Auto Industry

Ameya Naik

Apr 21, 2015, 11:04 PM

Japan's Maglev Train Sets Speed Record by Going 603Km/h

Known for its prowess in high-speed rail travel, Japan set a world record with its state-of-the-art Maglev train recently. The record saw the Maglev - short for magnetic levitation - cross the 600Km/h mark on a test-run in Yamanashi Prefecture just outside of Tokyo.

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  Kritika Sethi | Apr 21, 2015

  Paul Walker's Car From First Fast and Furious Movie to Be Auctioned

  US-based Mecum Auctions will put up the customised 1993 Toyota Supra stunt car for auction in May.

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  Kritika Sethi | Apr 20, 2015

  Government Starts Registration for E-Rickshaws in Delhi

  After a tumultuous affair with e-rickshaws on the national capital's roads, the Delhi government is finally set to welcome them back as it started registration for these vehicles. The government has approved 7 models of the new e-rickshaws and has registered two e-rickshaws, with the numbers DL IR 001 and DL IR 002, already.

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  NDTV Auto Team | Apr 17, 2015

  Mercedes-Benz India Unveils Cloud Based App

  Mercedes-Benz India has introduced the COMAND online app in models like the CLS 250 CDI and new E-Class Cabriolet. This cloud based connectivity app is now available with all Mercedes-Benz cars equipped with the COMAND Online system

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  Kritika Sethi | Apr 16, 2015

  Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X's Final Edition Goes on Sale

  The high-performance sedan first went on sale in Japan in 2007. US, Canada, and UK got the car the following year.

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  Kritika Sethi | Apr 16, 2015

  Hyundai Patents Tech That Will Prevent Drivers From Using Phone While Driving

  Hyundai has come up with a seemingly simple solution that disables the phones. The company's tech specifically "limits or disables the use of some of mobile device features which could cause distraction to the user."

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  Kritika Sethi | Apr 14, 2015

  Hyundai Helps Send a Message to Space

  If you had to send a message to a loved one in space, how would you go about it? Perhaps an email. But what if one wished for it be a grand gesture? Well, you write the message in giant lettering, big enough to be read from space.

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  Siddharth Vinayak Patankar | Apr 11, 2015

  Rolls-Royce Kicks-Off Work on SUV With Project Cullinan

  It was in February that the inevitable first happened. After denying it for years, Rolls-Royce finally came out and said it - it was developing an SUV.

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  NDTV Auto Team | Apr 10, 2015

  Carmakers: Interest Rates on Car Loans Should be Reduced Further

  Carmakers in the country believe the reduction in interest rates announced by State Bank of India (SBI) and HDFC Bank is not enough to help in increasing sales. A consortium led by Maruti Suzuki India said the complete benefits of RBI's rate cuts should be passed on.

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