Franco Japanese auto alliance Renault Nissan on Monday said it has signed an agreement with Kamarajar Port Ltd for export of cars manufactured in Chennai by Renault Nissan Automotive India Pvt Ltd. The vehicles produced at the Chennai plant will be exported to the alliance's regional and global destinations. The agreement builds on the existing partnership between the Renault Nissan Alliance and … [Read more...]
The 2024 Acura Integra Type S will have 320 horsepower
The 2024 Acura Integra Type S is launching this summer, but the teaser and information drip campaign is officially in full swing. Acura just let on that the Integra Type S will produce 320 horsepower and 310 pound-feet of torque from its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine. For reference, that’s 5 horsepower more than what the Honda Civic Type R makes — its 310 pound-feet of torque … [Read more...]
2024 Acura Integra Type S Has More Horsepower Than Civic Type R
Acura has confirmed power figures for the 2024 Integra Type S hot hatchback.It has the same turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four as the Honda Civic Type R, but makes 5 horsepower extra, for a total of 320 hp.The Integra Type S will make its official debut at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach in April.Acura is ensuring that the 2024 Integra Type S will maintain bragging rights over its Civic Type R … [Read more...]
Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway flood issue resolved as traffic normalcy returns
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 20 Mar 2023, 18:24 PM Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway has been cleared of waterlogging issue a day after massive traffic snarl was reported due to unseasonal rain over the last weekend. The expressway, which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last Sunday, ran into controversy over its build quality as it got flooded in the recent rains. … [Read more...]
This digitally smart baby car seat is touted to be world's safest
By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 20 Mar 2023, 18:11 PM US-based child safety technology company Frank Stephenson Design has conceived a digital smart baby car seat that is being touted as world's safest. It takes inspiration from an egg and has been shaped like a pod, giving it quite a unique look. The child car seat is called babyark and it relies on a patented, state-of-the-art … [Read more...]
Polaris RZR Pro R Factory the official race rig of new factory team
Last week, Polaris Off Road announced its new factory race team and the first factory-designed, purpose-built off-road racing UTV in the industry. We didn't get to see that rig until now, though: Introducing the Polaris RZR Pro R Factory. We're missing some key details like output and weight, but the factory rig doesn't appear to be that far from stock. As expected, the rig starts with the RZR Pro … [Read more...]
Volkswagen assets in Russia frozen by court over dispute with GAZ
A Russian court on Monday froze all Volkswagen assets in Russia, in the latest obstacle to the German carmaker's year-long efforts to wind down its Russian operations. Volkswagen, along with other foreign carmakers, suspended operations in Russia last year after western countries imposed unprecedented sanctions on Moscow over the conflict in Ukraine. Volkswagen has been trying to sell its … [Read more...]
1986 Volkswagen Scirocco 16V Tested: an Amazing Transformation
From the August 1986 issue of Car and Driver.With one fell swoop, the wizards of Wolfsburg have transformed the ho-hum VW Scirocco from an also-ran into a supercoupe to be reckoned with. The principal element in this metamorphosis is a new twin-cam, sixteen-valve, four-cylinder engine, producing 123 horsepower and 120 pounds-feet of torque. This powerplant so strongly stimulates the Scirocco … [Read more...]
6 Best Used SUVs Under 10K – Subaru Forester Deserves A Look, But Proceed With Caution
Is the Subaru Forester a good SUV pick for used car buyers? A new report from U.S. News picks the best used SUVs under $10,000 and says the 2011 Subaru Forester should be on your shopping list. Below are the U.S. News best used SUVs for about $10,000 you can buy this year. 2011 Honda CR-V: Average Price: $9,939 | U.S. News Score: 9.0/102011 Nissan Murano: Average Price: $8,383 | U.S. News Score: … [Read more...]
Volkswagen assets frozen by Russian court after carmaker fails to find buyer
A Russian court on Monday froze all Volkswagen assets in Russia, in the latest obstacle to the German carmaker's year-long efforts to wind down its Russian operations. Volkswagen, along with other foreign carmakers, suspended operations in Russia last year after western countries imposed unprecedented sanctions on Moscow over the conflict in Ukraine. Volkswagen has been trying to sell its Russian … [Read more...]
