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Uber's Internal Investigation Reveals It's Everything You Hate About Silicon Valley

Uber's Internal Investigation Reveals It's Everything You Hate About Silicon Valley

U.S. Lawmakers Have Laid Out How They Want To Craft Self-Driving Car Regulations

U.S. Lawmakers Have Laid Out How They Want To Craft Self-Driving Car Regulations

GM Is Almost Certainly Trying To Mess With Tesla Now (Updated)

GM Is Almost Certainly Trying To Mess With Tesla Now (Updated)

Why Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Hasn't Been Fired Yet

Why Uber CEO Travis Kalanick Hasn't Been Fired Yet

Stop Saying Dumb Shit

We’re barely a year removed from the , whose semi-autonomous vehicle was traveling in its hands-somewhat-free Autopilot mode at the time of the accident. And still misleading bullshit about the current capability of autonomous tech continues to be floated: on Wednesday, Washington Governor Jay Inslee . Foolproof, he says. In...

Uber's Handling Of Horrible Rape Case Is Getting The Outrage It Deserves

On Wednesday, it emerged that an Uber exec had raped by an Uber driver in December 2014. Uber execs believed that Ola, the ride-hailing giant’s rival in India, was behind the incident, in an attempt to frame the company. Ola has since fired back, calling Uber “despicable” and “low on...

Inside The Mess At Faraday Future That Drove Out One Of The World's Top Auditors

Startup automaker hired the best, as it often did, when it needed an audit of its finances to help secure vital fundraising and government loans. But what auditor KPMG—one of the world’s biggest and most well-regarded auditing firms—walked into when it agreed to look at Faraday’s books was a company...

Google's Little Koala Car Is Dead

In the brief history of autonomous cars, Google’s self-driving-koala-pod is probably the most recognizable of its kin. Introduced back in 2014, Google named it the Firefly, and on Monday, the tech giant announced the fleet is being retired. Google’s self-driving car project, now called Waymo, will focus entirely on integrating...

GM Moves Up Chevrolet Bolt Nationwide Release To Probably Fuck With Tesla

General Motors’ new Bolt EV was set to be rolled out for sale nationwide in September, but the automaker decided to push that date up by a month, . The move coincides with Tesla’s planned date to start production on the Model 3 sedan, widely seen as the Bolt’s biggest...

Uber's CEO Wrote A Sex Guide For Employees And It's As Bad As You'd Think

Here’s a line you’ve heard before: . And now of an internal 2013 email penned by Uber CEO Travis Kalanick, in which he advised employees on how to have sex with colleagues. Guidance for this sort of thing can be good, , but Kalanick’s memo is as terrible as you’d...

Automotive news

Jeep Meridian official deliveries to commence from June 2022

Jeep Meridian official deliveries to commence from June 2022"

- Available in two variants – Limited and Limited (O) - Powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engineEarlier this month, Jeep India commenced the bookings for the Meridian. With over 5,000 reservation interests for the three-row SUV, the Jeep Meridian was launched in the country at a starting price of Rs 29.90...

Ferrari SF90 Stradale Versione Speciale in the works; spied testing

Ferrari SF90 Stradale Versione Speciale in the works; spied testing"

- Ferrari SF90 Stradale Versione Speciale could debut sometime next year- The model will get a heavily revised aerodynamic packageFerrari is said to be working on a potent version of the SF90 Stradale, evident from a new set of spy shots that have surfaced from Italy. The model is likely...

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS — Now in pictures

Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS — Now in pictures"

The most powerful Porsche 718 is here in India! The carmaker has launched the 718 Cayman GT4 RS at Rs 2.54 crore (ex-showroom). It's also the first Cayman to get the RS badge. Do note that the 718 range starts in India with the regular 718 Cayman, with prices from...

Hyundai Venue facelift: What to expect?

Hyundai Venue facelift: What to expect?"

The Hyundai Venue facelift test mule was spotted on Indian roads on multiple occasions. The Venue facelift will get new cosmetic and feature updates over the current model, while mechanically it might continue to be powered by existing engine options. As we gear up for its anticipated launch sometime soon,...

New-gen Audi Q5 continues testing; likely to be unveiled next year

New-gen Audi Q5 continues testing; likely to be unveiled next year"

- Next-gen Audi Q5 will get a new design, more space- The model is expected to be offered in standard and Sportback body-stylesThe latest set of spy photographs gives us another look at the upcoming generation of the Audi Q5 in the Austrian Alps, which will also be the last...

