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Jan 4, 2019, 7:23 PM
Beginning his Twitter tirade in New Year, Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk has criticized Singapore, saying the government there has been "unwelcome" to his electric car plans for the city-state. Responding to one of his follower's question on why Tesla was not yet in Singapore, Musk tweeted late Thursday: "Government has been unwelcome." This is not the first time Musk has complained about Singapore. Last year, he tweeted that he wants Tesla in Singapore but the government was "not supportive" of electric vehicles. Responding to another tweet, Musk said: "Singapore has enough area to switch to solar/battery and be energy-independent."
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Reuters | Jan 4, 2019Truckmaker Volvo To Take $778 Million Emissions HitSweden's Volvo is setting aside 7 billion Swedish crowns ($778 million) to cover costs related to its admission in October that its truck and bus engines could be exceeding limits for nitrogen oxide emissions. The company, which makes trucks, construction equipment and buses, said on Thursday the estimated costs were based on factors including vehicle testing and statistical analysis, and were made in dialogue with relevant authorities.1 min read
AFP | Jan 4, 2019Flying Cars' Set For Major Tech ShowWill flying cars take off at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show? Well, sort of. The prototypes won't be soaring over the Las Vegas Strip during the technology extravaganza which runs from January 8-11. But a number of flying car designs will be on display, portending what many see as an inevitable airborne future for short-range transport with vertical takeoff and landing, or VTOL.NFT Inc. co-founders Maki and Guy Kaplinsky, a couple developing a flying vehicle in Israel and California, will have their vision on display at the show, with a media session on Sunday.1 min read
car&bike Team | Jan 4, 20192019 Maruti Suzuki Wagon R: What We Know So FarThe Maruti Suzuki Wagon R is finally set to receive a generation update this month, and here we list out all the things that we know about the upcoming third-generation Maruti Suzuki Wagon R.1 min read
PTI | Jan 4, 2019Now Samsung Chip In Audi Cars To Help Manage Six Displays And 12 CamerasSamsung Electronics Co. said on Thursday it has clinched a deal with German carmaker Audi AG to supply automotive processors designed for in-vehicle information and entertainment systems. The South Korean chipmaker, which first showcased the automotive chip brand in October 2018, said the Exynos Auto V9 will be utilised for in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) solutions for Audi cars, which deliver various information, as well as entertainment content, Yonhap news agency reported.1 min read
car&bike Team | Jan 4, 2019BMW Group India Records 13 Per Cent Growth In 2018BMW Group India has sold 11,105 passenger vehicles including the Mini range in India in 2018 recording a growth of 13 per cent. The group has sold 10,405 units of BMW vehicles witnessing a growth of 11 per cent while 700 units of Mini were sold in the same period recording an impressive growth of 66 per cent. The models which have contributed largely to the sales are the BMW 5 Series sedan and BMW 6 Series GT which was launched at the 2018 Auto Expo.1 min read
car&bike Team | Jan 3, 2019Volvo Car Records 30 Per Cent Growth In India In 2018Volvo Car India has ended the year recording a robust growth. The Swedish luxury carmaker has sold 2638 units in India in 2018 witnessing a growth of 30 per cent. According to Volvo, models built on the SPA and CMA platforms- the XC60, XC40, XC90 and the S90 have gained momentum in the Indian market. Volvo assembles the XC60, XC90 and S90 locally in India while the XC40 is sold as a Completely Built Unit (CBU).1 min read
car&bike Team | Jan 3, 2019Upcoming BMW X7 Listed On Company's India Website Ahead Of LaunchBMW India is all set to launch its flagship SUV, the X7 in India this year, and the carmaker has now listed the SUV on its official website. Expected to go on sale in India in the coming weeks, the BMW X7 made its global debut just a few months ago, in October 2018.1 min read
car&bike Team | Jan 3, 2019Maruti Suzuki Baleno Facelift Spotted For The First TimeIt's been over three years to the launch of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno and it was high time for a facelift considering the lifecycle of a model. The new Maruti Baleno facelift had been one of the worst-kept secrets and the latest spy pics have confirmed that a new 2019 Maruti Suzuki Baleno is in the making. The facelifted model has been spied without any camouflage and reveals the entire front profile of the 2019 Baleno. The front of the car is also the area where substantial changes will be made.1 min read
