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Porsche Macan R4 road test review
Porsches are generally extra-special machines to drive, but does the newest and most affordable model in India hold true to that claim?
When the Porsche Macan debuted in India in 2014, it had the potential to be something amazing. The smaller brother to the Cayenne SUV promised near sportscar handling if international reviews were to be believed but also practical ground clearance and suspension with the potential of eating up the worst our roads could offer. Sadly, the magic never happened. Porsche priced the Macan into obscurity at launch, and to date the number of Macans I’ve seen on the road can be counted on one hand. The Cayenne on the other hand is Porsche’s most...
First Published:Jan 03, 2017, 08:30:27 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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