Top 10 Car News Which Stole All The Thunder In July 2021

Welcome to our new monthly news wrap, where we give you a quick rundown of all the crucial happenings in the world of two-wheelers from the month gone by. July 2021 was packed with launches, updates, and some interesting reveals. Here is all that you need: 

BMW M5 Competition Launched

This month began with the launch of the facelifted BMW M5 Competition. No changes have been made to the 625PS 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8. However, the performance sedan now looks a whole lot meaner and gets more features. The price? Check it out here.

Audi e-tron Launched

Audi has begun its EV journey in India with not one but three variants of the e-tron. The SUV comes in a sportier SUV-coupe body style. Variant-wise pricing and technical specifications can be found here.

More Tata Cars Get Darker 

In July, as many as four Tata cars got their Dark Editions. Besides the Harrier Dark Edition (which got updated), the Altroz, Nexon, and Nexon EV also come in a stealthy-looking black. All prices here. 

Ford Figo Automatic Launched

Ford has reintroduced the Figo automatic with the 1.2-litre petrol engine. Unlike its rivals, which come with an AMT, the Figo AT utilises a proper 6-speed torque converter automatic. Has that made the hatch more expensive? Find out here. 

Stellantis’s EV Day Explained

Stellantis, formed from a merger between the FCA and Groupe PSA, has revealed a detailed electrification plan. The auto giant will have four platforms underpinning models under 14 carmakers across the Atlantic. To read our detailed coverage about Stellantis’s EV day, head here. 

Lotus’s Final Petrol Car Unleashed

Lotus has given one final hurrah to ICE-powered cars with the new Emira. Two engine options are on offer: a Toyota-powered 3.5-litre V6 engine and a Mercedes-AMG 2.0-litre inline-four. A perfect sendoff for Lotus’s final petrol car? You bet!

Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae Breaks Cover

Another manufacturer that gave a sendoff to its V12-powered supercar is Lamborghini. The Sant’agata Bolognese carmaker took the wraps off the Aventador Ultimae, the final iteration of the supercar. You gotta act fast if you have your eyes set on one as the supercar will be produced in limited units. 

Mercedes-Benz To Go Fully Electric

Mercedes-Benz has said it’ll go all-electric by 2030. The luxury carmaker has also revealed its future plans, which include new platforms, giga factories, and more. To know about Merc’s ambitions, click here. 

Dodge Muscle Car EV To Launch In 2024

Dodge and electric cars aren’t really the best combination. But the American carmaker has confirmed that its first EV muscle car will be out in 2024. And if the teaser is anything to go by, the wait for Dodge’s first EV is sure going to be worth it. 

Maruti’s First EV To Come Out By 2025

With EVs slowly but steadily gaining popularity, many manufacturers are now cashing in on the trend. India’s biggest carmaker, Maruti Suzuki, will also be launching an electric car but reportedly not anytime before 2025. All details here. 

BONUS

New Maharashtra EV Policy 

In a bid to boost EV sales in the state, the Maharashtra government has rolled out a new policy. The government also has plans on installing public and semi-public charging stations across strategic locations.