Lotus Cars has entered India for the first time in its history and will offer a lineup of Lifestyle EV models focusing on technology and outright performance.

Keen to redefine the essence of driving by promising an experience that is as exhilarating as it is opulent, the iconic British car brand will offer Eletre R all-electric hyper-SUV to begin with. 

Available in three versions (Eletre, Eletre S and Eletre R), the vehicle is part of a new breed of pure electric SUVs and takes the core principles and Lotus DNA from almost 75 years of sports car design and engineering, evolving them into a desirable all-new lifestyle car for the next generation of Lotus customers.

The Eletre comes in 603 hp single-speed version with a maximum range of 600 km. The Eletre R, on the other hand, comes with the flagship 905 hp dual-speed system and has a maximum range of 490 km. Torque figures are 710 and 985 Nm respectively, delivering a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) performance of either 4.5 or 2.95 seconds. 

The 112-kWh battery for both versions has a charging time (10 percent to 80 percent) of just 20 minutes using a rapid charger. The Eletre incorporates some very interesting and tech intensive features such as an advanced ‘digital cockpit’, Lotus Hyper OS (that uses ‘Unreal Engine’ technology from the gaming industry with state-of-the-art processing power enabled by two Qualcomm 8155 System-On-Chips), next-generation Digital Head Unit (from global mobility tech company ECARX), Dolby Atmos, a 15-speaker KEF speaker system, five drive modes, active air suspension, torque vectoring, matrix LED headlights, active front grille and 22-inch 10-spoke forged wheels.

Later in 2024, Lotus will bring the Emira into the market. It is its latest and final internal combustion sports car. It is a continuation of a long history of mid-engine highly acclaimed sports car that Lotus became most famous for in the last decades. 

Taking over from its predecessors, the Emira carries over all the driving dynamics and capabilities expected from a Lotus and adds to them a layer of refinement and performance technology. 

Coming in two choices of engines, a 2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 360 hp or a six-cylinder supercharged version of the engine that puts out 400 hp, the Emira will highlight the capabilities of Lotus built machines in a traditional way.

Satya Bagla, Managing Director, Exclusive Motors India, said, "We are excited to bring Lotus cars to India, where we envision a future dedicated to serving our customers with the best-in-class brands. With extensive expertise in delivering bespoke experiences to our customers, our dedication lies in fostering excellence and enthusiasm throughout every journey, igniting the path forward with Lotus's unparalleled spirit. Our cars are a fusion of cutting-edge technology and automotive artistry, offering a driving experience like no other."

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Kia India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has expanded its popular Seltos SUV line-up with the introduction of the GTX(O) and X-Line(O) variants at prices starting INR 2.15 million.

The new variants feature the ADAS F+ package, which includes 28 safety functions such as Front Collision-Avoidance Assist, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control, and Highway Driving Assist. The vehicles are equipped with technology including the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC), Kia Connect 2.0, a head-up display, an air purifier with AQI display and a dual-camera dashcam.

Atul Sood, Senior Vice-President, Marketing & Sales, Kia India, said, "The Seltos has consistently evolved with changing customer expectations while remaining NS of Kia's strongest products in India. Its recent secured 5-Star Bharat NCAP safety rating, emerging as India's highest-scoring ICE vehicle to date reaffirmed the engineering strength and customer focus behind the vehicle, setting a new benchmark for safety in the segment. With the introduction of the GTX(O) & X-Line(O), we are further strengthening the All-New Seltos proposition by bringing together our most comprehensive suite of advanced safety, connectivity and premium convenience features in one offering, further enhancing the premium appeal of Seltos that continues to set benchmarks in design, space and technology."

The Seltos is built on the K3 platform and is offered with turbo petrol and diesel powertrain options. Since its launch, the model has recorded sales exceeding 10,000 units per month.

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Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported its wholesales for June 2026.

The company reported total sales of 51,335 units, down 16 percent YoY, as compared to 60,924 units a year ago.

Domestic sales came at 39,635 units, down 10 percent YoY, as against 44,024 units a year ago, while exports were down 31 percent YoY at 11,700 units.

The company’s performance was hit due to a production loss of 13,900 units due to a fire incident at one of its supplier’s manufacturing facilities.

Tarun Garg, MD & CEO, Hyundai Motor India, said, “In June 2026, Hyundai Motor India achieved total monthly sales of 51,335 units (Domestic: 39,635 units and Exports: 11,700 units) despite facing a production loss of 13,900 units owing to a fire incident at one of the supplier’s manufacturing facilities which led to a temporary disruption in production. HMIL has taken all necessary steps to ensure production normalcy including arranging automotive parts from alternate source locations. Our production operations have returned to normal across facilities since June 22, 2026. We expect to recover the loss in June production volume within Q2 of FY2027.”

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Mumbai-headquartered automotive major Mahindra & Mahindra has announced its wholesales for June 2026.

The company sold a total of 60,393 SUVs, which was 28 percent higher YoY, as compared to 47,306 units last year.

On the other hand, commercial vehicle sales came at 39,896, units, as compared to 27,802 units last year.

Exports on the other hand came at 5,918 units, up 125 percent YoY, albeit a low-year-ago base of 2,634 units.

Nalinikanth Gollagunta, CEO, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “In June we achieved SUV sales of 60,393 units and LCV <3.5T segment sales of 26,076 units delivering robust growth of 28 percent and 35 percent, respectively. The total vehicle sales stood at 106,207, a 37 percent YoY growth reflecting all-round demand traction across the portfolio.”

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Tata Motors, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has introduced its much-awaited Sierra.ev with prices starting at INR 1.87 million for the 63 kWh variant and INR 2.21 million for the 75 kWh variant.

The Sierra.ev is built on a purpose-engineered EV architecture and features a 63 kWh battery pack providing a MIDC range of 565 km per charge and 665km MIDC range for the 75 kWh battery pack.

The EV supports fast charging, with the capacity to add approximately 263 km of range in 15 minutes. Performance specifications include acceleration from zero to 100 kmph in 5.8 seconds and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup producing 504 Nm of torque in the top variant.

Shailesh Chandra, MD & CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, said, “The Sierra has always stood for more than just mobility. It has been an icon of innovation, aspiration and progress, bringing the future closer to customers. When reintroduced, it once again broke new ground by creating India’s premium mid-SUV segment. Today, with Sierra.ev, we are taking that legacy forward and setting a new benchmark for what an uncompromised premium SUV can be in the electric era. Combining exceptional real-world range, exhilarating performance, intelligent technology, indulgent comfort and go-anywhere capability, the Sierra.ev delivers an SUV experience that is as desirable as it is transformative.”

The tech-loaded Sierra.ev features a triple-screen infotainment system, a 12-speaker JBL audio system and a head-up display. It also gets L2+ driver assistance systems (ADAS) tech. The SUV has a 622-litre boot space, a powered tailgate and also comes with V2L (Vehicle-to-Load) and V2V (Vehicle-to-Vehicle) charging capabilities.

The Sierra.EV features 205 mm of ground clearance and six terrain modes, including snow, mud, sand and rock crawl. The EV includes a lifetime warranty (15-year) on the high-voltage battery.

Bookings for the Tata Sierra.ev have started, with deliveries scheduled to begin on 15 July 2026.

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