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On the inside, the cabin draws several features from the JCW Pack version. The dashboard gets a black finish with red accents, while the JCW steering wheel adds a sportier touch. Recycled knitted fabric has been used on the dashboard and door panels. The JCW sport seats are finished in Vescin Black upholstery with red contrast stitching, while ‘GP Inspired’ branding is visible on the door sills.

Powertrain details are not confirmed yet, but it’s expected to get a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 204hp and 300Nm, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. The standard version accelerates from 0-100kph in 6.6 seconds and has a top speed of 242kph, and the GP Inspired Edition is expected to deliver similar performance figures.

The new Mini Countryman C is expected to get a 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder, turbocharged engine with 136hp and 230Nm. It comes paired with a 7-speed DCT gearbox and sends power to the front wheels. The same engine also does the job in the BMW X1. The MINI Countryman is built on the front-wheel-drive UKL2 platform, which it shares with the BMW X1, also assembled in India.

BMW has launched the M440i Convertible in India, priced from Rs 1.09 crore. This new drop-top model, based on the 4 Series platform, features a fabric soft-top that opens in 18 seconds. It boasts a 3.0-litre, inline six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine producing 374 hp, paired with an 8-speed automatic and xDrive all-wheel-drive, enabling a 0-100 kmph sprint in 4.9 seconds.

The Mini Convertible JCW Pack features a black soft top, that can be fully opened in 18 seconds at speeds of up to 30 km/h, with the window bars and side windows lowering simultaneously. The soft top closes in 15 seconds and it can also be partially opened up to 40 cm, functioning like a sunroof, regardless of speed. Boot space stands at 160 litres with the roof down and increases to 215 litres when the top is closed.

The powertrain options remain unchanged, but the diesel-automatic combination is now offered on the HTK+ and HTK+(O) variants, lowering its entry price by Rs 3.20 lakh. The model continues with a 1.0-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 120hp and 172Nm, paired with either a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

The JCW Pack for the 2026 Mini Cooper Convertible introduces two colour options - Legend Grey and Midnight Black, along with a jet-black fabric roof and gloss-black finishes on exterior elements such as the grille, ORVM housings, door handles, wheel arches, side skirts and bumpers. The update also includes 17-inch JCW alloy wheels in a black finish and JCW-branded sport brakes.

Power comes from a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 204hp and 300Nm, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. It can accelerate from 0-100kph in 6.6 seconds and has a top speed of 242kph. It also gets adaptive suspension and JCW sport brakes. Other features include multiple drive modes, a toggle-based control interface, wireless charging and systems such as cruise control and parking assist.

Customers are advised to contact authorised dealerships to check availability, waiting periods and billing timelines, and to confirm whether new bookings will be billed at existing or revised rates. With waiting periods for some models running into months, clarity on price protection at the time of booking remains important.

Heralding a new dawn in luxury audio, harman kardon, debuted in the city with a glitzy launch at a SoBo five-star, which lived up to the brand’s philosophy of ‘Beautiful Sound’.

The company says that it recently conducted raids in three markets in Bengaluru which led to the discovery of four car aftermarket dealers peddling counterfeit JBL and Infinity products. The team, along with the law enforcement officers, seized over 500 counterfeits as well as infringed JBL and Infinity Car Audio products.

Xiaomi 12 series of smartphones were launched globally last year. The series consists of three smartphones - Xiaomi 12, Xiaomi 12 Pro and Xiaomi 12X. All three phones were launched with MIUI 13 operating system based on Android 12 onboard. Now, the company has begun rolling out the stable MIUI 14 based on Android 13 for its Xiaomi 12 series.

After introducing the world's first curved OLED technology in India, LG Electronics is unveiling a comprehensive ULTRA HD TV line up.

ViewSonic has unveiled the M1 Pro smart LED portable projector, the latest addition to its M series product line, which includes an integrated smart stand. Weighing less than 1kg, the projector is equipped with audio from harman kardon speakers and is capable of delivering 720p HD images across a 360-degree projection surface.

Huawei has launched MediaPad M5 lite tablet in India. The tablet comes with M-Pen lite stylus support. Priced at Rs 21,990, the tablet will be available on Flipkart starting September 29. In terms of specs, the tablet has 10.1-inch full-HD IPS display, 7500mAh battery, harman kardon-powered quad speaker.

Power comes from a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine producing 204hp and 300Nm, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. It can accelerate from 0-100kph in 6.6 seconds and has a top speed of 242kph. It also gets adaptive suspension and JCW sport brakes.

Harman International, a Samsung subsidiary, has acquired Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, and Polk Audio. The $350 million deal includes eight audio brands from Masimo's Sound United. Masimo is known for its medical devices and legal battle with Apple. Sound United will operate within Harman. Masimo will now focus on its core medical business and the Apple dispute.

Haier has launched the C11 OLED TV in India, featuring a 120Hz display with Dolby Vision IQ. The smart TV comes in two screen sizes, 55-inch and 65-inch, and boasts 50W harman kardon speakers. It comes with Google TV features and voice recognition technology, eliminating the need for a remote. The TV also has Wi-Fi, Chromecast, Bluetooth 5.1, and USB 2.0 integration. With a minimalist design, ultra-slim bezel-less display, and built-in soundbar, the Haier C11 OLED TV aims to enhance the entertainment experience for Indian families.

In terms of features, the SUV will get first-in-segment panoramic sunroof and dual-zone climate control. Other expected features include wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, AdrenoX-connected car tech, ventilated front seats, wireless phone charger, automatic headlamps with wipers and more. In terms of safety, it’s expected to come with six airbags, all-four disc brakes and more.