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Jul 5, 2019, 4:26 PM

Future Models From Fiat Chrysler To Get ZF's 8-Speed Automatic Transmission

The new 8-speed automatic transmission could be installed in almost all vehicle segments with a front-longitudinal drive configuration. A technical innovation of the upgraded transmission is the integration of the electric drive.

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  car&bike Team | Jul 5, 2019

  Ford And Vodafone Start Testing Connected Vehicle Technology

  It's called Parking Space Guidance technology and displays to drivers the number of spaces offered by nearby car parks and how to get to them. The Parking Space Guidance, updated in real-time based on car park data, is being trialled by Ford and Vodafone as part of the KoMoD

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  car&bike Team | Jul 4, 2019

  Arc Vector Electric Motorcycle To Make Public Debut At Goodwood

  The Arc Vector electric motorcycle will make its first public appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

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  car&bike Team | Jul 4, 2019

  Continental Develops 48-volt High Power Drive System

  The new 48-volt high-power system, comprising an electric motor complete with integrated power electronics and a battery, reduces fuel consumption and thereby also CO2 emissions by around 20 percent compared to similar vehicles fitted with combustion engines.

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  car&bike Team | Jul 3, 2019

  Google Maps Adds Mumbai Floods Feature To Alert Waterlogged Roads & Road Closures

  An annual event now, the city of Mumbai finds itself coming to a halt every time the rain gods are a little more generous than usual. The city's crumbling infrastructure can barely handle its population, it certainly does not have space to accommodate more water or the means to channelise it efficiently into the Arabian sea. In the recent spell of showers, the city reported one of its highest rainfalls at 375.2 mm since 2005 that not only flooded most of the low lying areas but also disrupted public transport services and the roads. For those commuting then, it is imperative to know which areas are flooded and which aren't in Mumbai. To make things easier, Google Maps has been updated with a new feature that allows users to check for waterlogged areas and look for alternate routes instead.

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  car&bike Team | Jul 3, 2019

  Hyundai Motor Group Unveils World's First CVVD Tech For Engines; Promises Good Performance And Lower Emissions

  The valve control technology regulates the duration of valve opening and closing according to driving conditions, achieving a 4 per cent boost in performance and a 5 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency.

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  car&bike Team | Jul 1, 2019

  Google Maps Now Offer 'Stay Safer' Feature On Android Phones In India

  The latest update for Google Maps for Android devices offers a new 'Stay Safer' feature which can be used to share your live trip status with family & friends and also sends an alert should a cab go off route.

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  car&bike Team | Jun 28, 2019

  Mahindra Aims To Improve Car Buying Experience With Next-Gen 'World of SUVs' Dealerships

  Mahindra today launched the 'World of SUVs' a range of next-generation dealerships introduced to improve the car buying experience for its customer. The new World of SUVs has been built on a new, more modern format, making use of next level digital technologies.

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  car&bike Team | Jun 27, 2019

  MG Hector India Launch Highlights: Price, Features, Specifications, Images

  MG Motor has finally lunched its first model, the MG Hector, in India today, and we have all the launch highlights here.

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