Mini India today finally launched the India-made Mini Countryman C in the Indian market. The new Mini Countryman C will be produced locally at the BMW Group plant in Chennai and is priced at Rs 47.5 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings are already underway; Interested customers can book the car exclusively through the Mini dealership, and deliveries will begin soon. The new Mini Countryman C will take on the BMW X1, Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA and other similarly priced entry-level luxury SUVs.First of all, talking about the engine, the new Mini Countryman C is powered by a 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder, turbocharged engine with…
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Citroen India today finally launched the new Citroen e-C3X Electric in the Indian market with a starting price of Rs 10.25 lakh (ex-showroom), making it Rs 1.74 lakh cheaper than its predecessor. The company is also offering the 2026 eC3X with an optional Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) scheme, which reduces the purchase price of the vehicle by Rs 6.29 lakh, while battery usage is charged at Rs 2.26 per km. Interested customers can book the EV online or by visiting their nearest dealership. Deliveries are expected to begin soon. The Citroen eC3X receives additional convenience features as well as revisions to its…
Citroen has released another teaser of its upcoming refreshed electric hatchback. The updated model is expected to be called eC3X, following the French brand’s revised naming strategy, which has already been introduced on models like the C3X, AircrossThe latest teaser suggests that the electric hatchback will get a noticeable styling refresh. While the overall silhouette is expected to remain familiar, the updated model will feature a redesigned front bumper with a silver skid-plate-style element. Citroen is expected to upgrade the lighting package by introducing LED DRLs and LED fog lamps instead of the simple setup offered on the current eC3.Other…
Mercedes-Benz India recently launched the new 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class in the Indian market. For 2026, the luxury sedan has received several improvements aimed at keeping it ahead of the competition in the ultra-luxury segment. While the overall design remains unmistakably S-Class, the latest model brings subtle styling revisions, advanced technology features, improved connectivity and refinements that further enhance the ownership experience. In this article, let’s take a look at the top five things you need to know. powertrain The 2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is offered with a single hybrid powertrain option. Notably, it is the first S-Class to be offered with…
Image Credit: IG/omiiee_omkar Hero MotoCorp’s upcoming adventure motorcycle has once again been spotted on public roads. The latest test mule was spotted in Ladakh. The motorcycle, widely expected to be called the XPulse 421, was spotted testing at high altitude in the Himalayan region.Although the motorcycle is largely hidden, many key details are still visible. The front end features a rally-inspired design with a tall windscreen and a high-mounted LED headlamp integrated into a sharply styled fairing. The design of the fuel tank and seat also hints at its adventure-focused intentions. The rear section looks relatively slim compared to the…
Korean automaker Hyundai has once again teased the next-generation Hyundai i20 hatchback, revealing design details of the hatchback’s interior ahead of its global debut. The latest teaser has revealed more details about the interior of the next-generation i20, including a new integrated display that combines the infotainment system and digital instrument cluster into one panel. The screen is expected to be around 12.3 inches with Hyundai BlueLink connected car features, wireless smartphone connectivity and rear-view camera display. The teaser also confirms the use of touch-sensitive climate controls in place of traditional physical switches. The updated cabin layout points towards a…
Mercedes-Benz India has launched the 2026 S-Class, introducing the S 450e Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) as the latest version of the flagship luxury sedan. Bookings for the new Mercedes-Benz S 450e begin today, while customer deliveries are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. The S 450e Launch Edition is priced at Rs 2.20 crore, ex-showroom, while the more exclusive MANUFAKTUR edition starts at Rs 2.38 crore, ex-showroom. Here’s a quick look at everything you need to know about the model.2026 Mercedes-Benz S-Class: Main Details Visually, there are subtle changes visible in the updated S-Class. The front fascia now…
Maruti Suzuki has announced the prices of WagonR Flex Fuel in India, making it the first mass-market passenger vehicle in the country capable of running on higher ethanol blends. The hatchback is priced at Rs 7.24 lakh, ex-showroom and was recently showcased in production-ready form before its price was announced.Based on the top-spec WagonR ZXi+ variant, the new flex fuel model is designed to operate on ethanol-petrol blends ranging from E20 to E85. This means the vehicle can use fuel containing up to 85 percent ethanol.Powering the WagonR Flex Fuel is Maruti Suzuki’s 1.2-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine. The motor develops…
Skoda Auto India has just announced that bookings for the new Skoda Kodiaq RS will begin from June 22, 2026. It marks the arrival of the brand’s first SUV to wear the RS badge and compared to the standard model, it brings a more aggressive design theme, RS-specific cabin enhancements and a higher-output version of the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. The launch is expected by the end of this month. Ahead of its launch, let’s take a look at the top five things you need to know about the upcoming Skoda Kodiaq RS.engine, performance The new Skoda Kodiaq RS will…
Hyundai has officially unveiled the fourth generation i20 after pictures were recently leaked online. The latest version of the premium hatchback first debuted in Brazil and brings a completely redesigned exterior, a new cabin and updated powertrain options.The new i20 adopts a completely different design philosophy than its predecessor. While the overall hatchback profile remains familiar, Hyundai has added several SUV-inspired styling elements. The front end features a full-width LED light bar connecting a pair of arrow-shaped headlamps, while Y-shaped LED DRLs add a distinctive signature. At the rear, the hatchback gets integrated connected tail-lamps in triangular-shaped housings. It also…