Ford Figo Automatic launched in India at Rs.7.75 lakh

Mercedes Benz has re-opened the bookings for its all-electric EQC SUV in India. The second batch of the car will reach Mercedes dealers in October and the bookings can be made at these dealers across the country. Powering the EQC is an 85kWh lithium-ion battery coupled with two 3 phase AC motors making 402bhp and 765Nm of torque. The EQC claims an electric range of 400km, and the battery can be charged in 21 hours using a 3.4kW domestic socket or in 10 hours using a 7.5kW wall-box charger provided by Mercedes Benz. The Mercedes Benz EQC is priced at Rs.99.30 lakh and is available across 50 cities and 94 locations in India.

Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has added an option of connected car technology to its Arena line-up, which was earlier available with only Nexa cars. The ‘Suzuki Connect’ can be added as an option to the Alto, Wagon-R, Swift, Dzire, Ertiga, and Vitara Brezza. The connected car tech is available at a price of Rs.11,900 for a 3-year subscription. With the Suzuki Connect, customers get features like security alerts, geofencing, vehicle status, and driver behavior analysis. 

MG Motors will reveal the Astor for the Indian market on September 15. The MG Astor will be positioned below the Hector in MG’s SUV range, making it the least expensive MG model on sale in India. Once launched in India, the MG Astor will lock horns with the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kushaq, and the upcoming Volkswagen Taigun. MG Motors recently revealed that its upcoming mid-size SUV, the Astor will be the first Indian car to get an in-car AI assistant. Additionally, the Astor will be the first car in its segment to come with Level 2 autonomous driving technology with Advanced driver Assistance System or ADAS. 

A 2012 Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder LP 550-2 is available for sale on Luxury Ride. The car is listed at a price of 1,25,00,000 and is available in Dehradun. The LP 550-2 is Jharkhand registered and has an odometer reading of 14,000km. About the Gallardo Spyder LP 550-2, the car comes with a 5.0-liter V10 engine making 550bhp with a 0-100kmph time of 3.9 seconds, a convertible rooftop, and all-wheel-drive. In terms of features, the Gallardo Spyder LP 550-2 gets a keyless engine start/stop, 19” black alloy wheels, front and rear ventilated disc brakes, and a tilt and telescopic steering wheel. 

Subaru has revealed its all-new 2022 WRX for the International markets. Popular for being a rally car, the Subaru WRX comes with an all-wheel-drive system and performance updates with the new generation model. Coming straight to the powertrain, the 2022 Subaru WRX replaces the 2.0-liter unit with a new 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine, which now makes 3hp more at 271hp and a similar 349Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission or an 8-speed CVT or Subaru Performance transmission. The CVT transmission features an eight-speed manual mode, with quicker downshifts, controlled by steering-mounted paddle shifters.