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Nissan Tekton scores 5 stars in Bharat NCAP crash tests

The Tekton is Nissan's version of the Renault Duster, which has also received 5 stars from BNCAP.
1 min read9 Jul '26
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Renault Duster at BNCAP

Renault Duster pictured here for representation.

Like the Renault Duster, its badge-engineered sibling, the Nissan Tekton, has secured a full 5-star safety rating in the Bharat New Car Assessment Program (BNCAP) crash tests. The Nissan SUV scored 30.49 out of 32 points for adult occupant protection (AOP) and 45 out of 49 points for child occupant protection (COP), matching the Duster's scores exactly. The safety rating applies across the entire Tekton range.

 

Nissan Tekton launched in India at Rs 10.49 lakh

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Nissan Tekton midsize SUV launched in India

BMW to launch all-wheel-drive M2 M xDrive in India

Currently, the BMW M2 is offered in India with two trims: the standard and the CS, priced from Rs 1.06 crore (ex-showroom).
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BMW to launch all-wheel-drive M2 M xDrive in India

H1 2026 luxury car sales: Mercedes-Benz remains in pole position

Mercedes-Benz and BMW recorded their best-ever H1 sales in 2026.
3 min read8 Jul '26
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H1 2026 luxury car sales

Volkswagen teases lower-spec Tayron ahead of July 10 launch

Currently, the Tayron is offered in India in a single, fully loaded R-Line variant, priced at Rs 46.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
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BMW sells record 9,075 cars in H1 2026; 1 in every 4 models an EV

Long-wheelbase cars accounted for a 52 percent share in the overall sales.
2 min read8 Jul '26
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BMW iX1

BMW iX1 LWB pictured here for representation.