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      2025 Citroen C5 Aircross Debuts – New Design, Hybrid, EV Powertrains

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      2025 Citroen C5 AircrossCitroen just took the veil off the Euro spec 2025 C5 Aircross, which stays true to its concept form showcased last year at Munich Motor Show. This is an extension of the same design language seen with European spec C3, eC3 and C3 Aircross. There is a significantly overhauled interiors along with Hybrid and pure electric powertrain options. Let’s take a look at everything it has to offer.
      2025 Citroen C5 Aircross Debuts
      The new 2025 Citroen C5 Aircross is positioned on the new STLA Medium architecture from Stellantis. It is the flagship offering within Citroen’s revised lineup consisting of Ami, C3 and C4. The new design looks rather nice on C5 Aircross’ elongated proportions. Design is minimal, yet expressive with its sleek lighting elements and a boxy silhouette.
      2025 Citroen C5 Aircross
      Side profile reveals a boxy silhouette and squared-off body claddings and rear has a striking LED tail light signature. On the inside, Citroen offers something called C-Zen Lounge where occupants are treated to a living room-like experience. There seems to be an abundance of soft-touch materials offered in multiple shades for buyers to choose from.
      The dashboard is dominated by a portrait-style infotainment screen which seems to have swallowed most of the physical buttons. As per Citroen, it is the biggest screen ever fitted to a Stellantis car yet. There’s a 10-inch instrument screen, ambient lighting, a 30% larger HUD, Hey Citroen voice command with ChatGPT AI support, powered front seats, reclining rear seats and more.
      2025 Citroen C5 Aircross
      Specs & Powertrains
      2nd Generation C5 Aircross has grown in size, measuring 4,652 mm in length as it packs a 600 mm longer wheelbase. This has allowed Citroen to carve out a lot more room on the inside for all passengers. Bulking up also allows Citroen to carve out a larger boot space offering 651L with 2nd row seats up and up to 1,668L when 2nd row seats are folded down.
      For the very first time, Citroen C5 Aircross is getting a fully electric powertrain, which reflects the company’s growth direction and alignment with sustainable mobility. The EV gets either a 73 kWh battery pack promising a 520 km range or a larger 97 kWh battery pack with a 679 km range. A motor will drive the front wheels offered in either 207 bhp or 227 bhp configs.
      2025 Citroen C5 Aircross
      2025 Citroen C5 Aircross gets two Hybrid options – one mild Hybrid and one plug-in Hybrid. Mild Hybrid engine gets a 1.2L 3-cyl Petrol engine and a 0.93 kWh battery. Plug-in Hybrid variant gets a 1.6L 4-cyl Petrol engine along with a 21 kWh battery for a total system output of 193 bhp with a pure electric range of 85 km on a single charge. More

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      2025 BYD Seal India Launch Price Rs 41 Lakh – 5 Star EURO NCAP

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      2025 BYD Seal IndiaBYD India, a subsidiary of global EV leader BYD, has officially announced pricing for the 2025 model year BYD SEAL electric sedan. One of India’s most celebrated luxury EVs, the new BYD SEAL brings several upgrades in performance, comfort, and technology, further strengthening BYD’s presence in the fast-growing Indian EV market.
      Prices for the 2025 BYD SEAL start at Rs 41 lakh (ex-showroom). The full price list is as follows:
      – BYD SEAL Dynamic (RWD) – 61.44 kWh battery – Rs 41,00,000– BYD SEAL Premium (RWD) – 82.56 kWh battery – Rs 45,70,000– BYD SEAL Performance (AWD) – 82.56 kWh battery – Rs 53,15,000
      2025 BYD Seal India
      The BYD SEAL has garnered strong customer interest since its India debut in March 2024. With the 2025 updates, BYD continues to push innovation, offering cutting-edge features that enhance both driving dynamics and cabin experience.
      Key highlights of the 2025 BYD SEAL include the adoption of a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) low-voltage battery (LVB), offering a six-times lighter weight, five-times lower self-discharge, and a lifespan of up to 15 years. Another key highlight is BYD’s pioneering Cell-to-Body (CTB) structure and Intelligent Torque Adaptation Control (iTAC) technology, improving safety, efficiency, and driving dynamics.
      Top notch performance
      Performance enthusiasts will appreciate the BYD SEAL’s capability to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds in the Performance AWD variant. Enhancing comfort further, the 2025 model year brings upgrades such as Frequency Selective Dampers and the debut of BYD’s Disus-C Intelligent Damping System, ensuring superior ride quality across varied conditions.
      Inside, the luxury experience is elevated with a new silver-plated dimming canopy, a power sunshade, and a larger, more efficient air-conditioning system with improved air purification. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity now come standard, adding to the cabin’s tech-savvy feel.
      5 Star EURO NCAP Safety
      BYD SEAL has earned a strong reputation for safety, backed by its 5-star rating from Euro NCAP, one of the most respected vehicle safety assessment programs in the world. The SEAL’s high-strength Cell-to-Body (CTB) structure significantly enhances overall crash protection by integrating the battery pack into the vehicle’s body frame, improving torsional rigidity and impact absorption.
      Equipped with advanced safety features such as multiple airbags, autonomous emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, and a comprehensive suite of driver-assistance technologies, the BYD SEAL offers a high level of occupant protection, making it one of the safest electric sedans available in its class. With these updates, BYD India is poised to cater to premium EV buyers looking for performance, technology, and luxury in one package. More

