science and technology BMW India Announces Resumption Of Limited Operations At Chennai Facility By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:19:00 +0530 BMW Group India has announced a start in operations at their Chennai based facility today. Operations have begun in accordance with guidelines issued by local authorities. Production at the facility has started with less than 50 per cent of the company's Full Article
science and technology Lamborghini Huracan EVO Rear-Wheel Drive Spyder Launched Via Augmented Reality — An Industry First By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:59:39 +0530 Italian supercar manufacturer, Lamborghini, has virtually launched its Huracan EVO Rear-Wheel Drive Spyder in augmented reality, an unprecedented, and definitely an industry first for an unveiling. Full Article
science and technology New Mahindra Thar Spied Ahead Of India Launch: Testing Resumes As Lockdown Eased By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:45:10 +0530 The 2020 Mahindra Thar has been spotted testing ahead of its launch in India. Vehicle testing has resumed as the nation-wide lockdown has been eased in certain states across the country. Full Article
science and technology Skoda Octavia RS 245 Deliveries: 44 Out Of 200 Allocated Units Sold In Bengaluru By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:31:46 +0530 Skoda Octavia RS 245 deliveries have commenced in the country. The company has started to deliver the performance sedan as the nation-wide lockdown has been eased at select cities including Bengaluru. Full Article
science and technology Maruti WagonR BS6 CNG Mileage Figures Highest Among Its Rivals: India’s Most Fuel Efficient CNG Car By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:10:08 +0530 Maruti Suzuki was among the first brand's in the country to offer factory-fitted CNG technology. The company offers CNG-powered variants on a number of their popular models, including the WagonR and the Alto. Full Article
science and technology Nissan Kicks BS6 Officially Revealed: Here Are All The Details By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:25:42 +0530 Nissan India has officially revealed the Kicks BS6 in the Indian market. The upcoming SUV will feature a host of upgrades over the previous-gen BS4 models. The Nissan Kicks BS6 will be offered in four variants, and two engine and transmission options to choose from. Full Article
science and technology Mahindra Launches ‘Own-Online’ Retail Platform In India: Purchase Your Car Online In Just 4-Steps By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:22:06 +0530 Mahindra has announced the launch of its new 'Own-Online' retail platform. The new online platform from Mahindra promises to be India's most complete, end-to-end, online vehicle ownership solution. Full Article
science and technology 2020 BMW 8 Series Launched In India: Prices Start At Rs 1.29 Crore By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:14:12 +0530 BMW has launched its most luxurious models in the Indian market, the 8 Series Gran Coupe and the M8 Coupe. The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe is offered in two variants: 840i Gran Coupe and 840i Gran Coupe ‘M Sport' Edition. Full Article
science and technology New Maruti Suzuki Dzire Spotted At Dealer Yard For First Time Since Launch By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:24:39 +0530 The new Maruti Suzuki Dzire has been spotted at a dealer's yard for the first time since it was launched in the Indian market. The images of the new Dzire by Gaadiwaadi have surfaced indicating deliveries will begin soon. Full Article
science and technology Government Is Likely To Resume Public Transport Soon In India By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:24:41 +0530 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, India is currently facing a nationwide lockdown till May 17. This crisis has affected almost all businesses across the nation. Public transport has been shut down to follow social distancing norms. Full Article
science and technology Tata Nexon EV Driving Range Expected To Increase Because Of Updates In Future By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:21:07 +0530 The Tata Nexon EV driving range is expected to increase with future updates made to the compact-SUV. Future updates are also expected to improve Nexon EV's performance as well. Full Article
science and technology COVID-19 Lockdown: Hyundai Dealerships Register 170 Units Of Sales Since Restart Of Operations By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:31:43 +0530 Hyundai India recently announced that it will be restarting its operations in India from the 6th of May 2020. The company has slowly started to reopen dealerships across India in a phase-wise manner, as per the government's lockdown relaxation guidelines in many parts of the country. Full Article
science and technology Honda Is Likely To launch The New-Generation City Alongside Current Models By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:13:53 +0530 Honda is planning to sell the outgoing Honda City sedan alongside the new models at the same time. This news was confirmed according to a report by Autocar India. Moreover, the new Honda City is likely to get a suffix in Full Article
science and technology New Skoda Enyaq Electric SUV Teasers Released: Here Are All The Detail Of Skoda’s First EV Model By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:58:52 +0530 Skoda Auto has released the first set of teaser images of its electric SUV, the Enyaq iV. The new Skoda Enyaq will be the brand's first full-electric SUV and will be based on Volkswagen's MEB electric vehicle platform. Full Article
science and technology Customers Want Their Booking Amount Refunded For Cars Post Lockdown By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:22:53 +0530 Due to the nationwide lockdown, amidst COVID-19, the automobile industry along with others are suffering huge losses. Now, since the Government has put an ease on the curfew businesses across have started to resume. Full Article
science and technology Hyundai Unique Finance Schemes Announced: Five Ways To Own A New Car By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:44:39 +0530 Hyundai India announces unique finance schemes for new vehicle ownership in the country. The new finance schemes are aimed to offer increased convenience and ease of ownership with new vehicle purchases. Full Article
