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Mercedes-Benz teased an image which previews an autonomous driving concept. The yet-unnamed show car will be introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next week.

Scientists, including those of Indian-origin, have developed a new method that can turn biomass waste into chemical products which can be used to create high-octane fuel for jets and race cars.

Google announced that the first completed prototype of its self-driving car is ready to be road tested. The prototype is a manifestation of plans that California-based Google revealed in May to build its own autonomous car minus typical features such as steering wheels.

If you wanted to book a car, the simple process is to go to the showroom, zero down on the car, make the payment and then wait to receive delivery. Now, delivery can take days, months or in some cases years, however, what if I told you, you can manufacture one in 24 hours!

We all are aware of the Volvo's obsession with safety in their cars and we've seen the levels to which these guys have gone to make sure everything is in order. Now, the company has teamed up with POC and Ericsson to develop a new two-way communication system for cars and cyclists.

Jaguar Land Rover has launched a research project to develop technologies that will offer drivers a 360-degree view out of their vehicle, uninterrupted by the pillars that support the roof. This is to help get a clear view of pedestrians, cyclists and other vehicles around the car.

Renault has introduced a variety of new technologies and powertrain components at their Innovations@Renault event in Paris. There was a new electric motor, a three-cylinder dual fuel/LPG engine and even the HYDIVU, which is the company's hybrid diesel engine for LCV's.

Ford today introduced SYNC 3, a new communications and entertainment system that builds on the capability of SYNC technology already in more than 10 million SYNC-equipped vehicles on the road globally. SYNC 3 begins arriving on new vehicles next year.