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      Amazon Backed Slate Electric SUV, Pickup Truck Unveiled Before Launch

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      Slate Electric SUV, Pickup TruckDo you think cars have gotten more expensive in the recent past than they used to be? This is a universal question and not just limited to the Indian market. Slate Auto is on a mission to address this question with its maiden vehicle, an electric pickup truck, that can be modded extensively for a unique persona. Backed by billionaire and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Slate is poised to redefine mobility. Let’s take a closer look.
      Amazon Backed Electric SUV – Slate EV
      Slate Auto is an electric mobility startup based out of USA. The company’s core ethos is to offer affordable mobility solutions to buyers in a world where vehicle prices are skyrocketing. In that regard, Slate’s maiden vehicle, an electric pickup truck, is expected to start from USD 25,000 (approx Rs 21.33 lakh), which is lower than any EV sold in USA. Let alone versatile pickup trucks.
      Slate Electric SUV, Pickup Truck
      With affordability as its key strength, Slate Auto aims to build its brand to appeal to young buyers. The company has commenced bookings for this electric pickup truck with a USD 50 (approx Rs 4,300) deposit, which is refundable. Deliveries are slated to happen in last quarter of 2026. It packs a silhouette of a boxy 2-door single cab pickup truck that can be converted into a 2-door SUV.
      It measures 4,445 mm in length, 1,803 mm in width and 1,752 mm in height. Kerb weight is around 1,632 kg depending upon the accessories, it has a 650 kg payload capacity and a towing capacity of 454 kg. This makes it smaller than the smallest conventional pickup truck that is offered in USA like Ford Maverick and even the Hyundai Santa Fe.
      Slate Electric SUV, Pickup Truck
      The base ‘Blank Slate’ offered at USD 25,000 comes equipped with a 52.7 kWh battery pack, supplied by Korean brand SK-On, promising 150 miles (241 km). A larger 84.3 kWh battery promises 240 miles (386 km). Both versions will be powered by a sole 150 kW motor (201 bhp) and drive the rear wheels only. No 4WD. Black Slate comes with 11kW onboard AC charger and is compatible with 120 kW DC chargers too.
      Equipment on offer
      Because Slate Auto is establishing itself as a budget-conscious offering, there will be a sole trim level and a single colour. The company has saved up to USD 500 million (Rs 4,266 Cr) just by eliminating variants and streamlining production process with a scale of up to 1,50,000 vehicles per annum.
      Slate Electric SUV, Pickup Truck
      People who want more can opt for bundled kits and individual accessories to “pimp their ride” offering both DIY or dealer options. Buyers can convert Blank Slate into a 2-door fastback SUV or a 2-door 5-seat SUV with kits that get built-in airbags into their roll cage and other paraphernalia.
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      It gets manual windows, 17-inch steel wheels, mandatory auto emergency braking and reversing camera, a driver’s digital instrument cluster, 200L frunk (front trunk) and up to 1,047L of storage at the back. There’s no touchscreen or other fancy gizmos along with many convenience features that Slate aims to offer as accessories, filling in the blanks.
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      Leapmotor EV India Launch Confirmed As Stellantis’ Next Venture

