Auto Today - May 2025

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Highlights of Auto Today May 2025 edition:

LEAPING INTO the Indian EV space

As India's burgeoning electric vehicle space gets ready for meteoric growth, more global brands are looking to stake their claim. Dipayan Dutta lays down a roadmap of what consumers can expect

2 mins

Lamborghini's latest baby bull is here

LAMBORGHINI NOW has its full model range on sale in India, with the latest entrant being the Temerario.

1 min

Second-generation Skoda Kodiaq launched

SKODA HAS launched the second-generation Kodiaq, available in Laurin & Klement (L&K) and Sportline trims.

1 min

2025 Evoque launched in Autobiography trim

THE RANGE ROVER EVOQUE has received the 2025 model year update, adding more features and tech to the smallest Range Rover, as well as the discontinuation of the Dynamic SE and the introduction of the Autobiography.

1 min

Defender V8 Soft Top brings in the old charm

LAND ROVER CLASSIC has revealed the Defender V8 Soft Top, a modern version of the Defender 90.

1 min

Mercedes previews next-gen V-Class with Vision V concept

MERCEDES-BENZ HAS revealed the Vision V concept, that is based on the brand's new VAN. EA (van architecture).

1 min

Clean slate product

SLATE AUTO a new electric automaker has revealed their first product, simply called, the Slate Truck and this aims to not just revolutionise but also democratise proper electric mobility.

1 min

Hero MotoSports signs Tobias Ebster

TOBIAS EBSTER is all set to be the newest rider for the Hero MotoSport team, joining the reigning world rally raid champion Ross Branch and Jose 'Nacho' Cornejo.

1 min

New Old Money

Kia's flagship EV packs presence, tech, and real three-row space. The EV9 proves Kia's premium ambitions are no joke — until you realize what it costs

4 mins

SilveR Lining

Volkswagen has launched its flagship SUV at Rs 49 lakh (ex-showroom). Can the brand new Tiguan R-Line deliver on the promise of a performance-oriented SUV? We went on the prowl for answers

6 mins

Game of thrones

The latest generation of the Toyota Vellfire was launched in the country almost two years ago, but can it still hold to its promise of being a people carrier for the wealthy?

6 mins

Working class electric

The 2025 version of Tata's entry-level electric vehicle is here, and we got behind the wheel to experience the changes first hand

5 mins

Best in the world

The 2025 World Car Awards honoured the best cars from across the world, evaluated extensively by the best automotive journalists in the world. The awards ceremony held as part of the 2025 New York International Auto Show saw the stars align for winners

4 mins

Thinking in the box

TVS has introduced a new top-of-the-line variant of the iQube called the ST. Does it have what it takes to bring back the glory days of the iQube and establish it at the top of the sales charts? We take it for a ride to find answers

4 mins

Middle child

Hero's newest member of the Xoom family is a 125cc, and has its sights set on the sportier side of the 125cc segment. We hop on the saddle and tell you how it stacks up

3 mins

For the masses

Revolt has been offering electric motorcycles for a while now. The fifth electric motorcycle from the company is the Blaze X. What all does it offer, and how is it to ride? We find out

3 mins

Maruti Suzuki Swift

We've put the Maruti Suzuki Swift to almost every test in urban environs, and, for the most part, it's come out on top.

1 min

Maruti Suzuki Dzire

It's time we spoke about one aspect of car buying in India that's become more prominent in recent years and continues to grow.

1 min

Kia Syros

My tryst with diesels has been informative, and spending six months with the Tata Nexon diesel made me gain immense love for what has become in today's day and age, the cruder fuel, if one looks at the market.

1 min

Hero Xtreme 125R

I've been riding the Xtreme 125R for a while now and as described in the last report, I was fairly impressed by its design, so this month I set out to find how well that design matches with its performance.

1 min

Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450

Royal Enfields have been a staple in Auto Today’s long-term fleet. I'd go so far as to say that there’s a specific RE for each team member.

1 min

Ather Rizta

There has been a lot of chatter about the Ather Rizta and that revolves around the design of the scooter especially the rear section.

1 min

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Auto Today is a monthly automobile magazine published by the India Today Group. It is one of the most popular automobile magazines in the country. The magazine is known for its in-depth coverage of the Indian automobile industry, as well as its insights from leading experts in the field. It covers a wide range of topics related to automobiles, including:

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