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Based on the 3.4-litre units from the Boxster S and Cayman S, the 6-cylinder boxer engines have been tuned to deliver extra power and torque.

Renault has announced that the Twizy EV can now be driven by 14-year-olds. The French manufacturer explains that under a new legislation 14-year-olds with BSR (Brevet de Securite; Routiere) road safety certificates are authorised to drive 'light motorised quadricycles'.

China National Chemical Corp (ChemChina) is to buy into Pirelli, the world's fifth-largest tire maker, in a 7.1 billion-euro ($7.7 billion) deal that will put the 143-year-old Italian company in Chinese hands.

Pollution checking centres across Delhi will be connected to the transport department's vehicle database and will update relevant information for a vehicle's registration number.

Italian super bike maker Ducati today announced re-entry into the Indian market with plans to operate sales and service network under a subsidiary. The brand had made debut in India in 2009 under a partnership with Precision Motor India, which was its exclusive importer.

Skoda Auto India has undertaken an exercise to give similar appearance to all outlets of its dealers across the country, a top official said. The company sells mid-size sedan Rapid, premium sedan Octavia, luxury sedan Superb and premium SUV Yeti in the Indian market. It has 76 dealers across the country.

Castrol has launched the Vecton RX Fuel Saver 10W-40, diesel engine oil which was co-engineered by Castrol and Tata Motors. The oil is designed to increase the fuel efficiency of Tata trucks by 3%, which will not only save substantial amounts of diesel but also operating costs for these trucks.

While its rivals have already introduced the entry level luxury sedan in India, BMW is getting ready to field its car - the 1-series sedan. The car was spotted doing the rounds of the Nurburgring.