Weekly Car News Fix: Skoda Vision, Volkswagen Taigun, Ford’s Mahindra XUV500-based SUV, Pravaig EV, Land Rover Defender Crash Test, And Maruti Price Hike

The automobile industry has been a bit slow this month, with most of the action set to kick off in 2021. That said, the last seven days did witness a few important announcements. In case you happened to miss out, here are the top five car news worth a read:

Skoda And Volkswagen’s Hyundai Creta Rival Gets A Launch Time Frame

Skoda and Volkswagen will be starting their Indian 2.0 innings with the launch of the Vision IN and Taigun respectively. We now have a launch timeline for both SUVs and some exciting news about the upcoming Vision IN as well. Read more on the Taigun here.

A Mysterious Ford SUV Surfaces Online

A picture of a mysterious Ford SUV has surfaced online. It could be Ford’s version of the new Mahindra XUV500 that is expected to reach showrooms in late-2021. The Ford SUV will look completely different when compared to the 2021 XUV500. Take a closer look here. 

This Made-in-India EV Is Super Cool!

Pravaig, a Bengaluru-based manufacturer, has revealed the Extinction Mk1 electric vehicle. While the styling is definitely eye-grabbing, the talk of the town is its all-electric powertrain, which has some eye-watering figures. Check it out here.

Land Rover Defender Crash Tested

Land Rover’s new Defender has been crash tested by the Euro NCAP. Has Land Rover’s new SUV passed the safety test with flying colours or has it disappointed its fans and the manufacturer? Find out here. 

Maruti Suzuki Cars To Get Dearer

If you had your eyes set on a new Maruti Suzuki car, now would be the perfect time to take the plunge as the manufacturer will be hiking prices across the entire range from January 2021. The extent of the hike is yet to be determined though. Check out the latest development here.