Last month, many automakers introduced their latest car models, and this month is also expected to witness the launch of several cars.

Here are the details

Upcoming car launches in June 2026

Mercedes-Benz S-Class facelift

The S-Class facelift is scheduled to launch in India on 15^th June.

Features

• Changes include revised lighting elements, fresh alloy wheel designs and new exterior paint options
• Latest version of the MBUX infotainment system, advanced driver assistance
• A plug-in hybrid variant

The exact-specs are yet not confirmed.

Mini Cooper Countryman C

The Countryman C is also expected to launch this month in India and the booking for this SUV has already started in the country.

Features

• First locally assembled petrol-powered Countryman in the country.
• Retains the familiar styling of the standard model but there are a few enhancements- matte champagne-coloured accents on the grille, skid plates, side trim elements, and exterior badging
• 7-speed steptronic automatic transmission
• Twinpower Turbo petrol engine
• Color options: Smokey Green, British Racing Green, Nanuq White, Slate Blue, Chilli red

BMW X6 M60i

The launch date is not yet announced, but the pre-bookings are open, suggesting a June launch.

Features (expected)

• 4-litre twin-turbo V8 mild-hybrid petrol engine that produces 523hp and 750Nm
• 8-speed AT
• Claimed 0-100kph time is 4.3 seconds
• Electronically limited top speed is 250kph
• Bold coupe-SUV styling, sleek LED headlights with snake-eye LED DRLs, a gloss-black grille with vertical struts, and functional air intakes on the sides and lower porting of the front bumper
• 21-inch alloy wheels with red brake callipers
• Rear bumper houses dual-pod tailpipes on a dual-screen setup and some ambient lighting elements on the passenger side.
• Dual-zone auto AC, panoramic sunroof and a wireless phone charger

Honda ZR-V

The ZR-V was showcased last month, and the manufacturer is expected to announce the price this month for India. The deliveries will begin in July.

Features (expected)

• 2 litre strong-hybrid petrol engine producing 184hp and 315Nm, mated to an e-CVT
• Sleek LED headlights and L-shaped LED DRLs, and a black grille
• 18-inch alloy wheels and wraparound LED taillights
• A 9-inch infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital driver’s display
• 12-speaker Bose sound system
• 8 airbags, a 360-degree camera and Level-2 ADAS

Skoda Kodiaq RS

The launch date has not yet been announced, but as per reports Skoda has confirmed that this model will arrive by June 2026. This will be the first Skoda RS SUV in India, expected to come as a CBU (completely-built unit) import.

Features (expected)

• A 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that produces 60hp and 80Nm more than the regular Kodiaq
• Mated with a 7-speed DCT that sends power to all four wheels (AWD)
• A black grille, a more aggressive bumper, sportier-looking 20-inch rims with red brake callipers
• All-black cabin with red accents and sportier front seats with integrated headrests.

Tata Sierra EV

This EV model is expected to launch this month.

Features (expected)

• Likely to be offered in both RWD and AWD versions
• Expected to have a real-world range of over 500km
• Sierra EV’s silhouette will be similar to its ICE counterpart
• A blanked-off grille and a distinct bumper design
• The eSUV is said to get a lighter cabin theme

New BYD PHEV

BYD India has already released a teaser for its first-ever plug-in hybrid model in India. The manufacturer is yet to reveal the exact car with a PHEV option.

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After the launch of Alexa+ early this year in 2025, Amazon has now announced its next evolution of Alexa Custom Assistant for vehicles. This latest innovation will be first brought on BMW vehicles.

Read more about the update below.

Amazon’s Alexa Custom Assistant for Vehicles With Alexa+ Announced

The integration of Alexa+ on Amazon’s Alexa Custom Assistant is pointed to be a significant leap in the area of in-vehicle conversation AI, and it offers a combination with more than 70 different large language models as well as agentic capabilities. The shift from simple structured voice commands to natural and intelligent conversations is the main advantage of this integration. Notably, it is also powered by Amazon Bedrock on AWS.

As mentioned above, the Alexa Custom Assistant for vehicles with Alexa+ will be first coming on BMW vehicles, and its debut will take place in certain selected BMW models soon. Next generation voice capabilities with Alexa+, connected vehicle services with AWS, along with virtual hardware environments and sophisticated engineering workflows are projected as few of the key features.

