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Next-gen Bentley Mulsanne may get electric power

While the current Mulsanne is not due for replacement until the 2020s, Bentley is evaluating an all-electric successor already.
1 min read7 May '18
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The current Mulsanne.

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The British carmaker has yet to decide exactly how to evolve its flagship Mulsanne model in future iterations. Despite originally going on sale in 2010, the Mulsanne’s production run is not due to finish until the early 2020s.

However, by then the luxury market will be inhabited by a greater number of electric models and new challengers (Aston Martin’s reborn Lagonda brand among them) that promise to shake up the segment and attract a younger audience.

Our sister publication, Autocar UK, understands that the Mulsanne’s future is up for debate – specifically as to whether there will be a like-for-like replacement for a car that has always been in the shadow of the Rolls-Royce Phantom.

One option could be to go down the Lagonda route and reinvent the Mulsanne as a pure electric car, creating a very modern and forward-looking flagship for the brand. The luxury carmaker may not be very keen on pure electric versions of SUVs, at the moment; but a large sedan could hold appeal – especially if its launch date coincides with the arrival of next-generation battery technology.

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Renault appoints ex-Seat chief Luca de Meo as new CEO

Luca de Meo to start his role as Renault CEO, as the French manufacturer looks to recover from the ouster of Carlos Ghosn and associated executives.
1 min read29 Jan '20
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In conversation with Thomas Kuehl, President, Nissan India

We speak to the president of Nissan India Operations about the challenges faced by Nissan and Datsun and how he envisages the future of both brands in India.
3 min read25 Jul '18
Hormazd SorabjeeHormazd Sorabjee
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Maruti Suzuki ends fiscal 2018 with record sales

Indian car manufacturer announces 13.4 percent rise in car sales; brand is 2.2 lakh units away from expected sales by 2020 deadline.
2 min read2 Apr '18
Ajit DalviAjit Dalvi
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Delhi-Meerut, Eastern Peripheral Expressways inaugurated

Both are meant to curb traffic and pollution in Delhi and NCR; completed Delhi-Meerut Expressway to reduce travel time from 4-5 hours to 45min.
2 min read28 May '18
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A representative map of the Eastern Peripheral Expressway.

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Survey: 60 percent of Indians use cell phones while driving

Nissan survey reveals three in five Indian drivers use their phones while driving; 60 percent of respondents admitted to overspeeding as well.
1 min read6 Apr '18
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