MINI India Appoints Titanium Autos as its Dealer Partner in Jharkhand

MINI India makes a grand entry in Jharkhand with the appointment of Titanium Autos as its new authorised dealer partner. This marks a significant milestone in MINI India’s network expansion strategy across emerging premium markets in India. Starting 2026, MINI has expanded its footprint at a fast pace with market entry in 5 new cities – Guwahati, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Surat and now Ranchi. MINI will continue to strengthen its strategic presence in high-potential growth markets and deepen its premium retail footprint beyond metro cities.

The Titanium Autos Retail.NEXT dealership in Ranchi brings the BMW Group’s cutting-edge, immersive retail concept alive. The facility integrates striking modern architecture, contemporary design language, and advanced digital interfaces to create a highly engaging, customer-centric environment. Representing BMW Group’s three iconic brands under one roof, the new facility redefines luxury automotive retail in Jharkhand.

Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India said, “MINI’s entry into Jharkhand marks an important step in expanding the brand’s presence in emerging premium markets across India. Jharkhand is witnessing a growing appetite for distinctive, design-led and engaging luxury mobility, making it a strategic market for MINI. We are pleased to appoint Titanium Autos as our dealer partner for Jharkhand. With their strong understanding of the local market and proven track record, Titanium Autos is well positioned to introduce the iconic MINI brand to customers in the state and deliver an exceptional ownership experience.”

Mr. Utkarsh Singhania, Dealer Principal, Titanium Autos said, “We are delighted to be appointed as the dealer partner for MINI in Jharkhand. This appointment reflects our shared commitment with BMW Group India to bring the unique character, individuality and premium ownership experience of MINI to a new audience in the state. Jharkhand represents a promising market with evolving customer aspirations, and we look forward to building a strong MINI presence through exceptional sales and service standards.”

Titanium Autos Retail.NEXT, Ranchi – A Future Ready Facility.

Situated at NH – 33, Chakla, Ormanjhi, Opp. Birsa Munda Zoological Park, Ranchi, the showroom displays eight BMWs, a MINI and seven BMW Motorrad vehicles. The workshop is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and features three mechanical bays and four body and paint bays offering comprehensive service support.

This dealership underscores BMW Group India’s commitment to delivering a comprehensive luxury automotive experience, combining sales, service, and lifestyle offerings at a single location. Titanium Autos also represents BMW Group India with Retail.NEXT sales and service facilities in Guwahati and Patna.

DENZA Chopard Z9GT arrives to light up Cannes Festival

DENZA, the premium technology-oriented automotive brand of the BYD Group, is proud to reveal a stunning one-off version of its Z9GT flagship to commemorate its presence at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival in France. Produced in collaboration with renowned Swiss luxury house and Official Partner of the Cannes Film Festival Chopard, the DENZA Chopard tailor-made Z9GT is being donated to the 32nd amfAR Gala Cannes, a black-tie event held during the Cannes fortnight to raise funds for AIDS Research.

Rooted in DENZA’s ethos of ‘Technology Drives Elegance’, the Z9 GT serves as the ultimate canvas for an exceptional dialogue between advanced electric performance and the rare craftsmanship of a Swiss Maison. While DENZA brings its flagship grand-touring vehicle, cutting‑edge innovation and electrified powertrain, Chopard elevates the project with an unmistakable layer of exclusivity, heritage and savoir‑faire, transforming the car into a piece of automotive jewellery.

BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li commented: “Our DENZA brand made its full debut in Europe at the Palais Garnier in Paris only a few weeks ago, so our collaboration here with Chopard feels entirely appropriate and natural. The DENZA Chopard tailor-made Z9GT is the perfect example of how the finest technology becomes natural, almost invisible – but more than that, it shows how a refined house of luxury can take the finest details and raise them to another level altogether. We’re so proud of this collaboration and delighted that it can play a key role in the amfAR Gala Cannes and its fund-raising efforts.”

Caroline Scheufele, Artistic Director and Co-President of Chopard, commented: “At Chopard, we believe that true luxury lies in emotion and detail. With this exceptional collaboration, we have transformed the DENZA Z9GT into a moving piece of jewellery, where every element reflects our passion for craftsmanship and our pursuit of beauty.”

