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Established 1895: Autocar’s role in the transport revolution

Lawson has called to see the editor of The Cyclist, a solemn-looking former schoolteacher named Henry Sturmey, who founded the magazine – originally known as The Bicyclists’ Independent Handbook – in 1879 at the age of 22 and later sold the title to the enterprising Iliffe company, which prints the lithographic transfers for the cycle… Continue reading Established 1895: Autocar’s role in the transport revolution

Virgin Hyperloop and Bangalore airport plan feasibility study for high-speed corridors

At speeds of up to 1,080kph, hyperloop could transport thousands of passengers per hour from Bangalore airport to the city centre in under 10 minutes. (Image: BIAL/Twitter) Virgin Hyperloop, the category leader in hyperloop technology, and Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL), operator of the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB/ BLR Airport),recently signed a first-of-its-kind Memorandum of… Continue reading Virgin Hyperloop and Bangalore airport plan feasibility study for high-speed corridors

First passengers on Virgin Hyperloop have safe – and very speedy – travel experience

Transportation history was made on November 8 in the Nevada desert, where US-based transportation technology firm Virgin Hyperloop tested human travel in a hyperloop pod for the first time. c The system can propel passenger or cargo pods at speeds of over 1,000kph. That is 3x faster than high-speed rail and more than 10x faster… Continue reading First passengers on Virgin Hyperloop have safe – and very speedy – travel experience

Autocar Professional’s November 15 issue is a Diwali cracker!

It’s Diwali time folks and we plan to light up your festivities with a fair dose of all the automotive action across India Auto Inc. This mid-November issue is packed with exclusive interviews, crisp analysis and a host of new launches that are expected to rev up the numbers across the auto industry. – Mahindra… Continue reading Autocar Professional’s November 15 issue is a Diwali cracker!

Top Automotive Industry News for Week of November 2 – November 8, 2020

Here is the most important news associated with the automotive industry identified by the AEA for the week of November 2, 2020 – November 8, 2020. We hope it helps you stay up to speed on the key developments in our industry: -Automotive Executives Association (AEA) News- The AEA is excited to open our unique… Continue reading Top Automotive Industry News for Week of November 2 – November 8, 2020

GM recalls 68,000 Chevy Bolt EVs after reports of battery fires

Sponsored Links Roberto Baldwin/Engadget You might need to take your Chevy Bolt in for major service. Detroit News and The Verge report that GM is recalling 68,677 Bolt EVs (50,900 in the US) to help it identify the causes of five battery fires between 2017 and 2019. The car maker has found some common elements… Continue reading GM recalls 68,000 Chevy Bolt EVs after reports of battery fires

iPhone 12 mini owners report unresponsive lock screens

Sponsored Links Chris Velazco/Engadget Some early iPhone 12 mini buyers are having a rough experience with their diminutive new handset. Users on MacRumors, Apple’s forum and Reddit report that the 12 mini’s touchscreen is partly unresponsive at the lock screen. They’ll not only have trouble launching the camera or flashlight, but even swiping up to… Continue reading iPhone 12 mini owners report unresponsive lock screens

UK might ban sales of fossil fuel cars as early as 2030

Sponsored Links Martyn Lucy/Getty Images The UK might soon move up its ban on sales of combustion engine cars — yes, again. The Financial Times and the BBC both claim Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce a ban on fossil fuel car sales by 2030, five years ahead of the most recent target, and a… Continue reading UK might ban sales of fossil fuel cars as early as 2030

Galaxy S21 specs leak hints at Ultra model with S Pen support

Sponsored Links Cherlynn Low/Engadget There might not be much mystery left when Samsung reveals the Galaxy S21 (or S30) next year. Android Police sources claim to have leaked detailed specs for the S21 family, and they suggest the Ultra model will be even more of a centerpiece than it is now. While display sizes should… Continue reading Galaxy S21 specs leak hints at Ultra model with S Pen support