science and technology New Honda City Will Feature 1.5-Litre Petrol Engine: Will Produce More Power By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:36:12 +0530 The 2020 Honda City will be powered by an all-new 1.5-litre petrol engine in the Indian market. Apart from achieving BS6 compliance, the new engine is also expected to produce more power at lower RPMs as compared to the previous-gen model. Full Article
science and technology Hyundai BS6 Cars Discount Offers In May: Benefits, Extended Warranty & More By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 12:07:01 +0530 Hyundai India is offering huge discounts and special offers on select models in the brand's lineup. The company is also offering extended warranty and road-side assistance packages with new purchases. Full Article
science and technology Automobile Component Manufacturers In Green Zone To Restart Operations Soon: Awaiting Approval By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:24:56 +0530 The Indian auto industry is slowly working its way to restart operations in India, after being shut down for over 40 days. Automobile companies are currently preparing to resume production in accordance with the government's guidelines for ensuring all safety and social distancing norms are followed. Full Article
science and technology Mini Clubman Discontinued: Unlisted From The Official Indian Website By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:45:58 +0530 MINI has discontinued the Clubman model in the Indian market. The company has also unlisted the Clubman for their website. Before it was unlisted from their website, MINI had launched the Clubman Indian Summer Red Edition in the country during February this year. Full Article
science and technology JK Tyre Resumes Operations Under Rules Set By The Government By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:03:25 +0530 Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, India is currently facing a nationwide lockdown and because of that, businesses across the nation have been affected badly. To resume business, the Government has come up with some guidelines which the companies have to follow strictly. Full Article
science and technology Jeep Is Likely To launch A Seven-Seater Version Of The Compass Next Year In India By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 14:09:46 +0530 Jeep launched the Compass SUV back in 2017 in the Indian market. Since its inception, the SUV has been a popular name in its segment as it comes loaded with several standard safety features. The Compass is available in a five-seater Full Article
science and technology Honda Offers Discounts, Exchange Bonuses & Other Benefits On BS6 Car In May 2020 By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:43:22 +0530 Honda is offering huge discounts and special offers on select models in the brand's lineup. The company is also offering a three-year maintenance package at 50 per cent cost, worth Rs 8,000, on select models and trims. Full Article
science and technology Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS BS6 Petrol Mileage Figures Revealed: Detailed Comparison To Its Rivals By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:49:05 +0530 The Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS BS6 petrol variant mileage figures have been revealed. The company had updated the petrol engine to achieve BS6 compliance earlier this year, and also added a new turbo-engine to the Grand i10 NIOS BS6. Full Article
science and technology Hyundai India Resumes Production At Its Chennai Plant: Aims At Manufacturing 13,000 Units This Month By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:59:44 +0530 Hyundai India has announced that they have resumed production operations at their facility in Sriperumbudur, Chennai. The manufacturing facility of Hyundai has been shut since the 23rd of March 2020, amidst COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
science and technology Car Maintenance Tips During Lockdown: Here Are Some Simple Ways To Keep Your Car In Good Condition By www.drivespark.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:41:21 +0530 With the COVID-19 virus causing a pandemic of an unprecedented level across the world, most countries including India have ordered a complete nationwide lockdown. This involves everyone staying at home, socially distancing themselves from everyone else. The central government of India Full Article
science and technology Mountain biker hard at work from 'home office' during lockdown By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:44:20 +0530 With a home office like no other, when Red Bull mountain biker Fabio Wibmer 'works', you can expect an array of insane tricks and stunts to keep his roommates company. Full Article
science and technology Mountain biker hard at work from 'home office' during lockdown By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:10:18 +0530 With a home office like no other, when Red Bull mountain biker Fabio Wibmer 'works', you can expect an array of insane tricks and stunts to keep his roommates company. Full Article
science and technology Urban tennis conquers city squares in corona times By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:26:20 +0530 Tennis in the time of coronavirus serves up a new sort of court as World Club players take their game to Munich's now empty squares and boulevards. Full Article
science and technology Trump contradicts nurse who says PPE has been 'sporadic' By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:46:20 +0530 At a ceremony honoring nurses at the White House on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump contradicted a New Orleans nurse who said the availability of personal protective equipment has been 'sporadic.' Full Article
science and technology Artist Banksy pays superhero tribute to Britain's NHS staff By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 04:58:18 +0530 A young boy chooses a nurse as the superhero he wants to play with over Batman and Spiderman in a new artwork by Banksy that encapsulates the gratitude Britons have felt toward the country's National Health Service during the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
science and technology Drive-in Bavarian festival provides Oktoberfest flair By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:04:20 +0530 Not to be beaten by the virus, Landshut pub-owner Patrick Schmidt took his tent, rolled up the sides and condensed the annual Bavarian 'Dult' experience, where locals feast and drink on local specialities to their heart's content, into a drive-through culinary delight. Full Article
science and technology Walk in the forest for two penguins on lockdown By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 22:04:20 +0530 Two Humboldt penguins, Nacho and Goat, went on a field trip in the forest accompanied by their keepers at Oregon Zoo on Friday (May 1) in Portland, United States. Full Article
