Aariz Rizvi

Delhi

Assistant Editor at Motor Beam

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Land Rover Defender Set For Local Assembly In India

20 hours ago | motorbeam.com | Aariz Rizvi

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, is set to begin local assembly of its Land Rover Defender in India – a strategic move expected to bring down prices significantly and strengthen its foothold in the luxury SUV segment. The Defender, currently imported as a completely built unit (CBU) from JLR’s manufacturing facility in Slovakia, is subject to steep import tariffs, resulting in a high starting price of Rs. 1.05 crores and climbing up to Rs. 2.79 crores (ex-showroom).
KTM 250 Duke Price Raised By Rs. 5000/-

1 day ago | motorbeam.com | Aariz Rizvi

KTM India has recently announced a price hike of Rs. 5000/- for the 250 Duke, bringing the ex-showroom price to Rs. 2.30 lakhs. This adjustment follows the launch of the 2025 edition of the motorcycle in October last year, which was initially priced at Rs. 2.45 lakhs. Despite a promotional discount of Rs. 20,000 offered at the end of 2024, the price was valid only until last month, after which the new price was implemented.
Honda City Hybrid Price Increase: Now Priced At Rs. 20.85 Lakhs

1 day ago | motorbeam.com | Aariz Rizvi

Honda has raised the prices of its City e:HEV hybrid sedan by nearly Rs. 30,000/-, effective immediately. The latest price for the top-spec ZX variant is now Rs. 20.85 lakhs (ex-showroom), marking an increase of Rs. 29,900/- from its previous price. The City Hybrid remains a premium offering within the City lineup, powered by a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine paired with two electric motors.
Nissan To Focus On India For Revival Amid Global Restructuring

1 day ago | motorbeam.com | Aariz Rizvi

Nissan Motor has unveiled an ambitious restructuring plan, which includes significant job cuts and plant closures as the company seeks to revive its fortunes in the coming years. The Japanese automaker aims to leverage strategic partnerships and focus on key markets, including India, as part of its global revival plan. The company revealed its recovery strategy during the announcement of its annual results for the fiscal year ending March 31.
Tata Motors Holds Firm On EV Ambitions Despite Market Setbacks

1 day ago | motorbeam.com | Aariz Rizvi

Tata Motors is maintaining its commitment to electric vehicle leadership despite a noticeable dip in sales and market share in the past fiscal year. The company, which once dominated the Indian EV space with an 80% market share, concluded FY25 with a reduced but still leading 55.4% stake in the segment. The Mumbai-based automaker recorded a 10.7% year-on-year decline in EV sales, delivering around 57,616 units in FY25 compared to 64,530 units the previous year.
Nissan Cuts 11,000 Jobs & Closes 7 Plants In Global Restructuring

1 day ago | motorbeam.com | Aariz Rizvi

Nissan Motor Co. has announced a sweeping restructuring plan, which includes the closure of seven manufacturing plants and the elimination of an additional 11,000 jobs globally. The move comes as the automaker grapples with falling profits, declining global sales and increasing pressure from both competitors and economic headwinds. The latest cuts bring the total number of job reductions to approximately 20,000, following an earlier decision to cut 9000 positions.
April 2025 Car Sales

2 days ago | motorbeam.com | Aariz Rizvi

RankOEMModelApril ’25 SalesApril ’24 SalesYoY Growth 1 Hyundai Creta 17,016 15,447 10% 2 Maruti Dzire 16,996 15,825 7% 3 Maruti Brezza 16,971 17,113 -1% 4 Maruti Ertiga 15,780 13,544 17% 5 Mahindra Scorpio N + Classic 15,534 14,807 5% 6 Tata Nexon 15,457 11,168 38% 7 Maruti Swift 14,592 4094 256% 8 Maruti Fronx 14,345 14,286 0% 9 Maruti Wagon R 13,413 17,850 -25% 10 Maruti Baleno 13,180 14,049 -6% 11 Tata Punch 12,496 19,158 -35% 12 Maruti Eeco 11,438 12,060 -5% 13 Mahindra Thar 10,703 6160...
Tata Altroz Facelift Revealed With New Details

3 days ago | motorbeam.com | Aariz Rizvi

Tata Motors has officially revealed the updated Altroz, marking the first significant revision to the premium hatchback since its initial debut in January 2020. With the facelift, the Altroz receives a host of cosmetic enhancements, a revamped interior inspired by newer Tata models and an extended feature list. While the mechanicals remain unchanged, the refreshed design and added equipment aim to keep the Altroz competitive in its segment.
Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 – Installation & First Impressions

6 days ago | motorbeam.com | Aariz Rizvi

Upgrading tyres can significantly change the driving dynamics and character of a vehicle. Recently, I installed a set of Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 tyres on my Tata Safari Storme, replacing the stock Bridgestone Dueler H/Ts after they had served for around 39,000 km. This article captures my installation experience, initial impressions, and early performance feedback from a road trip to the hills.
India-UK Free Trade Agreement To Slash Tariffs

1 week ago | motorbeam.com | Aariz Rizvi

India and the United Kingdom have concluded a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement that is set to significantly lower import tariffs on luxury cars and SUVs manufactured in the UK, potentially reshaping the premium automotive market in India. One of the key outcomes of the FTA is a drastic reduction in customs duties on completely built-up vehicles imported from the UK. The current import duties, which often exceed 100 percent, will be brought down to just 10 percent under a quota system.