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Preview of Mad Max: Fury Road

Mad Max: Fury Road is the fourth movie in one of the world’s most famous automotive movie from the Oz Outback. Here are its spectacular ‘new’ vehicles

Overdrive|May 08, 2015, 16:00:12 IST

The Mad Max franchise returns to the silver screens after almost two decades of the last movie Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome. A creation of mastermind director George Miller, the Mad Max series received rave reviews and critical acclaim since the first movie was released in 1979. Mad Max 2: Road Warrior then followed in 1981. The original Mad Max was played by Mel Gibson and the plot revolves around a post apocalyptic scenario, set in a deserted landscape, called The Wastelands. The first movie introduced Max as an officer in the Main Force Patrol of the Australian Outback. Max, in his pursuit to maintain law and order, loses his child and best friend. Bereaved and angry, he sets about destroying evil in the wastelands.

Now, after quite a long hiatus, George Miller will release the fourth instalment, Mad Max: Fury Road on May 15, 2015. ...Continue Reading...

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Tesla's Cybercab to feature built-in Starlink antenna, bringing satellite internet to robotaxis

US rejects Tesla bid to avoid recall of nearly 20,000 vehicles over headlight issue

IIT Kanpur study finds no evidence E20 petrol damages engines, says mileage impact is minimal

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

Volkswagen layoffs could hit 1 lakh as CEO warns of deeper cost overhaul