New challenges for the world’s auto shows as some car makers stay away

A Rolls-Royce Ghost on the opening night of the 2015 Dubai International Motor Show. Alex Atack / The National. Motor shows have been around for more than a century and are traditionally the chief place where carmakers whip silk sheets off

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Polestar Showcases Its First Ever Car ‘Polestar 1’ As Independent Automaker

Polestar, formerly an inbuilt division for Volvo making performance variants, and now an independent automaker that will make performance electric cars based on Volvo design and chassis, has showcased it’s first ever car – the ‘Polestar 1’. The Polestar 1 will be an hybrid

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World petrol demand ‘likely to peak by 2030 as electric car sales rise’

World petrol demand will peak within 13 years thanks to the impact of electric cars and more efficient engines, energy experts have predicted. UK-based Wood Mackenzie said it expected the take-up of electric vehicles to cut gasoline demand significantly, particularly

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F1 2017: Hamilton Wins Singapore GP Ahead Of Ricciardo As Both Ferraris Crash

Mercedes-AMG F1’s Lewis Hamilton won the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, consolidating his lead for world championship title. The Briton passed the chequered flag with a lead of 4.5 seconds ahead of Red Bull driver Daniel Ricciardo, while teammate Valtteri

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Maruti Suzuki Dzire Topples Alto As Most Selling Car In August 2017

The Maruti Suzuki Dzire has always been one of the top sellers in the country, and the new generation model that arrived earlier this year is breaking records already. Maruti Suzuki sold 30,934 units of the Dzire in August this year, passing the

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Sauber F1 Announces Frederic Vasseur As New Team Principal

Following the exit of Monisha Kaltenborn in June this year, the Sauber Formula One Team has appointed Frederic Vasseur as their new team principal. The former Renault F1 team boss will be joining the Sauber team with effect from 17th

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GST Benefits: Maruti Suzuki Announces Price Cuts As High As 3 Per Cent On All Cars

Maruti Suzuki is India’s largest automaker with nearly 46 per cent market share. GST impact on car prices is a prevalent concern in the market and the onset of the new GST (or goods and services tax) regime has seen Maruti Suzuki lead the

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Volvo Cars Relaunches Polestar As Standalone Electric Car Brand

Geely-owned automaker Volvo Cars will make its Polestar Performance business a standalone brand within the group, focusing on electric cars, the company said on Wednesday. Polestar, bought by Volvo in 2015, will produce own-brand vehicles while continuing to deliver high-performance

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Car mows down commuters as it plunges down stairs at Berlin subway station

The car driver, 19, and his 20-year-old passenger were seriously injured in the crash – while the 21-year-old cyclist suffered severe injuries to the head and chest. On the platform a 28-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman also suffered minor

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