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Image gallery: 2016 BMW X1 xDrive 20d M Sport
The all-new BMW X1 gets all-wheel drive, better style, more space and a fatter features list
The new BMW X is is based on an all-new platform and now offers the choice of front-wheel drive (a first for BMW in India) or all-wheel drive. The new car features bold and grown up styling, much more interior space and a richer feature set. The BMW X1 we have here is the top xDrive 20d M Sport variant that gets all-wheel drive, an aggressive body kit and some exclusive features. All variants of the new X1 - there are four - get LED headlamps and a revised version of the 2.0-litre turbodiesel that has been reworked to produce 190PS and...
First Published:Feb 23, 2016, 16:11:40 IST
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Tesla's Cybercab to feature built-in Starlink antenna, bringing satellite internet to robotaxis
Tesla has confirmed that its upcoming Cybercab will include built-in Starlink connectivity, allowing the autonomous vehicle to access satellite internet beyond traditional mobile networks. The move deepens ties between Elon Musk's companies while supporting Tesla's vision of self-driving robotaxis capable of operating across a wider range of environments.
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US rejects Tesla bid to avoid recall of nearly 20,000 vehicles over headlight issue
US auto safety regulators rejected Tesla's bid to avoid a headlight recall while a separate investigation found a driver overrode Full Self-Driving before a fatal crash.
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IIT Kanpur study finds no evidence E20 petrol damages engines, says mileage impact is minimal
Fresh research from IIT Kanpur challenges widespread claims that E20 petrol harms vehicle engines, concluding that the fuel blend causes no measurable engine damage and only a marginal impact on fuel efficiency. The findings come amid ongoing public debate over India's ethanol-blending programme and concerns raised by motorists.
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As Nissan expands its line-up from one model to four, the carmaker is betting on affordable SUVs, exports and ICE volumes before making its EV play
Nissan Managing Director Saurabh Vatsa explains why the Tekton SUV is central to the brand's India strategy, its export ambitions and why an EV launch will have to wait.
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Volkswagen layoffs could hit 1 lakh as CEO warns of deeper cost overhaul
Volkswagen is weighing further workforce reductions that could bring total job losses to around 1,00,000, according to an internal message from CEO Oliver Blume. The proposed restructuring comes as Europe's biggest carmaker grapples with shrinking profits, intense Chinese competition, tariff pressures and excess manufacturing capacity.
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