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Lyft Is Now Developing Self-Driving Tech Of Its Own

Lyft Is Now Developing Self-Driving Tech Of Its Own

Google Didn't Actually Pay City To Use Emergency Vehicles In Driverless Car Test (Updated)

Google Didn't Actually Pay City To Use Emergency Vehicles In Driverless Car Test (Updated)

Surprise! The Lack Of Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure Is Stymieing Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Sales

Surprise! The Lack Of Hydrogen Fueling Infrastructure Is Stymieing Hydrogen Fuel Cell Car Sales

Uber Knowingly Leased Unsafe Honda Vezels To Drivers: Report

Uber Knowingly Leased Unsafe Honda Vezels To Drivers: Report

Tesla Model 3 Reservation Holders Say They’ve Had Radio Silence From Tesla

Tesla Model 3 Reservation Holders Say They’ve Had Radio Silence From Tesla

Why We Can't Ignore Self-Driving Commercial Trucks Any Longer

Lawmakers in the U.S. Congress are working on legislation to regulate the testing and deployment of autonomous cars and trucks across the country. Last week that bill passed a crucial benchmark, receiving unanimous approval in a U.S. house committee. But the measure leaves out large commercial trucks, and that’s probably...

Humans Don't Handle Abrupt Braking In Autonomous Cars Very Well

Do you love that sensation of suddenly being hurled forward when you have to abruptly slam on the brakes? If you’re in a self-driving car, the effect’s apparently even more dramatic, researchers from the University of Michigan announced Thursday. People have a tendency to jolt forward as much as 8...

Tesla Warns Already Burnt-Out Workforce Of Model 3 ‘Production Hell’

When Tesla chief executive Elon Musk handed over the first 30 Model 3 sedans to reservation holders last Friday, he warned employees they’ll be in “production hell” for the next several months. It was a curious remark, as Tesla employees have been voicing concerns about workplace injuries since earlier this...

Here's Another Reason Why Self-Driving Tech Is Still So Expensive

Our self-driving car future may be farther away than the hype suggests. Besides Tesla, self-driving car developers depend on an expensive piece of technology called LIDAR, a laser-based radar that allows an autonomous vehicle to see the road. There are cheaper options, but the explains that these more-affordable solutions won’t...

What To Look For At Tesla's Model 3 Event Tonight

On Friday, Tesla is set to publicly reveal the $35,000 all-electric Model 3 sedan, the culmination of intense buildup and speculation that began a year-and-a-half ago, when the company’s CEO Elon Musk announced the vehicle. The company’s handing over keys to the first 30 customers, to mark the occasion. There’s...

Daimler And Bosch Create Autonomous Parking Garage To Imagine A Valet Service Of The Future

Parking is a tedious task, and frankly . Thankfully, Daimler and Bosch are working together to take this task out of humanity’s very flawed hands. The two companies debuted a service on Monday that takes a stab at what such a system might look like, calling it Automated Valet Parking....

Automotive news

Lamborghini Urus SUV surpasses 20,000 units production milestone

Lamborghini Urus SUV surpasses 20,000 units production milestone"

- Lamborghini achieved the milestone in a period of four years- The SUV becomes the most produced model for the brand in the shortest time The Lamborghini Urus has reached a new milestone as the SUV surpassed the 20,000 units production milestone since its market debut in 2018. The celebratory unit...

Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series priced at Rs 5.50 crore in India; deliveries commence

Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series priced at Rs 5.50 crore in India; deliveries commence"

Mercedes-AMG has introduced the GT Black Series in India at Rs 5.50 crore, ex-showroom. It is worth noting that the automaker has brought only two units of this sports car to the country, and one of them has already been handed over to its owner.Engine and transmissionThe GT Black Series...

1233BHP Czinger 21C unveiled at the Concours

1233BHP Czinger 21C unveiled at the Concours"

- Ground-breaking hybrid hypercar boasts the most power-dense production internal combustion engine ever- Internal combustion engine is paired with an 800-volt electric drive systemThe hypercar world is getting insane and now 1000BHP is the norm. So the Czinger C21C gets 1233BHP. The Czinger 21C hypercar will be making its first...

