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Mercedes, BMW bring global models to India faster as luxury car sales accelerate
The gap between global and India launches has narrowed from about 10-12 months to around 4-6 months, according to the India heads of Mercedes and BMW and a Mint review of their launch announcements.
4 min read8 Oct 2026Mercedes-Maybach S 580e launched in India: 5 things to know about the ₹3.35 crore luxury PHEV
Mercedes-Maybach S 580e has been launched in India at ₹3.35 crore (ex-showroom), with only 30 units allocated for the first batch. The luxury sedan combines a 3.0-litre petrol engine with a plug-in hybrid system, producing 585hp and offering up to 98km of electric range.
2 min read6 Oct 2026Mercedes GLC Electric: 715 km range, 330kW fast charging, India launch by year-end
Mercedes-Benz will open bookings for the India-assembled GLC Electric in October 2026, launching by year-end. The GLC 400 4MATIC offers a 94kWh battery, 715km WLTP range, 489bhp, 330kW fast charging, and a 39.1-inch MBUX Hyperscreen with AI features.
2 min read10 Sep 2026German luxury carmakers split on hybrids as EV sales surge
BMW dismisses hybrids as costly and unnecessary, while Mercedes is betting on them to ease the shift away from petrol and diesel.
4 min read11 Jul 2026Entry-level luxury car: Is the prestige worth the financial burden?
Dreaming of that premium German car? Before you sign the dotted line, discover the hidden financial realities beyond the showroom floor.
6 min read26 Feb 2026India-EU FTA, Mercedes and Landmark Cars: A pure luxury play
The India-EU FTA could make European luxury cars cheaper, potentially transforming India’s premium automotive market.
6 min read31 Jan 2026BMW closes in on Mercedes in India. It’s a tight race, but on different roads.
BMW is closing in on longtime leader Mercedes-Benz in India’s luxury car market, with aggressive pricing helping it narrow the sales gap while Mercedes focuses on higher-priced models.But in the electric vehicle market, BMW has raced to the top spot this year with its more affordable cars.
4 min read13 Oct 2025Production process of G-Class longer and more complex than other top-end Mercedes SUVs, says Michael Knoller
The head of Mercedes-Benz’s G-Class division, Michael Knoller, talks about the evolution of the iconic G-Class, meeting growing consumer demand and the possibility of a “Baby G”
5 min read29 Sep 2025GST rate cuts: These 65 cars to get cheaper as govt cuts tax effective September 22 — Check full list here
GST rate cuts: From Tata Motors to Mercedes — Check the full list of 65 passenger vehicles which are set to get cheaper as the GST council cut the tax rates on cars sold in the nation. The new GST regime will be effective from 22 September 2025.
5 min read9 Sep 2025Mercedes S-Class, GLS, GLE among other luxury cars to get cheaper in India by up to ₹11 lakh after GST 2.0 price cut
Mercedes-Benz India has reduced prices across its models after the GST on luxury cars was revised to a flat 40%. Price cuts reach up to ₹11 lakh, with models like the S-Class and GLS 450d becoming more affordable.
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