Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has launched the Festival Limited Edition for its popular Urban Cruiser Hyryder.

The special edition will offer a range of premium enhancements with the TGA Package, designed to further accentuate the vehicle’s aesthetics and convenience. This package with 13 accessories is specifically selected to give a refined premium look to both the exterior and interior of the vehicle. This exclusive package is available for the V and G grades of both the Neo Drive and Hybrid variants, providing wider choices to diverse customers.

On the outside, the limited edition gets mudflap, door visor (premium with ss insert), front and rear bumper garnish, head lamp garnish, hood emblem, body cladding, fender garnish, rear door lid garnish, and door chrome handle.

For the interior, an all-weather 3D floormat, leg room lamp, and a digital video recorder are being offered.

Since its debut in 2022, the Urban Cruiser Hyryder is amongst one of the popular B-SUV segment offering for the company.

Sabari Manohar, Vice-President, Sales-Service-Used Car Business, Toyota Kirloskar Motor said, “Ever since its launch in 2022, the Urban Cruiser Hyryder has been a symbol of TKM’s commitment to providing sustainable mobility and has gained enormous popularity with high customer satisfaction. The growing demand and positive reception have encouraged us to continually enhance our offerings. Our unrelenting customer-centric approach has inspired us to stay ahead of the curve by understanding the diverse needs of our customers and offering an array of products and services."

"With the introduction of the Urban Cruiser Hyryder Festival Limited Edition featuring the exclusive TGA Package, we aim to deliver a more personalised and premium driving experience for our customers, while providing the legendary performance and efficiency that the Urban Cruiser Hyryder is known for. What makes it an even greater value proposition is that the SUV is backed by renowned Toyota value-added services specially designed with Indian customers in mind. Furthermore, during this festive period, the Urban Cruiser Hyryder Festival Limited Edition comes with a complimentary package, delivering happiness to our valued customers”.

As part of this special launch, TKM is offering a complimentary package worth INR 50,817 for the customers opting for Urban Cruiser Hyryder Festival Limited Edition made available at dealerships across India until 31 October, 2024.

All TGAs will be fitted by certified Toyota technicians across dealerships, ensuring the highest quality standards and customer satisfaction. Further, the Urban Cruiser Hyryder Festival Limited Edition is complemented by an array of value-added services such as Extended Warranty & Toyota Genuine Accessories, focusing on affordability and flexibility that will be beneficial to the customers.

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French automotive major Renault Group has announced a major reorganisation of its leadership team, with new CEO Francois Provost unveiling a series of executive appointments and role changes to ‘accelerate execution’ and ‘drive expansion’.

The overhaul follows Provost's appointment on 31st July and is aimed at creating a more agile organisation that can make faster decisions.

"To meet the challenges ahead, we need an organisation that decides faster, executes smarter and stays closer to our customers. Today’s leadership changes bring together talented executives with deep industry knowledge, strong expertise and above all, the internal credibility to make a difference," said Provost.

The most significant change sees Fabrice Cambolive appointed to the new role of Chief Growth Officer, in addition to his current position as CEO of the Renault brand. In his expanded remit, he will oversee both the Renault and Dacia brands to leverage synergies and maximise revenue. He will also lead the Group's international development, with a focus on key markets in India, Latin America and Korea.

The changes also include:

• Katrin Adt becomes CEO of Dacia, reporting to Fabrice Cambolive. She succeeds Denis Le Vot, who has left the company.
• Philippe Brunet has been appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO), a new position created to accelerate innovation and development. He will manage engineering for both the Renault Group and Ampere. He takes over from Philippe Krief, who will now dedicate his full attention to his role as CEO of Alpine.
• Anthony Plouvier is the new Chief Procurement Officer, having previously served as VP Procurement Strategy and Transformation.
• Thierry Charvet's role has been expanded to include Supply Chain, in addition to his responsibilities as Head of Industry and Quality.
• Claire Fanget is appointed Chief People & Organisation Officer, succeeding Bruno Laforge.

Additionally, Christian Stein, Chief Communications Officer, joins the Leadership Team and Francois Provost will continue to oversee Partnerships and Public Affairs.

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JSW MG Motor India, one of the leading passenger vehicle manufacturers, has announced its wholesales for August.

The company marked a 52 percent growth YoY last month when it sold 6,578 units, as against 4,323 units a year ago.

The OEM attributed the healthy performance to the start of the festive season, which marked the highest deliveries for the automaker this year. The MG Windsor EV and the MG Comet EV saw a 5 percent 21 percent growth over July.

Furthermore, the company has been expanding its dealer network with three new facilities being inaugurated last month. With this the company now has over 543 sales and aftersales touchpoints across 270 cities, which enables to cover 90 percent of India’s geographical footprint.

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BMW India has released the new BMW X5 at prices starting INR 10.03 million (ex-showroom). The cars are produced at the BMW Group Plant in Chennai and come with petrol and diesel engine options.

The ex-showroom prices for the new variants are as follows:

• BMW X5 xDrive30d: INR 10.23 million
• BMW X5 xDrive30d M Sport Pro: 11.5 million
• BMW X5 xDrive40i: INR 10.03 million
• BMW X5 xDrive40i M Sport Pro: INR 11.3 million

The new X5 models include a BMW Widescreen Curved Display, which combines a 12.3-inch information display and a 14.9-inch control display. The cars also feature Comfort Seats with electric adjustments and lumbar support. Standard equipment includes a Harman Kardon Surround Sound System and a 4-zone automatic climate control system.

Both the petrol and diesel engines are equipped with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. The 3-litre 6-cylinder in-line petrol engine of the X5 xDrive40i produces 381 hp and 520 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 kmph in 5.4 seconds. The 3-litre 6-cylinder in-line diesel engine of the X5 xDrive30d produces 286 hp and 650 Nm of torque, with a 0-100 km/h time of 6.1 seconds. Both engines also feature a 48V electrical motor.

The xOffroad package is now available for the X5, providing four driving modes: xSand, xRocks, xGravel and xSnow. The package also includes reinforced underbody protection.

Safety systems on the new X5 include Parking Assistant Professional with Surround View Camera, Reversing Assistant and Drive Recorder. The cars are also equipped with airbags, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and an electronic immobiliser.

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Maruti Suzuki True Value (MSTV), India's leading pre-owned car retail network, has attained a new sales milestone of selling over 6 million cars since its launch in 2001, which includes 492,697 vehicles in FY2024–25 alone.

The milestone, the company shared, highlights the channel's sustained growth and its status as a preferred choice for consumers seeking quality pre-owned vehicles.

Partho Banerjee, Senior Executive Officer of Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India, said, "As we celebrate the 6 million sales milestone, we are deeply grateful to all our valued customers for their trust in True Value cars," he said. "Established over two decades ago, Maruti Suzuki True Value has consistently been a top consideration for a diverse demography of customers as a reliable and safe pre-owned car channel."

Banerjee also noted that MSTV is especially popular with younger buyers, with an average customer age of 31. Eighty-five per cent of True Value customers are first-time car owners. The company's focus on "industry-leading services" is designed to provide customers with "complete peace of mind."

All Maruti Suzuki True Value-certified vehicles undergo a rigorous 376-point quality check and are refurbished with genuine Maruti Suzuki parts. The company stated it verifies each car's service history and documentation before it is offered for sale. To further build customer confidence, certified cars come with a warranty of up to one year and three free services.

At present, the company’s network includes 606 showrooms across 305 cities in India.

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