamm Tail for aerodynamic efficiency. A panoramic glass roof, a first for an Aston Martin V12, floods the cabin with light, while Matrix LED headlights and a bold grille amplify its road presence. The interior, designed for two, combines luxury with driver focus, boasting a 10.25-inch digital dashboard, a pure black touchscreen infotainment system and tactile metal controls. A Bowers & Wilkins 15-speaker audio system comes standard, ensuring an immersive experience.

Lawrence Stroll, Executive Chairman, Aston Martin, said, “With the introduction of Vanquish we have crowned Aston Martin’s next- generation sports car portfolio. A true halo model in every respect, Vanquish makes an emphatic statement. One that further delivers on our mission to create the most potent, most beautiful and most exciting cars in the ultra-luxury sports car market. As such Vanquish is the truest of Aston Martins. Immaculately designed and impeccably engineered it sets extraordinary new standards of performance, style and luxury for a new generation of connoisseurs”.

Marek Reichman, Executive Vice President and Chief Creative Officer, Aston Martin, said, “Vanquish is an iconic halo model for our sports car portfolio and we’re always designing for beyond the expected, rational and thoughtful. We captured the immensity of its performance and the imperiousness of its intended purpose while tempering the drama of Vanquish with a rare and unmistakable sense of elegance. Our team demonstrated bravery and curiosity in their quest to deliver unexpected design ideas throughout. The teardrop exterior features an all-new surface language and amplified front-engine proportions, and the interior environment combines the focus of a true driver’s car with elevated luxury and state-of-the-art technology. There is great passion in creating pure excitement and this new Vanquish is a culmination of fearless creativity and human ingenuity. We have combined next level, ultra-luxury performance with British-cool sports car styling to deliver a crowning Aston Martin V12 flagship for the ages.”

Simon Newton, Director of Vehicle Performance, Aston Martin, said, “Vanquish brings another dimension to the revitalised Aston Martin range. The new V12 engine is a larger-than-life character, with immense torque from just above idle combined with a truly ferocious top-end. It really is an extraordinary engine. This sense of boundless propulsion had to be matched by an equal level of control and finesse; something we have achieved by further exploring the tremendous scope of the new Bilstein DTX adaptive dampers, e-diff and latest generation electronics. We’ve also worked closely with Pirelli, developing a bespoke tyre tailored specifically to Vanquish. The resulting blend of dynamic precision, epic performance and luxurious refinement is uniquely special, with a bandwidth that sets a new standard for the marques halo model and is worthy of the Vanquish name”.

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Volkswagen-owned Czech automaker Skoda Auto India has concluded 2025 with sales of 72,665 cars, representing a 107 percent YoY growth compared to the 35,166 units sold in 2024. The results coincide with the brand's 25th anniversary in the country.

The company attributed the robust demand to its popular model offerings like the Kylaq SUV and the return of the Octavia RS. The Kodiaq, Kushaq and Slavia also contributed to the total volume. In 2025, the company surpassed the milestone of selling 200,000 locally produced cars since 2021.

Ashish Gupta, Brand Director, Skoda Auto India, said, “The year 2025 will always remain a special one for us. It marks our 25th anniversary in India, and it has seen us with our most enhanced and diverse product portfolio ever, and we are now at our widest when it comes to network and market presence. All of this, combined with the trust and love our customers have shown us, has driven us to our biggest year ever in India. The overwhelming response to the Kylaq, the continued admiration for the Kodiaq, and the passionate enthusiasm for the return of the Octavia RS reaffirm the strong emotional connect customers share with the brand. Alongside this, the cars that started our India 2.0 journey, Kushaq and Slavia, continue to see sustained demand. As we step into 2026, we look forward to carrying this momentum forward with a renewed product offensive, sharper sales and aftersales initiatives, and an even stronger focus on expanding our reach and getting closer to our customers.”

Furthermore, the company expanded its footprint to 325 touchpoints across 183 cities. India became the first market for Skoda globally to complete a 100 percent rebranding of its network with updated corporate identity and design.

The brand also onboarded Ranveer Singh as a representative and launched the ‘Fans, Not Owners’ campaign. In the service sector, the workforce at dealerships increased to over 7,500 professionals, supported by 25,000 training days during the year.

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JSW MG Motor India, has reported a 14 percent decline in its wholesales at 6,500 units for December 2025. In comparison, the company had sold 7,516 units for the same period last year.

For CY2025, the company said it clocked 19 percent wholesales growth at 70,554 units.

Furthermore, the automaker’s premium luxury retail channel MG SELECT witnessed 38 percent MoM wholesale growth, driven by strong consumer response to the M9 Presidential Limousine and the Cyberster.

In CY2025, JSW MG Motor India crossed the milestone of more than 100,000 total EVs sold to date, reaffirming its leadership in India’s electric mobility space.

At present, it has now established 15 experience centres across 14 major cities for its MG SELECT channel.

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Mumbai-headquartered SUV major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its wholesales for December 2025.

The company sold a total of 83,270 vehicles, which was 27 percent higher than 65,722 units sold for the same period last year.

Mahindra’s robust SUV portfolio saw sales of 50,946 units, up 23 percent YoY, as against 41,424 units last year.

With this, the company’s wholesales for the first three quarters of FY2026 stood at 771,350 units, up 18 percent YoY as against 654,965 units for the same period last year. Barring LCVs upto 2-tonne, all segments were in the green.

Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “Wishing everyone a very Happy New Year! The calendar year 2025 ended on a positive note, with Mahindra clocking its highest-ever volumes in both SUVs and LCVs (<3.5T) segments, a significant milestone for the company. In December, we achieved SUV sales of 50,946 units, a growth of 23 percent and LCV< 3.5T sales of 24,786 units, a growth of 34 percent. The total vehicle sales stand at 86,090 units, a 25 percent YoY growth.”

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Kia India, one of the leading carmakers in the country, has announced its wholesales for December 2025, selling 18,659 units, which marked a 105 percent YoY growth, as against 8,957 units sold last year.

The company attributed the performance on the back of its strong customer focus, along with improved consumer sentiments.

For CY2025, the wholesales came at 280,286 units, up 15 percent YoY, as against 245,000 units sold last year.

Atul Sood, Senior Vice-President Sales & Marketing, Kia India, said, “2025 was a year of consistent and sustainable growth for Kia India, driven by strategic product introductions like the Carens Clavis and Carens Clavis EV, trim optimization across key mass-selling models including the Seltos, Carens and Sonet; operational efficiencies, and continuous improvements across sales, service, and customer engagement. Supported by favourable macroeconomic conditions and government policies, including a consumer-friendly GST framework, these initiatives reinforced positive consumer sentiment.” He further added, “Looking ahead to 2026, Kia India remains focused on delivering value-led offerings and strengthening the brand ownership experience across its product portfolio to drive steady, sustainable growth in a dynamic market environment.”

During the year, the Sonet SUV crossed the 100,000-unit sales milestone for the second consecutive year.

The automaker has also expanded its network with a total of 821 touchpoints now live across 369 cities.

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