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Volvo's Showcases Latest Crash Testing Rig - The Robocoaster
We all know how particular Volvo is when it comes to setting safety standards. Their obsession with safety boards has now given birth to a unique piece of testing equipment called the Robocoaster. Volvo Safety Expert Anders Axelson, thought about this idea during a trip to an amusement park.

The Car That Doesn't Get Dirty!
Dec 4, 2014 08:17 PM
the Ultra-Ever Dry creates a protective layer of air between the paint and the environment. It effectively stops standing water and road spray from creating dirty marks on the car's surface.

Flipkart Founders Invest $1 million in Electric Vehicle Start-Up
Dec 3, 2014 05:34 PM
Flipkart founders Sachin and Binny Bansal have invested $1 million (about Rs 6.1 crore) in Ather, an electric vehicle start-up focused on designing high-speed electric two-wheelers for the Indian market.

Michelin To Start Mass Production of Airless Tyre
Nov 25, 2014 07:01 PM
Michelin Tyres has set the revolutionary Tweel branded tyres into production at their Piedmont, South Carolina plant in the United States of America. The Tweel will be used for commercial applications to begin with and an investment of $50 million has gone into the new plant.

BMW To Improve Vehicle Quality By Using Google Glass
Nov 19, 2014 05:04 PM
We've heard so much about wearable technology becoming a hindrance when you drive a car as it may prove to be a distraction. However, BMW has found a different way of looking at their cars. The company has started a pilot project which aims to determine whether or not wearable technology can improve the quality of their cars.

Mercedes-Benz Showcases New LED Head-lamp Technology
Nov 17, 2014 06:14 PM
We've seen the other German car manufacturers - Audi and BMW - move onto laser head-lamp technology. Looks like Mercedes-Benz is finally catching up since it recently introduced its next-gen LED head-lamps.

Volkswagen's New Automatic Gearbox: A 10-Speed DSG
Nov 12, 2014 08:06 PM
Thanks to the Volkswagen's penchant for constant progress and development, it has now announced a 10-speed dual clutch gearbox and a 268bhp TDI diesel motor among other remarkable new technologies.

Soon, Cars Powered by Own Body Parts
Nov 8, 2014 07:47 PM
A car powered by its own body panels such as roof, doors and bonnet could soon hit the roads, thanks to new lightweight 'supercapacitors' developed by researchers.The 'supercapacitors' can be combined with regular batteries to dramatically boost the power of an electric car.

Google Glass Could Be Risky For Drivers
Nov 5, 2014 11:30 PM
Wearing Google Glass may partially obstruct peripheral vision, causing blind spots that could interfere with daily tasks such as driving, a new study has found. Peripheral visual field is a main component of vision and essential for daily activities such as driving, pedestrian safety and sports.

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