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The Smart Desert is a Scrambler-style motorcycle with 1960s design, but is an electric motorcycle which is completely customisable.

Autonomous driving technology is expected to revolutionise transportation as we know it, and while private vehicle will certainly see more inclusion of the technology on future cars, the tech is more likely to make an impact on commercial vehicles first, especially in urban markets. French car major, Renault is trying to provide a glimpse into this future and has unveiled the Renault EZ-PRO Concept, an urban delivery design study based on autonomous technology. The concept features a series of electric autonomous pods that can be customised to deliver a wide range of goods and services in congested areas.

The interior has been stripped and outfitted with full track safety equipment-such as a roll cage, racing seat and harness-and a fire suppression system.

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, whose member companies last year sold 10.6 million vehicles in 200 markets, will integrate Google applications and services into the infotainment and cloud-based systems.

Jaguar Land Rover India has introduced new connectivity features across the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Discovery SUVs in its line-up. The new connectivity features called Protect, Remote Premium and Secure Tracker are listed under the InControl Package by the company, and bring systems like secure tracker, optimised assistance, SOS emergency call function to the luxury SUVs. JLR says that the InControl Package has been further strengthened on the SUVs, which already comes with Wi-Fi hotspot and was first introduced in 2017.

The RMK E2 is an aluminium frame electric motorcycle and its unique feature is that it not only uses a hubless rear wheel, but the rear wheel is the electric motor.

Leaked BMW official video reveals what is called the "Shift Cam" system, which is essentially a variable valve timing system.

Autonomous cars are the rage at present as the future of mobility. With tech companies as well as automakers exploring all avenues of the technology, and some even offering on cars of today, case in point being Tesla Model S, new generation Audi A8 and even the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. However, the tech not been as actively explored by two-wheeler makers with the exceptions being Honda's Ride Assist concept, Yamaha's Motoroid and Ducati's radar-based assistance systems. However, BMW Motorrad is the latest bike maker to explore the technology and has now revealed its new self riding concept called 'ConnectedRide'. The tech further expands the use of autonomous technology on motorcycles, which BMW says will be used to improve rider safety.