Car News That Made Headlines This Week

This week’s edition saw a bunch of  new launches, reveals and updates on upcoming cars make the headlines. Here’s a compilation of the top news, in our latest weekly wrap-up:

Volkswagen Virtus Launched

The Volkswagen’s Vento successor, the Virtus, has been launched at an introductory price of Rs 11.22 lakh (ex-showroom). It is the second VW model to be based on the MQB-AO-IN platform after the Taigun. The compact sedan is offered in two broad trims, the specifications of which have been detailed in our story.  

Hyundai Creta N Line Breaks Cover

Hyundai launched the N Line iteration of the Creta for the South American markets. Along with cosmetic changes, the compact SUV also gets retuned suspension and steering rack. For India, we expect Hyundai to offer the N Line trim with the facelifted model.

Mercedes AMG GT Black Series Makes Its Way To India

The most powerful V8 AMG ever, the GT Black Series, has been launched in India. Only two units of the super-exclusive supercar have been brought to India, one of which has already been delivered.

Citroen C3 Detailed Ahead Of Launch

Ahead of its launch on July 20, the French marque has revealed the specifications of the upcoming C3. It will be available in two trims with the choice of two petrol engines. You can check out the variant-wise feature dissection of the hatch here.

Volvo Goes Local With The 2022 XC40 Recharge

Volvo will commence the production of the XC40 Recharge at its manufacturing facility in Karnataka. The SUV will be the first luxury EV to be assembled locally, beating Mercedes Benz to it.

TUV300 Plus Facelift On The Way

Mahindra might launch the three-row iteration of the Bolero Neo, which will be available in both 7- and 9- seater configurations. To be called the Bolero Neo Plus, it is likely to carry the 120PS 2.2-litre diesel mill from the TUV300 Plus.

Fisker Pear EV Interior Glimpses 

New details about Fisker’s second EV, the Pear EV, have emerged, giving us a hint at its cabin layout and design. We’ve also got a hang of its possible powertrain configuration, details about which have been jotted down here.

2022 Maruti Vitara Brezza Launch Confirmed

After being spotted multiple times, Maruti has confirmed the launch date for the updated Vitara Brezza. Its interiors have been spied ahead of its launch, revealing some of the new feature additions.

Toyota Hyryder Powertrain Options Uncovered

We’ve got wind of the powertrain options of the upcoming Toyota Hyryder. Details about its hybrid powertrains have been revealed in our story.