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Future Porsche Boxster, Cayman to get four cylinder engines

Porsche boss confirms turbocharged four-cylinder motor for future Boxster, Cayman models; power expected at 395bhp.
1 min read•24 Mar '14
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The 3.4-litre six-cylinder engine in the current range topping Porsche Boxster and Cayman GTS models makes 325bhp and 335bhp, respectively.

Luxury carmaker Porsche has confirmed that its future Boxster and Cayman models will receive a turbocharged four-cylinder boxer engine.
 
“We will continue with the downsizing strategy and develop a new four-cylinder boxer engine which will see service in the next-generation Boxster and Cayman,” said Porsche boss Mathias Müller. “We will not separate ourselves from efforts to reduce CO2.”
 
He suggested that the new four-cylinder boxer engine would put out power to the tune of 395bhp.
 
The 3.4-litre six-cylinder engine in the current range topping Porsche Boxster and Cayman GTS models makes 325bhp and 335bhp, respectively. 

Infosys to work on developing technology for Volvo Cars

This is the second major automotive project for Infosys after bagging an order from Toyota last year.
2 min read•23 Mar '14
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Infosys said, the agreement builds on the long-standing relationship. Infosys has been supporting Volvo Cars since 2010 to rationalise and integrate its enterprise systems.

Renault-Nissan alliance hopes to save over Rs 36,000 cr by 2016

The alliance hopes to achieve the targeted savings by converging its key functions.
2 min read•23 Mar '14
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The convergence of Renault-Nissan's key business functions is the latest step in the 15-year evolution of the alliance.

Next Porsche Panamera to get new V6 and V8 engines

New Porsche Panamera to launch in 2017 and sit on high-tech MSB platform, powered by new sporty V6 and V8 engines.
2 min read•22 Mar '14
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Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo concept. (Representational pic).

Toyota plant lockout to be lifted on March 24

Toyota Kirloskar’s Bidadi plant to resume operations from March 24 following state government's efforts.
1 min read•22 Mar '14
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The decision to lift the lockout comes after a meeting of the Karnataka labour department, TKM Employees Union (TKMEU) and Toyota management.

Bentley sets sights on hybrid power

Company bosses confirm Bentley will look to use hybrid technology in its future models
1 min read•21 Mar '14
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The first Bentley model to use hybrid technology could be the firm's forthcoming SUV, which will launch in 2016, with a plug-in hybrid variant to launch in 2018.

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