VW has been mulling over the Beetle to go all electric, and with the electrification process in the works, top officials feel this is the right time to convert the upcoming Beetle into an all electric powertrain with a rear wheel drive functionality.
The planning process is based on a five-step process -- project kickoff, formation of "long list" of locations, streamlining and timing, documentation and wrap-up.
The annual fog menace that claims dozens of lives in the most parts of the country due to road accidents has returned and made worst this year due to excess pollution too. Fog or Smog is one of the most dangerous driving scenarios that a motorist could face due to very low visibility and high levels of moisture that could cloud up the windscreen. Driving in fog, especially in India is also made worst due to bad roads, unplanned road works or diversions without adequate signage and of course, pedestrians and animals carelessly crossing the road. To make sure you and your loved ones are safe in the car, here are some safe fog and smog driving tips.
At the 2017 LA Auto Show, BMW will showcase the BMW i Vision Dynamics, MINI Electric Concept, BMW i3s, BMW M3 CS, BMW X7 SAV Concept, BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo and BMW 8 Series Concept.
However, before you get all excited, the Lamborghini Terzo Millenio is not ready for production yet, there's a long way to go and the concept just paves the way for the future generation of supercars from the carmaker.
The Tesla semi truck is also expected to be very revolutionary in terms of overall design language with a futuristic look that is also extremely aerodynamic in order to reduce wind resistance on highways.
Suzuki Motor Corp CEO Toshihiro Suzuki is worried that the company's volumes in India are so large that they could be caught flat-footed if there was a sudden shift towards electrification.
Each charging point will have a capacity of 350 kW, and will use an existing European standard, the Combined Charging System, to reduce charging times compared to existing systems.
