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Mercedes-Benz Increases Profit

Mercedes-Benz Increases Profit Margins Thanks to Premium Segment Growth

Mercedes-Benz Cars division reported an adjusted Return on Sales (RoS) of 4.8% in Q3 2025, meeting its guidance range despite lower volumes and market challenges. This RoS was driven by a 10% growth in Top-End vehicles (Maybach, AMG, S-Class, G-Class). For luxury buyers, this signals the brand’s successful “value over volume” strategy, promising stronger investment in bespoke programs, better resale value potential, and enhanced exclusivity in the premium-car segment.   Why Mercedes’ Margin Growth Matters

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KYV (Know Your Vehicle) for FASTag

Government Simplifies KYV (Know Your Vehicle) for FASTag

Starting October 31, 2024, the Indian government mandates KYV (Know Your Vehicle) verification for all FASTag users to enforce the ‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’ rule. While the deadline remains, the process has recently been simplified to enhance user experience. Failure to complete KYV may still lead to tag deactivation critical concern for luxury car owners who expect seamless, premium toll passage on national highways.   Why KYV Matters – Especially for Luxury Car Owners For

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Transmissions for Luxury Cars

Different Types of Transmissions for Luxury Cars

For luxury-car buyers in India, the choice of transmission is the silent partner to the engine. This critical decision directly impacts refinement, driving dynamics, long-term maintenance costs, and residual value. This comprehensive guide walks you through major luxury transmission types-advanced Torque-Converter ATs (like the ZF 8-speed), Performance-focused DCTs, and Hybrid CVTs-to help discerning premium buyers choose the best gearbox for their driving style and ownership needs.   Why Transmission Choice Matters in the Luxury Segment

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Lexus LS Reinvented

Lexus LS Reinvented – From Sedan to “Luxury Space”: A New Era in Premium Mobility

The Lexus LS flagship is ditching its traditional sedan form. Unveiled at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show, the LS now stands for “Luxury Space,” debuting as a radical six-wheeled MPV Concept and a sleek Coupe–SUV Concept. This shift targets premium buyers seeking versatility, electric readiness, and ultimate sanctuary, fundamentally redefining the future of Lexus luxury mobility, particularly for the evolving Indian market.   A Flagship Redefined: From ‘Luxury Sedan’ to ‘Luxury Space’ For more than

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Aston Martin Cuts £300 Million Development

Aston Martin Cuts £300 Million Development Spend Amid Global Headwinds

Aston Martin has announced a strategic reduction of £300 million in its five-year development plan, lowering its total investment from £2 billion to £1.7 billion. This cost discipline, driven by factors like sustained US tariffs on UK car imports and “extremely subdued” demand in China, signals a shift toward disciplined sustainability. Luxury car owners and potential buyers must understand how this decision influences future product cycles, the rollout of new technology like EVs, long-term brand

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Lexus Next Chapter

Lexus Reborn: Charting the Brand’s Next Chapter of Electrification & Future Mobility

Lexus is undergoing a strategic “rebirth” under President Takashi Watanabe, transitioning from a premium automaker to a “mobility lifestyle” innovator. The brand’s focus on full electrification (BEV), new mobility formats (beyond cars), and the separation of the ultra-luxury Century marque are key drivers. This transformation aims to deliver a future of enriched luxury experiences, bespoke mobility, and next-generation, technologically advanced electric vehicles for the global luxury buyer, including the Indian luxury car market. All major

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Porsche Billions in Losses

Porsche Plunges from Most Profitable to Billions in Losses

Once hailed as the world’s most profitable car manufacturer, Porsche has swung into the red for Q3 2025, reporting a sharp €967 million ($1.04 billion) operating loss. This dramatic reversal is primarily driven by a costly €3.1 billion strategic realignment, including the shelving of its all-electric SUV project, a costly pivot back toward hybrids/ICE, mounting U.S. import tariffs, and a significant drop in China sales. These factors have profound, short-term ripple effects for luxury-car buyers

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Mercedes‑Benz Group CEO Calls for “Animal Spirit” in Ferocious Markets

At the latest earnings call for Q3 2025, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius said the auto industry must “adapt like animals” to survive intense competition in China and the U.S. With sales in China down 27% YoY and U.S. volume off 17%, the luxury brand’s battle-and by extension what it signals for premium-car buyers-is as much strategic as it is mechanical.   Why This Statement Catches the Eye of Luxury-Car Owners When a luxury-car manufacturer’s CEO

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Porsche’s Valencia

Porsche’s Valencia Showcase – How the 99X Electric Story Matters for India

In a powerful statement ahead of Season 9 of the TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team, Porsche completed intensive test sessions at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain. Covered by coverage like “Porsche turns heads in Valencia with Cayenne-inspired 99X electric livery”, the event highlights how Porsche’s electric racing platform and livery strategy signal serious brand intent – not only in motorsport but in its electric-vehicle roadmap and global luxury performance narrative.   Setting

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Luxury Car Tyres

How Luxury-Car Tyres Define Safety – Minute Yet Mighty

In luxury vehicles, tyres are far more than just rubber and rims. They are the critical safety interface between immense power, advanced driver aids (like ABS and ESC), and real-world road conditions. Premium car tyres directly influence braking performance, cornering stability, ride comfort, and overall vehicle value. This blog explains how luxury car tyres define safety, why top marques choose specific OEM specifications, and what discerning luxury buyers in India must know to maintain optimal

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