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Time of India
17-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Mercedes-Benz India launches EQS 580 ‘Celebration Edition' at ₹1.30 crore
Mercedes-Benz India has launched the EQS 580 4MATIC 'Celebration Edition' at ₹1.30 crore. This edition is limited to just 50 units. Its features include executive seats at the rear that offer a 38-degree recline, a rear seat comfort package with massage and lumbar support, complete Nappa leather upholstery and designer belt buckles, and the MBUX Augmented Reality (AR) navigation. According to the company, the luxury sedan can offer a range of over 800km, the highest among BEVs in the country. 'The EQS 580 Celebration Edition signifies growing customer interest in our top-end BEVs. We continue to outpace market growth, regularly upgrading our luxury BEV portfolio,' said Santosh Iyer, MD & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India. Mercedes-Benz India's Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) portfolio outpaced the overall luxury market with a robust 73 per cent year-to-date growth till May 2025, driven by strong demand for models like the EQS 580 sedan and SUV, EQS Maybach SUV , and G 580 with EQ Technology, the luxury carmaker said in a statement. Expansion of Retail Footprint The launch coincided with the inauguration of a new 'Atelier Experience' showroom at Sundaram Motors , Adyar, Chennai. The showroom is Mercedes-Benz India's latest initiative to deliver hyper-personalised luxury in key urban hubs. This showroom features customisable interiors with personalised wall designs, MANUFAKTUR customisation program for tailoring high-end models, dedicated customer consultation zones with product experts, digital configurators enabling a 'physi-digital' experience, and space to showcase premium model line-ups such as the Maybach, AMG, G-Class, and others. In 2025, Mercedes-Benz plans to add 30 new or upgraded luxury touchpoints, with 19 scheduled to open in the next five months. These include showrooms in major metros and fast-growing cities like Kanpur, Patna, Varanasi, Udaipur, and Bhopal. With state-of-the-art lounges like the Maybach Lounge (Hyderabad), G-Class Lounge (New Delhi) and now the Atelier Experience (Mumbai and Chennai), the brand is creating curated experiences for high-end customers. 'Our eleven facilities and Sundaram Signature Service ensure customer convenience and long-term support,' said Sharath Vijayaraghavan, executive director, Sundaram Motors.
The Hindu
16-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Hindu
Mercedes-Benz India to raise prices again in September, amid exchange rate fluctuations: MD Santosh Iyer
Mercedes-Benz India will increase prices of its models by 1% to 1.5% in September, its third for the year, amid exchange rate fluctuations, said its Managing Director and CEO Santosh Iyer. The German luxury maker also reiterated its earlier forecast of flat to single digit growth in India for 2025, amid exchange rates and geopolitical concerns. 'We have increased our prices in the range of 1-1.5% each in January and June. We have priced our cars for the rupee-euro exchange to be in the range 89-90. Now it has breached the 98 mark for the first time. 70% of our models have European content and therefore when the euro goes up the price of the models will go up,' Mr. Iyer said in a media interaction. He was in Chennai for the inauguration of the Mercedes-Benz 'Atelier Experience' showroom from Sundaram Motors at Adyar in Chennai. Mercedes-Benz also launched itd EQS580 'Celebration Edition'. 'We cannot pass on the entire shock of price hikes to customers in one go. We have to do it in a phased manner. The price increase will have an impact on demand. That is why we have guided for flat to single-digit growth in 2025,' Mr. Iyer said. He also said the repo rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India is a welcome step and would help increase demand. '80% of our cars are bought on finance. Banks and our own financial arm have passed on the rate cuts. Despite the price increases, the EMIs have remained the same due to the rate cuts. The rate cuts increase demand for housing. Construction sector is one of the key segments for the luxury car market,' Mr. Iyer said. He also pointed out that Mercedes-Benz has outpaced the market in terms of luxury car electric vehicle sales, driven by its top-end models. 'When you look at the combustion engine models there is a 48% GST and 20% road tax. Whereas in case EVs the GST is 5% and most States have exempted road tax and some have given 50% waiver on road tax. So some customers are seeing the benefits of buying an EV model,' Mr. Iyer said.
