Maruti Brezza, the country’s largest-selling SUV, has been outpaced by Hyundai’s newly launched mini off-roader Venue. The Venue was launched by Hyundai in May this year, and has got off to a flying start, notching up bookings of over 50,000 units. The Venue sold 9,585 units in July against the 5,302 units recorded by Brezza.… Continue reading Hyundai Venue pips Brezza to become top-selling SUV
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Nissan Kicks XE diesel launched, base variant starts at Rs 9.89 lakh
NEW DELHI: Nissan on Wednesday launched the Kicks XE diesel variant of its intelligent SUV in India at Rs 9.89 lakh (ex-showroom). The SUV gives a premium feel with spacious interiors and stylish exteriors. Kicks XE Diesel, the base variant, comes loaded with over 50 features including Auto AC with rear AC vent, Dual Airbags,… Continue reading Nissan Kicks XE diesel launched, base variant starts at Rs 9.89 lakh
Volkswagen-Ford to make electric and self driving cars together: VW
HAMBURG Volkswagen and Ford are close to reaching a deal on a partnership for developing self-driving and electric cars, the German carmaker’s chief executive said on Thursday. Volkswagen and the No. 2 US automaker signed a deal in March to develop a pickup truck, and have been in talks about extending the alliance to include… Continue reading Volkswagen-Ford to make electric and self driving cars together: VW
Maruti to phase out all diesel cars from April 2020, sees weak year ahead
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New way for self-driving cars to ‘see’ objects
cars to ‘see’ 3D objects in their path. are bulky, ugly, expensive, energy-inefficient — and highly accurate. electric cars They can add around $10,000 to a car’s cost. Despite their drawbacks, most experts have considered LiDAR sensors the only plausible way for self-driving vehicles to safely perceive pedestrians, cars and other hazards on the road.… Continue reading New way for self-driving cars to ‘see’ objects
Maruti hikes prices of Baleno diesel range, Baleno RS petrol
Will continue to make diesel cars that customers can afford: Maruti
NEW DELHI: The country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) on Tuesday said it will continue to manufacture diesel cars that customers can afford, thus ruling out stopping the production of diesel cars completely. The cars are set to get costlier with the upcoming BS-VI emission norms from April next year. The auto major currently… Continue reading Will continue to make diesel cars that customers can afford: Maruti
In quest for electric supercars, engineers head to start-ups
FRANKFURT: Rene-Christopher Wollmann, head of Mercedes-AMG’s 2.75 million euros Project One supercar programme, has moved to a job at Automobili Pininfarina in a sign that innovation in high end electric sportscars is shifting toward small start-ups. Wollman’s move, which has not been made public, comes at a time when big carmakers, like Volkswagen and Mercedes… Continue reading In quest for electric supercars, engineers head to start-ups
Most expensive new car ever: Bugatti sells for $19 million
GENEVA: The most expensive new car ever sold is a one-off Bugatti luxury sports car that has gone for 16.7 million euros ($18.9 million). “La Voiture Noire” French for “The Black Car” is a low-slung sports car with a huge 16-cylinder engine and Bugatti’s trademark front grille. The manufacturer unveiled it at the Geneva auto… Continue reading Most expensive new car ever: Bugatti sells for $19 million
Carmakers seek electric car sounds for post-petrol era
GENEVA: Carmakers are dreaming up futuristic electric car engine sounds to ensure that pedestrians can hear vehicles that lack audible cues like high-revving, howling combustion engines, senior executives at the Geneva car show said. As BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Mini and VW prepare to launch battery-driven vehicles, carmakers are searching for a new way to market… Continue reading Carmakers seek electric car sounds for post-petrol era