AUTO NEWS OF THE DAY- Monday, 13th March, 2017
Honda CR-V 7 with 7 seats confirmed for Thailand. Will launch on march 29.
Toyota corolla Altis Facelift to launch in India on March 15. Bookings already opened.
Renault duster petrol automatic to launch in India in May. India 1st market to get CVT option.
Kawasaki ZX-10RR launched at Rs.21.9 lakh. Limited edition bike gets track focused changes. Powered by 200 hp, 998cc 4 cylinder engine.
Self-driving car startup in silicon valley, NIO, unveils its 1st consumer focused electric car. Interior glass doubles as display, has AI to interact with passengers. Runs 965 km on single charge. Wireless charging gives 320 km of travel in 10 minutes.
Google asks court to freeze uber's self-driving car project.
Nissan, ford, BMW to sue Takata over losses from faulty airbags.
Bugatti Chiron themed yacht with jacuzzi launched. Bugatti Niniette66 yacht offers space for 2 and 1 crew member. Top speed of 81.5 kph.
Trump's old Ferrari to fetch up to Rs. 2.3 crores in auction. F430 F1 coupé was purchased in 2007 and used for 4 years.
Geneva excerpts:
Updated Audi RS 3 hatchback breaks cover. Gets heavily retuned version of 2.5L turbocharged 5 cylinder direct injection engine making 399 HP.
New Audi RS 5 coupé gets 450 HP twin turbo v6.
Bentley EXP12 speed 6e roadster concept revealed. All electric 2 seater luxury convertible reinforces Bentley's interest in electric powertrain.
Rolls Royce brings 3 bespoke models to Geneva- Ghost elegance (finished in a paint made from crushed diamonds), Dawn and the Wraith.
Aston Martin launcher hardcore AMR performance sub-brand in Geneva. Brand will create all future model ranges. Will produce road-legal and track-only versions.
Pininfarina H600 Hybrid concept revealed in Geneva. Co-developed along with a Hong Kong based EV firm. Powered by 800 HP hybrid powertrain.
Happy morning😊
