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Reuters

Dec 18, 2014, 5:28 PM

Uber Working on Rigorous Evaluation Norms for Drivers

Online taxi service Uber Technologies Inc, which had a driver was accused of rape in New Delhi, said it was exploring adding new methods to verify drivers' credentials and make its service safer.

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  Ameya Naik | Dec 17, 2014

  320bhp KTM X-Bow GT4 Teased

  KTM and Reiter Engineering have released new details about the upcoming X-Bow GT4. The car will be introduced next year and from what we can see, will feature a completely redesigned exterior.

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  Vikas Yogi | Dec 19, 2014

  Govt of Milan Paying People to Not Drive Cars

  The government of Milan has announced that it will reward people for not driving their cars. The government has teamed up with the public transport department, an insurance agency 'Unipol', and an on-board telematics system manufacturer Octo Telematics for a new campaign called 'Park Your Car and Go Public!'

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  Ameya Naik | Dec 16, 2014

  Nissan Sets New Record For The Longest Twin Vehicle Drifting

  Nissan has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest twin vehicle drifting. The record was set during the Nissan 370Z Drift Experience in Dubai, when two 370Zs drifted around a track, at the same time, without stopping for 28.52 kilometers.

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  Ameya Naik | Dec 16, 2014

  The Raminator is the Fastest Monster Truck In the World

  The Raminator has set a new Guinness World Record to claim the title as the World's Fastest Monster Truck. During an attempt at the Circuit of The Americas, Mark Hall was able to drive the Raminator to a top speed of 159.4Km/h, thus beating the previous set record of 155.7Km/h.

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  Vikas Yogi | Dec 15, 2014

  Hyundai Santro Bids Farewell to India

  The company believes that the vehicle has reached the end of its life cycle, and it is time to bid farewell to its beloved product. Hyundai Santro's production end will also free up capacity for manufacturing other vehicles.

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  Reuters | Dec 12, 2014

  Is Uber's Ineptitude Hurting Other Cab Providers?

  The rape allegation against the Uber driver in India could threaten the image of these firms, whose investors include Japan's SoftBank Corp and other international names.

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  Kritika Sethi | Dec 11, 2014

  74 lakh Counterfeit Driving Licences in India?

  A study by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) for the road transport ministry revealed that about 74 lakh licences out of the total six crore might be duplicate.

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  AFP | Dec 10, 2014

  Uber in Trouble Across the Globe

  Uber, the ride-sharing service and Silicon Valley superstar startup, has hit problems around the world which threaten to put the brakes on its spectacular growth. Uber has long drawn scorn from established taxi operators in many cities, and regulators from New Delhi to Portland, Oregon, have been clamping down on its operations.

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