Inside this unique Z9GT, Chopard’s signature codes subtly reshape the cabin ambiance. Interior trims are garnished with amethyst stones, a direct reference to the Maison’s jewellery universe and a precious yet unexpected detail. Set within the cockpit controls, these violet gemstones introduce a tactile and visual sensory experience normally reserved for Haute Joaillerie – an everyday reminder that this is a one-of-a-kind creation.

The tailor-made Z9GT also features a bespoke upholstery treatment, with the Chopard ‘C’ embroidered into the headrests and incorporated into the ‘light carpet’. The Chopard logo is subtly integrated into the wireless smartphone-charging pad, and the Z9GT’s 17.3-inch infotainment system will feature a bespoke Chopard theme.

To complement the vehicle, Chopard contributes two exceptional timepieces designed as a “His & Hers” pairing, echoing the harmony, balance and duality of the Z9 GT itself. The Happy Sport 36 mm in 18-carat Ethical rose gold, snow‑set with diamonds and personalised with a DENZA charm, meets the Alpine Eagle 41 mm in 18-carat Ethical rose gold, featuring DENZA personalisation on the case back. Together, they express a shared language of precision, elegance and contemporary luxury.

The experience extends beyond the automobile through a suite of exclusive bespoke luggage handcrafted by Shiro, created specifically to accompany the Z9 GT. While curated within the overall lot, the focus remains on Chopard’s refined approach, which frames the car not merely as a vehicle, but as part of a complete lifestyle vision.

Together, this ensemble is the perfect accompaniment for a cabin that mixes high-grade leathers and wood finishes with the latest technologies, such as a 20-speaker theatre-grade audio system from French specialist Devialet.

The DENZA Chopard tailor-made Z9GT blends these fashion influences with the core innovations that already make the car a standout offering: three electric motors for extraordinary stability and agility, more than 1150 horsepower, 0-62mph in less than three seconds and, through support for FLASH Charging, the ability to fully recharge the battery in just nine minutes.

The DENZA Chopard tailor-made Z9GT is a striking example of Technology Drives Elegance. Even the unveiling itself is a moment of couture, as the Z9GT is revealed beneath an oversized, scarf-like car cover, conceived as a dramatic gesture worthy of a fashion-house runway. Fluid, elegant and theatrical, this “reveal cover” encapsulates the spirit of the collaboration — a meeting point between design, emotion and performance.

Bridgestone India Launches ‘Feel the Bridgestone Difference’ Campaign to Show How the Right Tyres Make Every Drive Better

Bridgestone India has launched its new brand campaign, ‘Feel the Bridgestone Difference’, built around a simple but powerful thought—every car is designed for a certain level of performance, but it can only deliver its true potential when fitted with the right tyres. The campaign highlights one of the most overlooked component in the car that is tyre – when in reality tyre is the critical contact point between the car and the road.

Whether it is control, safety, confidence, or a smoother driving experience, tyres play a much bigger role than most people realise. A car may be engineered to perform at its best, but without the right tyre fitment, that experience remains incomplete. Bridgestone tyres are designed to help drivers unlock that full potential and truly feel the difference in every journey.

For the last 30 years, Bridgestone India has been delivering that difference to Indian consumers. With a strong focus on technology, manufacturing excellence, innovation, and quality, the company has built products that stand apart—and customers can feel that difference every time they drive.

A key highlight of the campaign is the difference that Bridgestone tyres are making by constantly staying ahead of the curve without any compromise. It offers better grip, stronger braking, smoother handling, lower road noise, improved fuel efficiency, and longer tyre life, creating a more balanced, comfortable, and reliable driving experience.

The campaign also takes inspiration from nature, featuring animals like the mountain goat, the cheetah and a rhino—symbols of grip, speed, unyielding strength and control in their natural terrains. Just as they move effortlessly in challenging environments, Bridgestone tyres are built to perform confidently across India’s diverse road and driving conditions.

Speaking about the campaign, Rajiv Sharma, Executive Director – Sales and Marketing, Bridgestone India, said: “Bridgestone has been a trusted name for Indian consumers, and that trust has come from consistently delivering safe, high-quality products and a superior driving experience. Our customers have experienced the Bridgestone difference over the years—whether in better control, smoother rides, or long-lasting performance. ‘Feel the Bridgestone Difference’ is a campaign people will instantly relate to because it reflects something they have already felt. With this campaign, we want to take that experience to a larger audience and help more people understand how the right tyre fitment can completely transform the way a car performs.”

