This Week’s Four-Wheeler News Roundup

The week started like any other. Usual news came in, but then carmakers started gatecrashing the Auto Expo. Still okay, but come Wednesday, all hell broke loose. The Auto Expo, after a three-year hiatus, kicked off with fresh concept debuts, a slew of reveals and a bunch of launches.

Here’s everything significant on four wheels that you need to know about from the past week:

Auto Expo 2023

Back after a three-year gap, this Expo isn’t as prominent as it used to be, but it hasn’t lost its charm. A lot happened in the two media days, including major reveals, global debuts, and launches. You can find all the highlights of day one here, while the deets on the second day’s show have been jotted down here.

Hyundai Aura Facelift Revealed

Hyundai revealed the facelifted Aura just two days before the Auto Expo. The facelift brings cosmetic revisions that seem to be focused on the front of the sedan and also packs more features. Bookings are underway and a launch should be on the horizon. 

Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Facelift Revealed

The facelifted Hyundai Grand i10 Nios broke cover with cosmetic revisions inside-out. The update also brings additional and crucial features to the hatchback and to know what those are, head to our reveal article, which packs all the dope on it.

Mahindra Thar RWD Launched

The Mahindra Thar got a whole lot more affordable with the launch of its rear-wheel drive trims. The drivetrain gets a new engine option along with a few minor cabin modifications and additional exterior shades. Curious about its price? Click here to know all about it.

Honda SUV Teased

Honda gatecrashed the Auto Expo and how! It's a known fact that Honda has been taking a hit not being present in the compact SUV segment in the country, so it teased a Creta-rivaling SUV for the Indian market. Details are sparse at the moment, but here’s everything we know or expect from the Honda SUV.

Also Read: Maruti Jimny 5-door, Mahindra Thar 3-door, And Force Gurkha Specifications Compared

Honda Amaze Diesel Discontinued

The diesel-powered variants of the Honda Amaze have been discontinued in light of the upcoming second round of BS6 norms that are more severe than before. Honda also said low sales meant upgrading the engine to the newer norms didn’t make sense financially.

BMW 3 Series Facelift Launched

After bringing the BMW M340i to our shores, the carmaker launched the standard variants of the sedan. It continues with both petrol and diesel powertrain options, and apart from the usual cosmetic enhancements a facelift brings, there’s a big change, the deets of which can be found here.

ICOTY Winner Announced

Head to our story to know which car got awarded with the Indian Car Of The Year tag. For the uninitiated, it's amongst the most prestigious automotive awards in India. The award is handed to the best car launched over the period of a full year, with different awards for three different categories.