Top Car News This Week: An Upcoming EV Spied, A V10-powered Legend Bids Adieu, Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport Launched, And More

Got too much on your hands over the course of the previous week and missed your daily dose of automotive news? Worry not, as we’ve got you covered with the top seven handpicked news that surfaced the past week.

Here's everything on four-wheels that grabbed headlines:

Mahindra XUV300 TurboSport Launched

Mahindra launched a more powerful variant of the XUV300 equipped with a 130PS 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine. Check out our story to know its pricing and the trims it is offered in. The XUV300’s variants, equipped with the new powertrain, are an alternative to the Hyundai Venue N Line and Kia Sonet X Line.

MG’s entry-level EV spied

The MG Air EV was spotted testing ahead of its debut in India. The Air EV is a Wuling product in markets abroad, but will be brought under the MG nameplate in India. It is smaller in size when compared to the Maruti Alto 800 and could get multiple battery options with a maximum range of up to 300km.

MG ZS EV base spec made available

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Bookings for the base-spec Excite variant of the ZS EV were halted when the facelifted SUV was launched. But now, MG has once again opened the order books for the base variant. It gets the same battery pack as the top-spec trim but misses out on a few creature comforts and equipment.

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Audi Bids Farewell To Its V10

Audi has launched the most powerful iteration of the RWD R8, the R8 GT. This 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10 swansong produces 620PS and 565Nm. The power is delivered to the rear wheels only, and pedal to the metal will take you all the way up to 320kmph.

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Honda City completed its silver jubilee in India

On October 6, Honda City marked 25 years of its presence in our country. Currently sold in its fourth- and fifth-generation avatars, the sedan has been on sale since 1998 and we’ve taken a look back at the sedan through its generations.

Second-gen Maserati GranTurismo revealed

Maserati revealed the second generation of the GranTurismo in both ICE and electric iterations. The electric iteration, called the Folgore, is a first for the company. It uses three electric motors producing a combined output of 770PS. Check out our article to know more about all the powertrain options and their outputs.

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Facelifted Mercedes A-Class Revealed

The facelifted Mercedes A-Class sedan broke cover with an updated features list and subtle design tweaks. Its petrol powertrain is now assisted using a mild-hybrid system with a 10PS/14Nm electric motor. The facelift packs new gimmicks including a fingerprint sensor for driver identification and Active Steering Control to help with the lane-keeping assist function.