Top Car News Headlines In India From The Past Week

The past week was packed with notable happenings in the Indian automotive market. Major highlights include revelations about an upcoming Kia MPV; new launches from Mercedes and BMW while multiple cars got new special editions to capitalise on the festive season. 

We also sourced exclusive information about an upcoming Kia EV while some news from Mercedes-Benz, Kia and MG came our way officially. Let us take a look at all of that in this story.

2024 Kia Carnival Revealed And Pre-Launch Bookings Open

Kia is reviving its premium MPV, the Carnival, on our shores. The previously discontinued vehicle is set to be launched in India in a new-gen avatar this October, and pre-launch bookings are underway. Ahead of that, we brought you a detailed report explaining the specifications and features of the MPV in detail here.

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Launched

Mercedes-Benz has launched the standard EQS SUV in India. The German carmaker has locally assembled the premium SUV on our lands to achieve an aggressive price point. It is offered in its flagship 580 4MATIC variant with a powerful 544 PS motor. Check the price and features of the car in this article.

2024 Mercedes-Benz E Class Launch Date Revealed

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed the launch of the new generation of its best-selling luxury sedan, the E Class. It will bring a lot of technology and feature upgrades while its powertrain will also be greener than the one available in the previous model. Learn more about the car in depth in our story.

Honda Elevate Apex Edition Launched

Honda Cars India has launched a new Apex Edition for the Elevate; with mostly cosmetic enhancements. This new edition is being offered for a limited time only and commands a minor premium over the standard Elevate. Know more details here.

Renault Cars Get Night And Day Edition

Renault has launched a special edition, namely ‘Night and Day’, for limited units of all its existing nameplates. The new edition brings look enhancements and is based on the mid-spec variants. While there is no change in price for Kwid; the Kiger and Triber in this edition command a price hike. Learn more in our story.

Hyundai Venue Adventure Edition Launched At Rs 10.15 Lakh

The Hyundai Venue gets an addition with the new Adventure Edition. The new edition has its interiors redone in a sportier theme with new shades for its upholstery. The exterior also features certain cosmetic tweaks and a new colour borrowed from the Creta and Alcazar lineup. You can take a look at the car in depth.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R New Edition Launched

Maruti Suzuki has also jumped into the wagon of launching a new edition of its car. And it's none other than the Wagon R which now gets a new Waltz edition added across the lineup except the top Zxi trim. While the variant-wise prices for this edition are not revealed yet, you can check out its starting price and more details of what it packs in our story.

Updated Tata Punch Launched

Tata Motors has introduced an update for the Punch micro-SUV. It has been revised with new features and new variants as well. Along with this update, Tata has made a much-loved feature of the car more accessible. You can check out more details about the car here.

First Unit Of Mahindra Thar Roxx Sold In Auction

Mahindra has previously announced the auction for the first unit of the Thar Roxx with VIN 0001. They pulled off a similar move with the Thar-3 door and sold the car for a whopping Rs 1.1 crore. Well, the Thar Roxx has also found its buyer and we’d like you to guess its selling price. See if you have got it correct, here.

BMW X7 Signature Edition Launched In India

BMW has launched a Signature Edition for the X7 in India at Rs 1.33 crore (ex-showroom). It will be manufactured on our lands and will be sold in limited numbers. It gets several tweaks over the standard X7 and is available in two exterior colours. Find more details about the car here.

Unofficial Bookings Of Kia EV9 Begins

Kia has announced the launch of its India-spec EV9 on October 3, 2024. And before you get to see the car in its flesh, we have got our hands on some exclusive information about the flagship electric offering from the Korean marque. While official details are not out, you can still book the car at select dealerships. Find out all the details about the Kia EV9 here.

Kia Seltos And Kia Sonet Gravity Edition Reaches Dealership

Kia recently added a new Gravity edition for the Seltos and Sonet. This new edition brings added convenience features and several design enhancements like chrome inserts around the grille, a silver skid plate and more. If you are interested in this edition, both cars are now on display at dealerships. Find more information in this article.

MG Introduced Battery Rental Service For 2 Of Its EVs

MG Comet EV and ZS EV have now become more affordable by Rs X lakh, thanks to the unique battery rental program that debuted with the recently launched Windsor EV. You can check the updated prices of the cars with the battery rental cost here in our article.