Watch: Tesla cars blink in sync with RRR's Oscar-winning song Naatu Naatu
The song Naatu Naatu from S S Rajamouli's Telegu-language film RRR has not only taken Indian audience by storm but has also won hearts abroad. The song recently won Oscar for the ‘best original song’ category thanks to its catchy tempo and energetic feel. While enthusiasts back home are celebrating this feat, fans in New Jersey too have paid a tribute to the song by putting up a Tesla … [Read more...]
BYD delivers 700 units of Atto3 electric SUV across India in two months
Chine-based electric car manufacturer BYD has delivered 700 units of Atto 3, its first electric SUV in India, within the first two months since its launch. Launched in November last year, BYD said the electric SUV gad garnered a lot of interest among buyers so far. It had clocked 2,000 thousand bookings within the first month itself. The Atto 3 is the second electric vehicle from BYD to be … [Read more...]
VW sees all its Russian assets frozen by court
MOSCOW -- A Russian court has frozen all Volkswagen’s assets in Russia, court documents seen by Reuters showed. VW was one of a string of foreign automakers that suspended operations in Russia after western countries imposed unprecedented sanctions on Moscow over the conflict in Ukraine. VW is attempting to sell its Russian factory in Kaluga, south of Moscow. The plant, which has a capacity of … [Read more...]
Toyota Hilux first-drive review: Brute beast that's forged for the wild
Toyota Hilux isn't for all. The Hilux isn't for most either. But for the still small percentage of Indian car buyers that are unafraid to drive into the wild and unknown, here is a pickup vehicle that is claiming to make perfect sense. A model that Toyota has offered for over five decades and in over 180 countries, the Hilux has taken far too long to touchdown in India. But now that it has, does … [Read more...]
2023 Nissan Ariya Review: Gives the top EVs a run for their money
Pros: Functional and stylish cabin; various performance, range and trim level combos; well-equipped Cons: Charging is on the slow side; no one-pedal driving and weird e-Step functionality The Nissan Ariya was revealed way back in the dark days of summer 2020, yet is only reaching dealers in early 2023 in front-wheel-drive guise with the all-wheel-drive e-4ORCE version arriving later in the … [Read more...]
Watch: Tesla Model 3 in wreck after a crazy crash. Here's who is at fault
Tesla cars involved in fatal accidents are nothing new anymore. However, some crash reports make quite an impact, and such is the latest one involving a Tesla Model 3. Video footage captured by a Teslacam has been posted on social media revealing a Tesla Model 3 has been completely wrecked due to a crazy crash. The Youtube channel known as Wham Bam Teslacam had reported that two Tesla Model 3 were … [Read more...]
Factbox: Insurers press carmakers for more help with EV batteries
DETROIT, March 20 (Reuters) – Insurers and industry experts say electric vehicle insurance premiums will keep rising as sales grow unless the car companies make it easier to access battery data and repair packs that are only slightly damaged in collisions. Many carmakers in turn say their EV battery packs are repairable, though few seem willing to share access to battery data. Ford Motor Co (F.N) … [Read more...]
Scratched EV battery? Your insurer may have to junk the whole car
LONDON/DETROIT, March 20 (Reuters) – For many electric vehicles, there is no way to repair or assess even slightly damaged battery packs after accidents, forcing insurance companies to write off cars with few miles – leading to higher premiums and undercutting gains from going electric. And now those battery packs are piling up in scrapyards in some countries, a previously unreported and expensive … [Read more...]
VW’s Skoda would cut 3,000 jobs if ‘Euro 7’ implemented in current form
PRAGUE, March 19 (Reuters) – Czech carmaker Skoda would have to cut 3,000 jobs and axe some models if the European Union’s “Euro 7” emissions scheme is implemented in its current form, a Skoda board member warned in a TV debate on Sunday. The proposed Euro 7 law, which EU countries and lawmakers will start negotiating this year, would tighten limits on the emission by cars of health-harming … [Read more...]
Stellantis invests 200 million euros to produce Fiat cars in Algeria
PARIS, March 19 (Reuters) – Carmaker Stellantis will spend more than 200 million euros ($213.32 million) to manufacture four Fiat models in Algeria, it said on Sunday. Construction of the plant will be completed by August with production of the the first Fiat 500 expected by the end of the year, it said. By 2026 the plant will have created nearly 2,000 local jobs and have production capacity of … [Read more...]
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