Volvo Cars has been teasing the all-electric version of the XC40 SUV for a while now and the automaker has now dropped a new detail about the model that will be unveiled on October 16, 2019. The Volvo XC40 Electric will get an Android-based operating system for the new infotainment unit that is officially known as the 'Android Automotive OS' and has been specially developed for cars. The OS is a result of Volvo's parent company Geely's partnership with Google announced in May 2017, which makes the Swedish carmaker the first company to team with the tech giant for a completely integrated infotainment system inclusive of Google Assistant, Google Maps and Google Play Store built-in. The electric XC40 will be the first Volvo offering to get the new software and operating system that comes with over-the-air updates. This ensures that the system keeps evolving and improving over time, instead of being the newest when it first left the facility. Volvo XC40 46.66 Lakh * On Road Price (New … [Read more...] about Volvo XC40 Electric To Get All-New Infotainment System With Built-In Android OS
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Nissan Skyline Gets Two New Looks For Tokyo: One Sporty, One Stylish
Split personality. The Nissan Skyline isn't the car it once was. The Infiniti Q50-based four-door doesn't evoke the same emotion as its sporty R32 and R34 siblings once did. But in an effort to capture some (and we do mean some) of that original magic, Nissan today showed off two sleek Skyline trim levels destined for the 2020 Tokyo Auto Salon: the 400R Sprint Concept and the Deluxe Advanced Concept. The Skyline's GT-R Sibling: Nissan GT-R50 By Italdesign Production Version Goes Official Lego Nissan GT-R Nismo Looks Like One Fast Brick Skyline 400R Sprint Concept As its name implies, Nissan designed the Skyline 400R Sprint for straight-line speed. Based on the range-topping 400R model (a 400-horsepower equivalent to the Q50 Red Sport here in the U.S.), the concept features dramatic visual cues. Matte black and lime green accents cover the body and the number “20” decorates the door panels. This Skyline also rides on 20-inch forged wheels, … [Read more...] about Nissan Skyline Gets Two New Looks For Tokyo: One Sporty, One Stylish
Porsche: Taycan Can Do More Fast Launches Than Driver Can Handle
"The driver will wear out before the car does." The Taycan has the numbers – up to 280-mile (451-kilometers) on the WLTP scale, 0-60 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour) in just 2.6 seconds, and a charging time of 22.5 minutes to fill from five to 80 percent. Even better, Porsche has touted its repeatable performance, allowing multiple fast runs without wearing out the car. It has certainly set the bar for performance EVs, so much so that Daimler boss admits so, too.The EV drama between Tesla and Porsche may have died out already, but the German marque automaker isn't about done yet in parading its latest and first electric vehicle. Gallery: 2020 Porsche Taycan Turbo S: First Drive 92 Photos Speaking to Motoring.com.au, Porsche Taycan's head of chassis development Ingo Albers said that "The driver will wear out before the car does." "One of our most important development targets is repeatability. You can do it long as you like — we say … [Read more...] about Porsche: Taycan Can Do More Fast Launches Than Driver Can Handle