Every 2025 new car launch, Mahindra BE 6e, and more: Autocar India December 2024

The December 2024 issue of Autocar India is headlined by our special feature on news cars for 2025. We have reviews of the new Maruti Suzuki Dzire, the new Tata Nexon 45, Audi’s pocket rocket – the RS 3, which is headed to India, and much more. There’s also the 11th edition of our annual Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally. In the two-wheeler section, Honda surprised us at the reveal of the Activa e: by also showcasing the QC1. Grab a copy to read about all this and more.

New cars coming to India in 2025

Don’t buy that new car just yet, as we bring you the details of all the new models headed here next year. From the Renault Kiger facelift to the Mercedes G-Class EV – and everything in between – there’s something for everyone.

2024 Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally

The 11th edition of MBCCR had a special focus on three distinct classes: the W124, which has celebrated 40 years, designer Bruno Sacco’s creations and the Supercharged Class. Dive into this month’s issue for all details.

Audi A6 e-tron review

Audi’s most aerodynamic model to date aims to lure you away from electric SUVs with its swoopy shape, 756km range and lots of tech.

Jaguar Type 00 first look

After much brouhaha on the internet over its new logo, Jaguar has unveiled the design of its Type 00 concept, which previews its 4-door production model and heralds the brand’s BEV rebirth.

Rolls-Royce Ghost facelift review

Unlike most facelifts that add styling elements, the Series II Ghost subtracts and simplifies. We drive the entry-level Rolls-Royce, only to realise there’s nothing entry-level about it.

Mahindra XEV 9e

Mahindra’s INGLO-based EV is finally here. It might look like the XUV700, but it’s built on a cutting-edge EV architecture, loaded with tech and keenly priced.

Mahindra BE 6e

The second born-EV from Mahindra has standout specs and impressive features, but is that enough to take on well-established rivals?

Honda Activa e: and QC1

Honda did a surprise reveal of not one but two electric scooters: the Activa e: and the QC1. The Activa e: is more premium and gets two swappable batteries, while the QC1 gets a single, fixed battery.

Verstappen wins fourth consecutive F1 title

Max Verstappen secured his fourth consecutive F1 title, becoming only the fifth driver to do so after Juan Manuel Fangio, Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton.