Auto Today Magazine - August 2024

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Highlights of Auto Today August 2024:
The August issue of Auto Today is out and our cover has one of the most eagerly awaited SUVs, the Mahindra Thar Roxx taking centre stage. This is an all-new Thar, that is bigger, better and most importantly, blends space, features and comfort that can be used by a family without diluting its off-road DNA. Our Top Story is an exclusive insight into the upcoming MG Windsor EV, with never-before-seen images of the CUV’s cabin, and some insight into the features and technology that are likely to debut on the Windsor. In keeping with the trends of 2024, we have three very distinct SUV coupes, the Tata Curvv.ev, the Citroen Basalt and the Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 Coupe. (Four, if you count the GLE 53 on our #OdeToOutstanding drive). The Curvv.ev becomes the Indian automaker’s flagship EV, and pushes the standard of Indian-made EVs even further, while the Basalt is a big and practical SUV based on the ultra-modular C-Cubed platform. The GLC 43 Coupe meanwhile returns in its latest generation, with better performance and usability despite losing displacement and cylinders, but does get a sizeable price hike. Over in our Refreshed section, we have the Lexus NX Overtrail, and we tell you why this particular NX variant might be the best one to buy. We have also driven the facelifted Mercedes-Benz EQB 350, which brings in a fresher look and added performance to the family-oriented electric SUV. We pay tribute to our great nation on its 78th Independence Day with the #OdeToOutstanding with Mercedes-Benz where we took four of their outstanding SUVs and set out from the four extreme corners of our nation converging at the National Capital, to showcase the rich heritage and diversity of India. Our trip to Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy also included visits to the Lamborghini Museum as well as the assembly line for the most successful Lamborghini of them all - the Urus. We also rode the new and thoroughly updated Yezdi Adventure, both on and off the road. The Long Term section has monthly reports on the Hyundai Exter, MG Comet, Kia Sonet and the Royal Enfield Himalayan. We bid adieu to the Hyundai Verna after a year and 20,000km on its clock. The update section has all the latest news from around the world, as well as our country, including two-wheelers, motorsport and commercial vehicles. Enjoy the August issue of Auto Today and do not forget to belt up when seated in a car, and wear a helmet when you’re on a two-wheeler.