BMW has launched the M5 Competition in India as a completely built-up unit (CBU) for INR 16,190,000 (ex-showroom).

Updates to the new BMW M5 Competition include:

Exterior

• A new redesigned kidney grille
• BMW laser lights with L-shaped light tubes connecting towards the kidney grille
• Gloss black treatment to the kidney grille surround, M-specific double bars, the mesh on the M gills, mirror caps and the additional rear spoiler on the boot lid
• 3D LED rear light with typical BMW L-shape
• Standard M Sport exhaust finished in black chrome
• Large carbon fibre reinforced polymer (CFRP) sunroof

Interior

• Merino leather upholstery with three colour choices – Silverstone, Aragon Brown and Black
• M multifunctional seats with integral head restraints, an illuminated M5 logo and extended functions available as standard
• Comfort features include seat heating (driver and front passenger), electrical seat adjustment with memory function, automatic tailgate, M Seat belts, M Leather Steering Wheel, M footrest and pedals
• Ambient lighting with six dimmable light designs
• Four-zone automatic A/C
• 7.0-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional with 3D navigation and BMW virtual assistant
• 12.3-inch fully digital instrument cluster
• Other features include BMW Gesture Control, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system (with options to upgrade to Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound system), BMW Head-up display and the unique BMW Display key

Mechanicals and equipment:

• Powered by a high revving, high-performance V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology
• Produces a maximum output of 625 hp and 750 Nm torque
• 0-100 kmph sprint in just 3.3 seconds
• Mated to an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with paddle shifter
• Standard equipment: Adaptive M-specific Suspension, M Sport exhaust system, M high-performance compound brakes and 20-inch M light-alloy wheels
• The driving experience control switch allows drivers to choose between different drive modes preset (Road, Sport and Track) while the M setup will enable drivers to tweak individual settings
• BMW M xDrive all-wheel drive helps switch between 2WD and AWD
• Upgrades include M Carbon ceramic brakes, M Carbon engine cover and 20-inch 810 M double-spoke wheels in polished Orbit Grey

Safety and technology

• Six airbags, Attentiveness Assistance, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) and Electronic Differential Lock Control (EDLC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
• Parking Assistant Plus with a surround-view camera helps with parking in tight spots
• Reversing assistant provides support by remembering the last 50 metres driven and assists by taking over the steering
• Comfort access system makes it possible to open all four vehicle doors without using the key

Interested customers can book the new M5 Competition exclusively on the BMW online shop. (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.