Sunday drive by Hormazd Sorabjee: 5 new cars raring to hit the road

With showrooms shuttered and assembly lines at a standstill, the lockdown has dealt the auto industry a body blow. But carmakers are fighting back and planning a flurry of launches to make up for lost time once lockdown restrictions are eased. Whether there’ll be customers to buy them is another issue but if you want to reward yourself for surviving over two months of house arrest with a nice set of wheels, then there’s plenty to choose from. Here’s my list of the top five newly-launched cars you’ll find in showrooms immediately after the lockdown lifts.