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NDTV Auto Team

Nov 25, 2014, 7:32 PM

Michelin To Start Mass Production of Airless Tyre

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.

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  Ameya Naik | Nov 19, 2014

  BMW To Improve Vehicle Quality By Using Google Glass

  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.

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  Ameya Naik | Nov 17, 2014

  Mercedes-Benz Showcases New LED Head-lamp Technology

  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.

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  Kritika Sethi | Nov 12, 2014

  Volkswagen's New Automatic Gearbox: A 10-Speed DSG

  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.

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  PTI | Nov 8, 2014

  Soon, Cars Powered by Own Body Parts

  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.

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  Press Trust of India | Nov 5, 2014

  Google Glass Could Be Risky For Drivers

  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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  NDTV Auto Team | Oct 29, 2014

  Clarion launches Android-Based Connected Car Stereo in India

  Clarion, the Japanese manufacturer of car audio, navigation and communication systems, under its Asia arm Clarion Malaysia launched the CLARION AX1, which is an Android-Based Connected Car Stereo. It is a first of its kind in India and is a complete infotainment device which helps you stay connected.

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  NDTV Auto Team | Oct 22, 2014

  Blaupunkt India Launches Two Single Din Car Audio Systems

  Blaupunkt India launched two new car stereos for the Indian market- Tokyo 110 and Manchester 110. Both are single-din audio systems which offer quality tuner performance, clear sound, AM/FM with RDS, connectivity with external media devices (USB, SD and Aux)

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  Ameya Naik | Oct 22, 2014

  Are Electric Cars Boring?

  Electricity, the one word which helped connect the world in a way that was never even conceptualized. The world has moved far ahead compared to a decade ago and we all owe it to this one thing. Though electricity has been a part and parcel of our lives, there are only few who have embraced it in the automotive world

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