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WRC 2016: Ogier victorious at Rally Germany
Hyundai drivers Dani Sordo and Thierry Neuville make up the rest of the podium
Starting first car on the road, Sebastien Ogier cruised through to win the all-asphalt Rallye Deutschland but his Volkswagen team did not repeat their 1-2-3 walkover of last year. Teammate Jari-Matti Latvala’s VW was out of contention on stage one when the car’s gearbox failed, though Andreas Mikkelsen led for seven stages before falling back with errors before losing his brakes in the final stage, finishing fourth. Hyundai drivers Dani Sordo and Thierry Neuville meanwhile were furiously battling Mikkelsen for second place up to the final...
First Published:Aug 23, 2016, 14:34:16 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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