Amazon also plans to expand its Alexa+ technology across across more devices and environments, and the same conversational intelligence and personalized assistance can be expected in other fields too. Also, the collaboration with BMW marks another step towards the brand’s vision in transforming how drivers interact with vehicles.

In related news, in addition to new Retinal 2K and 4K cameras, Alexa+ Greetings was brought out for Ring cameras as well. Check out more about this update here.

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Tuesday, 17 September 2024, saw the launch of the first-ever BMW XM Label in India. A total of 500 units available as Completely Built-up Unit (CBU) has been produced worldwide. India will receive one out of the 500 units, which is now on its way to the country. The BMW XM Label is priced at Rs 3.15 crore (ex-showroom).

Features and Specifications:

The first-ever BMW XM Label comes with an attractive BMW Frozen Carbon Black Metallic paintwork. It also features BMW Individual Leather Merino upholstery in Fiona Red/Black.

Design: Built with a singular character, the BMW XM Label features characteristics of a dynamic Sports Activity Vehicle. It has large surfaces, clear lines, and a front-end look, specially designed for luxury-class BMW models. Design elements also include illuminated BMW Iconic Glow kidney grille surrounds, Toronto Red metallic BMW M kidney grille surround, and rear diffuser insert. The vehicle gets a body paint finish in Individual Frozen Carbon Black Metallic paintwork. The model badges and the wheel inserts get a touch of red. The exterior is bestowed with a contrast of gloss colour accents against shimmering matt surfaces.

The BMW XM Label gets 22-inch M light alloy wheels and the latest generation of M Sports Brakes with Red Calipers.

The interior is blessed with a black/red colour scheme. The BMW XM Label’s rear presents the look and feel of an exclusive M Lounge. It features a distinctive three-dimensional headliner, and the body pillar’s trims feature black surfaces. The upper sections of the backrests, integrated head restraints of the driver, front passenger, and outer rear seats are touched upon with Red. Red is also used on the stitching for the black surfaces of the seats, instrument panel, door trim center console, and air vents. The interior further features an XM badge below the control display and an interior trim strip in a Carbon Fibre satin effect with red and blue accent threads. You will also find a plaque below the control display, which reads ‘1 of 500’.

Cockpit: The cockpit features M multifunction seats, knee pads, M-specific content on the BMW Curved Display (14.9-inch) and the standard-fitted BMW head-up display (12.3-inch), signature M gear selector lever and an M-specific control panel on the center console. The M leather steering wheel features trim elements in Black Chrome, plus M buttons and gearshift paddles with carbon inlays. The plus and minus symbol on it is painted red. The BMW XM Label also features a special feature, which is a symbol that identifies the Boost Mode on the left-hand shift paddle. The Curved Display offers Navigation with real-time traffic information, while the digital information is present on the BMW Head-up Display.

Sound: The vehicle is further bestowed with a Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System with 20 speakers and 1,475-watt amplifier. You also get illuminated elements, which allows you to have a multi-layered 3D sound experience. The XM is further supported by a pure-electric sound experience mode with BMW IconicSounds Electric.

Engine and Power: The BMW XM Label features an electric motor and V8 engine. It has a plug-in hybrid system that offers a combined maximum output of 550 kW (748 hp) and a maximum torque of 1000 Nm. The combustion engine can deliver up to 430 kW (585 hp) and a maximum torque of 720 Nm. The electric drive on the other hand offers a peak output of 145 kW (197 hp) and a maximum torque of 280 Nm.

The vehicle has a high voltage 25.7 kW lithium-ion battery.

The BMW XM Label offers a pure-electric driving range of up to 76-82 kms. It can sprint from 0-100 km/hr in about 3.8 seconds. Electronically the top speed of the vehicle is limited to 250 km/hr. With the M Driver’s package, this limit can be extended to 290 km/hr.

Other features and specifications:

The XM also offers a complimentary BMW Wallbox charger with installation.

The vehicle is supported by a fourth-generation 8-speed M Steptronic transmission. Along with it, three driving modes are available which can be selected with the use of the M Hybrid button on the center console.

The XM also features M xDrive all-wheel-drive system. Along with it, BMW ConnectedDrive technology turns the car into an interconnected digital device. Some connected drive features are Digital Key Plus, Emergency Call, Real-time Traffic Information, etc.

The vehicle is further incorporated with the latest BMW Operating System 8.5 and additionally complemented by BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. With the BMW Operating System 8.5 interaction with the vehicle is possible through touch or voice.

