Mercedes-Benz Expands Southern Footprint With New State-of-the-Art Facilities In Bengaluru and Hyderabad
- By MT Bureau
- April 20, 2025
German luxury car brand Mercedes-Benz India has expanded its footprint in the southern market with the inauguration of three new state-of-the-art facilities across Bengaluru and Hyderabad, reinforcing its customer-centric ‘Go to Customer’ strategy.
In Bengaluru, the luxury carmaker opened a sprawling 2S (Sales & Service) facility with a Delivery Bay by long-standing partner Sundaram Motors on International Airport Road. The 47,000 sqft facility, built to Mercedes-Benz’s global MAR20X luxury retail standards, features 10 dedicated service bays, a Premium Aero Hub and a Mercedes Cafe. It also offers fast EV charging and quick repair zones, enhancing convenience and sustainability.
Hyderabad saw the addition of two new 2S facilities. Mahavir Motors inaugurated a 39,000 sqft outlet in a high-net-worth residential area near the city’s growing IT corridor. The facility, equipped with 19 service bays, combines digital interfaces with personalised service zones and eco-friendly features.
Landmark Cars also launched a new 12,000 sqft service centre in Hyderabad with six service bays. The facility offers specialised vehicle servicing, body paint work and Premier Express service for priority customers.
These openings mark a significant investment in customer engagement and service infrastructure in key southern metros, aligning with rising aspirations and demand for luxury vehicles in India.
Santosh Iyer, MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India, said, “We are delighted to inaugurate 3 state-of-the-art luxury facilities in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, reaffirming our commitment to delivering the best customer experience and deepening our presence in these key markets. These modern facilities reflect Mercedes-Benz’s vision of offering a world-class luxury retail experience, backed by digital innovation, modern luxury design and personalised customer consultation. We continue to invest in our luxury retail experience, with sharp focus on elevating customer experiences by creating new standards in luxury automotive retail. We are creating desire for the brand not only in emerging markets, but also in key metropolises like Bengaluru and Hyderabad, where Mercedes-Benz has a strong brand presence.”
Hyundai Motor India Sells 42,416 Units In December 2025
- By MT Bureau
- January 01, 2026
Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported domestic wholesales of 42,416 units in December 2025, which was 6.6 percent higher YoY.
Tarun Garg, Managing Director & CEO, Hyundai Motor India, said, "Driven by the positive momentum from GST 2.0 reforms, Hyundai Motor India recorded a robust 6.6 percent YoY growth in total monthly sales for December 2025. The all-new Hyundai VENUE continues to receive strong customer interest with bookings received already reaching the 55,000 mark in less than 2 months of launch. Further, reinforcing our 'Made-in-India, Made-for-the-World' goal, we delivered 26.5 percent year-on-year growth in exports volume in December, reaffirming our commitment to offering world-class products manufactured indigenously."
Tata Motors Sells 50,046 PVs In December 2025
- By MT Bureau
- January 01, 2026
Tata Motors, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has reported its wholesales for December 2025 and Q3 FY2026.
The company reported sales of 50,046 units last month, up 13 percent YoY, as against 44,230 units last year.
For Q3 FY2026, the wholesales came at 168,616 units in the domestic market, up 20.9 percent YoY, as against 139,424 units a year ago.
Highlights for Q3 FY26 include:
- EVs: Sales reached 24,103 units.
- CNG: Volumes passed 47,000 units.
- SUVs: Volumes increased by 18 percent.
- Models: The Nexon recorded sales of 64,000 units.
The period saw the introduction of Harrier and Safari petrol models and the launch of the Sierra.
For the 2025 calendar year, sales reached 587,218 units. This figure includes EV volumes of 81,125 units.
Shailesh Chandra, MD and CEO, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, said, “CY2025 saw steady progress for the PV industry powered by a growing preference for SUVs and accelerating adoption of cleaner, emission-friendly powertrains. For Tata Motors, it was the fifth consecutive year of record-breaking annual sales, with 587,218 units sold, including the highest-ever EV volumes of 81,125 units in a calendar year.”
At present, the company said its dealers are well placed to meet customer demand with average inventory of around 18 days.
Maruti Suzuki India Witnessed Record Domestic Sales In December
- By MT Bureau
- January 01, 2026
Maruti Suzuki India, the country’s largest passenger vehicle manufacturer, has reported record wholesales of 178,646 units in December 2025, up 37 percent YoY. In comparison, the company sold a total of 130,117 units for the same period last year.
Furthermore, for YTD FY2026, the total wholesales came at 1.32 million units, up 37 percent YoY, as against 1.27 million units for the same period last year.
On the other hand, Maruti Suzuki India exported 395,000 vehicles in CY2025, up 21 percent YoY. With this the company continues to be the leading passenger vehicle exporter from India for five years.
In 2025, the company exported 18 models across 100 countries. The year included the start of exports for the e Vitara, a battery electric vehicle. Following the launch at the Hansalpur facility in August 2025, 13,000 units were sent to 29 countries.
Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India, said, “This is a proud moment for the company as we record our highest-ever calendar year exports of 395,000 units. It reflects India’s manufacturing strength and trust of customers worldwide. At a time when global trade is passing through a turbulent phase, we regard this 21 percent growth as a responsible contribution in supporting the nation’s export momentum.”
Toyota Kirloskar Motor Sells 34,157 Units In December 2025
- By MT Bureau
- January 01, 2026
Toyota Kirloskar Motor, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers in the country has announced its wholesales for December 2025 and CY2025.
The company reported sales of 34,157 units last month, which was 37 percent higher YoY, as compared to 24,887 units sold last year.
For CY2025, the company recorded its-best-ever sales performance with 351,580 units, up 17 percent YoY, as against 300,159 units last year.
The company attributed the performance to its robust product mix in the SUV, MPV and compact segments, including the Innova Hycross, Fortuner, Urban Cruiser Hyryder, Hilux, Urban Cruiser Taisor and Glanza.
During the year, the company also expanded its Toyota Used Car Outlets (TUCO) and services including T CARE and T GLOSS. Marketing activities involved a tour by the group Drum Tao, the opening of the Toyota Experiential Museum (TEM), and participation in conventions with collaborations involving Shin-Chan and Attack on Titan.
Varinder Wadhwa, Vice-President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business and Profit Enhancement, Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “Overall, 2025 has been a meaningful year for Toyota, marked by stronger customer acceptance across our products and services, both in domestic and export markets resulting in a year-on-year growth of 19%. This sustained performance has been driven by progressive GST reforms by the Government of India, strategic product enhancements and the introduction of new model variants. Our continued focus on strengthening brand connect among the youth by driving innovation and excitement through the launch of tem and Drum Tao activation along with the enhancement of our dealer network across both rural and urban markets, has positioned us strongly for continued momentum. We sincerely thank our customers for their trust and dealer partners for their unwavering support. Looking ahead, our commitment to decarbonisation remains steadfast through Toyota’s multipath way approach, offering a broad range of technologies tailored to diverse customer needs and real-world usage. Anchored in our customer-first philosophy and long-term commitment to India, we will collaborate closely with all stakeholders to deliver world-class mobility solutions, resulting in mass happiness for all.”

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