The campaign highlights the performance Bridgestone tyres offer and it is a reminder that while every car has built-in potential, the right tyres are what truly bring it to life.

The campaign will be promoted across multiple platforms across the country, further strengthening Bridgestone India’s promise of performance, safety, and reliability for every driver.

Yamaha Thrills Kolkata With ‘The Call of the Blue’ Weekend Event

The Yamaha Motor India Group, under its ongoing exhilarating brand campaign ‘The Call of the Blue’ hosted The Call of the Blue Weekend in the vibrant city of Kolkata, setting the stage for an electrifying showcase at the ECO Park Gate 4, Newtown. The venue came alive with energy and excitement as over 3000 passionate riders, enthusiasts and fans gathered to immerse themselves in the adrenaline-fuelled world of Yamaha’s premium two-wheelers. Designed as a celebration of performance, innovation and riding culture, the event offered a dynamic platform for attendees to experience Yamaha’s racing DNA up close, while engaging with like-minded individuals who share a deep-rooted passion for the brand and the thrill of motorcycling.

The event delivered an engaging and high-energy experience, featuring a diverse mix of activities such as the Gymkhana ride, slow balancing challenges, a dedicated gaming arena and safety riding classes. Open to both Yamaha and non-Yamaha users, the platform encouraged wider participation while promoting responsible riding practices. These thoughtfully curated experiences created an action-packed evening, bringing together riding enthusiasts from across communities.

Further elevating the atmosphere, the event showcased immersive gaming zones alongside an electrifying live music performance by Underground Authority. With a seamless blend of riding, gaming and live entertainment, the event fostered a strong sense of camaraderie uniting riders, creators and fans through their shared passion for Yamaha and the thrill of the ride.

Through ‘The Call of the Blue’ Weekend activity, Yamaha aims to strengthen its commitment to the riding culture while engaging with a broader community across India. The initiative also provides an exciting platform to showcase its dynamic and high-performance product lineup. Presently, its product portfolio includes XSR155 (155cc), YZF-R15 V4 (155cc), YZF-R15S V3 (155cc), MT-15 V2 (155cc); FZS-Fi Hybrid (149cc), FZS-Fi (149cc), FZ Rave (149cc), FZ-X Hybrid (149cc), FZ-X (149cc), AEROX Version S (155cc) and AEROX (155cc); Hybrid Scooters like Fascino 125 FI Hybrid (125cc), Ray ZR 125 FI Hybrid (125cc), Ray ZR Street Rally 125 FI Hybrid (125cc) and EV Model, EC-06.

100 Years of the ‘Ring. One Seven. Caterham Unveils the Nürburgring Limited-Edition

Caterham has launched its latest limited-edition model, the Seven Nürburgring Edition, to celebrate 100 years of the most legendary and demanding circuit in the world.

Only 100 examples of the Nürburgring Edition will be made available to customers globally, based on either a Seven 420R or a Seven 340R, market dependent, with prices starting in the UK from £48,995 (inc VAT).

The bespoke race suspension has been developed exclusively for this model by Bilstein, using its advanced vertical dynamics test rig at the Bilstein Test Facility. Engineered specifically around the demands of the Nürburgring, the suspension setup was refined to deliver exceptional capability on both road and track. The result is a suspension package tailored specifically for this unique limited edition.

Teamed with a naturally aspirated 2.0 litre Ford Duratec Engine, it delivers 210bhp at 7,600rpm for a power-to-weight ratio of 375bhp/tonne. Paired with a five-speed gearbox, the Nürburgring Edition accelerates from 0-60mph in 3.8 seconds and tops out at a top speed of 136mph.

Alongside the custom-developed Bilstein damping and performance, there are several visual additions inside and out to match. As a fully licensed Nürburgring product, the edition features the distinctive branding and logo from the circuit, as well as the iconic red and grey colours available as paint finishes. These include a choice of three Nürburgring paint colours – Verkehrsrot (Traffic Red), Achatgrau (Agate Grey) and Basaltgrau (Basalt Grey), whilst custom paint colours are also available.

