Its celebration time at BMW Group India as it launched yet another car in less than three weeks. Today it has launched the third-generation BMW X6 in India in two trims - xLine and M Sport, powered by a petrol engine. Available as completely built-up units (CBU) the new car is priced at INR 95lakh. 
Each variant has distinguished exterior and interior design cues that lend an individual personality to the car. xLine highlights the robustness of the new sports activity coupe and the extrovert character enhancing the car’s off-road looks. M Sport brings a strikingly dynamic design angle offering a commanding presence and distinguishing itself as an elite sports model.
For the first time, the company offers customizable options for the new car, including Laser Light, Head-Up Display, Comfort Access, Panorama Glass Roof Sky Lounge, Crafted Clarity Glass Application, Ambient Air Package. Besides, it has Rear Seat Entertainment Professional & Harman Kardon Surround Sound System. Besides, it comes with 21-inch light-alloy wheels.

The car is available in riverside blue metallic, carbon black, manhattan metallic, Arctic grey, mineral white, flamenco red brilliant effect, sophisto grey brilliant effect, black sapphire, and alpine white. Optional paintwork includes tanzanite blue metallic and individual ametrine metallic. The upholstery is available in leather ‘Vernasca’ design perforated in the combinations of cognac | black, tacora red | black, ivory white | black, black | black, coffee | black and Canberra beige | mokka.
Arlindo Teixeira, acting President, BMW Group India said, the uniqueness of the third generation X6 is born from its modern expressive design which combines athletic and elegant coupe lines with the dynamism of X-series. It offers a unique synthesis of luxury, sporting dynamics, and a powerful style creating an excitingly different driving experience for its customers. From the coupe-like roofline to the chiseled profile, this sports activity coupe is marked by extraordinary craftsmanship and sends a message of power and prestige. 
Customers of the new car will gain membership to the exclusive BMW Excellence Club that caters to the discerning taste of its customers by curating unmatched luxury experiences from around the world. The programme features four main categories: Bespoke Travel, The High Life, Grandstand, and BMW Privileges.
Customers have the option of selecting, customising, and booking the new car from the comfort of their home through the contactless experience launched by the company recently. (MT)

Mumbai-based automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its wholesales for April 2025 at 84,170 vehicles, a growth of 19 percent, including exports.

The auto major sold a total of 52,330 SUVs in the domestic market, which was 28 percent higher than 41,008 SUVs sold for the same period last year. Commercial vehicle sales in the domestic market came at 22,989 units, which was 4 percent YoY. 

Veejay Nakra, President, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “Building on the strong momentum of last year's performance, we began the year on a strong note in April by achieving SUV sales of 52,330 units, a growth of 28 percent and total vehicle sales of 84,170 units, a 19 percent growth over the same month last year. These numbers indicate the strength of our portfolio and customer offerings.”

JSW MG Motor India, a leading passenger vehicles manufacturer, has announced its wholesales for April 2025.

The company reported sales of 5,829 units, which was 23 percent higher over April 2024, when it sold 4,725 vehicles.

Interestingly, the automaker's popular offering, the Windsor EV, has continued to be the top-selling electric passenger vehicle for the seventh month in a row.

JSW MG Motor India's Windsor EV has now gone home to over 20,000 customers.

Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest carmaker, has reported its wholesales of 179,791 units in April 2025, marking a 7 percent increase compared to 168,089 units sold in April 2024. The growth was primarily propelled by strong performance in utility vehicles and a sharp rise in export volumes.

Domestic sales, including passenger and light commercial vehicles, remained flat with 142,053 units, as compared to 140,448 units in April 2024. Within this, light commercial vehicles (LCVs) like the Super Carry saw a significant jump of 34.2 percent, with sales rising to 3,349 units from 2,496 units last year.

In the passenger vehicle segment, SUVs such as the Brezza, Ertiga, Grand Vitara and others recorded a 4.4 percent increase, selling 59,022 units compared to 56,553 in the previous year. However, sales for Eeco declined by 5.2 percent, while the mini segment (Alto, S-Presso) saw a sharp 45 percent drop, falling to 6,332 units from 11,519 units. The compact segment, which includes high-volume models like the Baleno and Swift, grew by 8.1 percent, reaching 61,591 units.

Sales to Toyota Kirloskar Motor rose sharply by 79.2 percent, from 5,481 units to 9,827 units, indicating a growing demand for cross-badged products.

The standout performer was the export segment, which surged 26 percent to 27,911 units from 22,160 units in April 2024. This strong export growth helped bolster the company’s overall numbers despite weaknesses in domestic sub-segments.

While some product lines such as the mid-size sedan Ciaz (-63 percent) continue to struggle.

Tata Motors reported total wholesales of 72,753 units for April 2025, reflecting a 6 percent year-on-year decline from 77,521 units in April 2024.

The passenger vehicle (PV) segment, including electric vehicles, accounted for 45,532 units, down 5 percent from 47,983 units in the same month last year. Within this, domestic PV sales dropped 6 percent to 45,199 units, while international business (IB) sales rose significantly to 333 units, up from 100 units. Electric vehicle sales (domestic + IB) declined 16 percent year-on-year to 5,318 units.

Commercial vehicle (CV) sales stood at 27,221 units, marking an 8 percent YoY drop from 29,538 units in April 2024. Domestic CV sales contracted 10 percent to 25,764 units, while CV exports (IB) grew 43 percent to 1,457 units. Key sub-segments like Small Commercial Vehicles (SCV) and pickups saw a steep 23 percent decline.

Despite growth in certain categories like ILMCV trucks and passenger carriers, overall sales momentum was tempered across both PV and CV segments.