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Cyrus Dhabhar

Jun 18, 2018, 6:28 PM

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in talks to remake the Cannonball series of classic early 80s movies in the same comedy based style that they were originally made.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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  car&bike Team | Jun 6, 2018

  Bumblebee Turns Into A Volkswagen Beetle In New Transformers Spinoff Movie

  The new 'Bumblebee' movie will see Bumblebee transform into a Volkswagen Beetle from 1967. We can't wait for the movie to be released.

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Jun 5, 2018

  This Ferrari 250 GTO Is The World's Most Expensive Car

  What is possibly one of the most famous Ferraris of its era and even amongst the 250s, a 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO bearing the chassis number 4153 GT has sold for a record $ 70 million. And before you ask, that is about Rs 469 Crore! The car has been sold to known American Ferrari collector David MacNeil, CEO of a company called WeatherTech that makes floor mats and accessories for cars. It is not uncommon to see classic cars go for a pretty penny. After all, as an investment, classic cars are regarded to be one of the safest bets and at the end of the day, you can also drive and enjoy them. The Ferrari 250 GTO has been on the top of the charts when it comes to 'the most expensive car in the world' with one selling for about $ 35 million in auction a few years ago and then another allegedly going for $ 50 million to a private seller. And now all these records have been smashed and how!

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Jun 3, 2018

  This Lego Bugatti Chiron Makes Us Want To Be Children Again

  Lego is one of the coolest toysyou can have as a kid (or even of you are an adult) and in the last few years, we have seen the block maker come up with some of the coolest automotive themed sets that we have laid our eyes on. From the likes of the awesome GT3 RS to the legendary Ferrari F40, Lego has now launched yet another car based kit - the Lego Bugatti Chiron. With 3,599 individual pieces, the kit is rated at about 1:8 scale and is one of the more expensive Lego box sets out there. At 22 inches in length, 9 inches in width and 5 inches in width, the complex Lego set will be quite a challenge - a challenge we accept * hint hint * The Lego Bugatti Chiron comes under the Lego Technic lineup and is the most expensive and most complex set of its kind launched by the toy maker so far. And it isn't just a static model. Oh no! ... You can actually set the rear wing to its correct position by inserting a miniature 'top speed key' and even the pistons in the engine accurately move as with the real car. The car also has an actual working gearbox where you can change through the gears using the actual paddles on the steering wheel. And if that doesn't excite the 9 year old kid in my head, I don't know what will!

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