US-Iran war CJP protest in Delhi US-Saudi nuclear deal Wildfires in Europe El Nino

September 2015 motorsport calendar for India kicks off with FMSCI INMRC

Block your dates and pack your bags to catch all the motorsport action this month in India

Overdrive|Sep 01, 2015, 21:23:37 IST

FMSCI has just released the motorsport calendar for September. Block your dates and pack your bags to catch some exciting races this month. In the first weekend (September 5-6), the fourth round of the MMSC FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship will be held at the MMRT in Chennai. The second round of the JK Tyre Racing Championship 2015 will also be held this weekend at the Kari Motor Speedway. September 6 will see the fourth round of the MRF MoGrip FMSCI National Supercross Championship that'll be held in Hyderabad.

Bangalore will host two events during the weekend from September 25-27 " the fourth round of the JK Tyre FMSCI National Rotax Max Karting Championship 2015 at the Meco Kartopia track and the fifth round of the FMSCI Indian National TSD Rally Championship 2015 (Bangalore Rally 2015).

[table id=1146 /]

[table id=1147 /]

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.

3 min read

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.

1 min read

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.

2 min read

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.

2 min read

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.

2 min read

Up Next

September 2015 motorsport calendar for India kicks off with FMSCI INMRC

Tags

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