Auto News Roundup, June 30: The Biggest Stories You May Have Missed

Don’t worry because HT Auto has got you covered. We bring you the biggest developments in the automotive world from Sunday, June 30. Take a look:

George Russell won the Austrian Grand Prix

Mercedes racer George Russell built from third place to win the crown at the Austrian Grand Prix. The British driver took advantage after an early collision between Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Lando Norris. Finding a place on the podium with Russell was teammate Oscar Piastri and Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr.

Read also: The full report from the Austrian Grand Prix

Toyota has big plans for self-driving

Toyota’s first electric car equipped with an advanced autonomous driving system will reach the Chinese market by 2025. Toyota is directly pursuing Tesla’s Full Self Drive (FSD) driving technology. The Japanese auto giant has signed a joint venture with China’s Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) as it looks to have a larger market share here.

Also Read: Toyota to launch Bozhi 3X SUV with advanced driving technology

The updated Kia Seltos has been revealed for the US market

The Kia Seltos is a mid-size SUV that is quite popular in the Indian market, where it made its debut in 2019. The Seltos, however, is also offered in many global markets, including the US, where its updated version was recently unveiled. Updates for Seltos for US customers include some cosmetic changes as well as the addition of newer technologies.

Also Read: What’s New in the Updated Kia Seltos for the US?

Fuel prices in Mumbai will come down

Get ready to pay less for petrol and diesel if you drive in Mumbai. The Maharashtra state government has announced fuel price cuts in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) in its annual budget and it would come into effect from July 1.

Also Read: Check how much less you will have to pay for fuel in Mumbai now

The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 has been teased ahead of its July 17 launch

(Also Read: What We Know So Far About Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450)

The Royal Enfield Guerrilla 450 is all set for its global debut and will be the second offering based on the new Himalayan platform. It will use the newly developed Sherpa 450 engine.

Date of first publication: 01 July 2024, 08:28 IST