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The 2018 Hyundai i20 CVT automatic has been launched in India with prices starting at Rs. 7.04 lakh. The automatic version will be available in two variants - Magna and Asta - with the latter priced at Rs. 8.16 lakh (ex-showroom, pan India). Hyundai India replaces the older 1.4-litre engine with a 4-speed torque converter on the i20 with the new CVT option, and the model has also received a price cut in the process. The new Hyundai i20 CVT also manages to undercut prices of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and Honda Jazz.

Ford Motor Company too has started working towards EVs in a big way and from the looks of it, the first ever electric crossover from Ford, dubbed Mach 1, will be ready for a public debut in a couple of years from now.

The Mahindra TUV300 Plus has been in the offing for a while, and now the automaker has listed the SUV on its website. The Mahindra website suggests a single 'P4' variant for the TUV300 Plus that has been priced at Rs. 9.69 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Mahindra TUV300 Plus is the longer version of the sub 4-metre TUV and gets the an extra row of seats along with a bigger engine under the hood. While the Indian automaker is yet to confirm the launch of the new TUV300 Plus, the model is expected to go on sale sometime in June this year.

Kia might name the production version of its SP concept Trazor, as indicated by an online poll the company is running asking users to vote for the name that they think should be given to the production model of the SP concept. There are four names to choose from, which are SP-Z, Tusker, Trailster and Trazor, and the latter is leading right now.

The 2018 MINI Cooper facelift has been launched in India with prices starting at Rs. 29.70 lakh, going up to Rs. 37.10 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom India). The new MINI Cooper is available in three-door, five-door and Convertible body styles, and all models come to the country as Completely Built Units (CBUs). The 2018 MINI Cooper facelift was globally revealed in January this year, and the models cosmetic changes including new front and rear circular LED lights with optional Matrix LED high beams. There's also the lovely new Union Jack-themed LED taillights that certainly look quintessentially British.

Kia Motors has revealed the 2019 Sportage facelift with a host of upgrades to the exterior and interior of the crossover. The updated model sports new safety and infotainment tech, while its biggest change comes under the hood with the addition of a new mild hybrid diesel engine joining the line-up. Kia says the new powertrains are fully compliant with the future emission standards.

The Hyundai i20 petrol CVT automatic has started arriving at dealerships, and prices of the new variant have been leaked starting at Rs. 7.04 lakh. Dealers (where?) have confirmed that the i20 CVT will be offered in two trims - Magna and Asta, with the latter being priced at Rs. 8.16 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom India).

Adding a tinge of orange to its performance coupe, Mercedes-Benz India has launched the Mercedes-AMG GLE 43 Coupe 4MATIC OrangeArt edition priced at Rs. 1.02 crore. The automaker has also introduced the Mercedes-AMG SLC 43 RedArt Edition in India priced at Rs. 87.48 lakh (all prices, ex-showroom India). Both the exclusive editions add distinctive highlights to the AMG-tuned performance cars and are limited to a total of 25 units.