Latest news with #Mercedes-BenzEQA250
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Mercedes cars in India to get costlier by up to Rs 12.2 lakh from this date: Here's why
Mercedes cars in India to get costlier. Mercedes-Benz India is set to introduce a two-stage price hike across its model lineup, citing a steep 10% rise in forex rates over the past four months. The German luxury carmaker announced that the first phase of the price adjustment would take effect from June 1, 2025, with hikes ranging from Rs 90,000 for the C-Class to a significant Rs 12.2 lakh for the Mercedes-Maybach S 680. A second phase, scheduled for September 1, 2025, will bring an additional 1.5% increase across all models. Mercedes-Benz price hike: Here's why it is being implemented The company stated that while it has been absorbing much of the cost pressures triggered by currency fluctuations, a partial pass-through to customers has become necessary. The company, however, said that it continues to deepen its localization initiatives to minimize the impact of rising component and CBU import costs. Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Long-term Review: Things to know before Buying | TOI Auto by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo To ease the financial burden, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services is introducing schemes designed to keep monthly EMI payments largely unchanged, even with the price hike. In addition to price adjustments, the carmaker is aiming to offer minimal EMI differences: as low as Rs 2,000 for models like the GLA and GLC, post price revision. The revised ex-showroom prices will reflect the increase from June 1, 2025, and further adjustments are scheduled for September 1, 2025. Stay tuned to TOI Auto for latest updates on the automotive sector and do follow us on our social media handles on Facebook, Instagram and X. Discover everything about the automotive world at Times of India .
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
JK Tyre conducts Indian Racing Festival across five North-East cities: Details
JK Tyre conducts Indian Racing Festival across five North-East cities. The Indian Racing Festival, powered by JK Tyre, was conducted across the North-East between April 12 and 22. The multi-city tour, which covered Kohima, Aizawl, Shillong, Guwahati, and Gangtok, drew thousands of spectators and enthusiasts, cementing the region's place on India's racing map. JK Tyre Indian Racing Festival: As it happened In Kohima, the tour opened at the 4th NAP Battalion Ground in collaboration with the Nagaland Adventure & Motor Sports Association (NAMSA). For the first time in the state, Formula 4 and Indian Racing League cars were showcased. The next stop was Aizawl, where drift shows performed alongside the Cheraw bamboo dance became a crowd favourite. The event went on with stunt performances despite rain. Shillong followed, where JK Tyre teamed up with the Assam Rifles and the Meghalaya Motorsport Society. Held at the DGAR Cantonment, the event featured karting, drifting and stunt performances. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Jakarta Raya: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Long-term Review: Things to know before Buying | TOI Auto At IIT Guwahati, the focus shifted slightly towards education and innovation. The event showcased the intersection of motorsport and engineering. Lastly, the finale took place in Gangtok, Sikkim, against the backdrop of the Himalayas. The event coincided with Sikkim's 50th Statehood anniversary. One of the highlights was the ceremonial flag-off of the five-day JK Tyre Mountain Rush Rally, the state's first TSD (Time-Speed-Distance) car rally. The closing event at Burtuk Helipad was attended by local dignitaries, motorsport personalities, and spectators. Throughout the tour, JK Tyre showcased its Levitas Ultra range while engaging deeply with local communities. Stay tuned to TOI Auto for latest updates on the automotive sector and do follow us on our social media handles on Facebook, Instagram and X. Discover everything about the automotive world at Times of India .
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Beware! Repeat traffic violations could soon lead to license suspension: Details
Repeat traffic violations could soon lead to license suspension. The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways is preparing to introduce a points-based system to monitor driver behaviour . Much like the models already in place in countries such as the USA, Germany, and Canada, this system will assign points for every traffic offence. Moreover, accumulating too many of them could lead to a suspended or even cancelled driving licence. Point-based system for traffic violation: All you need to know The proposal was discussed during a recent brainstorming session on road safety, attended by government officials, NGOs, road safety experts, and other stakeholders. The ministry shared an early framework of the new system, which will not only penalise errant drivers with demerit points but also reward responsible road users with merit points. These will include good samaritans and those demonstrating safe driving behaviour. Despite introducing steeper fines in 2019 under the amended Motor Vehicles Act , road fatalities have remained alarmingly high, with over 1.7 lakh deaths reported every year. Officials believe that a penalty points system, when backed by robust digital enforcement infrastructure, will serve as a more effective deterrent. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Long-term Review: Things to know before Buying | TOI Auto One of the significant proposals under this plan is to make driving tests mandatory for licence renewals if a motorist has a history of traffic violations . The ministry also intends to introduce learner's licences for low-speed electric vehicles, specifically those under 1,500 watts and 25 kmph. Interestingly, this isn't the first time such a system has been proposed. Back in 2011, an expert panel headed by former transport secretary S Sunder recommended licence suspension after 12 points were accumulated in three years, and cancellation for repeat offenders. However, the lack of infrastructure made nationwide implementation unfeasible at the time. Discover everything about the automotive world at Times of India .
