- Citroen
- Citroen India
- Stellantis
- Bharat New Car Assessment Program
- Bharat NCAP
- Kumar Priyesh
- Citroen 2.0
Citroen Aircross SUV Achieves 5-Star Bharat NCAP Safety Rating
- By MT Bureau
- September 29, 2025
Citroen India, part of the Stellantis Group, has hit a major milestone, earning a 5-star safety rating for Adult Occupant Protection for its Aircross SUV from the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP).
This safety success, the company shared, is a direct outcome of Citroen 2.0 strategy, which focuses on manufacturing vehicles that harmoniously combine aspirational design with advanced safety and comfort.
Kumar Priyesh, Business Head & Director – Automotive Brands, Stellantis India, said, "With the Citroen 2.0 strategy, we’re not just building cars – we’re shaping aspirations with safety at the core. The Citroen Aircross SUV, now proudly rated 5 stars in adult occupant protection by Bharat NCAP, is a bold testament to our commitment towards smart, secure mobility. Its acclaimed ride quality and comfort reflect our philosophy: advanced comfort, cutting-edge safety and intuitive technology – all in one dynamic, practical package.”
The Aircross demonstrated exceptional performance across all critical crash test parameters, which include Adult Occupant Protection (AOP), Child Occupant Protection (COP), and Safety Assist Technologies (SAT).
The SUV is engineered with an advanced safety structure, utilising high-strength steel, Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS) and Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) to effectively manage frontal and side impacts while minimising cabin intrusion.
Furthermore, the vehicle comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety features designed for greater protection, including six airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchors and over 40 active and passive safety technologies. These technologies encompass electronic stability control (ESC), a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and hill-hold assist.
Beyond safety, the Aircross continues to offer features that enhance the driving experience, such as LED projector headlamps, automatic air conditioning with climate control, and power-folding ORVMs. The cabin is designed for convenience, featuring a soft-touch instrument panel, rear AC vents and repositioned power window switches on the doors.
The SUV is available with a choice of two engine options: the 1.2L Gen 3 PURETECH 110 turbo and the PURETECH 82 naturally aspirated engine, delivering up to 110ps and 205Nm of torque. Customers can choose from 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmissions, along with flexible 5-seater and 5+2 seating configurations.
Stellantis-owned French auto brand Citroen India and Milo Drive have signed an MoU to deploy 500 units of the Citroen e-C3 electric car.
Milo Drive operates ‘Fleet OS’, a platform that supports driver entrepreneurs and local fleet operators in managing cars across ride-hailing, travel and corporate mobility platforms.
The collaboration combines Citroen’s engineering with Milo Drive’s technology, which includes demand routing, utilisation analytics and driver performance tech. This is designed to create a scalable ecosystem.
Shishir Mishra, Business Head & Director - Strategic Partnerships & Institutional Business, Stellantis India, said, “Scaling electric mobility in India requires strong, future-ready partnerships, and our collaboration with Milo Drive reflects exactly that. The Citroen e-C3 offers the ideal balance of range, comfort and operating efficiency making it a proven performer for shared mobility. Together, we are enabling EV access at scale and contributing meaningfully to India’s transition toward a low-carbon mobility ecosystem.”
Monil Jayeshkumar Khatri, Co-Founder, Milo Drive, said, “With Citroen, we’re blending affordability with intelligence. Their support extends beyond vehicles to real-time battery insights and performance data; helping us further enable hundreds of entrepreneurs to build and run their own mobility businesses through Milo Drive’s tech platform. This collaboration is a significant milestone in our journey to electrify India’s urban mobility landscapes.”
Spinny Expands North India Footprint with New Car Parks
- By MT Bureau
- November 20, 2025
Spinny, a used car retail platform, has opened new car parks in Sonipat, Karnal and Ambala, increasing its presence in North India. The expansion gives customers in these cities and surrounding regions access to the company’s collection of inspected used cars.
The new car parks are located along the GT Road corridor, improving regional accessibility for customers across the North region.
The new parks function as single destinations where customers can explore, test drive, buy, or sell cars. The expansion aims to serve growing demand for pre-owned vehicles along this corridor, complementing Spinny’s customer base in Delhi NCR and Chandigarh.
Hanish Yadav, Senior Vice-President, Spinny, said, “With our new parks in Sonipat, Karnal and Amabala, we’re excited to bring Spinny’s trusted car experience closer to our customers. These parks not only expand our reach but also make it easier for customers to explore our 200-point inspected cars in person. At Spinny, we’re committed to making every step of buying or selling a car transparent, comfortable, and filled with joy.”
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Launches Winter Carnival Service Campaign In North India
- By MT Bureau
- November 20, 2025
Toyota Kirloskar Motor, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has launched its ‘Winter Carnival – Service Campaign’ across all authorised Toyota dealerships in Northern India. The campaign runs from November to December 2025.
The initiative aims to enhance customer satisfaction by offering value on services, treatments and genuine accessories during the winter period.
Under the service campaign, the automaker is providing a complimentary 20-point vehicle safety and health check-up, which includes inspection of tyres, batteries, rubber components, lights and fog lamps to ensure performance during winter. Special value packages and offers on essential service parts replacement. Deals on accessories and gifts with the purchase of TGLOSS treatments to keep customer vehicles looking new.
The campaign covers the NCR (National Capital Region), Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.
Sabari Manohar, Vice-President & Chief Representative – North Region, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “With our Customer-First philosophy, we remain committed to delivering best-in-class service experiences to our valued customers. Drawing from customer insights, we have curated the Awesome Winter Carnival Campaign, featuring customized service value packages designed to keep our customers’ vehicles winter-ready. We are confident that this initiative will further enhance ownership satisfaction and strengthen the joy of driving a Toyota vehicle.”
Maruti Suzuki India Opens 1,500th Parts & Accessories Distributorship In Mumbai
- By MT Bureau
- November 20, 2025
Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, has inaugurated its 1,500th Parts and Accessories distributor touchpoint in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The new facility was inaugurated by S D Chhabra, Executive Officer, Maruti Suzuki India and Kohsuke Hattori, Executive Vice-President - Parts, Accessories and Logistics, Maruti Suzuki India.
Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India, said, “Nothing gives customers greater peace of mind than the confidence that they can easily access company-tested and certified parts and accessories nearby. These genuine parts and accessories help maintain performance, safety, and longevity of the vehicle, one of the key reasons why customers continue to choose Maruti Suzuki. To further strengthen this trust, we are expanding our parts and accessories distribution network beyond our already widespread sales and service footprint.”
The automaker’s genuine parts and accessories network plays an important role in the company’s customer-focused ecosystem, complementing its extensive sales and service footprint across India.
It’s network is operated by authorised distributors, comprising warehouses and retail outlets, which are strategically located to provide easy access to genuine, high-quality parts and accessories across the Maruti Suzuki vehicle range.
These touchpoints primarily cater to smaller independent workshops and mechanics.

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