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Chocolate soup for the automobile soul |
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 Chocolate is an energy source, sure, but automobile fuel, it isn’t. Until now. Using an eclectic mix of recycled materials and bio-waste, engineers at the University of Warwick have succeeded in creating what they call the ‘greenest racing car’. By Anu Warrier |
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WagonR mascot Mr WizeR comes to life |
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 In a first for the Indian automobile industry, a car brand will have its own mascot. Shashank Srivastava, chief general manager (marketing), Maruti Suzuki, talks to Aruna Rathod about WagonR’s new mascot. |
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Hybrid cars: how far will they go? |
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 In the economic downturn, hybrid cars have crossed the bridge from being a fad to becoming mainstream family vehicles, writes Jagdeep Worah |
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Can the Hyundai i20 battle the Maruti Swift? |
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Hyundai has upped the ante in the hatchback wars with the introduction of the i20. How does it stack up against the Maruti Swift and its cousin the Hyundai Getz? Sourya Biswas finds out. |
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Hatchback wars: Maruti Suzuki A-Star v/s Hyundai i10 |
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Will the Maruti A-Star succeed in dislodging the Hyundai i10 from its perch? Sourya Biswas answers |
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Lamborghini Gallardo debuts in India |
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 Gallardo LP 560-4, one of the most successful models of all time, made a splash at The Autocar Performance Show 2008 held last week in Mumbai. Aruna Rathod takes a look at the powerful machine. |
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Mercedes-Benz S 400 BlueHYBRID: Luxury saloon with efficient hybrid drive system and low CO2 emission |
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 The new S400 BlueHybrid is the first Mercedes equipped with a hybrid drive system with a fuel consumption of 7.9 litres per 100 kilometres |
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One million and still rolling: Mercedes smart fortwo completes 10 years |
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 Mercedes-Benz has rolled out its one-millionth special smart fortwo electric car to mark its 10th year of production. The anniversary car will be donated to charity, says Mercedes |
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Honda's global line-up makes its mark in India |
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 Honda Siel Cars India recently crossed the 3-lakh sales milestone in India. The Japanese automaker launched a limited edition sport variant of its premium executive sedan — the Honda Civic, to mark its sales performance. By Tanmoy Mitra |
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Hydrogen fuel gets going with road tour |
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 The National Hydrogen Road Tour from 11 August to 23 August in the US will showcase clean, efficient, hydrogen-powered vehicles and focus on hydrogen’s potential as a commercial fuel. Writes Tanmoy Mitra |
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2009 Honda Ridgeline: New look with more accesories for better performance |
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 The 2009 Honda Ridgeline truck takes on a bolder look and feel with new exterior and interior styling along with a more powerful engine |
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