Other exterior upgrades include a Nürburgring “red” track day roll bar, a Nürburgring mesh grill with Seven logo in dual colour and a 620-style nosecone with carbon aero whiskers. The chassis colour is a distinctive Gunmetal Grey and the car features carbon front wings, Black Pack (black windscreen, headlamp bowls and exhaust heat shield), composite aero screen and LED rear lights clusters.

On the interior, the leather seats are complete with Nürburgring embroidery and red stitching, which is also found on the transmission tunnel. This is alongside carbon interior panels, a four-point road harnesses and sequential shift lights.

As the final touch, each car has an individually numbered plaque for each of the 100 units produced.

For a century, the fondly named ‘Green Hell’s’ 12.9-mile track in the Eifel Mountains in west Germany has been the ultimate proving ground for both car and driver.

Along with its changing elevation and camber across its 73 corners, the Nürburgring is a site where Caterham’s road and race cars have flourished for decades. Most notably, an 11th place finish at the Nürburgring 24 Hours in 2002, which saw an outstanding drive by Chris Cooper, Chris Harris, Clive Richards and Peter Haynes.

Trevor Steel, Senior Vice President of Operations, Caterham Cars, said: “For a century, this track has championed values that are at the heart of what the Seven is all about – balance, precision and an unmatched driving experience.

“We set out to capture the spirit of the ‘Ring, with every element of the car being honed to reflect the track’s unique demands and character. Designed both for use on the track and the road, the Seven Nürburgring Edition is a unique vehicle that perfectly pays tribute to this famous, globally renowned circuit”.

The Caterham Seven Nürburgring Edition will be unveiled at the upcoming 2026 ADAC 24 hours of Nürburgring.

Motorsport fans attending the event can see the model at the Caterham Nürburgring dealership and on the Bilstein stand in the paddock across the weekend.

Aston Martin Appoints Andrea Baldi As Chief Commercial Officer

Aston Martin today announces the appointment of Andrea Baldi as Chief Commercial Officer.

Andrea joins Aston Martin Lagonda Limited’s Executive Committee and will lead the company’s global commercial function, as Aston Martin continues to strengthen its position in the ultra-luxury performance sector.

Andrea brings more than 25 years of automotive industry experience, including 10 years at Ducati and most recently 15 years at Lamborghini, where he held senior international leadership roles across Europe, Asia Pacific and the United States.

Adrian Hallmark, Chief Executive Officer, Aston Martin Lagonda, said: “Andrea is a highly accomplished international leader with deep luxury automotive expertise and a proven track record of building demand and driving performance. His perspective and experience will be invaluable as we continue to grow our global presence and deliver sustainable results.”

In his new role, Andrea will be responsible for shaping Aston Martin’s commercial direction, enhancing market presence and driving sustainable growth across all regions.

Vision BMW Alpina Revealed

Revealed at the 2026 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, the Vision BMW Alpina is a design study that heralds a new chapter for a brand defined by extreme capability, sophistication, and the mastery of both performance and comfort.

“Alpina has always represented a very specific idea of performance and re finement—where speed and comfort are complementary ambitions. Our role as the new custodians of this brand is to preserve this distinctiveness and shape it for a contemporary context,” says Adrian van Hooydonk, head of BMW Group Design. “Vision BMW ALPINA shows how these qualities can be expressed with discipline and modernity, suggesting what our direction is for this brand as we move it into the future.”

DESIGN AND FORM: THE SHAPE OF SPEED
The Vision BMW Alpina is a respectful interpretation of the brand’s heritage, shaped by the most contemporary creative instincts. At 5,200 mm in length, its presence is substantial: wide, low, and confident. The coupé roofline is long and raked, its form immediately signals both speed and the ability to accommodate four adults in genuine comfort. A V8 powertrain drives the experience, tuned to produce the characteristic notes of the Alpina exhaust: rich and deep at low speed, sonorous at high revs.

“In Vision BMW ALPINA, we distil every element of the brand to its essence and apply it in a deeply modern and sophisticated way,” says Maximilian Missoni, head of BMW Design Midsize & Luxury Cars and BMW ALPINA. “Every detail reflects substance: in engineering, in materials, and in the story it tells. The statements it makes are subtle and revealed only on a closer read. This interplay between purity and richness defines our approach to BMW ALPINA design.”