Furthermore, with the My BMW App information on vehicle status is accessible. The app also offers ‘Learning Navigation’, which offers destination suggestions and traffic information according to your driving habits. You can turn your smartphone into a vehicle key with the BMW Digital Key Plus feature, which enables remote locking/unlocking and starting the car.

Driver Assistance systems on the vehicle include the likes of Parking Assistant Plus with Surround View Camera, Reversing Assistant, etc.

Some BMW EfficientDynamics features on the XM include eDRIVE technology, Electric power Steering, Hybrid-specific Auto Startup, BMW EfficientLightweight, Active air flap control, etc.

Some safety features on the XM include six airbags, Antilock Braking System (ABS), M Dynamic Mode (MDM), Attentiveness Assistance, M Sport differential networked with Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), etc.

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The majestic BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine was recently launched in India for a starting price of Rs 6,060,000. It also offers monthly payment options starting from Rs 59,999 per month. With this, the BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine is entering the Indian market as one of the most economical rear-wheel drive BMWs in India.  It comes in as an affordable model from BMW to India with its comforting and luxurious amenities.

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It comes in two variants 330 Li M Sport and 320 Ld M Sport.

The Gran Limousine features a spacious interior which exists because of its long wheelbase attribute. It provides promising comfort in the rear seats. People are of the view that this comfort can tempt one to spend more time in the rear seat than the driver’s seat. The interior design is luxurious as well and includes cushioned seats.

It includes a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display and a 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment unit. This runs on BMW Operating System 8.

Petrol and Diesel engines for the BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine are BS6 Phase 2-compliant. The petrol engine is a 2.0-litre mill that produces 255 bhp and 400 nm of torque. On the other hand, the diesel engine produces 188 bhp and 400 Nm of torque.

The engines are 1995 cc and 1998 cc.

The vehicle is capable of providing a top speed of about 230 to 250 kmph.

The vehicle is 5 Star Euro (NCAP) rated.

Additionally, some technological innovations in the BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine are its great road-holding capability and its high agility. This is due to how it is engineered with sporty handling.

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The all-new BMW X1 sDrive 18i M has been finally launched at a price of Rs 48.90 lakh in India. It is locally produced at the BMW Group Plant in Chennai. Customers can either book through the official website or at an authorized dealership. Its deliveries will commence from June 2023

The exterior of the car

It sports an upright front end with sleeker-looking LED headlamps and its iconic large square-shaped BMW kidney. The rear side of the car has a sleeker tailgate window and a 3D LED tailgate window. This car runs on 18-inch double-spoke alloy wheels. This car will be available in Alpine White nonmetallic paint and Space Silver, Black Sapphire, Storm Bay, and M Portimao Blue metallic exterior schemes.

Features

Its interior is loaded with some awesome features. It comes with a curved infotainment touchscreen. It is equipped with a 12-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system. This Sport Variant boasts its sporty interior look with an M leather steering wheel and stainless steel pedal covers. The rear passenger seats can increase the legroom mechanically by adjusting the seat forward and backward by up to 130mm.

Powertrain ‘

BMW X1 sDrive18i M Sport is powered by the 1,499 cc three-cylinder petrol engine which produces 134hp and 230 Nm of maximum torque. This car takes just 9.2 seconds to reach 0 to 100 km/hr. And the credit for such exemplary power and efficiency goes to BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology.

BMW Service Inclusive and Service Inclusive Plus are optionally available on it. This is condition-based service and maintenance work which begins from 3 years/40,000 kilometers and can be expanded up to 10 years/2,00,000 kilometers starting from Rs 1.31 for BMW X1.

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This most awaited BMW Label Red has been unveiled with an upgraded performance that has set the bar high by being the BMW’s most powerful road car ever produced. Just to give you an idea of what makes it BMW’s most powerful road car, the standard BMW XM is capable of 644 hp of peak power and 800 Nm of maximum torque, the XM Label Red roars with 738 hp peak power and 1000 Nm maximum torque.

The XM Label Red derives its roaring power from a newly developed 4.4 liter V8 twin-turbo engine paired with an electric motor integrated into an eight-speed automatic gearbox. On top of it, this car features the renowned xDrive all-wheel drive system.

If we talk about the internal combustion engine it can generate 577 hp of peak power and 750 Nm of maximum torque. The electric motor produces 194 hp of peak power and 279 Nm of maximum torque which is similar to standard XM. It’s not only about performance that impressed customers but also its features like Sand mode to conquer the dunes.

