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Watch: This BMW 3 series sedan turns into a real-life Transformer
Guided by an operator, a bright red BMW 3 Series drives into the parking lot towards the operator and that's when the fantasy figure comes to life. You can see the Bimmer transform into a robot. The pseudo-BumbleBee stands, moves its head, flexes its mechanical arms, flashes lights and even transforms once again into a car before driving away.
Celeb automobile designer Dilip Chhabria has a great fall
Acknowledged as a pioneering trailblazer in automotive design, a concept that was practically alien to the Indian automobile industry, Chhabria, 66, stormed onto the scene in his 20s and over the years attained dizzying heights of fame and accolades.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari confirms Tesla's arrival in Indian market by mid-2021
This revelation was being speculated for a long time but a solid date for the introduction of the world’s leading all-electric cars was never released. However, according to the Economic Times, Tesla management has worked behind the scenes to launch its two models, the Model 3 and Model Y for the Indian buyers.
Volkswagen India to raise Polo, Vento prices from January 2021
According to the company, the move will be initiated in lieu of the rising input costs. "Effective January 2021, Volkswagen India announces a price revision of up to 2.5 per cent across the Polo and Vento models in lieu to the rising input costs," said a spokesperson for Volkswagen Passenger Cars India.
Jaguar Land Rover has contingency plans to deal with UK's ongoing Covid-19 challenges: Tata Motors
"This is subject to constant review," Tata Motors said in a statement. According to the statement, recent issues at UK ports have had no immediate impact for Jaguar Land Rover. "Our guidance of improved growth, profitability and cash flows in second half of the year continues to hold."
A holding company for Tesla, SpaceX is a good idea: Elon Musk
Responding to a Twitter follower who asked on Wednesday about Musk to create a parent company called 'X" for all the four firms to "ensure human survival and progress". Musk responded" "Good idea". The follower named David Lee added in a tweet: "X is mostly because Elon already owns the http://x.com domain name and it's a decent name".
Honda discontinues Civic and CR-V models, shuts Greater Noida plant
The Japanese automaker is now shifting its entire production from the Greater Noida plant to the Tapukara Plant in Rajasthan. Honda said that it is consolidating operations in India to make it sustainable and efficient
Bajaj Auto signs MoU with Maharashtra government to set up facility in state
"The facility is expected to commence production in 2023. This facility will be utilised for manufacturing high end KTM, Husqvarna and Triumph motorcycles as well as for electric vehicles starting with Chetak," the company said in a statement.
Mahindra & Mahindra to raise prices of tractors from January 1
The company, however, has not revealed the details of the price increase and has said in a regulatory filing that it will communicate the same in due course. The announcement comes days after the automobile major said that it will increase the price of its vehicles from January 1, 2021.
SsangYong Motor Company of Mahindra files for bankruptcy
The Seoul Bankruptcy Court will deliberate and review the application and relevant documents submitted by SYMC to determine whether or not the court will commence the restructuring process of SYMC. SYMC has also applied for disposition of property preservation and an order of comprehensive prohibition.
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