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Vaughn Gittin Jr Tests Teleoperation by Drifting a Car He's Not In

Vaughn Gittin Jr Tests Teleoperation by Drifting a Car He's Not In

The Electric VW ID.R Keeps Proving It’s the Very Fast Future of Racing

The Electric VW ID.R Keeps Proving It’s the Very Fast Future of Racing

Lee Iacocca Was an Early Pioneer of Electric Mobility

Lee Iacocca Was an Early Pioneer of Electric Mobility

Your Nissan Leaf May Soon Charge Your House

Your Nissan Leaf May Soon Charge Your House

Mercedes and BMW Set Ambitious Goals for Autonomy Team Up

Mercedes and BMW Set Ambitious Goals for Autonomy Team Up

BMW Is Playing It Safe With Electric Cars, and Its Development Chief Makes No Apologies For That

BMW’s CEO is stepping down from his job after just four years, in part for coming under fire for the company’s slow transition to electric vehicles. Though BMW got an early head start on electrification with cars like the i3 and i8, it didn’t capitalize on that lead with more...

Here's a Solid Shootout Between the Best Summer Performance Tires

The warm weather is finally upon us, and hopefully you’ve shed your loud winter tires for some sporty summer rubber. Having a hard time deciding which tire to buy? is here to help. With a BMW M2 as a test car, host Jonathan Benson tests a variety of summer...

France's New Flying Tax Gets It Backwards

Starting in 2020, flying out of France—both domestic and international, but not for connecting passengers—will incur an additional surcharge , because the revenue raised will go towards “eco-friendly transport infrastructure” such as trains. The tax, which will be levied by the French government, is expected to raise 180 million...

Watch the Roborace DevBot 2.0 Race up the Hill at Goodwood Without a Driver

Roborace wanted to show the gathered crowds that it had a car capable of driving itself up the hill at Goodwood, at speed. To do that, the autonomous race car company put YouTuber Seb Delanny in the cockpit to drive part of the way up the hill to an...

Bird Scooters Looking For Several Hundred Million More Dollars to Piss Away

The Information and the overall picture is not pretty. The e-scooter company, currently valued at $2.3 billion, is low on cash after losing $100 million in the first quarter of 2019. This despite the fact that the scooter company has raised more than $700 million in a year and...

Robert Wickens is Driving on a Race Track Again

After a massive crash on the 7th lap of , Robert Wickens and it has been an incredibly long road to recovery for the talented Canadian driver. Through physical therapy and a lot of hard work on his part, Wickens has gotten to the point where he can do...

Automotive news

Jaguar Land Rover installs charging network at dealerships ahead of the I-Pace launch in India

Jaguar Land Rover installs charging network at dealerships ahead of the I-Pace launch in India"

- 22 JaguarLand Rover dealerships have installed more than 35 chargers across sales and after-sales facilities- Select workshops have been provided with specialised tools and dedicated bays for servicing electric vehiclesJaguar Land Rover India has announced the readiness of its retailer network to welcome its first all-electric SUV, the I-Pace,...

New-gen Mahindra Scorpio spied again; gets rear disc brakes

New-gen Mahindra Scorpio spied again; gets rear disc brakes"

- The new spy images of the next-gen Scorpio also reveal the headlamp design- The model is expected to be launched later this yearMahindra continues testing the next generation Scorpio ahead of its launch that is expected to take place later this year. Recent spy images shared on the web...

Hyundai Bayon mini-SUV revealed globally

Hyundai Bayon mini-SUV revealed globally"

- Powered with two petrol engines- Bayon is the brand’s entry-level SUVHyundai has taken the sheets off its new entry-level SUV – Bayon. Initially, the Bayon will be sold in international markets and will be positioned below the Kona, Tucson, Santa Fe, and the Nexo.Visually, the Bayon gets a fresh...

Mahindra retails 28,777 cumulative sales in February 2021

Mahindra retails 28,777 cumulative sales in February 2021"

- Utility vehicle sales jump by 44 per cent- Exports stood at 1,827 unitsMahindra and Mahindra has reported that it sold a total of 28,777 units of vehicles in the month of February 2021. This cumulative record consists of passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and exports to the global markets. As compared...

New-gen BMW M2 takes shape as winter testing continues

New-gen BMW M2 takes shape as winter testing continues"

- Second generation of the performance coupe- Expected to break cover later this yearBMW has gotten busy winter testing the upcoming M2 Coupe. Now, this isn’t a replacement for the 2 Series Gran Coupe that’s introduced in India recently. It is the second generation...

