Auto Industry

Ameya Naik

Aug 27, 2014, 5:28 PM

Audi Showcases New 48 Volt Electrical System

Audi has announced plans to upgrade part of their vehicle electrical system from 12 to 48 volts. The system has been previewed on the RS 5 TDI concept and will feature a subsidiary 48 volt electrical system that incorporates new storage technologies and delivers more power when compared to the 12 volt system with lead batteries.

1 Min

• 
  Kritika Sethi | Sep 22, 2014

  2015 Nissan 370Z NISMO to Go on Sale in Europe Next Month

  The latest name to join the list of overhauls is the Nissan 370Z NISMO, and is touted as the sportiest and most focused 370Z to date. Much like the flagship GT-R NISMO, the new 370Z also incorporates a wide range of design and engineering upgrades.

  1 min read
• 
  Ameya Naik | Sep 22, 2014

  Land Rover Launches Limited Defender Africa Edition

  Land Rover launched the limited edition Defender Africa Edition. The company says that the vehicle is inspired by Africa and celebrates over 67 years of boldly going where no other vehicle has gone before

  1 min read
• 
  Ameya Naik | Aug 23, 2014

  F1: Bottas Fastest in Wet FP3 Session at the Belgian Grand Prix

  A wet track saw drivers shying away from setting times in the first 30 minutes of the FP3 session at the Belgian Grand Prix. However, as the track dried up, the soft tyre compound came into play and the set times started to tumble. It was Valtteri Bottas who set the fastest time of the final practice for the Belgian Grand Prix.

  1 min read
• 
  Vikas Yogi | Sep 22, 2014

  Speed-Limit for Vehicles on Highways Might Be Increased

  In a bid to allow faster movement of trucks and other vehicles on the national highways, the Government of India has proposed to increase the speed limit of vehicles. The government believes that the decision will consequently help in speeding up the economy.

  1 min read
• 
  Kritika Sethi | Sep 22, 2014

  F1: Caterham & Marussia Replace Drivers for Spa Weekend

  After what seemed like forever, F1 is finally back from the break, starting with the 2014 Belgian Grand Prix. That said, here's what changed over the vacation: Marussia and Caterham are replacing Max Chilton and Kamui Kobayashi, respectively, for the racing weekend at Spa-Francorchamps.

  1 min read
• 
  Vikas Yogi | Sep 22, 2014

  Porsche India Launches Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition

  Porsche India, a division of Volkswagen Group Sales India Pvt Ltd, has launched the Cayenne Diesel Platinum Edition. The variant gets exterior design features in Platinum Silver along with a range of advanced standard provisions.

  1 min read
• 
  Associated Press | Aug 21, 2014

  US Wants to Make Cars Talk to Each Other

  The Obama administration said it is taking a first step toward requiring that future cars and light trucks be equipped with technology that enables them to warn each other of potential danger in time to avoid collisions.

  1 min read
• 
  Press Trust of India | Aug 19, 2014

  Honda Activa Outsells Hero Splendor in July

  Buoyed by its scooter model Activa becoming the best selling two-wheeler brand in India yet again in July, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) is preparing to cash in on the upcoming festive season.

  1 min read