Weekly Auto & EV Highlights: Big Launches, Record-Breaking Feats & More!
The automotive and EV world saw some exciting developments this week! From Vespa’s stylish new lineup to Tata Curvv’s record-breaking stunt, here’s everything you need to know.
1) Vespa’s 2025 Lineup Arrives in India
Vespa has unveiled its?2025 scooter collection, showcasing?refreshed designs, advanced technology, and exclusive editions?like the?Oro and Qala. Starting at??1.32 lakh, this collection features?a TFT display, Bluetooth connectivity, and keyless ignition?for a contemporary riding experience.
2) Tata Curvv SUV Pulls a Boeing 737!
Tata Motors has captured attention with a?remarkable stunt:?the?Curvv SUV towed a 48-ton Boeing 737?for 100 meters! This stunning achievement, performed at the?Al ESL Hangar in Thiruvananthapuram, has secured the SUV a spot in the?India Book of Records.
- Powered by a?1.2L Hyperion GDi engine (123 bhp, 225 Nm of torque)?
- Manual transmission model utilized for the stunt?
- Tire pressure optimized for maximum grip?
Tata Motors shared the stunning video with the caption:?"Unleashing Dominance!"
3) VinFast Smashes EV Sales Target
Vietnamese EV giant?VinFast?delivered over?97,000 electric vehicles in 2024, surpassing its revised goal of?80,000 units. The last quarter alone accounted for?53,000 sales, which is more than half of the total yearly deliveries!?
Looking ahead,?VinFast plans to quadruple its global sales by 2025, despite encountering financial challenges, and is making significant bets on?expansion in both Vietnam and global markets.
4) Honda NX200 ADV Debuts in India
Honda has launched the?NX200 ADV, an entry-level adventure bike that replaces the?CB200X. Priced at??1,68,499 (ex-showroom), it features:?
-?New TFT digital display?
-?OBD-2B compliant engine?
-?Traction control?and?Bluetooth connectivity?
Available at?Honda RedWing?and?BigWing dealerships, the NX200 ADV is created for both urban explorers and adventure seekers.
5) Audi India Discontinues A8 L & RS5 Sportback
Audi India has quietly?discontinued the A8 L and RS5 Sportback from its lineup?as both models reach the end of their lifecycles.
- The?A8 L?was a flagship luxury sedan that competed with the BMW 7 Series and Mercedes S-Class. Audi is expected to replace it with an?all-electric A8 in the future.
- The?RS5 Sportback, a performance-oriented coupe featuring a?2.9L twin-turbo V6 engine, has also been discontinued. A next-generation RS5 could arrive soon.
With this move, Audi is shifting its focus towards?next-generation and electric models, aligning with the future of mobility.
Which news excited you the most this week? Drop your thoughts in the comments! ??
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