The front end is defined by powerful volumes and a forward-leaning stance that promises speed without overstatement. The shark nose reinterprets BMW’s kidney grille as a three-dimensional sculpture that leads the car’s form and frames the brand emblem with quiet confidence.

From this shark nose, the exterior is organized around a single visual axis: the speed feature line. Rising from the lower front corners at a six-degree inclination, it runs along the side of the body and wraps around the rear—assertive enough to suggest motion, controlled enough to remain refined.

HALLMARKS AND PRINCIPLES: “SECOND READ” SOPHISTICATION
Subtle secondary details reward attention without demanding it. This “Second Read” principle runs throughout the Vision BMW Alpina.

Deco-lines have been part of Alpina’s language since 1974. For the Vision BMW ALPINA, the modernized deco-lines are distilled and painted on the side of the body beneath the clear coat—a quiet gesture that reflects how the brand’s defining details can be adapted to what comes next.

Inward-facing return surfaces are treated with particular care, finished in a dark metallic tone that rewards a closer read. This approach is inspired by the BMW 507, which uses chrome only on the inside of its kidney grilles.

The shark nose captures the same “Second Read” sophistication: the inner surfaces feature a finely scaled signature Deco-line graphic, while a concealed, softly backlit perimeter reveals it only when active.

A warm white tone characterizes the daytime running lights and traces the kidney surrounds, inspired by the first light over the Bavarian Alps. Clear-cut illuminated crystals add a precise highlight within the slender lamps.

The elliptical four-pipe exhaust remains, as does the “ALPINA” lettering—re interpreted as a machined, polished metal element on the lower front apron. The 22-inch front and 23-inch rear wheels feature the 20-spokes design that has been a constant at Alpina since 1971.

INTERIOR AND DETAILS: ARCHITECTURAL CLARITY
The cabin is generous in every sense: space, material quality, and the care with which technology has been integrated. Architectural volumes define the layout, with each element designed as a standalone form, not absorbed into a homogeneous interior.

The six-degree speed feature line continues through the interior, dividing the darker upper segment and the lighter lower segment. Full-grain leather— sourced from producers across the Alpine region—pairs with stitching inspired by the Deco-lines.

Craft details are restrained but well considered: a bridge stitch inspired by historic steering wheel hand-stitching appears sparingly in heritage blue and green colors, while a watchmaking-inspired beveling technique was used for the metal components, combining satin and polished finishes. Clear-cut crystal is reserved for the controls that shape how the automobile drives, under lining the value BMW Alpina places on the driving experience itself.

Behind the rear console, a glass water bottle sits beside BMW Alpina crystal glasses that rise on a self-deploying mechanism. Each glass is engraved with 20 deco-lines and features a six-degree rim profile, held by concealed mag nets and softly lit against the open-grain center console.

A COMFORTABLE DRIVER IS A FASTER DRIVER
Burkard Bovensiepen understood something much of the automotive world has forgotten: a comfortable driver is a faster driver. That belief remains central to the Vision BMW Alpina. Alpina offers Comfort+, a setting beyond the standard BMW comfort calibration that delivers a more supple, refined char acter, and it is retained here.

BMW Panoramic iDrive, including the new passenger screen, spans the dash board with a digital user interface language crafted specifically for BMW AL PINA. Heritage blue and green are introduced with discipline, intensifying as the driver moves from Comfort+ to Speed mode within the BMW Panoramic Vision head-up display. The background imagery is equally considered. The Alpine landscape depicted is an exact rendering of the mountain range visible when looking south from Buchloe.

ROOTED IN THE BRAND’S ORIGINS
The Alpina story began in 1965 in Buchloe, Germany, a small Bavarian town in the shadow of the Alps. Burkard Bovensiepen—destined for a career in typewriter manufacturing—chose instead high-performance tuning, founding Alpina and then refining BMW road and racing cars. From the outset, his philosophy was clear: speed and comfort were complementary, not competing ambitions.