This car can easily go from 0 to 96 kmph in just 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of 250 Kmph. Those who want to take it further can opt for M Driver’s Package which will push the top speed to 282 kmph. This car will make its public debut at the Auto Shanghai 2023 event in China next week, so get ready to witness this awesome high-performance car.

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Those who were waiting for a sports activity vehicle from BMW have something exciting to know. Today BMW India launched the new BMW X1 SUV in India. And BMW says that this X1 is a sports activity vehicle.

If we talk about the variant and its prices its petrol variant starts from Rs 45.90 lakh and the diesel variant starts from Rs 47.90 lakhs. So the question arises after such exciting information when will its deliveries start ?

As per the reports, the deliveries of the BMW X1 SUV diesel will start in March whereas petrol X1 deliveries will start in June 2023. The booking of this car has started today and you can book simply by visiting the company’s official website.

This car is larger than its predecessor in terms of dimension because the X1 SUV is 53mm longer,24mm wider, and 44mm taller and the wheelbase is 22mm upper. A large grill in the front of the car with sleek LED headlamps gives it a unique and premium look that makes it awesome in design.

Other than this it comes with 18-inch alloy wheels. The rear side of the car has got sleek LED tail lamps and a carved rear bumper. If we talk about the interior display in the car it has got futuristic curved display for all information and entertainment purposes.

The size of the display is 10.70 inches wide with a 12-speaker Harmon Kardon sound system.  Along with this dashboard has got multiple buttons for various control.

The petrol X1 variant comes with a 1.5 liter, three-cylinder turbo power engine that puts out 136hp and 230Nm of torque. The diesel X1 comes with a 2-liter four-cylinder that gives 150hp power and 360Nm of torque.

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Bayerische Motoren Werke AG commonly referred to as BMW is a German multinational manufacturer of luxury vehicles and motorcycles. BMW came to India and started its operations here in 2007, ever since this company has seen exponential growth in its annual sales and we hope to see it committed for a term long enough. All credit to the unique driving experience that is fulfilled to deliver. The dedicated premium car brand has launched the 2023 BMW X7 which lies in the price range of Rs. 1.22 Cr to Rs. 1.24 Cr.

With its remarkable and expressive design, the Luxury that BMW defines with every single car and the built-up has been impressively attracting consumers. BMW X7 comes in four color variants – Carbon Black Metallic, Mineral White Metallic, Dravit Grey Metallic, and BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue Metallic. Talking about the wheels, BMW X7 has  21″ M light alloy wheels Double-spoke style 754 M Bicolour with run-flat tires.

Specifications –

BMW X7 xDrive40i :

Fuel consumption in km/L (combined): 11.29

CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 210

(Source: https://www.bmw.in/en/all-models/x-series/x7/2022/bmw-x7-overview.html)

BMW X7 xDrive40d :

Fuel consumption in km/L (combined): 14.31

CO2 emissions in g/km (combined): 185

(Source: https://www.bmw.in/en/all-models/x-series/x7/2022/bmw-x7-overview.html)

The 2023 model goes through some specifications in the interior and exterior design. Its grille bars with an intricate double-slat look in combination with exclusive chrome highlights give a new definition, A filigree chrome trim strip set in smoked glass joins the rear glass.

The new BMW X7 has smartphone integration, digital key plus comes with the BMW Operating System 8, and the BMW gesture control. It is a 6-seater car that has 5-zone control over automatic air conditioning.

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Many of your favourite companies are getting old!

Jokes apart, these are the age that many of the world famous companies will become in 2023

Age of Many of Your Favourite Companies in 2023

Instagram – 13yrs 

Instagram was founded on 6th October, 2010 by Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger and is currently owned by Meta Platforms. Adam Mosseri is the current CEO of the company. In 2023, Instagram is turning 13 years of age since its creation.

Twitter – 17yrs

Twitter is becoming 17 years in age since its creation in 21st March 2006 by Jack Dorsey. Noah Glass, Evan Williams and Biz Stone. Elon Musk currently owns Twitter and is in charge of the microblogging platform.

Facebook – 19yrs

Facebook is becoming 19 years of age after it was created in 2004. The company was created by Mark Zuckerberg, Andrew McCollum, Chris Hughes, Eduardo Saverin and Dustin Moskovitz. Zuckerberg has taken full charge of the company and currently owns it.