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      Leapmotor C16Stellantis conglomeration is expanding its India lineup with addition of new car brands. If you were expecting the launch of iconic Italian marque like Alfa Romeo in India, you should probably wait for longer. For now, Stellantis is excited to announce the introduction of Leapmotor electric vehicles in India. Let’s take a closer look.
      Leapmotor EV India Launch Confirmed
      With the new Leapmotor brand, Stellantis aims to expand its operations in India and secure a bigger chunk of the country’s automotive market than it already does. This also aligns with the company’s commitment to contribute to the country’s automotive market growth along with the brand’s sustainability goals.
      Leapmotor B10
      With Leapmotor, Stellantis aims to offer smart, sustainable and accessible electric vehicles to Indian buyers. The goal is to drive innovation forward and expand its EV footprint in India, which has emerged as a leading automotive market in the world.
      If we look at Leapmotor’s global portfolio, we can see vehicles like T03 chiq city hatchback, B01 compact sedan, B10 compact SUV, C01 mid-size sedan, C10 mid-size SUV, C11 mid-size SUV and C16 full-size SUV. Considering India’s love for SUVs, there is a good probability that Leapmotor’s Indian portfolio to lean heavily on SUVs.
      Leapmotor C10
      Especially the bigger ones like C10 and C16. Both of these make perfect sense as Leapmotor’s halo vehicles to establish the company as a premium car manufacturer. There is a good case for T03 as well, which could help Leapmotor to push volumes and firmly set the scene for future products.
      Statement from Stellantis
      “We’re excited to announce the entry of Leapmotor brand in India, thereby strengthening our commitment to the market. We already have a strong presence in India with our Jeep and Citroën brands, and we deeply understand the strategic importance and immense potential that the Indian market holds.
      Leapmotor T03
      Globally, Leapmotor is redefining electric mobility with a strong focus on innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction. We look forward to bringing premium EVs to India’s upwardly mobile consumers—vehicles that redefine modern driving with cutting-edge technology, comfort, and sustainability.” said Shailesh Hazela, CEO and Managing Director, Stellantis India. More

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      Vinfast India Plant To Open By June 2025

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      VF 7 from VinfastLeading Vietnamese electric car manufacturer, Vinfast, has been eyeing Indian car market for some time. The company is building its dedicated facility at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu, India. This facility will start operations by June 2025, as revealed by CEO Pham Nhat Vuong. Let’s take a closer look.
      Vinfast Accelerates India Operations
      As part of its latest strategies, Vinfast is shifting focus away from North American market and its associated uncertainties. Till the dust settles down in North America by the ongoing trade war, Vinfast is spearheading into major Asian markets like Indonesia and Philippines. In that regard, Vinfast is set to open its plant in India by June 2025 and in Indonesia by October 2025.
      Owing to high logistics fees, Vinfast is deterring its advances in markets like USA, Canada and the European Union. The company is currently investing around USD 4 billion (Rs 34,233 Cr) in their manufacturing facility in North Carolina, USA. However, the advancements in US market have been delayed by up to three years to 2028.
      The company is waiting for the right time and right signals to continue onwards with North Carolina plant. In the meantime, operations in India, Indonesia and Philippines have been sharpened and the company hopes to open its Thoothukudi plant by July 2025. A groundbreaking ceremony took place in February 2024.
      VF 6 from Vinfast
      This is a USD 2 billion (Rs 17,112 Cr) project and the company has pledged USD 500 million (Rs 4,277 Cr) for the first five years of this project. This facility is touted to have an annual production capacity of 1,50,000 cars. The plant in Indonesia is said to go operational in October 2025 and it will have an annual production capacity of 2,00,000 units.
      What to expect?
      For Indian market, Vinfast will commence its operations by launching premium vehicles like VF 6 and VF 7. There will be more electric vehicles from Vinfast in India down the line. Vinfast VF e34 has been spied multiple times and smaller vehicles like VF 3 have been trademarked in India as well.
      Recently, two Vinfast VF 7 electric vehicles were spied on in Pune city without any camouflage. These were spotted on the back of flatbed pickup trucks, which could indicate that they’re heading towards ARAI facility for homologation procedures. Launch of VF 6 and VF 7 is likely to happen soon.
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      Two New Electric Cars Spied In India – Changan E07, Deepal S07