In endurance racing, while rivals stripped weight, Burkard added extra pad ding to the driver’s seat: he understood that a more comfortable driver is a faster driver. That insight carried over to the road cars that followed, celebrated for composure and sophistication at high speed over long distances.

ALPINA B7 COUPÉ: A POINT OF MATURITY
The Alpina B7 coupé of the late 1970s marked a turning point: Alpina’s philosophy was applied to a luxury car, and every model that followed was recognized as luxurious. Based on the BMW E24 6 Series, its long bonnet, wide stance, and shark nose looked fast even at rest, while the cabin could comfortably carry four people across a continent. The Vision BMW Alpina is the next chapter of that story.

BMW ALPINA—AN EXCLUSIVE BRAND WITHIN THE BMW GROUP
BMW Alpina became an exclusive brand within the BMW Group in 2026, bringing proven stewardship and a clear responsibility: to understand what Alpina means to those who cherish it and to honor that in what follows.

“BMW ALPINA fills a gap in our portfolio between BMW and Rolls-Royce as we see even more potential in the high-end segment. With Alpina we have a strong legacy and a global community, which we want to build on, while pre serving the essence of what the brand stands for—speed, comfort and sophistication,“ says Oliver Viellechner, head of BMW ALPINA.

Next year, customers will be able to experience the first model of the BMW Alpina brand—inspired by the BMW 7 Series, but unmistakably BMW Alpina.

Tata Motors Launches Nexon Pure+ PS With Panoramic Sunroof At ₹9.59 Lakh

Celebrating 1 million Tata Nexons on Indian roads, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV), has announced the launch of the Nexon Pure+ PS at ₹9.59 Lakh (Ex-showroom, Delhi). In an industry first move, the Tata Nexon becomes the only car in India, under ₹10 lakh, to offer a panoramic sunroof, bringing a highly aspirational feature within reach of a wider set of customers. Continuing to build on the Company’s strong multi powertrain strategy, the Nexon Pure+ PS will be available in a fuel-efficient Diesel powertrain (MT and AMT) and 1.2-litre turbocharged engine across Petrol (MT and AMT) and Twin Cylinder iCNG (MT).

Commenting at the launch, Mr. Vivek Srivatsa, Chief Commercial Officer, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., said, “As India’s #1 selling car in H2FY26 and India’s #1 SUV in FY26, the Nexon continues to remain as the preferred choice for customers across the country. With a 1 million+ strong family, Nexon has always stood for offering a superior all round package to its buyers at every price point. The introduction of the Pure+ PS variant with India’s first panoramic sunroof under ₹10 lakh further strengthens its proposition. As the only SUV in India to offer petrol, diesel, CNG and electric powertrains, the Nexon continues to cater to diverse customer needs while strengthening its appeal in the compact SUV segment.”

All you need to know about the feature loaded Nexon Pure+ PS

The Nexon with its distinctive coupe-like design, superior safety ratings and by virtue of being an overall complete package continues to be India’s most favourite SUV. The Nexon Pure+ PS takes its desirability quotient even higher, making it a compelling value proposition that brings together comfort, technology, and aspiration to elevate the everyday driving experience.

Features to look out for:

  • India’s first voice-assisted panoramic sunroof (under ₹10 lakh) for a more premium, open-cabin feel
  • 26.03 cm Harman infotainment system with wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
  • 6-speaker sound system for an immersive audio experience
  • HD rear-view camera with guidelines & sensors for added safety
  • Auto LED headlamps for enhanced visibility
  • Rain-sensing front & rear wipers for convenience in changing conditions
  • Cruise control for effortless long drives
  • LED tail lamps for a modern, distinctive rear profile
  • Electric ORVMs with auto fold for ease and practicality

Variant wise price range:

VariantESP in ₹ (Ex-showroom, Delhi)
Petrol MT9.59 Lakh
Petrol AMT10.14 Lakh
Twin Cylinder iCNG MT10.39 Lakh
Diesel MT10.54 Lakh
Diesel AMT11.19 Lakh

Škoda Presents First Sketches and Announces World Premiere Date of Electric Epiq

Škoda Auto is offering a first glimpse of the interior of the new Epiq. The brand’s most affordable all-electric compact SUV is Škoda’s first series-production model to fully implement all aspects of the Modern Solid design language, focusing on clear layout and minimalist style. The world premiere will take place in Zurich at 2 p.m. on May 19, 2026.

