Tata Motors, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has added another feather to its cap with the Nexon.EV extending its 5-star safety rating in Bharat New Car Assessment Program (Bharat NCAP).

The automaker has been actively pursuing safety as a critical parameter in its passenger vehicles, with the Nexon SUV being the first vehicle manufactured in India to have scored 5-star rating at Global NCAP way back in 2018.

Going forward, the company has continued to strengthen its portfolio with actively getting its vehicles assessed in Global NCAP as well as Bharat NCAP protocols.

In June 2024, Tata Motors’ Punch.ev became the first electric vehicle in India to bag the 5-star safety rating in Bharat NCAP. And now, the company continued the tradition with the Nexon.ev continuing to sport the badge of 5-star safety rating.

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Japanese automaker Suzuki Motor Corporation has announced that its popular hatchback the ‘Wagon R’ series has achieved a new sales milestone.

First introduced in September 1993 in Japan, the Wagon R has now crossed cumulative global sales of 10 million units by June 2025. The milestone was achieved 31 years and 9 months after the first launch.

The Wagon R was originally developed as a semi-bonnet style mini wagon, designed with rider comfort and ease of use in mind. It has become one of Suzuki’s signature models, widely appreciated in Japan.

Over the years, production expanded beyond Japan to countries including India, Hungary and Indonesia, with the model evolving to suit local market needs. The technologies refined for global minicar standards have been applied across the Wagon R series.

To date, the Wagon R has been sold in over 75 countries and regions, including Japan, India and across Europe. The series has consistently improved in terms of fuel efficiency, environmental performance, and user convenience. For instance, CNG variants with enhanced fuel economy have been introduced in India, while the Wagon R Smile – featuring sliding doors – was launched in Japan.

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Tata Motors-owned British luxury marquee brand Jaguar Land Rover has announced that PB Balaji is set to become its new CEO effective November 2025.

He will succeed Adrian Mardell, who has expressed his desire to retire from Jaguar Land Rover after being at the helm for three years and spending over three and half decades with the luxury brand.

With over three decades of experience in the automotive and consumer goods industry, Balaji has been serving as the Group Chief Financial Officer of the Tata Motors Group since November 2017. He has successfully led large, diverse, global teams in multi-cultural environments out of Mumbai, London, Singapore and Switzerland, and has been closely associated with the successful transformation at the Tata Motors Group.

N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Jaguar Land Rover, Tata Motors and Tata Sons, said, “I would like to thank Adrian for the stellar turnaround of JLR and for delivering record results. I am delighted to appoint Balaji as the incoming CEO of the Company. The search for a suitable candidate to lead JLR has been undertaken by the Board for the past few months and after careful consideration it was decided to appoint Balaji. He has been associated with the company for the past many years and is familiar with the Company, its strategy and has been working with the JLR leadership team. This move will ensure that we continue to accelerate our journey to Reimagine JLR.”

Adrian Mardell. said, “These three years have been a great privilege. Together with the incredible JLR workforce, we have cemented JLR’s position in the automotive industry during a time of incredible change. I would like to thank everyone in JLR and the extended Tata Group, and wish Balaji every success in his new role.”

P B Balaji, said, “It is my privilege to lead this incredible company. Over the past 8 years I have grown to know and love this company and its redoubtable global brands. I look forward to working with the team to take it to even greater heights. I thank Adrian for his immense contributions and wish him well for his next innings.”

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JSW MG Motor India is celebrating its sixth anniversary in the country and has announced a limited-time special anniversary pricing on its Hector and Astor SUVs.

The company is offering 100 percent on-road funding and EMI holiday options on the models, which will see the starting price of Astor SUV begin at INR 999,800 (ex-showroom India). On the other hand, the MG Hector SUV Sharp Pro MT variant can be had for INR 1.95 million.

Vinay Raina, Chief Commercial Officer, JSW MG Motor India, said, “This milestone anniversary is a moment to reflect on our journey, celebrate our achievements, and, most importantly express our gratitude to the customers who have made MG Hector and MG Astor a part of their life. MG has been at the forefront of redefining customer experiences by offering unique and outstanding sales and after-sales initiatives. This opportunity for saving more on the MG Hector and Astor SUVs, which have clocked over 8 billion kilometers on Indian roads, is a true testament to our customer-centric approach.”

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Hyundai Motor India (HMIL), one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has announced its most popular SUV offering the Hyundai Creta has become the highest-selling model across segments for the first seven months in India.

The company reportedly sold 117,458 Hyundai Creta during January to July, with a 8 percent YoY growth making it the most popular model sold in the passenger vehicle category.

Tarun Garg, Whole-Time Director and Chief Operating Officer, Hyundai Motor India, said, “As we celebrate a decade of the Hyundai Creta, we are truly humbled by the unwavering love and trust of our customers. Becoming India’s best-selling car across all segments in the January – July 2025 period is not just a sales milestone, it reflects the emotional connect Creta has built over the years. As we move ahead, our commitment remains steadfast to continuously raising the bar as well as customer experience.”

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