Weekly Recap: Check Out This Week's Major Indian Car News Headlines

The past week brought us the first teaser of an upcoming sporty hatchback, global updates for this India-bound sedan, debuted a real-wheel-drive Audi electric SUV, and the reveal of an upcoming EV’s interior. Here’s a look at the major car news and updates from the last week.

Tata Altroz Racer Teased 

The Tata Altroz Racer was officially teased for the first time ahead of its launch in the coming weeks. The Altroz Racer features sportier elements for the exterior as well as interior and a more powerful engine. Bookings for the hatchback are open at select dealerships. Head over to our story to know more. 

Mahindra XUV 3XO 1,500 Deliveries On The First Day

Customer deliveries of the Mahindra XUV 3XO are underway, nearly a month after its prices were revealed. Marking the occasion, Mahindra dealers coordinated to hand over 1,500 units on the very first day. The subcompact SUV gets various segment-first features with prices starting from Rs 7.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Tap here to read more about this news.

New Porsche 911 Arrives In India

The new Porsche 911 facelift’s Carrera and Carrera 4 GTS variants are available to order in India just two days after their global debut. The new 992.2-generation 911s feature updates for both exterior and interior, and a new hybrid assisted powertrain for the GTS variants. Check out our story to know more. 

Mahindra XUV.e8 Design Patent Revealed The Interior Layout 

The XUV.e8 is the upcoming all-electric version of the Mahindra XUV700, whose design patents have revealed the interior of the EV. The interior will feature a triple-screen layout for the dashboard, and a two-spoke steering wheel. Tap here to know more.

Volkswagen And Skoda Achieve This Significant Milestone 

The Volkswagen and Skoda group has collectively achieved a significant milestone of producing 15 lakh units in India. The Skoda Fabia was the first car to roll out the Chakan production line in 2009 and the current lineup is also exported to numerous countries. To read more about this news, tap here. 

New Entry-level Audi Q6 e-tron Revealed 

The Audi Q6 e-tron Performance variant is actually the entry-level option with more range thanks to a single-motor drivetrain. It has made its global debut and slots in below the Quattro and the S variants of the Q6 e-tron. Its India launch is expected either in late 2024 or early 2025. Head over to our story to know more. 

Updated BMW 3 Series Revealed Globally 

The India-bound BMW 3 Series has received a mild update for global markets. The updates include subtle exterior changes, updated software for the infotainment unit, and a larger battery for the PHEV variants. Click here to know more about the updated 3 Series.