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Ford today introduced SYNC 3, a new communications and entertainment system that builds on the capability of SYNC technology already in more than 10 million SYNC-equipped vehicles on the road globally. SYNC 3 begins arriving on new vehicles next year.

We all know how particular Volvo is when it comes to setting safety standards. Their obsession with safety boards has now given birth to a unique piece of testing equipment called the Robocoaster. Volvo Safety Expert Anders Axelson, thought about this idea during a trip to an amusement park.

the Ultra-Ever Dry creates a protective layer of air between the paint and the environment. It effectively stops standing water and road spray from creating dirty marks on the car's surface.

Flipkart founders Sachin and Binny Bansal have invested $1 million (about Rs 6.1 crore) in Ather, an electric vehicle start-up focused on designing high-speed electric two-wheelers for the Indian market.

Michelin Tyres has set the revolutionary Tweel branded tyres into production at their Piedmont, South Carolina plant in the United States of America. The Tweel will be used for commercial applications to begin with and an investment of $50 million has gone into the new plant.

We've heard so much about wearable technology becoming a hindrance when you drive a car as it may prove to be a distraction. However, BMW has found a different way of looking at their cars. The company has started a pilot project which aims to determine whether or not wearable technology can improve the quality of their cars.

We've seen the other German car manufacturers - Audi and BMW - move onto laser head-lamp technology. Looks like Mercedes-Benz is finally catching up since it recently introduced its next-gen LED head-lamps.

Thanks to the Volkswagen's penchant for constant progress and development, it has now announced a 10-speed dual clutch gearbox and a 268bhp TDI diesel motor among other remarkable new technologies.