Here’s Your Weekly News Wrap-up Featuring All Major Happenings From The Four-Wheeler World

Last week provided us with a facelifted version of Hyundai’s SUV, which is expected to be launched in India soon. We also got more details on Maruti Suzuki’s launch plans for its upcoming portfolio and latest spy shots of upcoming EVs. Take a look at all the notable car news and updates from the past week here:

Volkswagen Taigun And Virtus Sound Edition Launched

Volkswagen has launched the Sound Editions of the Taigun compact SUV and Virtus sedan. This special edition is based on the Topline variants of both cars, with prices starting from Rs 15.52 lakh (ex-showroom). Head over to our story to check out new additions in this special edition and the premium it charges over the Topline variants.

2024 Hyundai Tucson Revealed

Hyundai has unveiled the facelifted 2024 Tucson globally with minor exterior tweaks and a revamped interior. It is the first facelift of the current iteration and you can head over to our story to know more details about the 2024 Tucson, including its expected launch in India.

5 New Maruti Suzuki Cars To Be Launched By 2031

Indian marque, Maruti Suzuki, is planning to launch five new cars by 2031. All these models will be powered by an internal combustion engine and are expected to be introduced with brand new nameplates. Head over to our story to know more about these models.

Toyota Hilux Gets Mild-hybrid Tech In Europe

Toyota has introduced electrification to its lifestyle pickup truck, the Hilux, in Europe. It incorporates a 48V mild-hybrid system to its 2.8-litre diesel engine. Check out our story to know how this mild-hybrid tech will enhance the Hilux’s performance and when it could be introduced in India.

Maruti Suzuki eVX Spotted 

Maruti Suzuki’s first EV offering, the eVX, had been spotted recently at a charging station in Mumbai. Current spy shots give us a glimpse of the EV’s profile with its multi-spoke alloy wheel design and sloping roofline. Head over to our story to take a look at the latest spy shots and its design in detail.

Tata Curvv EV Spotted

Tata’s upcoming EV, the Curvv EV, had been spotted testing recently. The latest spy images showcase the EV’s rear profile, revealing a few new styling cues. It is expected to break cover sometime next year with an estimated claimed range between 400km and 500km. Click here to check out the latest spy images.

Pre-Production Mahindra XUV.e9 Spotted

The pre-production Mahindra XUV.e9 had been spotted testing overseas. The XUV.e9 is the electric SUV-coupe version of the XUV700 and is the second car from Mahindra’s Born Electric range. It will be built on the carmaker's INGLO platform, and you can head over to our story to know more details about its estimated range and battery pack specifications.

Citroen Announced Year-end Offers On C3 And C3 Aircross

Citroen announced year-end offers on the C3 hatchback and C3 Aircross SUV applicable for deliveries until December 31,2023. These offers currently include benefits on extended warranty and service packages. If you were eyeing any of the models, you can enjoy discounts of up to Rs 1.5 lakh and you can check out more details about all the offers here.

Mahindra Thar Beats The Jimny

Recent sales figures suggest that the Mahindra Thar is a more popular choice among buyers looking for a capable off-road SUV compared to the Maruti Suzuki Jimny in India. Over the past three months, Thar sales have seen an increase, with October 2023 sales reaching 5593 units. Check out our story where we compare the sales numbers of the Thar with the Maruti Suzuki Jimny

New Toyota Manufacturing Facility Announced

Toyota has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Karnataka government to set up its third manufacturing facility in Bidadi. The cost of this new facility will be around Rs 3,300 crore, and you can head over to our story to know which models will be produced first and the production capacity of the manufacturing unit.