Top stories of last week (June 18-22)

In case you missed out on what was hot in the automotive world last week, here is the list.

First drive:

http://overdrive.in/details/1584/Renault-Duster-first-drive

Renault India is now ready to launch their first genuine volume product, the Duster SUV in India.

First ride:

http://overdrive.in/details/1601/Honda-Dream-Yuga-first-ride

We ride Honda's latest 110cc motorcycle in India, the Dream Yuga

Launches:

http://overdrive.in/details/1606/Volkswagen-launches-Jetta-TSI-at-Rs-136-lakh

Volkswagen has launched the petrol variant of the Jetta in India for a starting price of Rs 13.60 lakh, ex-Delhi with two trims - Trendline and Comfortline

News:

http://overdrive.in/details/1607/Production-of-BharatBenz-trucks-start

DICV has started production of its first 25-tonne BharatBenz truck off the assembly lines from its Oragadam plant in Chennai

http://overdrive.in/details/1603/Skoda-showcases-new-Rapid

Skoda which has the Rapid in India is now showcasing a face-lifted version with Mission L design cues at the 2012 Paris Auto Show

Motorsport:

http://overdrive.in/details/1580/Karun-Chandhok-completes-24-hours-of-Le-Mans-in-sixth-position

Indian racing star Karun Chandhok has created history by becoming the first Indian to complete the historic Le Mans 24 hours. His team, JRM Racing crossed the finish line in sixth position

http://overdrive.in/details/1585/Audis-clean-sweep-at-24-hours-of-Le-Mans

Audi registered their 11^th win in 13 years with a clean sweep of the podium in the 24 hours of Le Mans 2012. It was also the first time a car with hybrid technology has won the prestigious event. Audi's R18 e-tron quattro cars came in first and second place while two non-hybrid R18 Ultra cars finished in third and fifth place

Videos:

http://overdrive.in/video_gallery/1587

Renault Duster walkaround