Technology

Kritika Sethi

Nov 12, 2014, 8:06 PM

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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  Ameya Naik | Oct 16, 2014

  NNG Shows off Future In-Car Navigation Solutions For India

  The navigation sector in India has been growing and at a steady pace that. The growing use of smartphones has seen car manufacturers offer solutions that are integrated with the software on your phone to make things simpler and better for the end consumer.

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  Vikas Yogi | Oct 14, 2014

  World's First Production Ready Flying Car Coming Soon

  Ever dreamt of a car that could fly and take you away from horrendous traffic jams on the streets? Well, flying cars are set to be a reality pretty soon, thanks to Mr Stefan Klein, who invested 20 years on the project.

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  Ameya Naik | Oct 7, 2014

  Volvo Unveils Concept 2.0-litre Engine that Develops 450bhp

  Volvo has unveiled a concept for a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder engine that develops an impressive 450bhp. The recently launched second generation XC90 comes with a T6 turbocharged & supercharged 4-cylinder 2.0-litre engine developing 320bhp, but this concept's pot has more power to offer.

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