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Royal Enfield showcases two exclusive, custom-made bikes at the Wheels and Waves Festival in France
Royal Enfield has participant in this event for the third time and collaborated with Sinroja Motorcycles unveiling two exclusive custom made editions.
Mazda cars equipped with MZD Connect, next-gen infotainment systems, can be hacked with a USB drive
The Mazda hack is possible thanks to a series of bugs that have been known for at least three years and can be used to tweak settings and install new apps.

New photos of the 2017 Volkswagen Polo surface online
New leaked photos of the Volkswagen Polo have emerged online before being unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2017.

Jeep Compass brochure leaked ahead of launch; will be offered in 5 variants
The Jeep Compass SUV will reportedly be offered in a total of five variants: Sport, Longitude, Longitude (O), Limited and Limited (O).

All 80 units of Koenigsegg's Regera hypercars have sold out at $1.9 million each
Swedish sports car maker Koenigsegg who announced the Regera at the 86th Geneva Motor Show in 2016, now claims that all 80 units of their $1.9 million plug-in hybrid sports car model have been sold out.

Ducati Monster 797 and Multistrada 950 launched in India at Rs 7.77 lakh and Rs 12.60 lakh
Ducati India today announced the launch of two new models to add to its India lineup of motorcycles.

Mercedes-AMG G63 'Edition 463' and GLS 63 launched in India at Rs 2.17 crore and Rs 1.58 crore
With the two new performance SUVs by Mercedes-AMG, Mercedes-Benz now has a total of eight models in its India SUV lineup.
MV Agusta reveals its radical Special RVS #1
The new MV Agusta Special RVS #1 is beastly, and every single part of it can be classified as art.

Volkswagen Tiguan 2017 first drive review: A niche offering for the one who seeks a premium yet distinct SUV
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is an important SUV as it is for the first time that the company is bringing in the MQB platform.
2017 Volkswagen Polo to be unveiled on 16 June
The 2017 Volkswagen Polo model is all-new and features some redesigned headlights, a new front air dam and a sloping roofline.

Triumph launches Street Triple S in India, entry level model priced at Rs 8.5 lakh
A few days back we reported that Triumph was planning to launch the Street Triple series in India and today, the company has launched tge bike at Rs 8.5 lakh.

Porsche Panamera Turbo 2017 road test review: A gorgeous quintessential German sportscar
I don't know what Porsche has managed to do with the new Panamera Turbo, but it's certainly got me hooked!
Hero MotoCorp to focus on scooters and the premium segment
Hero MotoCorp to focus on premium bikes and scooters for future growth.

Triumph Street Triple 2017 expected to launch in India on 12 June
Triumph dealers have started accepting bookings for the Street Triple which Rs 1 lakh and have said that the Street Triple S could have a price tag around Rs 10 lakh (on-road Delhi).

Volkswagen to continue selling the old Tiguan along with the next-generation model
Volkswagen will not stop production for the older generation of the SUV as it will be sold alongside the new version under the 'Tiguan Limited' badge.
Researchers develop method to instantly charge batteries of hybrid, electric cars
The process to charge the car takes time similar to refuelling a car at a gas station.

Ferrari GTC4Lusso first drive review: The Ferrari that’ll make you unclench
The Ferrari GTC4Lusso makes you wonder what the engineers ate on the morning it was conceived.
Toyota's flying car to light the Olympic flame at Tokyo 2020 Summer Games
"Cartivator", a start-up group of about 30 engineers including some young Toyota employees, started to develop a flying car "SkyDrive" in 2014 with the help of crowdfunding.
Google's Waymo starts testing its autonomous truck
Google Waymo's self-driving truck was spotted in a photo and the development was later confirmed by the company.

Comparison: Honda WR-V vs Hyundai i20 Active vs Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza
India seems to love its crossovers and manufacturers are more than happy to indulge them with new products. Here is a comparison of three hot crossovers from Honda, Hyundai and Maruti Suzuki.
2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith and Ghost Black Badge first drive review: The new, edgy side of Rolls-Royce
The Black Badge cars are a nod to the idea that the younger Rolls-Royce customers do more to their cars outside of the Goodwood rulebook as it were.

Nissan Micra 2017 with updated features launched in India at Rs 5.99 lakhs
The 2017 edition of the Nissan Micra hatchback is the same as last year but now comes with some added features.
Comparison: 2016 Harley-Davidson Roadster vs 2016 Triumph Bonneville T100
Comparing the two popular roadsters from Harley-Davidson and Triumph.

2017 Triumph Bobber road test review: A marvelous motorcycle that rumbles along like a smooth Harley
The Triumph Bobber is a vastly more focussed motorcycle than even the Thruxton R while the Street Twin, T100 and T120 are flavoured but technically versatile naked bikes.

New Jeep Compass SUV manufacturing begins in India; to arrive in dealerships from Q3 2017
The FCA's Ranjangaon Jeep Compass manufacturing plant will be special because it will be the company's only RHD plant in the world, one that will also cater to export demands.
Baidu partners with Bosch, Continental AG for self-driving technology
Chinese Internet company Baidu announced two separate partnership deals on Thursday with top German auto suppliers Robert Bosch and Continental AG to co-develop autonomous driving technology and smart mobility services.

Mercedes-AMG E43 first drive review: The stepping stone into the outrageous world of AMG
A quick drive of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz AMG E43.
Infotainment system in the new Camry will run Linux-based open-source platform, announces Toyota
Toyota Camry will run on a Linux-based, open-source technology platform as it tries to keep up with tech firms in developing software for cars.

2017 MV Agusta Brutale 800 first ride review: The lightweight champion suited for Indian roads
Our short ride tells us that the Indian road test will be interesting because the MV Agusta Brutale 800 is in fine fettle. It's so light, has such great torque and it surges hard past 150 kmph with such joy that there is much here to like.

Mahindra Scorpio facelift spotted testing; engine to get a big upgrade
While the new Mahindra Scorpio facelift comes with few design changes, there are bigger updates happening with the engine.