Top Automotive Highlights That Mattered This Week

Aside from updates on upcoming recalls and some interesting spy shots, India gets its own NCAP last week

The past week’s highlights includes information on upcoming product launches, while India got its own NCAP. There have been a couple of recalls from an Indian automaker, and new spy shots of upcoming cars have also surfaced on the internet. Let’s have a quick overview of all important highlights of the week.

Tata Nexon Launch Timeline Revealed

After a series of spy shots on the internet, the launch date of the facelifted Tata Nexon has now been confirmed. The facelifted SUV will get comprehensive changes both inside and outside. Both ICE and electric versions of the updated Nexon will be launched together. 

India’s Own NCAP

From now on, the safety of cars sold in India will be analysed and tested by the Bharat NCAP (new car assessment program), India’s own crash test programme. You can check out more details about the same by visiting this link, and we have also explained the process of how the new cars sold in India will get certified.

Honda Elevate Launch Date Revealed

Honda is all set to announce the prices of its upcoming compact SUV, the Elevate, in September… check out the date here. The SUV shares its platform and powertrain options with the Honda City. In related news, you can also check out what the base-spec model of the Elevate packs.

Maruti Fronx and 5-door Jimny In South Africa

Maruti Fronx has debuted in South Africa, featuring a bigger engine and an additional exterior paint option. On the other hand, the made in India 5-door Jimny also makes its appearance in South Africa. Similar to the Fronx, the Jimny also gets an additional paint option. Check out this link for more details.

Mahindra Issued A Big Recall 

More than a lakh units of the XUV700 and XUV400 EV have been recalled, which were manufactured over a course of two years. It’s the second recall for the XUV700 since its launch. To know why Mahindra recalled these cars, head here.

Toyota To Unveil First Flex-fuel Prototype

Toyota is set to unveil the prototype of its flex-fuel version of the Camry Hybrid at the end of August 2023. As a chief guest, Minister of Road Transport & Highways of India, Nitin Gadkari, will be present for the unveiling.

New-gen Lexus LM Can Now Be Reserved

Lexus has unveiled the second-generation LM MPV in India, which is nothing but the even more premium version of the Toyota Vellfire. Lexus has also opened its order books for the MPV. To know more about the MPV, click here.

BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe To Get A New Variant

BMW is set to launch a sportier variant of the 2 Series Gran Coupe, and it will be available in limited numbers. This new variant will also come with a few cosmetic enhancements. You can click here to know more.

Tata Nexon Facelift And Punch EV Spied 

The Nexon facelift has been spied undisguised from the rear during its TVC shoot. Another test mule that was spied this week was of the Tata Punch EV, which was seen topping up its battery pack.

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