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Royal Enfield unveils 650 cc parallel twin; expected to launch two motorcycles with new engine
The Royal Enfield bike with the 650 cc parallel twin engine is still in the pre-production stage and expected to be launched globally in April 2018.
Tesla releases software update to soften acceleration on Model X and S vehicles
Since Tesla rolls out new updates to its fleet gradually, it may take some time for every owner to receive it.
Triumph teases updated Tiger series of adventure-tourers; to be unveiled at Milan Motorcycle Show in Italy
The upcoming Triumph Tiger models that have been teased in the video are expected to bring a changes to the engine and some of the external features that are said to 'transform' the motorcycle.
Apple founder Steve Jobs' BMW Z8 to go on auction along with its Motorola car phone; expected to sell at £300,000
RM Sotheby's is expected to sell the BMW Z8 for £300,000 at the auction and the sporty convertible also features the original 'Motorola' car phone that the Apple founder, Steve Jobs used.
Land Rover New Discovery launched in India; pricing starts at Rs 71.38 lakh
The Land Rover New Discovery S comes with a 3.0-litre, Si6 petrol automatic engine with 6 cylinders. It has 8 speed transmission.
Maruti Suzuki plans to manufacture an electric car, in line with India's new auto policy
Sales of electric cars in India remain negligible, however, mainly due to the high cost of batteries which make the vehicles expensive and out of reach for many buyers in a country where cars are as cheap as 250,000 rupees ($3,800). A lack of charging stations also makes the whole proposition unviable for now.
Nissan unveils concept model of an electric van with refrigeration capabilities
Nissan is looking to introduce the e-NV200 series in China in the near term as it expects demand will “explode”.
Ford EcoSport 2017 unveiled in India, receives technology, engine and feature updates
Ford EcoSport 2017 has received both external and internal upgrades in terms of design and specifications.
Honda unveils new model of its Gold Wing touring motorcycle starting at $23,500
The Honda 2018 Gold Wing tourer has two new variants that includes 2018 Gold Wing Tour and Gold Wing and will be available from February 2018.
Tokyo Motor Show: The Flesby II concept car uses external airbags to protect itself from damage
The body panels of the Flesby II ultra-compact vehicle are covered by a soft, next-generation rubber that can absorb the impact of a collision.
Japanese automakers embrace electric cars; have not ruled out alternative options
After years of investing in hydrogen fuel cells and electric-gasoline hybrids, Japanese manufacturers are talking up all-battery electric cars.
Kawasaki Ninja 400 a lighter replacement of the Ninja 300 launched at the Tokyo Motor Show 2017
The new Kawasaki Ninja 400 comes with 399 cc parallel twin engine that produces 44 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 38 Nm torque at 8,000 rpm.
Shanghai recycling plant readying itself for new battery waste to come from electric vehicles
Large-scale battery makers are being pressed to establish their own recycling facilities, and polluting backyard recyclers have been forced to close.
Tesla misunderstood the reliability rating assigned by magazines to its Model 3 car, says Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports said its rating was based on 2,000 consumer survey responses about the Tesla models.
Honda Super Cub production crosses 100 million units; popularity increasing in recent years
The Honda Super Cub according to Honda has crossed 100 million units in production this month after the first one was introduced to the markets in 1958.
Tesla recalls 11,000 Model X SUVs due to faulty locking mechanism in the rear seats
The company, which is led by Elon Musk, said about 3 percent of the recalled vehicles may have the issue, which was detected during internal testing. Tesla said it had not received reports of any issues or accidents related to the problem.
Volkswagen looks at Skoda to produce localized cars for the Indian market
Volkswagen is looking to develop more region-specific offerings from sub brand Skoda Auto.
Magna International joins BMW and Intel consortium to develop autonomous cars by 2020
Magna is the latest addition to the BMW-Intel alliance, which aims to develop new technology that could put self-driving cars on the road by around 2021.
Volkswagen launches 8th-generation Passat in India for Rs 29.99 lakh
This is Volkswagen's second major launch in India this year after already unveiling the Tiguan SUV.
Renault is expecting first-mover advantage in electric cars and wide range of vehicles in emerging markets
Renault plans to increase annual sales to 5 million vehicles by 2022 from 3.47 million last year while also aiming for a 7 percent operating profit margin.
New Maruti Suzuki Celerio launched in India at Rs 4.5 lakh; brings minor cosmetic changes
Since this a minor facelift, not too much has changed with the new Maruti Suzuki Celerio as compared to the older model.
Audi A5 Sportback, A5 Cabriolet and S5 launched in India; price tags start from Rs 54 lakh
The Audi A5 sedan sits at lower end at Rs 54.02 lakhs, while the A5 Cabriolet is priced slightly higher at Rs 67.51 lakh with the sporty S5 priced at Rs 70.60 lakh.
Volkswagen managers and unions are seeking to curb competition from lower-cost stablemate Skoda
Volkswagen managers and unions are seeking to curb competition from lower-cost stablemate Skoda.
Hyundai Motor India receives over 15,000 bookings for next-gen Verna sedan
Besides bookings, the sedan has attracted more than 1.24 lakh enquiries in just 40 days of its launch in the country, Hyundai Motor India Ltd
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster cruiser unveiled; coming to India in 2018
The 2018 Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster looks pretty much like a souped up Bonneville T100/T120 with low pulled back handlebars and lowered seating, making it more comfortable for longer rides.
Nissan Motor to recall 1.2 million cars in Japan as final authorisation not done by authorised technicians
It expands the scope of a problem reported last week, when Nissan initially said it would suspend the registration of 60,000 vehicles.
BMW launches Mini JCW Pro Edition in India; buy one on Amazon at Rs 43.9 lakh
Only 20 units of the model would be available for booking exclusively on Amazon India, BMW India said in a statement.
Renault India to introduce 7-seater vehicle in 2018; could be the Grand Scenic MPV
Renault India's current 7-seater offering includes the Lodgy, one that has been in the market for quite a while now.
Royal Enfield Interceptor 750 likely to make its debut at EICMA 2017
No pricing details have yet emerged for the bike but it is speculated that this will be the most expensive bike from Royal Enfield till date.
GM's semi-autonomous Cadillac CT6 Sedans are on their way to dealerships in the US
General Motors’ Cadillac luxury brand is embarking on a cross-country drive to show off its version of a car that almost drives itself on the freeway.