Technology

Sameer Contractor

Jul 12, 2017, 11:48 PM

Cab Aggregator Tygr Forays Into Mumbai Against Ola And Uber; No Surcharge

Mumbai citizens looking for an alternative to cab aggregators like Ola and Uber, Kolkata-based start-up, Tygr - an omni-transport app, promises to be the next go-to transport solution. After Kolkata, Ranchi and Indore, the company has introduced its services in Mumbai with initial 5000 cabs on-board.

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  car&bike Team | Jul 11, 2017

  Toyota Connect App Launched In India

  The 'Toyota Connect' app is now available for download on Android and iOS platforms. It is a cloud-based platform connected services platform.

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  car&bike Team | Jul 6, 2017

  New-Generation Nissan Leaf Global Unveil Details Revealed

  The new-generation Nissan Leaf will make its global debut on 6 September, 2017. It is reported to have a 547 km range and will also feature Nissan's ProPILOT Park technology.

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  Sameer Contractor | Jul 6, 2017

  Older Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Vitara Brezza Get Updated With Android Auto

  Cars including the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Baleno and S-Cross with the SmartPlay infotainment system now get software upgrades from dealers and will be equipped with Android Auto and navigation. Maruti Suzuki is presently the only manufacturer to offer both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay options in the sub Rs. 10 lakh car space.

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  car&bike Team | Jul 4, 2017

  Jaguar Introduces New 2.0-Litre Ingenium Petrol Engine For XE, XF and F-Pace

  Jaguar has introduced a new 2.0-litre turbocharged engine for its XE, XF and F-Pace models. The new engine makes 296 bhp and 400 Nm of torque. It is decently fuel efficient and has reduced emissions as well.

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  car&bike Team | Jun 29, 2017

  Volkswagen To Make Cars That Can Communicate With Each Other

  From 2019, Volkswagen will sell cars with pWLAN technology which will enable the cars to communicate with each other and transport infrastructure systems thereby, sharing information on traffic, road accidents, road blockages etc.

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  Reuters | Jun 22, 2017

  Nissan Plans To Start Driverless Ride-Hailing Service To Beat Startup Competition

  Nissan Motor Co Ltd on Thursday said it plans to launch driverless ride-hailing and ride-sharing services in coming years, as the automaker looks beyond making and selling cars to survive an industry being quickly transformed by new services.

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  car&bike Team | Jun 22, 2017

  Ferrari's V8 Wins 2017 International Engine Of The Year Award

  For the second year running, the 3.9-litre twin-turbo V8 that powers the 488 GTB, 488 Spider and with a slightly smaller displacement the California T and GTC4Lusso T, has bagged the International Engine of the Year Award along with the Performance Engine class and the 3-litre to 4-litre displacement category.

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  Elisabeth Behrmann, Bloomberg | Jun 20, 2017

  Bosch To Build $1.1 Billion Chip Plant For Self-Driving Cars

  Bosch, known as a maker of traditional car parts such as braking systems and combustion engines, is also a long-time software developer and is increasingly investing in newer technologies as the nature of driving changes.

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