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Jaguar Land Rover developing weather adaptation system

Weather forecasting technology adapts cars to changing conditions by autonomously modifying settings from heating to traction control.
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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is developing weather adaptation technology that will allow a car to adapt to weather conditions autonomously.

This system changes the car’s interior temperature, drivetrain settings and traction control according to the upcoming climatic conditions. It evaluates air temperature, pressure, humidity and light, while also using local weather information from a GPS connection.

Currently, there are several carmakers, like Mazda, who already have traction systems to adapt to current conditions but they are different from that of JLR’s technology as it can also predict conditions that are not yet present, which enhances its effectiveness and further improves safety.

This technology is expected to arrive with JLR’s electrified and autonomous technology, where the brand will launch an electrified version of every vehicle model it sells by 2020.

Mahindra KUV100 NXT facelift price, variants explained

Refreshed Mahindra hatchback comes with five trim levels and two engine options – an 82hp, 1.2-litre petrol and a 76hp, 1.2-litre diesel.
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2017 Volkswagen Passat launched at Rs 29.99 lakh

New-gen luxury sedan powered by 177hp, 2.0-litre turbo-diesel; gets underpinned by VW’s MQB platform; available in two trims.
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2018 Mahindra KUV100 NXT launched at Rs 4.39 lakh

KUV100 facelift gets the same engine and transmission options though AMT variants to arrive in 6 months; rivals the Maruti Ignis and Honda WR-V.
2 min read10 Oct '17
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Aston Martin, Red Bull pen new deal for new products

Besides new Valkyrie -like models, Aston Martin has planned to become the title sponsor of an F1 team and is evaluating an engine programme for 2021.
2 min read10 Oct '17
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The Aston Martin Valkyrie, co-developed with Red Bull Racing.

Aston Martin's Andy Palmer (left) and Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner

Renault India discontinues Pulse and Scala

After the discontinuation of the Scala and the Pulse, Renault now has three models on two platforms in the Indian market.
2 min read10 Oct '17
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Renault Scala.

Renault Pulse.

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