Author: Harjot Singh

BMW has officially opened order books for the all-new i5 Long Wheelbase (LWB) in India, with commercial deliveries scheduled to begin in the coming weeks. Crucially, this luxury electric sedan will be assembled locally at BMW’s Chennai manufacturing plant—making it only the second all-electric BMW model after the iX1 LWB to roll off Indian assembly lines. Alongside the standard variant, BMW is introducing a limited-run First Edition, capped at just 99 units nationwide. The Indian-spec i5 LWB arrives in the eDrive 35L configuration, equipped with an 81.6 kWh battery pack, rear-wheel drive, and a claimed MIDC driving range of up to 669 km on a single…

BMW has launched the X1 Long Wheelbase (LWB) in India at ₹49.90 lakh (ex-showroom), introducing a stretched variant of its entry-level luxury SUV to the Indian market. The biggest surprise surrounding this launch is the pricing. At ₹49.90 lakh, the X1 LWB is actually ₹1 lakh cheaper than the standard-wheelbase X1 petrol. But the real reason to sign on the dotted line isn’t just the sticker price. The LWB gets a 108mm longer wheelbase, significantly more rear-seat space, revised seat cushioning, and a softer suspension tune specifically aimed at improving ride comfort. Unlike the standard X1, however, this stretched version is offered exclusively…

Kia has officially taken the wraps off the India-spec Sorento ahead of its scheduled launch on September 4, 2026. Positioned directly as the brand’s new internal combustion flagship in India, the three-row premium SUV marks a major strategic transition for the Korean carmaker. The Sorento brings three critical firsts to Kia’s Indian portfolio: it is the company’s first strong-hybrid offering, its first three-row monocoque ICE SUV, and its new flagship passenger vehicle positioned above the Seltos. With local assembly underway at Kia’s Anantapur plant in Andhra Pradesh, competitive pricing is expected to place it squarely against European rivals. Kia Sorento India: Key Details at a…

Volvo Car India has officially confirmed that its premier electric offerings—the Volvo EX90 flagship SUV and the Volvo ES90 luxury electric sedan—will launch in India on October 12, 2026. Sitting at the absolute apex of the Swedish automaker’s electrification portfolio, both vehicles introduce next-generation EV engineering, including an advanced 800V electrical architecture, continuous NVIDIA DRIVE core computing, and industry-leading range figures exceeding 690 km. The arrival of the ES90 holds dual significance for the Indian market.Beyond introducing Volvo’s new executive EV flagship, it marks the brand’s return to the luxury three-box sedan segment following the discontinuation of the ICE-powered S90…

Genesis, the luxury arm of Hyundai Motor Group, has officially revealed its pinnacle production model: the Genesis GV90. Positioned at the apex of the brand’s all-electric lineup, this full-size flagship SUV transitions the acclaimed 2024 Neolun concept into production reality. Built on the dedicated eMP (electric Mode Platform) architecture, the GV90 directly targets the upper crest of the ultra-luxury market—taking aim at stalwarts like the Range Rover Electric, Mercedes-Maybach GLS, and Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Available in both a standard three-row configuration and a chauffeur-centric four-seat GV90 Neolun Executive Suite, the vehicle introduces several world-first automotive engineering milestones. These include an independently…

Skoda is finally giving the Slavia its first major mid-life update. The popular sedan is receiving fresh exterior styling, a heavily upgraded technology suite, and a crucial change to its automatic transmission. However, it is vital to understand what this update actually represents: this is not an all-new Slavia. The 2026 facelift retains the proven MQB-A0-IN platform, familiar body proportions, and core mechanical architecture. Instead of reinventing the wheel, Skoda has concentrated its engineering and design efforts on the areas buyers notice the most—front-end styling, cabin technology, and everyday drivability. So, how exactly does the 2026 Skoda Slavia compare to…

Skoda Auto India has officially unveiled the fourth-generation Superb sedan, marking a dramatic return for the brand’s flagship nameplate after an extended absence from the Indian automotive landscape.Scheduled for a commercial launch in mid-2027, the return of the Superb is particularly historic—it marks the official reintroduction of a TDI diesel powertrain to the wider Volkswagen Group in India following the strict BS6 emission transition. Imported via the Completely Built-Up (CBU) route in a single top-tier Laurin & Klement (L&K) specification, the new Superb blends understated European aesthetics with an extreme focus on rear-seat, chauffeur-driven luxury. Drivetrain & Mechanical Configuration: FWD…

At the RM Sotheby’s Monterey auction during Pebble Beach Concours week, a landmark moment in modern automotive history unfolded.The Ferrari Luce ‘Chassis 0’—the world’s very first production unit of Maranello’s inaugural all-electric vehicle—sold under the hammer for an astounding $40 million (approximately ₹382 Crore). The sale makes ‘Chassis 0’ the most expensive new vehicle ever sold at public auction, comfortably surpassing the $26 million record set by a one-off Ferrari Daytona SP3 at the same event.With RM Sotheby’s waiving its buyer’s premium, 100% of the $40 million hammer price will directly benefit The Ferrari Foundation to fund global educational initiatives.…

To understand the modern automotive industry, you have to ask five critical questions: Why are there so many screens in cars now? What actually happens when one goes blank? Why are software problems increasingly becoming safety problems? What is happening in India with screen-heavy cars like the Mahindra XUV 7XO and the new Electric Origin SUVs? And finally, are automakers designing vehicles with too much dependence on a single screen and software architecture? Twenty years ago, a car was a mechanical entity. It featured a basic radio, physical climate controls, analog gauges for speed and RPM, and a mechanical handbrake.…

Unveiled at Monterey Car Week, the Defender Dakar represents an extreme crossover between high-tier motorsport and production vehicle engineering.Direct from its class victory at the 2026 Dakar Rally, the Land Rover division has transformed the D7X-R competition car into a fully road-legal, ultra-limited hyper-SUV. Positioned above the flagship Defender Octa, the Defender Dakar retains the exact reinforced body structure, driveline, and heavy-duty mechanical architecture of the desert racer.However, freed from strict FIA competition air-restrictor limits, this road-going beast delivers significantly more horsepower than the actual rally car that conquered the dunes of Saudi Arabia. Unrestricted V8 Power: 635hp Twin-Turbo Performance…