Tesla – 20yrs

Tesla was founded by Elon Musk, Martin Eberhard, JB Straubel, Marc Trapening and Ian Wright. Elon Musk is the current the CEO of the company and Tesla is turning 20 years in age after it was created in 2003.

SpaceX – 21yrs

SpaceX will become 21 years in age since its creation in 2002 by Elon Musk and Tom Mueller. Elon Musk is also the CEO of SpaceX.

Google – 25yrs

Google was founded by Larry Page and Sergey Brin on September 8th, 1998 and Sundar Pichai is currently in-charge of the company. Google will turn 25 years this year in 2023.

Netflix – 26yrs

Netflix was founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph. The company will become 26 years in age this year. Reed Hastings and Ted Sarandos are the current Co-CEOs of the company.

Amazon – 29yrs

Amazon was created by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and is turning 29 years in age since its creation. Andy Jassy is the current CEO of Amazon.

Dell – 39yrs

Dell is turning 39 years after its creation on the 1st of February, 1984. The company was founded by Michael S. Dell and he himself is the CEO of the company.

Apple – 47yrs

Apple was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Ronald Wayne and Steve Wozniak. Tim Cook is the current CEO of Apple and the company will become 47 years in age since its creation.

Microsoft – 48yrs

Microsoft was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on the 4th of April, 1975 and is turning 48 years in age this year. Satya Nadella is the current CEO of Microsoft.

Sony – 77yrs

Sony which was created on May 7, 1946 will become 77 years in age after its creation. The company was founded by Akio Morita and Masaru Ibuka. Kenichiro Yoshida is the current CEO of the company.

Samsung – 85yrs

Samsung is turning 85 years in age this year since its creation in 1938 by Lee Byung-chul. Kim Ki Nam, Kim Hyun Suk and Koh Dong-Jin are the co-CEOs of the company.

Mercedes Benz – 97yrs

Mercedes Benz will turn 97 years in age since its creation by Karl Benz, Gottlieb Daimler, Wilhelm Maybach and Emil Jellinek. Ola Kallenius is the CEO of Mercedes Benz.

Disney – 100yrs

Disney has turned 100! The company was founded on 16th October, 1923 by Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney. Robert Iger is the current CEO of the company.

BMW – 107yrs

BMW was founded in 1916 by Karl Rapp, Gustav Otto, Camillo Castiglioni and Franz Josef Popp. Oliver Zipse is the current CEO and the company will become 107 years in age this year.

IBM – 112yrs

IBM was founded by Herman Hollerith, Thomas J Watson and Charles Ranlett Flint on 16th of June, 1911. The company will become 112 years in age this year. Arvind Krishna is the current CEO of the company.

Ford – 120yrs

Ford is turning 120 years in age this year and was created on 16 June 1903 by Henry Ford. The current CEO of the company is Jim Farley.

Nintendo – 134yrs

Nintendo was created on the 23rd of September 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi. The company will turn 134 years in age this year in 2023.

Nokia – 158yrs

Nokia is turning 158 years of age this year. The company was founded in 1865 by Fredrik Idestam, Leo Mechelin and Eduard Polon. Pekka Lundmark is the current CEO of the company.

Age these companies will be in 2023:

Instagram: 13
Twitter: 17
Facebook: 19
Tesla: 20
SpaceX: 21
Google: 25
Netflix: 26
Amazon: 29
Dell: 39
Apple: 47
Microsoft: 48
Sony: 77
Samsung: 85
Mercedes-Benz: 97
Disney: 100
BMW: 107
IBM: 112
Ford: 120
Nintendo: 134
Nokia: 158

— World of Statistics (@stats_feed) January 11, 2023

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BMW revealed the BMW i Vision Dee at the Consumer Electronics Show 2023. Now you might be thinking what does Dee mean or stands for? Dee stands for Digital Emotional Experience. But how can a car express its emotions?

This is the most shocking and astonishing feature of this car which registers the identity of the rider on arrival and opens the door automatically without any key or touch. It will also express its mood with visual cues on the grille and headlights. At The same time, the whole body can show different colors and can change too. And even the wheels can change color.

Its voice-controlled interior has zero buttons that make it futuristic and super cool. While most of car companies have only ideas about making their cars futuristic, BMW is already doing it. And we will soon witness the launch of this car most probably by 2025.

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