Autos this week: Auto Expo returns, Mercedes and Ducati India launch schedule and more

Returning after a three-year hiatus, the Auto Expo is set to take place at the India Expo Mart in Greater Noida from January 13 to 18. The Auto Expo - Component Show will be held at Pragati Maidan, Delhi. The show will see some of the biggest manufacturers showcase their best and newest for visitors and audiences.

Kia will be showcasing its electric concept SUV ‘EV9’ at the Auto Expo 2023. The Kia EV9 may offer features like a dual-motor and four-wheel-drive in the top variant. The entry-level variant is expected to come with a single motor and rear-wheel drive. The car is supposed to be the flagship electric SUV offering from the South Korean car manufacturer.

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Motovolt will be unveiling its indigenously designed e-scooter. The company claims that the e-scooter will come with a modularity feature that will enable riders to make customisations to the e-scooter. The EV is expected to have a top speed of more than 60 kmph.

German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz will be launching 10 new models in India in 2023. The company launched its AMG E53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet model on January 6 as first of the 10 vehicles that it will launch in India. The company has stated that the majority of the new launches will be in the over Rs 1-crore price category.

Italian hyperbike manufacturer Ducati’s Indian outfit has said that the company will be launching nine new bikes in India this year. The models are expected to be priced between Rs 10.39 lakh and Rs 72 lakh. The models that the OEM will launch in India include Panigale V4 R, Monster SP, Diavel V4, Streetfighter V4 SP2, Multistrada V4 Rally, Scrambler Icon 2G, Scrambler Full Throttle 2G, Scrambler Nightshift 2G and Streetfighter V4 Lamborghini.