Here’s The Top 10 Car News Highlights Of The Past Week

Festivals are over, and the Indian car industry jumps into business—and how! Yes, the past week was nothing short of going all guns for carmakers, as we saw two hot reveals from Maruti Suzuki and Skoda. Honda hopped on, responding to the Dzire buzz with its rival ready for a launch date alongside Kia, who teased their new SUV. We also saw multiple official updates about Mahindra, Citroen, Volkswagen, and Audi cars too.

So, let us give you a quick rundown of all the major headlines so that you don’t miss anything. Let’s go ahead!

Maruti Dzire Revealed

The much-awaited new Maruti Dzire sub-4m sedan has been revealed ahead of its launch on November 11. It brings significant generational upgrades this time, with improvements in design, features and even a CNG option available right from launch. You can check out the car closely and learn more about its segment-first exclusives and booking details in this story.

New Maruti Dzire Crash Tested

If the reveal wasn’t enough, the new Dzire passed  the Global NCAP crash test with flying colours, achieving a safety rating that no other Maruti car has reached to date. This gives it a strong edge in the sub-compact sedan segment. Curious about how it performed in the test? You can check the results in detail in this story.

Honda Amaze Teased

Honda was all ears to the Dzire’s buzz and have teased its new-gen Amaze ready to enter the spotlight. The rival sedan was teased with a design sketch, hinting at a revamped look with an aggressive fascia and updated lighting elements. Take a closer look at the updates in this story.

Honda fans can also rejoice, as the launch date for the new-gen Amaze is also out. To check out the timeline, head over to this story.

Skoda Kylaq Revealed

The Skoda Kylaq marks the Czech automaker’s debut in the sub-4m SUV segment. With an aggressive starting price undercutting its rivals, it’s also the most affordable entry in Skoda’s lineup. Beyond the design and features, we now have its launch, booking, and delivery dates as well, all of which you can read about in this article.

Two Mahindra EVs Global Debut Date Confirmed

Mahindra has named its two upcoming EVs, the BE 6e and XEV 9e, ahead of their global debut. Both cars are expected to launch in early 2025, introducing Mahindra’s new platform that will underpin their future EVs. If you’re eager to learn more about these upcoming electric models, we’ve covered it here.

Citroen Aircross Xplorer Edition Launched 

The standard Citroen Aircross, priced at Rs 8.5 lakh, arrived in a new edition limited to two variants. This edition has been offered with two different packs, carrying a premium of up to Rs 51,700. It brings a host of new cosmetic elements and features, which you can check out in this story.

Maruti Suzuki eVitara Revealed

Maruti Suzuki revealed the eVitara SUV, set to be the carmaker’s first ever electric offering. It is the production-ready version of the Maruti eVX showcased earlier at the 2023 Auto Expo. Learn more in-depth about the car’s expected features, production, and launch timelines in this story.

Kylaq Based VW SUV Globally Revealed

Volkswagen revealed its new sub-compact SUV on the Brazilian shores, named ‘Tera’. The car closely follows the Skoda Kylaq in several aspects, sharing design cues from the Taigun. It is expected to arrive in India in the coming years, albeit with a different name. You can learn more about the international-spec model here.

New Kia SUV Teased

Kia teased its new SUV, drawing design inspiration from its recently launched biggies, the EV9 and Carnival. Though this SUV is claimed to follow its premium siblings in style and tech, it is set to slot between two of Kia’s more affordable SUVs and would adopt similar nomenclature tradition. If you are curious to learn more, head over to this article.

Audi Q7 Facelift Launch Date Confirmed

The Audi Q7 has been confirmed to receive a second facelift in India. While the mechanicals are likely to remain unchanged, the facelift will bring noticeable reworks, such as new lighting elements, additional features, and new alloy wheels to sit on. We’ve covered these details and more, which you can check out here.