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      Two New Electric Cars Spied In India – Changan E07 and Deepal S07India’s electric car industry has been on the rise with more OEMs trying their luck today, than ever before. There are multiple new OEMs entering this lucrative segment. Recently, two new electric cars were spied in Murshidabad in West Bengal on the back of a transit truck. Are these SUVs here for a potential launch in India or something else? Let’s take a closer look.
      Two New Electric Cars Spied In India
      Automotive enthusiast Touhidur Rahaman spotted two new electric cars in Murshidabad in West Bengal recently. These electric cars were strapped on top of a transit truck and were being transported to someplace. Close inspection reveals that these electric vehicles are from the major Chinese automotive brand Changan Automobile.
      Two New Electric Cars Spied In India – Changan E07
      One of the notable state-owned car manufacturers, Changan Automobile, operates in many major markets. It has spawned multiple sub-brands like Changan UNI, Changan NEVO, Changan LCV, Deepal and Avatr. The units spotted in India can be identified as Changan NEVO E07 and Deepal S07.
      It has to be noted that Changan or any of its brands do not currently operate in India. Changan had set up office in India and had launch intentions too. Hence the sighting of these vehicles in India is rather interesting. There is a good probability that Changan is not testing these electric cars for a potential launch in India, which has emerged as a major automotive market in the world.
      Two New Electric Cars Spied In India – Deepal S07
      However, Changan does operate in Nepal, which is a landlocked nation surrounded by the mighty Himalayan mountain range. There is a good probability that Changan supplies automobiles to Nepal by road through West Bengal and Bihar states in India.
      Changan E07 and Deepal S07
      Of the two new electric cars spied in India, Changan NEVO E07 is by far the most interesting. It is a crossover between an SUV and a pickup truck and it offers a concealed flat bed at the back. In profile, it looks like an elongated coupe SUV and it has an electrically retractable trunk cover. It reminds us of Audi Activesphere Concept which was never launched.
      Deepal S07
      Load bearing capacity is around 300kg, which is decent for a vehicle that is not a hardcore pickup truck. Changan E07 is offered in both EREV and BEV powertrain options. In EREV version, we can see a 1.5L engine that acts as a range extender mated to a 39.05 kWh battery pack. BEV version has up to 90 kWh battery with 701 km range and up to 590 bhp and 3.69s 0-100 km/h sprint.
      Changan E07
      Deepal S07, on the other hand, is a more conventional SUV that is capable of advanced ADAS features powered by Huawei. It is also offered in EREV and BEV versions. Deepal S07 EREV has a similar powertrain as Changan NEVO E07 and BEV version has up to 80 kWh battery that is rated at up to 628 km. Both these models are not likely to launch in India. More

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      New Lexus ES Debuts – Pure EV, Hybrid Powertrains, 685 km Range

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      New Lexus ES DebutsLexus, the luxury counterpart of Toyota, has just unveiled its new ES executive sedan at the ongoing 2025 Shanghai Motor Show. There is a major departure in its design language as it looks much sharper. For the first time, Lexus is offering ES in both Hybrid and pure electric powertrain options. Let’s take a closer look.
      New Lexus ES Debuts
      First thing anyone would notice on the new Lexus ES is its missing “spindle grill” which used to be a signature design element from Lexus. We can see that Toyota’s BZ3 sedan has had some influence on new ES’ design. Some might draw relevance to LF-ZC concept too. For the first time, Lexus is being offered in Hybrid and EV formats and both feature slightly unique fascia.
      2025 Lexus ES Electric
      Lexus ES electric gets a closed-off grill, while the Hybrid model gets a small air intake. LED headlights are found lower in the bumper while the LED DRLs are on top, reminding us of Nike’s logo. Charging port is in the front left quarter panel and wheel sizes go till 21-inches. Door handles are motorised and there are striking cuts and creases that look rather nice.
      2025 Lexus ES Hybrid
      Rear gets connected LED tail lights for the first time with LEXUS lettering. The cuts on rear bumper also flow into the boot, which is a nice touch. New Lexus ES has grown larger in dimensions, measuring 5,140 mm in length, 1,920 mm in length, 1,555 – 1,560 mm in height (Hybrid and Electric) and has a 2,950 mm long wheelbase.
      2025 Lexus ES
      Specs & Features
      This is a 165 mm increase in length, 55 mm in width, up to 115 mm in height and 80 mm in wheelbase. This increase in dimensions reflects its effect on the inside which promises more space with a 1st Class experience for both front and rear occupants. Especially for the rear seat occupants where owners are likely to spend all their time.
      2025 Lexus ES Interiors
      New Lexus ES gets an all-new interior with dual tone theme Brown and Black theme. Dashboard is all new and is dominated by a 14-inch free-standing touchscreen infotainment screen. There’s a 12.3-inch instrument cluster too. Mark Levinson music system, panoramic glass roof with electrochromic function, rear seats with ottoman, and improved noise reduction are some of the notable elements of new ES.
      2025 Lexus ES Interiors
      Hybrid model is offered in two versions – 300h and 350h. New Lexus ES 300h gets a 2.0L (197 bhp) and a 2.5L (201 bhp) naturally aspirated Petrol Hybrid powertrain options. 350h, on the other hand, gets only the larger 2.5L Hybrid engine option, but with a 247 bhp tune. Both versions are mated to an eCVT and an optional AWD system.
      2025 Lexus Electric Powertrain
      Battery capacity for new Lexus ES Electric is not known yet. It will be offered in 350e and 550e versions. 350e packs 224 bhp FWD config offering up to 685 km range and 0-100 km/h sprint in 8.9s, while 550e packs 343 bhp AWD config with up to 610 km range and 0-100 km/h sprint in 5.9s. Both versions may get the same 77 kWh battery from Lexus RZ.
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