Weekly Roundup: Top Car News Stories In India From The Past Week

The past week had a lot of happenings in the Indian automotive world. The major highlights include a much-awaited launch of the MG crossover alongside new launches from Hyundai and Maruti Suzuki. There were also revelations from BYD, Nissan and Mercedes, and some official announcements from Tata, Mahindra and Ford. Let us take a look at all of that in this story.

Hyundai Alcazar Facelift Launched

Hyundai launched the 2024 Alcazar facelift in India and it has got significant updates inside and out. The design is mostly inspired by other popular Hyundai cars including the Exter and Creta. The midsize SUV is offered at an introductory starting price, which is much less than the price of the outgoing version. Find more details about the car and its variant-wise prices in our story.

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Revealed

Mercedes-Benz revealed the eighth-generation E-Class in India. The sedan is filled to the brim with luxury features considering its regal look, which has been further enhanced with the cosmetic tweaks of this new-generation model. There’s a cool new addition to the dashboard we’d want you to guess about as well. Know more in detail in our story. 

BYD e6 Facelift Gets A New Name In India

BYD announced a new name for the upcoming e6 facelift for the Indian market. The electric MPV is set to be launched soon with more power, practicality and several cosmetic revisions. Learn more about the car here in this article.

The MG Windsor EV Launched

MG has finally put a stop to the teasers of the Windsor EV by launching the electric crossover in India. The car has justifiably become the talk of the market owing to its unexpected pricing and a unique mandatory battery rental service introduced by the carmaker. Curious? Well, we have explained in detail here.

First Mahindra Thar Roxx Goes To Auction

Mahindra announced the auctioning of the first unit with the VIN number “0001.” of the Thar Roxx for a good cause, and this is not the first time they have taken this approach. The lifestyle offroader is one of the hottest launches of this year till now and it has outperformed its 3-door sibling with many additional features. You can learn more in detail here.

Nissan Magnite Facelift Launch Timeline Revealed

Nissan revealed the launch timeline of the Magnite Facelift in India. The Magnite has not received any major revisions since its first launch in 2020. With this launch, the sub-4-metre SUV is expected to get some significant updates and you can check out the launch date and things you can expect from the car, here.

Tata Introduced Festive Offers For Its Cars

Tata has introduced massive price cuts for both its ICE-powered cars and electric vehicles with the upcoming festival season just around the corner. The offered prices are for a limited time only. Besides lowered prices, the carmaker has also offered 6 months of free charging for its EVs. Find more details in our article - both for their ICE cars and EVs.

Tata Curvv Deliveries Underway

Tata Motors has started delivering the Curvv ICE SUV coupe across the country. It is offered in eight variants with prices ranging from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 19 lakh (ex-showroom). The SUV coupe features a sporty design with a sloping roofline and a plethora of features in its cabin. Check out the car in-depth in our story.

Mahindra Thar Roxx Reaches Dealerships

The Mahindra Thar Roxx has arrived on display at dealerships and test drives are set to begin on September 14. The carmaker had also announced the dates for the commencement of bookings and deliveries of the car, details of which can be found here.

Maruti Suzuki Swift CNG Launched  

Maruti Suzuki has launched the CNG variant of the Swift. The CNG kit comes in three different trims with prices starting from Rs 8.2 lakh (ex-showroom). Now with this option, the car boasts a mileage that is sure to impress buyers. Head out to our story if you want to know more.  

Ford Makes A Comeback In India

Ford is returning to India, but not how all of us want it to be. The American carmaker announced its exit from the Indian market in 2021 but is now making a comeback with a twist. Whether it is to excite the Indian buyers or not is something we have explained here in our story.