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Mahindra XEV 9e Cineluxe Edition

Mahindra XEV 9e Cineluxe Edition – Special Variant Reaches Dealerships

Mahindra has expanded its electric vehicle portfolio with the introduction of the XEV 9e Cineluxe Edition, a special variant of its flagship electric SUV. Priced at Rs. 29.35 lakh (ex-showroom), this edition focuses primarily on aesthetic enhancements while retaining the existing mechanical and feature package. Shortly after its official announcement earlier this month, the model ...

SUVs

Entry Level SUVs – Rising Competition Reshapes the Small Car Segment

The entry-level SUV segment is undergoing a notable transformation, emerging as one of the most competitive spaces in the automotive market. What began with the launch of the Tata Punch in 2021 has evolved into a segment defined by rapid updates, feature-rich offerings, and growing consumer expectations. With recent facelifts and new entrants on the ...

Samsung Galaxy S26 Series

Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Introduces AirDrop-Style Sharing via Quick Share

Samsung has begun rolling out an AirDrop-like file sharing feature for its Galaxy devices, starting with the Galaxy S26 series in South Korea. The functionality is integrated into Samsung’s Quick Share system and is designed to simplify file transfers across devices, including those from different ecosystems. The rollout is expected to expand gradually to global ...

Oppo Find X9 Ultra

Oppo Find X9 Ultra Global Launch Confirmed – April Debut Alongside Find X9s Pro

Oppo has confirmed the global launch timeline of its upcoming flagship smartphone, the Oppo Find X9 Ultra, marking a notable step in the company’s international strategy. Alongside this, the brand has also begun teasing the debut of another model, the Oppo Find X9s Pro, which is expected to launch in China around the same time. ...

Renault Duster

Renault Duster Comeback – New Rivalry Builds for Kushaq and Taigun

The return of the Renault Duster signals a notable shift in strategy for Renault India. With updated styling and features tailored for Indian buyers, the new model aims to re-enter a highly competitive mid-size SUV segment. However, beyond design and features, the focus is clearly on driving dynamics, where the Duster appears to establish a ...

Citroen eC3

Citroen eC3 Live Variant Returns – Entry Level EV Likely at Lower Price Point

Citroen is preparing to reintroduce the base-spec Live variant of its electric hatchback, the eC3, in India. The move is expected to lower the entry barrier for buyers looking to adopt electric mobility, particularly in the budget segment. With an anticipated starting price of Rs. 10.30 lakh (ex-showroom), the Live variant could significantly undercut the ...

Apple

Apple Camera Plans – Lux Optics Acquisition Talks and What It Means for iPhone Photography

Apple was reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire Lux Optics, the company behind popular camera apps like Halide, Spectre, Kino, and Orion. The move was aimed at enhancing the native Camera app experience on iPhones. Although the deal did not materialize, the development offers insight into Apple’s broader strategy for improving mobile photography. The talks, ...

Sony PlayStation

Sony PlayStation – AI Frame Generation Feature in Development with AMD

Sony has confirmed that it is working on bringing AI-powered frame generation to PlayStation consoles, though the feature is not expected to arrive in the near term. In a recent interview, Mark Cerny, lead system architect for PlayStation, outlined the company’s collaboration with AMD to enhance gaming performance using machine learning technologies. The initiative reflects ...

Skoda Kushaq Facelift 2026

Skoda Kushaq Facelift 2026 – Price, Features, Engine and Variants

Skoda Auto India has launched the updated Kushaq in the Indian market, with prices starting at Rs. 10.69 lakh (ex-showroom). The facelift brings a mix of design updates, feature additions, and a new automatic gearbox option, while retaining the core strengths of the SUV. Bookings had already commenced earlier this year, and deliveries have now ...

Honda 0 Alpha Electric SUV

Honda 0 Alpha Electric SUV – Interior Spotted Ahead of India Launch

Honda Cars India has begun testing its upcoming electric SUV, the Honda 0 Alpha, on public roads. The latest spy images circulating online offer an early look at the interior, indicating the brand’s direction for its first mass-market electric vehicle in India. Positioned as a competitor to models like the Hyundai Creta Electric, the 0 ...