science and technology Drive-in Bavarian festival provides Oktoberfest flair By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:06:18 +0530 Not to be beaten by the virus, Landshut pub-owner Patrick Schmidt took his tent, rolled up the sides and condensed the annual Bavarian 'Dult' experience, where locals feast and drink on local specialities to their heart's content, into a drive-through culinary delight. Full Article
science and technology Trump had 'little' contact with valet who tested positive By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 01:43:19 +0530 U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday described a valet of his reportedly testing positive for the coronavirus as "one of those things" and said that he and Vice President Mike Pence have since been tested and they are both negative. Full Article
science and technology Free milk and potatoes in the U.S. to avoid waste By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:31:19 +0530 In Washington State and Boston, two initiatives are helping prevent potatoes from being thrown out and milk from being poured down the drain. Gavino Garay has more. Full Article
science and technology Class of 2020 graduates with 'robot ceremony' By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 22:26:19 +0530 Arizona State University's Thunderbird School of Global Management utilizes robots to give its students a virtual graduation ceremony. Freddie Joyner has more. Full Article
science and technology Brazil refuge welcomes eagle hatchling By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:14:18 +0530 Brazil's Bela Vista Biological Refuge Veterinarian Pedro Enrrique Ferreira says the Harpy Eagle hatchling born on April 26 only weighs 150 grams now but could one day grow to weigh some 20 pounds. Full Article
science and technology No clowning around with masks on Mexico City metro By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:40:18 +0530 A campaign in Mexico City to get residents to wear face masks is now reinforced with a new secret weapon: clowns. They're telling metro riders, 'Wear a face mask -- don't be a clown!' as they spray riders' hands with disinfectant. Gavino Garay has more. Full Article
science and technology Sunny days draw crowds to beaches as states lift lockdowns By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 23:20:19 +0530 Sunny days and warm weather are proving to be as challenging to manage as restaurants, hair salons and other businesses as about half of U.S. states partially reopen their economies after the coronavirus lockdown. This report produced by Zachary Goelman. Full Article
science and technology Trump says up to 100,000 Americans may die from coronavirus By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 19:04:19 +0530 The president once again raised his forecast for how many Americans may die from COVID-19 as the toll continues to climb. This report produced by Zachary Goelman. Full Article
science and technology California orthodontist preparing to reopen By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 21:49:12 +0530 The coronavirus outbreak has forced many dentists and orthodontists to hang up their drills. But a father-and-son practice in Sacramento is getting ready to see patients again. Full Article
science and technology Alaska newspaper wins public service Pulitzer; Reuters wins for photography By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 05:24:19 +0530 The Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica won the Pulitzer Prize for public service journalism on Monday for revealing one-third of Alaska's villages had no police protection, while the photography staff of Reuters won the breaking news photography award for documenting last year's violent protests in Hong Kong. Full Article
science and technology Exclusive: U.S. drafting pact for moon mining By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 18:53:23 +0530 Sources tell Reuters the White House will soon propose an international agreement governing mining and commerce on the moon, aiming to attract like-minded space-faring countries to update a 1967 agreement on space law. Full Article
science and technology GM sets May 18 North American restart, profit falls 88% By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:38:19 +0530 General Motors on Wednesday outlined plans for a May 18 restart of most of its North American plants shut down by the coronavirus pandemic as it reported a huge plunge in first-quarter profit. This report produced by Yahaira Jacquez. Full Article
science and technology Facebook names first members of content oversight board By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 21:24:37 +0530 Facebook's new content oversight board will include a former prime minister, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and several constitutional law experts and rights advocates in its first 20 members. Full Article
science and technology Trump's re-election pitch: Blame China. Remake economy By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:51:04 +0530 Aides to U.S. President Trump say their 2020 campaign will now be focus on two themes: Trump is the only candidate who can resurrect the economy and that Democrats will not be as tough on China, a country Trump is blaming for the pandemic. Full Article
science and technology Trump had 'little' contact with valet who tested positive By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 01:43:19 +0530 U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday described a valet of his reportedly testing positive for the coronavirus as "one of those things" and said that he and Vice President Mike Pence have since been tested and they are both negative. Full Article
science and technology Trump tests negative after valet contracts virus By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 03:54:20 +0530 U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said it's "one of those things" after he learned that a White House valet tested positive for the coronavirus, noting contact with that person was limited. Gavino Garay has more. Full Article
science and technology Missing for a century, giant Galapagos tortoise is discovered again By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Feb 2019 00:33:41 +0530 Forrest Galante, a host of 'Extinct or Alive' on the 'Animal Planet,' recounts the locating of the Fernandina Island tortoise that hasn't been heard from since 1906. (Dan Fastenberg reports.) Full Article