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With six months in tow, the auto sector is looking at a brighter 2019 and the plethora of new launches lines are expected to improve the sales momentum. Here's a look at the top cars lined up for launch in the second half of 2019.

The Garmisch is a classic concept car that was designed by Marcello Gandini for Bertone and vanished after its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in 1970. With the newly created car, BMW pays respect to one of Italy's most influential car designers and adds an exciting chapter to the company's history.

The week started on a sombre note with the death of three-time Formula 1 world champion Niki Lauda. The legendary F1 driver left for the heavenly abode leaving behind stories of inspiration for an entire generation, some of which may seem downright fiction. The most famous of which is the crash at the Nurburgring in 1976 that almost killed him. He was all of 27 years then, and was given his last rites on the hospital bed while being treated for severe burns. But, racer that he was not only emerged from that accident but was back in the racing seat in six weeks against the advice of his doctors. Stubborn, arrogant but extremely resilient!

One needs no reason to escape the dreary work and mundane urban life to find some peace and solitude. More so, when one has a car like the Audi Q3 SUV at his disposal. As an opportunity presented, I took the Audi Q3 to the far-flung, magical land of Chhitkul in Himachal Pradesh!

Russian car builders, AcademeG, have converted a Bentley Continental GT into an Ultratank by replacing the wheels with a custom set of heavy duty tracks.

Hero MotoCorp has finally come out with a major update for its most-affordable scooter, the Hero Pleasure. Now christened the Hero Pleasure+ (Plus) 110, the scooter now comes with a bigger, more powerful 110 cc engine, revised styling and host of new and updated features.

Under the hood it's the same 6.6-litre V12 twin-turbocharged engine which is good enough for 623bhp and 800Nm of torque. The engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission which enables the car to accelerate from 0-100kmph in 4.6 seconds.

onic Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna passed away in a tragic accident on May 1, 1994, leaving a void no one can fill. The legend passed away in a tragic crash at the infamous Tamburello corner during the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola. The young Brazilian was not only a role model to the youth of his country but inspired boys and girls world over and does so even today. He is a legend that is revered by millions, worshipped by thousands and missed by all. 2019 marks his 25th death anniversary, and even today Senna lives on with his family and all the lives he touched in and out of racing. As we celebrate the life of Ayrton Senna, here are 10 facts you need to know about the legendary racer.