News18
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Naga Chaitanya And Akhil Akkineni Aren't Real Brothers? Check Out How
Last Updated: Here's everything you need to know about the blood relation between popular stars Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Akkineni. South Indian actor Akhil Akkhineni's wedding with entrepreneur Zainab Ravdjee a couple of days ago was one of the grandest celebrations. His actor brother, Naga Chaitanya 's happiness seemed no bound, and the photos from the event radiated pure family goals and brotherly love. But do you know that Akhil and Chaitanya are not real brothers? Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Akkineni are half-brothers The coolest brothers of the Akkineni clan, Naga Chaitanya and Akhil Akkineni, are both sons of the veteran actor Nagarjuna Akkineni. However, the duo was born to different mothers. Despite not being real siblings, Chay and Akhil have always been loving and caring towards one another and never miss any chance to leave their fans drooling over their strong bond. Talking about their mothers, while Chaitanya was born to Nagarjuna from his first wife, Lakshmi Daggubati, Akhil is the son of the Govinda Govinda star and his second wife, Amala Akkineni. Chay's mother lakshmi garu at #NagaChaitanya and #SobithaDhulipala engagement ceremony ❤️ — Naga Chaitanya FC (@ChayAkkineni_FC) August 9, 2024 Nagarjuna's marriages For those unaware, it was in February 1984 when Nagarjuna tied the knot with Lakshmi Daggubati, and together they were blessed with a son two years later. The doting parents named their first child Naga Chaitanya. Unfortunately, their marriage was short-lived and they got divorced in 1990 due to reasons best known to the couple. Later, Nagarjuna married actress Amala in 1992, and the couple welcomed a son, Akhil Akkineni. On the other hand, Lakshmi also moved on in her life and got hitched with Sharath Vijayaraghavan, a corporate executive of Sundaram Motors, and settled in the USA with him. Naga Chaitanya's relationship with stepmother Amala Akkineni Despite Nagarjuna and Lakshmi's divorce, they never let their separation affect their child. While Chaitanya lives with his father and his stepmother Amala Akkineni in their Hyderabad house, he often visits his mother in America and goes on vacation with her to many other places. On the other hand, Chay and Amala have a special bond with one another, and proof of the same has often been found in their interviews. The AKKINENI Family! ❤️ #NagaChaitanya #SobithaDhulipala — Naga Chaitanya FC (@ChayAkkineni_FC) August 9, 2024 Naga Chaitanya's mother, Lakshmi hails from an eminent family Talking about Nagarjuna's first wife, Lakshmi, she hails from one of the prominent families in Tollywood. She is the daughter of eminent filmmaker-cum-producers in the Telugu film industry, Daggubati Ramanaidu, sister of actor Venkatesh Daggubati and aunt of the Bahubali star Rana Daggubati. Reportedly, Lakshmi has also started her own company titled Lakshmi Interiors. Both Nagarjuna's sons have taken forward the legacy of their father and etched a special place with their acting skills in the hearts of millions of fans. Coming to their personal lives, Chaitanya was previously married to actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu, but the two announced their separation right before marking their fourth wedding anniversary. After getting divorced, the actor moved on with his life with another prominent actress Sobhita Dhulipala. Last year, they tied the knot at the Annapurna Studios. On the other hand, Akhil is set to begin his forever journey with Zainab Ravdjee on June 6. First Published:
Time of India
21-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Mercedes-Benz expands network in Southern India with new facilities
Mercedes-Benz India has announced the expansion of its service network in the southern region with the inauguration of three new facilities in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The move reinforces the German automaker's commitment to strengthening its customer engagement and aftersales services in key metropolitan markets. In Bengaluru, Sundaram Motors has opened a new luxury service centre on the International Airport Road. The facility, designed in line with Mercedes-Benz's global MAR20X architecture standard, includes the brand's signature 'Aero Hub' and 'Pit Stop' concept aimed at maximising customer convenience. With a built-up area of 23,000 sq. ft. and a total footprint of 47,000 sq. ft., the service centre is equipped to handle over 4,000 vehicles annually. It features 10 dedicated service bays, a quick body repair zone, and a 60 kW fast EV charging station. Meanwhile, in Hyderabad, two new 2S (Service and Spares) facilities have been introduced – one by Mahavir Motors and another by Landmark Cars. Located near the city's growing IT corridor, the Mahavir Motors facility spans 39,000 sq. ft. and houses 19 service bays, catering to over 480 vehicles monthly. Landmark Cars' service facility operates in a 12,000 sq. ft. area, equipped with six bays and capacity to service more than 150 vehicles each month. Digitally-enhanced customer experience Each of these facilities offers a blend of digital innovation and luxury design. They include boutique-style consulting spaces, private discussion rooms, a Mercedes Caf é for customers, and dedicated 'Vehicle Handover' areas designed as immersive, media-enhanced environments. These spaces aim to elevate the customer journey, particularly during the emotional experience of receiving a new car. 'We are delighted to inaugurate three luxury facilities in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, reaffirming our commitment to delivering the best customer experience and deepening our presence in these key markets,' said Santosh Iyer , MD & CEO of Mercedes-Benz India. With these new additions, Mercedes-Benz India now operates over 125 touchpoints across more than 50 cities. The expansion is part of the brand's broader 'Go to Customer' strategy, focusing on both emerging and established urban centres, the company said.
