Archive | February 2013

“Meet the New Gulf Lotus X12”

After gaining the name for palm beach, Burj khalifa & world’s best fountain, Dubai headed to gain the name for an eyesore known as Gulf Lotus X12.
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Its a custom made SUV, which has been designed in Dubai. The car is based on Hummer judging by the Front windscreen & the Pillars. while the headlights,roof line,taillights were taken from the BMW 7 Series & the front grill contribution is done by the Lincoln. Some other mods is also visible like the LED on the front bumper & 3 pipe centrally aligned exhaust.
Dubai is known for the appealing designs & infrastructures but things goes exactly opposite of it this time.
Pic Courtesy- Auto GESPOT

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“Audi received first autonomous Vehicle License”

Audi is the first Auto manufacturer to receive the ‘Autonomous'(piloted) vehicle License in Nevada.
To get an Autonomous vehicle license in Nevada is not a cakewalk. The company has submitted a long application consisting of details regarding the safety technology used by cars, documents for the drivers trained under the program. Also, proofs to ensure that the vehicle has been tested for minimum 10,000 miles. Audi also demonstrated the working capabilities of Autonomous vehicle to the License Authority before the approval.

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