Saturday, June 1, 2019

Toyota To Build New Plant In Myanmar

Toyota Motor Corporation will be building its first vehicle production company in Myanmar where it will locally produce the Hilux from February 2021. The announcement comes after other carmakers like...

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Me and My Cars: Shalin Sameer Koticha

What are you currently driving?

A Maserati Gran Turismo Sport for its sheer elegance and V8 soundtrack. I also have a BMW M6 Gran Coupé for daily use.

What’s next on your wish list?

Undoubtedly a classic American muscle car. It’s about time I get my hands dirty!

The most fun you’ve had in a car?

Weaving through Mumbai traffic in my Mini Cooper S JCW always brings a wide smile to my face. The Mini has additional pops and bangs for good measure.

Favourite / Dream money no object car?

Ferrari F40

Who is your all-time greatest motorsport hero?

Michael Schumacher. I watched him dominate Formula 1 when I grew up.

Favourite road?

The Leh-Manali highway for its scenery, curves and challenges. Preferably on something with two wheels like my Honda GoldWing.

What’s on your automotive bucket list?

A road trip across Norway in a Porsche 911.

What would you do with your last litre of fuel?

Keep some around to show my kids how good we had it in the old days.

Your ideal five car garage would be?

1. Ferrari LaFerrari Aperta

2. Lexus LFA

3. Eagle Speedster (based on the Jaguar E-Type)

4. Singer 911

5. Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione

What was your first car?

A tuned Hyundai i20 with low profile tyres and red neon.



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Samsung Galaxy A80 rumored to launch in India on June 15

The Samsung Galaxy A80 unveiled in April is yet to hit the shelves in the Indian market. But if the latest report is to be believed, we will see this smartphone make its debut in the sub-continent on June 15. Furthermore, the Galaxy A80 comes in lone 8GB/128GB configuration, but the report states that it will be available in two variants in India which will be priced at INR39,990 ($575) and INR44,990 ($647). Samsung Galaxy A80 A report from yesterday stated that Samsung would hold preview events in India on June 8 and 9, which will then be followed by a launch event. So...



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Audi A3 prices slashed by around Rs 5 lakh

Audi India has announced revised pricing for the A3 sedan on the occasion of the model’s fifth anniversary in the country. The A3 sedan range now starts from Rs 28.99 lakh and goes up to Rs 31.99 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India).

The Audi A3 range in India consists of four variants – the 35 TFSI Premium Plus, the 35 TFSI Technology, the 35 TDI Premium Plus and the 35 TDI Technology. Before this price cut, the A3 range was priced from Rs 33.12 lakh for the 35 TFSI Premium Plus to Rs 36.12 lakh for the 35 TDI Technology (ex-showroom, pan-India).

Powering the A3 is a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine that puts out 150hp and 250Nm of torque and powers the front wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The diesel on offer is a 2.0-litre turbocharged unit that produces 143hp and 320Nm and is paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.

In terms of equipment, the A3 features a panoramic sunroof, a 7.0-inch infotainment screen, Audi Phone box with wireless charging, dual-zone climate control with rear AC vents and LED puddle lights with the Audi logo. Furthermore, the A3 is available with a S Line package that adds sporty front and rear bumpers and side skirts, a S line front grille, a rear diffuser, tailpipes in chrome, illuminated door sill trims with S logo and S line badging on the front fenders.

Last month, Audi India also introduced lifestyle editions of the A4 sedan and the Q7 SUV, in a bid to boost sales. In India, the Audi A3 rivals the Mercedes-Benz CLA sedan.

Audi A3 Prices
Variant Old prices New prices Price difference
35 TFSI Premium Plus Rs 33.12 lakh Rs 28.99 lakh Rs 4.13 lakh
35 TFSI Technology Rs 34.57 lakh Rs 30.99 lakh Rs 3.58 lakh
35 TDI Premium Plus Rs 34.93 lakh Rs 29.99 lakh Rs 4.94 lakh
35 TDI Technology Rs 36.12 lakh Rs 31.99 lakh Rs 4.13 lakh

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AMD, Intel, Asus Bring the Energy Back to PCs at Computex 2019

As Computex 2019 draws to a close, we reflect on one of the most lively and action-packed weeks in recent years.

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YouTuber Found Guilty of Humiliating Beggar

Kan-Hua Ren, known as ReSet, was sentenced to 15 months in jail and 20,000 euros for posting a YouTube video in which he offered a homeless man biscuits stuffed with toothpaste.

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Samsung Galaxy M40 Tipped to Pack 6GB RAM, Full-HD+ Screen, 3500mAh Battery

Samsung Galaxy M40 specifications leaked ahead of its June 11 launch in India.

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