The Epiq’s interior has been designed in line with the Modern Solid design language from the outset. The first interior sketches offer an initial impression of the clean, angular design, prioritising clarity and ease of orientation. Horizontal interior architecture replaces a conventional dashboard, enhancing the sense of space and openness, while ambient lighting elements contribute to a welcoming, cosy atmosphere.

The clearly structured layout enables intuitive operation, ensuring ease of use for both driver and passenger. An open storage compartment underlines the practicality of the interior, while the free‑standing centre console integrates wireless charging for added convenience. Sustainable materials are selectively applied in line with Škoda’s Modern Solid approach to the interior.

The Škoda Epiq will play a key role in doubling Škoda’s BEV portfolio in 2026. As part of the European Urban Car Family within the Volkswagen Group’s Brand Group Core, this all-electric entry‑level SUV crossover will help to make electric mobility accessible to a wider group of customers.

Nissan Gravite CNG Debuts With Segment-First Twin-Cylinder Retrofitment Kit

Nissan Motor India Private Limited (NMIPL) has announced the launch of government-approved CNG retrofitment kit for the All-New Nissan Gravite, featuring an innovative segment-first smart twin-cylinder technology that retains full 7-seater modularity and usability. Available at an introductory price of INR 82,999 across 16 states, the Gravite CNG is designed to offer customers a smarter, more economical and environmentally conscious mobility solution while retaining ample space in the 3rd row, offering comfort and everyday practicality.

A practical yet forward-looking solution, the Gravite CNG combines “Smart Power with Smarter Savings,” delivering significantly lower running costs per/km while retaining its joyful modularity, comfort and everyday usability. The government-approved CNG kit is fully developed, manufactured and quality assured by Motozen. Customers can order the CNG kit installation via Nissan authorised dealers, for an extremely convenient and trusted purchase route to access the CNG solution. A 3-year / 1,00,000 km warranty on kit components via a third-party provider is also being offered.

Mr. Thierry Sabbagh, Divisional Vice President and President, Middle East, KSA, CIS and India – Nissan and Infiniti, said, “India continues to be a strategic market for Nissan, and our focus is on bringing products and mobility solutions that are relevant, accessible and future-ready, aligned with the evolving needs of the customers. The introduction of the CNG option for the All-New Nissan GRAVITE is a significant step in that direction. With GRAVITE CNG, we are extending a proven, practical solution to customers seeking a combination of family-focused space, everyday mobility, and lower running costs in key CNG markets.”

Mr. Saurabh Vatsa, Managing Director, Nissan Motor India, said, “After an extremely positive reception from the customers for the Magnite CNG, we are delighted to now launch the first twin-cylinder solution in the segment for The All-New Nissan GRAVITE. It has been designed for customers who need the practicality, flexibility and comfort of a 7-seater MPV for everyday family use. With the introduction of the government-approved CNG retrofitment kit, we are making that proposition even stronger by offering a solution that is not only economical to run but also designed to retain its full 7-seater flexibility, modularity & capability through a smart twin-cylinder setup, ensuring no compromise on space or everyday usability.”

Building on its success, the CNG system has been engineered to deliver performance, safety and efficiency without compromising comfort. Key technical highlights include a Sequential BS6.2 Compliant CNG Kit, an ICAT-approved system for certified safety and reliability, heavy-duty cylinder thickness of 8.1 mm for enhanced durability, and latest Dynamic Advancer Technology optimised specifically for the Gravite. The system also features a fuel filling point under the fuel lid, clean factory-finish integration with well-designed component brackets, an optimised rear seat layout that maintains passenger comfort, and seamless petrol and CNG switchover.

For high-mileage users such as families managing office commutes, school runs and regular out-of-city visits, the All-New Nissan Gravite CNG offers significant savings versus petrol, making a 7-seater more realistic and affordable to run in CNG-dense markets. At the same time, it contributes to cleaner air and more sustainable mobility choices especially in high-traffic conditions and urban environments – allowing families to make a more responsible choice without compromising on convenience.

The All-New Nissan Gravite CNG retrofitment kit will be available from today across 16 states through Nissan’s authorised dealer network.