Technology

Cyrus Dhabhar

Mar 6, 2018, 9:12 PM

Geneva 2018: Toyota Supra Name Makes Its Official Comeback

After years of speculation and wait, the Toyota Supra name is finally back. But before you get excited, the Supra name has only made its comeback as a race car and not a street car yet. Toyota marked the debut of the Supra with a new concept race car in partnership with Gazoo Racing. The new car, officially called the GR Supra Racing Concept is more or a stripped down version of the road going car that will be making its public debut in the next few months. The race car, just like the street version, is rear wheel drive and front engine.

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Mar 7, 2018

  Geneva 2018: Ferrari 488 Pista Makes Public Debut

  The Ferrari 488 Pista, possibly the most popular car on social media today, has made its public debut at the 2018 Geneva Auto Show. The new special series supercar follows a long line of cars from the Ferrari 348 Serie Speciale, Ferrari 355 Serie Fiorano, the Ferrari 360 Challenge Stradale, the Ferrari 430 Scuderia and the Ferrari 458 Speciale. The new Ferrari 488 Pista will see limited production just like the special editions of past models. The new Ferrari 488 Pista puts out very impressive figures in terms of its technical specifications. The mid-mounted V8 is the most powerful ever V8 ever fitted to any road going Ferrari ever!

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Mar 5, 2018

  Geneva 2018: Preview - Top Cars Expected At GIMS

  One of the world's most important and largest (in terms of new launches and reveals) auto shows is about to kick off in less than 24 hours. The Geneva Auto Show is always a hot bed for new technology and new cars in the mass market, supercar/hypercar and boutique automaker segment and we bring you some of the most highly anticipated and highly awaited cars that you can expect this year. The list has something for everyone - from the next generation electric cars that might make it to India to record breaking hypercars that will push the barriers of speed as we know it to smaller automakers and design houses bringing out their latest creation and of course, the latest concept from Tata Motors. Read on to know more:

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  car&bike Team | Mar 3, 2018

  Toyota Working On New Powertrains For Its Global Architecture Platform

  The new powertrain will be showcased at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.

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  Cyrus Dhabhar | Mar 2, 2018

  This Is India's Most Powerful Porsche: TechArt 911 GTstreet R

  While supercars and sportscars have become common sight in cities like Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore, India still has a long long way to go when it comes to the culture of modifying or tuning a supercar to the extreme. But while most supercar owners prefer to keep their cars pristine with low mileage figures, there are some who like to push the envelope and use their car the way they are meant to be driven. And then there is that niche in a niche of supercar owners for whom the power figure from the factory is never enough. And that is where this car comes in! Ladies and Gentlemen, presenting India's most powerful and rarest Porsche - the absolutely bonkers TechArt 911 GTstreet R. And before you ask, the rare supercar has found a home in Bangalore and makes 720 bhp of peak power and 920 Nm of peak torque, which propels it from 0-100 kmph in a staggering 2.5-seconds.

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  Seshan Vijayraghvan | Feb 26, 2018

  Renault To Show New EZ-GO Concept Focused On Shared Mobility, At Geneva

  Renault today announced an all-new EZ-GO concept model that is set to be showcased at the upcoming Geneva International Motor Show 2018. The upcoming EZ-GO concept will focus on shared urban mobility.

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  Reuters | Feb 20, 2018

  Japan's Sony To Form Alliance To Build Taxi-Hailing System

  Sony aims to become the latest blue-chip firm to jockey for position in Japan's taxi and ride-hailing market, with plans for a joint venture to develop an artificial intelligence-based hailing system.

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  car&bike Team | Feb 10, 2018

  Pininfarina-Designed Hybrid Kinetic HK GT Concept Teased, Ahead Of Geneva Debut

  Designed by the iconic Italian design house Pininfarina, the new HK GT concept will be making its global debut next month at the Geneva Motor Show 2018.

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  car&bike Team | Feb 10, 2018

  Auto Expo 2018: Piaggio Unveils Vespa Elettrica In India

  Piaggio has recently unveiled the Vespa Elettrica electric scooter concept at the ongoing Auto Expo 2018. Powered by a 4.2 kWh Lithium-ion battery that offers a maximum power of 4 kWh (5.4 bhp) and develops 200 Nm of peak torque. It is expected to go on sale in Europe sometime in 2018.

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