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Jul 11, 2018, 9:05 PM

Helmet Saves George Clooney In Bike Crash In Italy

Hollywood star George Clooney suffered minor injuries after his scooter crashed into an oncoming vehicle while commuting in the city of Olbia, on the island of Sardinia, Italy.

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Jul 2, 2018

  'Electrohead', A New Breed Of Car Enthusiasts: Opinion

  The world of motorsport woke up one day to the news that an electric vehicle had just shattered the Pikes Peak Hill Climb course record. The internet stood divided. On one side, you had the petrolhead who refused to even acknowledge the fact that the Volkswagen ID-R, which incidentally is a purpose built hill climb beast powered by electricity had shattered the record and on the other, you had a whole bunch of new-age enthusiasts who defended the electric and hybrid car like it was a certain religious prophet's second coming. A new breed of petrolhead .... Ummm.... Gearhead ..... no ... lets just use the general term.... 'Car enthusiast' has emerged. And we shall call them 'Electroheads' - and you heard it here first!

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Jun 27, 2018

  Football World Cup And The Special Edition Cars It Spawns

  The world is caught in FIFA fever. With the 2018 football World Cup in full swing in Russia and with most people around me talking about it every day, even I, with my negligible love for football seemed to gravitate towards good old Google-uncle. But I had no interest in what team was winning, who had scored the most goals or if a Frenchman had headbutted someone yet. My 'goal' was to see if there were any strange cars with the football theme that had been launched around the world. And as always, the internet came out swinging. Or is it kicking. Nevermind the puns though, here are a some absolutely... ummm... 'special' special editions of cars with the football theme.

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Jun 18, 2018

  Could India-USA Trade Standoff Affect Cars: Opinion

  Both Ford and Jeep also import their flagship products to India from the United States and both these automakers could be affected if the stand-off between the two countries resulting from President Trump's policies continues and extends to cars too.

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Jun 13, 2018

  Byton Starts Manufacturing Its All-electric SUV

  Byton, a Silicon Valley based and Chinese backed automaker has finally started production of its first electric vehicle, the M-Byte SUV. The new SUV will be made in Byton's Nanjing plant in China in a brand new facility which will also serve as the brand's new headquarters. Byton is currently manufacturing the SUV for testing including those required to meet crash norms around the world. Byton will soon be showcasing this production ready version, which will hit the markets by next year.

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Jun 11, 2018

  The Cannonball Run Movie Could Be Remade Soon

  What is without a shadow of a doubt the greatest car movie series ever (we love the Fast and Furious series, but are they car movies anymore?), the Cannonball Run will be remade as a brand new movie very soon. According to various reports, the Cannonball Run, a movie based on the actual Cannonball Sea-To-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Cross Country Race in the United States will be remade and directed by Director Doug Liman. Famous for other automotive greats such as The Bourne Identity, Dog Liman is supposedly in talks to remake the Cannonball series of classic early 80s movies in the same comedy based style that they were originally made.

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Jun 9, 2018

  70 Years Of Porsche: 10 Greatest Porsches Ever Made

  Porsche is 70! What is possibly one of the greatest automakers in the world today, the German auto giant has gone from being a small time sportscar maker to appeal to the enthusiast to an automobile powerfhouse making cars for a wide cross section of users. And if that's not all, Porsche's sheer dominance of motorsport has been well documented. Not only are they the most successful LeMans team ever, Porsche has also showcased prowess in almost every sort of track based - and even occasionally some off road motorsport. So here is what I think are the ten greatest road going Porsches ever made. Have a different list or think we missed out of some iconic Porsches? Remember to tell us what you think on our Twitter, Facebook and Instagram feeds!

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  car&bike Team | Jun 8, 2018

  BMW Reveals All The Vehicles Used In Tom Cruise's New Mission Impossible Fallout

  Announcing its continuing partnership with the 'Mission: Impossible' Franchise, the Bavarian carmaker has revealed that the movie will feature a range of BMW vehicles. Here are some of the most notable ones we'll get to see on the big screen.

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  car&bike Team | Jun 7, 2018

  Indian Government To Ease Import Regulations For Premium Cars, Motorcycles And EVs

  The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has said that it is looking to ease the existing import regulations for high-end vehicles in India.

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