Volkswagen Virtus launched: Why should you buy?

Volkswagen Virtus launched: Why should you buy?"

German automaker, Volkswagen has launched the much-awaited Virtus mid-size sedan in India at a starting price of Rs 11.21 lakh (ex-showroom). The sedan is available in Dynamic Line and Performance Line options. The Dynamic Line offers three variant options: Comfortline, Highline, and Topline. The Performance Line is exclusively offered in...

Apple teases new generation CarPlay at WWDC 2022

Apple teases new generation CarPlay at WWDC 2022"

American tech giant Apple recently held its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2022, where it gave a few glimpses of the new-generation CarPlay. This upcoming iteration aims to take over every screen in a car, including the driver display to provide a unified CarPlay user experience.In a teaser video, Apple showed...

BMW X4 Silver Shadow Edition — Top 5 highlights

BMW X4 Silver Shadow Edition — Top 5 highlights"

BMW recently added many new cars and even variants to its portfolio, including the X4 Silver Shadow Edition. Here's how different this Silver Edition is from the Black Edition that was first introduced with the launch of the X4. These top five highlights give a gist of what's new with...

New Volkswagen Virtus fuel efficiency figures revealed

New Volkswagen Virtus fuel efficiency figures revealed"

- The 2022 Volkswagen Virtus is available in six variants- The model is offered with two powertrains across three transmission optionsVolkswagen Virtus introductionVolkswagen India has announced the prices of the Virtus, starting at Rs 11.22 lakh (ex-showroom). The model is available in six variants, and to read the variant-wise prices,...

Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae to be launched in India on 15 June

Lamborghini Aventador Ultimae to be launched in India on 15 June"

- The Ultimae is the final edition of the NA V12 Aventador- The successor to the iconic model has already been spotted testingItalian marquee Lamborghini is all set to launch the Aventador Ultimae in India on 15 June, 2022. The model, which was unveiled in July last year, will be...

Discounts up to Rs 42,000 on Maruti Suzuki S-Cross, Wagon R, and other models in June 2022

Discounts up to Rs 42,000 on Maruti Suzuki S-Cross, Wagon R, and other models in June 2022"

Select Maruti Suzuki dealerships in India are offering a range of discounts across the product range this month. These benefits are offered in the form of cash discounts, exchange bonus, and corporate discounts at the Arena as well as the Nexa dealerships.ArenaThe 1.0-litre variants of the Maruti Suzuki Wagon R...

New Volkswagen Virtus: Variants explained

New Volkswagen Virtus: Variants explained"

Volkswagen launched the Virtus in India earlier this week, with prices starting at Rs 11.22 lakh (ex-showroom). We drove the latest sedan from the German automobile manufacturer last month, and you can read our review here.The 2022 Volkswagen Polo is available with two powertrains including a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder TSI petrol...

BS6 Skoda Rapid Review: Pros and Cons

BS6 Skoda Rapid Review: Pros and Cons

IntroductionWhat we have here is the BS6 Skoda Rapid. Currently, not the most popular body style, you’d agree, but the driving dynamics of this sedan have their charm. Something I’ve always appreciated through the years. But that aside, what’s really new in this car is what’s under that bonnet. An...

Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC First Drive Review

Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC First Drive Review

What is it?Why I would buy it- Feature loaded and unique looks Why I would avoid it- Sparse charging infrastructure, second row space, and ground clearance The electric space in the Indian car market is now alive and kicking, and everyone is bringing their best wares to the table. While...

Renault Duster RXZ 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT First Drive Review

Renault Duster RXZ 1.3 Turbo Petrol MT First Drive Review

What is it?Why I would buy it?Peppy turbo petrol engine, Rides like a charm Why I would avoid it?Dated interiors and feature list The Renault Duster has been a familiar face in the Indian SUV market for nearly a decade now. In that time, there’s been a facelift, an AWD...

