Auto Industry

Ameya Naik

Jul 8, 2014, 9:25 PM

The 2015 Volvo XC90 will be the World's Most Powerful and Cleanest SUV

Volvo has released details about the engine lineup that will power the highly anticipated second generation XC90. The company describes it as the world's most powerful and cleanest SUV and we are not surprised, considering the amount of effort that the company has put into ensuring that the claim is valid.

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  Ameya Naik | Jul 8, 2014

  BMW M4 Burns Rubber on an Aircraft Carrier

  We've seen car manufacturers go to great lengths to prove the might of their cars; we've seen them taking their cars to the edge of the world to prove that they have been successful in making a beast that is worthy of every moment that went into its making. Keeping with the tradition, BMW recently released a video of the new M4 Coupe and boy, will this make you smile!

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  Ameya Naik | Jul 8, 2014

  Polaris Teases the Slingshot

  Polaris has released the first teaser videos of their three-wheeled sports vehicle i.e. Slingshot, which is all set to make its debut on the 27th of this month. While the videos don't reveal much, the company says the model will deliver a heart-pounding and mind-blowing rush, a fact that folks who have taken a ride in it vouch for.

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  Ameya Naik | Jul 7, 2014

  Peugeot Gives Out Details of its 2008 DKR Rally Car

  We told you about Peugeot's comeback to the iconic Dakar Rally, and we also discussed the cars that the company will bring to the party. Discussions apart, Peugeot has now published a full set of details about the 2008 DKR, the car that will probably see them bring home the top prize after a 25-year long hiatus.

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  Vikas Yogi | Jul 7, 2014

  BMW 7 Series ActiveHybrid to Be Launched on July 23, 2014

  BMW India rolled out the new 7 Series last year, and is now planning to bring in the Hybrid version of the luxury saloon. To be launched on July 23rd, the 7 Series ActiveHybrid will be the first hybrid vehicle in India from the German luxury carmaker's stable.

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  Ameya Naik | Jul 7, 2014

  Daimler to Introduce Autonomous Trucks by 2025

  Daimler, Mercedes-Benz's parent company, is aiming to introduce a self-driving truck in the market by 2025. The company unveiled recently the Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025, which kick starts a new age in the world of transportation.

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  Press Trust of India | Jul 7, 2014

  The US Army to Get Autonomous Vehicles Soon

  The US Army is embracing systems which will provide increased situational awareness and decrease the probability of accidents using safety features such as obstacle detection, collision avoidance, lane departure, tip-over warnings and vision enhancements for low-visibility conditions.

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  Ameya Naik | Jul 7, 2014

  F1: Hamilton Rules Silverstone as Bottas Impresses

  Lewis Hamilton won his 27th F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone. The win was far less dramatic than the rest of the wins this season with team-mate Nico Rosberg out of the picture. Rosberg hit a gearbox problem on the 31st lap after having complained earlier of no feedback while downshifting.

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  Reuters | Jul 5, 2014

  eBay Rejects Auction of Nazi Chief's Car

  Auction website eBay has refused to list a World War II-era Mercedes Benz once owned Hermann Goering, a Nazi leader who commanded the German air force, citing a policy prohibiting the sale of offensive items.

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