There’s a fair bit going on with the RS Q8. Underneath its aggressively enhanced Q8 skin (the legendary Group B S1 quattro is said to have influenced the go-faster add-ons, although you’d be hard pressed to see the similarities) is an upgraded Audi SQ8. Out goes that car’s diesel engine, replaced by the same twin-turbocharged… Continue reading Audi RS Q8
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Opinion: The GS Trophy is the adventure of a lifetime
“Africa is not for sissies.” That gem of a quip came from veteran GS Trophy marshal Marchant Maasdorp, and truer words have never been spoken. The 2024 BMW Motorrad International GS Trophy has been the most ‘adventurous’ thing I’ve ever done. I got a good sense of that at the very beginning when a chunk… Continue reading Opinion: The GS Trophy is the adventure of a lifetime
How Formula 1 became a global advertising goldmine
“Advertising on racing cars in England doesn’t exactly seem to have taken place by storm, but I gather that several people are working hard behind the scenes with sponsorship deals,” wrote Autocar’s motorsport columnist, Eoin Young, in December 1967. “It’s interesting that the Rhodesian Gunston tobacco company is considering John Love [reigning champion of the… Continue reading How Formula 1 became a global advertising goldmine
Electric 3W sales hit highest level of 65,700 units in October, Mahindra and Bajaj Auto battle turns intense
Along with the electric two-wheeler and passenger vehicle segments, which scored their second-best and best monthly retails in the festive month of October respectively, the e-three-wheeler segment added to the EV industry’s zero-emission fireworks with a new high of its own. At 65,728 units in October 2024, e-three-wheeler retail sales were 15% higher than year-ago… Continue reading Electric 3W sales hit highest level of 65,700 units in October, Mahindra and Bajaj Auto battle turns intense
Electric 3W sales hit highest level of 65,700 units in October, Mahindra and Bajaj Auto battle turns intense
Along with the electric two-wheeler and passenger vehicle segments, which scored their second-best and best monthly retails in the festive month of October respectively, the e-three-wheeler segment added to the EV industry’s zero-emission fireworks with a new high of its own. At 65,728 units in October 2024, e-three-wheeler retail sales were 15% higher than year-ago… Continue reading Electric 3W sales hit highest level of 65,700 units in October, Mahindra and Bajaj Auto battle turns intense
Bosch to reveal ABSi at EICMA 2024
Having introduced MSC motorcycle stability control for smaller bikes in 2023, Bosch’s next step to promote the uptake of MSC in more bikes across different segments is to reveal ABSi at EICMA 2024 (November 5-7, 2024, Milan, Italy). This new Bosch system is an ABS with integrated inertial measurement unit. Combining these two products reduces complexity. The advantages include… Continue reading Bosch to reveal ABSi at EICMA 2024
Bosch to reveal ABSi at EICMA 2024
Having introduced MSC motorcycle stability control for smaller bikes in 2023, Bosch’s next step to promote the uptake of MSC in more bikes across different segments is to reveal ABSi at EICMA 2024 (November 5-7, 2024, Milan, Italy). This new Bosch system is an ABS with integrated inertial measurement unit. Combining these two products reduces complexity. The advantages include… Continue reading Bosch to reveal ABSi at EICMA 2024
Allison Transmission to double capacity at Chennai plant, invest over Rs 800 crore
Allison Transmission, the leading designer and manufacturer of propulsion solutions for commercial and defence vehicles and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmission, has announced the expansion of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chennai, India, to support increasing global demand for Allison fully automatic transmissions. The multi-year, over $100-million (Rs 833 crore) investment will double… Continue reading Allison Transmission to double capacity at Chennai plant, invest over Rs 800 crore
Allison Transmission to double capacity at Chennai plant, invest over Rs 800 crore
Allison Transmission, the leading designer and manufacturer of propulsion solutions for commercial and defence vehicles and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmission, has announced the expansion of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Chennai, India, to support increasing global demand for Allison fully automatic transmissions. The multi-year, over $100-million (Rs 833 crore) investment will double… Continue reading Allison Transmission to double capacity at Chennai plant, invest over Rs 800 crore
Hyundai unveils bold Initium hydrogen fuel cell SUV concept
Hyundai has unveiled the Initium concept, a hydrogen fuel cell SUV that is all but confirmed to showcase the styling and technology of the next-generation Nexo. Intended to demonstrate the brand’s commitment to hydrogen power, it packs a new powertrain that’s said to offer much greater performance than the one in the existing Nexo. Its single… Continue reading Hyundai unveils bold Initium hydrogen fuel cell SUV concept