2020 Audi A8L First Drive Review

2020 Audi A8L First Drive Review

What is it?Why would I buy it?Top-notch tech, rear-seat comfort and relaxing massagesWhy would I avoid it?Low ground clearance, no diesel option, expensiveWhat is it?This is the Audi A8L, in which the L denotes a long wheelbase. It's the carmaker's flagship luxury sedan that was launched in India at the...

MG Hector Plus Diesel Manual First Drive Review

MG Hector Plus Diesel Manual First Drive Review

What is it?Why I would buy it?Feature list, second-row space, road presenceWhy I would avoid it?Heavy clutch, no diesel ATLast year MG arrived in India with a bang by launching the Hector SUV. It set a new benchmark in terms of features, space and technology. A year on, to expand...

Special reports

How to get the best fuel efficiency from a manual car

How to get the best fuel efficiency from a manual car

IntroductionWith a country obsessed with the fuel efficiency of their car, we surely are always on a lookout to extract that extra kilometre from every drop of fuel we feed our engines. But seldom do we realise, the fuel efficiency of any car is dependent on a plethora of factors....

How to drive a manual transmission car?

How to drive a manual transmission car?

IntroductionIndia has predominantly been a manual-car market, but with the influx of automatic transmissions, the 'art of driving a manual car' might be in jeopardy. Nonetheless, owning and driving a manual car is still a dream for many. However, it’s one thing to drive a car and another one to learn...

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricks

How to manage a car loan - Tips and tricksYou have decided to buy a car and have come to the conclusion that you will need a car loan to do so. But the myriad of options are confusing and you have hit a roadblock. Here are some tips and...

Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest Rs 325 crore into CarTrade

Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital invest Rs 325 crore into CarTrade

HighlightsThe CarTrade Group, India’s largest online automotive group, has raised Rs 325 crore from investors Temasek, Warburg Pincus and March Capital Partners. It plans to use these funds for its expansion into the auto finance space and to invest into companies in the automotive space. Commenting on the fund raise, Mr....

Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car

Types of car loans - New car loan, used car loan and loan against car

Types of car loansCar loans can make buying that dream car, whether it be a necessity or for leisure, way simpler. Rather than paying up a rather large amount of money up front, which could take years of savings, car loans can help you get the car you want/dream immediately...

Automobile information

Are BMW 5 Series good cars?

Are BMW 5 Series good cars?

　　The BMW 5 Series stands as a well-regarded car in the automotive world, earning praise from both industry experts and owners alike. It has carved a niche for itself by blending performance, luxury, and cutting-edge technology. Lets delve into the key factors behind the BMW 5 Series acclaim: 　　Performance: The BMW 5 Series offers a spectrum of engine choices, including...

Are BMW X4 good cars?

Are BMW X4 good cars?

　　As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, the BMW X4 is generally well-regarded as a luxury compact crossover SUV. However, whether a BMW X4 is a good car for you depends on your specific preferences, needs, and priorities. Here are some factors to consider: 　　Pros: 　　Performance: The BMW X4 is known for its sporty and engaging driving dynamics....

Can BMW i3 run on gas only?

Can BMW i3 run on gas only?

　　The BMW i3 is primarily an electric vehicle EV designed to operate on electric power stored in its high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack. However, some versions of the BMW i3 are available with an optional range extender, often referred to as the REx model. The range extender is a small internal combustion engine that serves as a generator to produce electricity,...

Are BMW X6 reliable?

Are BMW X6 reliable?

　　the BMW X6 was a bit of a mixed bag, as is the case with any vehicle. It all boils down to factors like the model year, how well its been taken care of, and the driving conditions its been through. Since the BMW X6 falls into the luxury SUV category, you might find that its maintenance and repair costs...

Can a BMW i3 charge at a Tesla charging station?

Can a BMW i3 charge at a Tesla charging station?

　　BMW i3 vehicles are not designed to charge directly at Tesla Supercharger stations. Tesla Superchargers use a proprietary charging technology that is specific to Tesla vehicles. Tesla vehicles use a unique charging connector and communication protocol that is not compatible with other electric vehicles, including the BMW i3. 　　The BMW i3 typically uses the Combined Charging System CCS or Type...

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