Maruti Suzuki service network surpasses 4,000 touch-points mark

Maruti Suzuki service network surpasses 4,000 touch-points mark"

- 208 new workshops added in 2020-21- Covers a total of 1,989 towns and citiesMaruti Suzuki has announced that the company’s service network has surpassed 4,000 touch-points in the country. The widespread network now covers 1,989 towns and cities. The carmaker states that it inaugurated 208 new workshops in the...

Nissan Magnite Turbo: Pros and Cons review

Nissan Magnite Turbo: Pros and Cons review"

IntroductionThe sub-four metre compact SUV trend started with the Ford EcoSport. Then came the Maruti Suzuki Brezza, Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV300, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Honda WR-V, and the Toyota Urban Cruiser. And now there's the Nissan Magnite along with its cousin - the Renault Kiger. Ten different carmakers, each...

2021 Renault Triber details and features leaked ahead of launch in India

2021 Renault Triber details and features leaked ahead of launch in India"

- The updated Renault Triber gets feature additions inside-out- The model will soon be offered in dual-tone coloursRenault is all set to launch the 2021 Triber in India, details of which have now been leaked on the web. The model will get updates to the exterior design, feature additions, as...

Lexus LC 500h Limited Edition launched in India at Rs 2.15 crore

Lexus LC 500h Limited Edition launched in India at Rs 2.15 crore "

- The team includes some of the same engineers who built the Lexus LFA supercar- It gets black Alcantara trimmed seats that feature elegant saddle tan accents and seat beltsToyota’s luxury arm, Lexus India has launched a limited-edition model of its sports coupe, the LC 500h in the country at...

New Renault Kiger deliveries begin; 1100 units delivered on the first day

New Renault Kiger deliveries begin; 1100 units delivered on the first day"

- The Renault Kiger was launched on 15 February, 2021- Introductory prices for the model start at Rs 5.45 lakh (ex-showroom)Renault India has commenced deliveries of the Kiger sub-four metre SUV to customers across its dealerships in the country. More than 1,100 units of the model were delivered to customers...

I'm A Sucker For Half-Broken And Unique Cars! What Should I Buy?

I'm A Sucker For Half-Broken And Unique Cars! What Should I Buy?

Anthony has five kiddos and is looking for a cheap car, that can fit all the kids in a pinch. He doesn’t mind fixing things up and prefers something that is a bit different. What car should he buy? (Welcome back to ? Where we give real people real...

At $2,990, Could This 1988 BMW 325i Convertible Be The Ride For Your Endless Summer?

At $2,990, Could This 1988 BMW 325i Convertible Be The Ride For Your Endless Summer?

The seller of today’s 325 drop top says it has “no needs” at this time. The pictures in his ad however, tell a different story. Let’s see if this solid but somewhat in-need Bimmer is also needy when it comes to its price. If you looked at the engine...

The Turbocharged Mazda 6 Might Be The Best Sports Sedan You Can Buy For Under $25,000

The Turbocharged Mazda 6 Might Be The Best Sports Sedan You Can Buy For Under $25,000

I’m going to admit that I didn’t really buy into the hype when the updated 2013 came out. It was stylish and handled well, but for a company whose tagline used to be “Zoom, Zoom” it felt a bit slow. with an available turbo motor and now those cars...

At $15,000, Could This M52-Powered 2005 Subaru WRX Be A Frankenstein Monster You Could Get Behind?

At $15,000, Could This M52-Powered 2005 Subaru WRX Be A Frankenstein Monster You Could Get Behind?

Let’s get it out of the way at the outset: today’s WRX is absolutely ‘Somebody Else’s Project™.” That shouldn’t mean that it couldn’t be your next purchase. That is of course, if the price is right. I’ve always had an issue with cheap things that realistically should cost more....

At $13,500, Could This 1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo Be Two Times The Fun?

At $13,500, Could This 1990 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo Be Two Times The Fun?

There’s a good reason beyond its impressive specs to want to buy today’s 300ZX, and that’s the ability to boast about its having the same headlamps as certain Lamborghini Diablos. Let’s see what that sort of bragging rights might just be worth. Retro cars—meaning those that are modeled on...

Special reports

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...

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...

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....

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....

Automobile information

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...

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...

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,...

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