Spec comparison: Jeep Meridian Vs Toyota Fortuner

Spec comparison: Jeep Meridian Vs Toyota Fortuner "

Jeep’s long-awaited three-row SUV has finally hit the market in the form of the Meridian. Prices start at Rs 29.90 lakh and there are four variants and four colour options. We have driven the Meridian and you can find a link to our first drive here as well as our...

New Mahindra Scorpio-N to be available in both petrol and diesel engine options

New Mahindra Scorpio-N to be available in both petrol and diesel engine options "

- To be available in 2.0-litre MStallion TGDi petrol and 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine options - To offer the latest technology and advanced modern featuresThe new Mahindra Scorpio-N is due for launch in India on 27 June. Ahead of its debut, the Indian automaker has revealed a few details about the...

2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid — First Drive Review

2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid — First Drive Review"

Why would I buy it?Hybrid efficiencySpacious and comfortable cabin/large boot spaceImpressive reliabilityWhy should I avoid it?Ingress-egress not good for aged passengersDashboard feels datedExpensiveSummaryThe Toyota Camry Hybrid is a premium executive sedan priced at Rs 41.7 lakh (ex-showroom). As a result, it goes up against the Skoda Superb, and even ventures...

New Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza spotted during TVC shoot

New Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza spotted during TVC shoot"

- Expected to be powered by 1.5-litre DualJet DualVVT petrol engine - Likely to be launched in the coming monthsMaruti Suzuki has been working on the new Vitara Brezza for quite some time now. After several sightings of its prototypes, the first uncamouflaged and clear pictures of the new Vitara Brezza...

Jeep Meridian launched: Why should you buy?

Jeep Meridian launched: Why should you buy?"

Jeep’s latest product for the Indian market, the Meridian has been launched in two variant options, Limited and Limited (O). Interested customers can book the vehicle online or across Jeep dealerships with a token amount of Rs 50,000. The deliveries for the Meridian will commence in June 2022. Read below to...

Kia Sonet HTX+ Diesel iMT Long Term Report: Introduction

Kia Sonet HTX+ Diesel iMT Long Term Report: Introduction

　　Long Term Report 1The Kia Sonet has come back to the CarWale garage. It was here first when the car was launched in 2020 and at the time Kia sent us as a diesel manual version. This time around, we have upped the game and have got a diesel iMT. In essence, it’s a clutch-less manual offering all the benefits...

Cadillac Unveils Opulent Velocity Concept

Cadillac Unveils Opulent Velocity Concept

　　The latest concept to debut at Monterey Auto Week? Cadillacs Opulent Velocity concept. 　　Its obvious that the model is looking to the future in terms of design, but above all in terms of powertrains. The future of Cadillacs V-series is electric, and the new design study gives a glimpse of that future. 　　Of course, with this kind of model, we...

2024 Cadillac Lyriq review: setting the stage

2024 Cadillac Lyriq review: setting the stage

2024 Cadillac Lyriq review: setting the stage MSRP $58,590.00 Score Details With the Cadillac Lyriq, its great to see a vehicle that doesn’t require spending more cash on options to improve range. Pros Sleek design Comfortable interior Solid range Still has CarPlay Helpful driver-assist features Cons A little pricey Slow to charge While the likes of Ford, Hyundai, and Kia...

2025 GMC Yukon Gets Design Refresh, Interior Upgrade

2025 GMC Yukon Gets Design Refresh, Interior Upgrade

　　The redesigned and upgraded 2025 GMC Yukon has just been presented. Alongside the improvements, the SUV also gets its very first AT4 Ultimate trim. 　　2025 GMC Yukon Whats new?After dealing with the Acadia and the Terrain, both of which have just been thoroughly updated, GMC attacked both the exterior and interior of its flagship model for this makeover. 　　Aside from...

Waymo’s honking robocars finally fall silent

Waymo’s honking robocars finally fall silent

In one of the more bizarre technology tales so far this year, Waymo has apparently finally got its honking robocars to be quiet. The story began last week when it emerged that driverless cars owned by Waymo were keeping residents of a San Francisco neighborhood awake at night by incessantly honking when they arrived in a nearby parking lot. It...

Special reports

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...

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...

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 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....

Automobile information

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....

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 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 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...

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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