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Electric Porsche Mission E showcased at Frankfurt

The 600bhp Mission E electric saloon is said to deliver a performance on par with the 911 Turbo and Cayman S.
1 min read17 Sep '15
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Porsche has revealed its rival to the Tesla Model S in the form of the electric-powered Mission E. Unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show, the Mission E claims zero-emission compatibility along with a range of more than 533km on a full battery. With a kerb weight of 2,000kg, the concept is also said to achieve a 0-100kph time of 3.5 seconds, just 0.1 second behind the latest 911 Turbo’s sprint time.

This all-electric four-wheel-drive car is powered by two in-house developed electric motors – one acting on the front axle and one powering the rear wheels – delivering a combined output of over 600bhp. The new concept gains at least 80bhp over the fastest production 911 Turbo powered by the twin-turbocharged 3.8-litre six- cylinder engine.

Computer simulations also suggest a sub-8 minute lap time around the Nürburgring by the Mission E, making its performance comparable to the Cayman S. As per Porsche's claim, the production model of the four-door Mission E will be ready before 2020.

New Infiniti Q30 showcased at Frankfurt motor show

The Q30 will go on sale internationally in January next year; will be offered in three trim levels.
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Mercedes-Benz unveils Concept IAA

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New Audi S4 showcased at Frankfurt motor show

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Suzuki confident of staying independent in future

Japanese company is not keen on alliances with other global automakers; banking on Maruti and India for bigger scale. Plans to launch 20 models in five years.
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T Suzuki, President and COO of Suzuki Motor.

Nissan opens 200th dealership in India

With a target of opening 300 dealerships by March 2017, Nissan has covered more than half the distance.
1 min read16 Sep '15
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(L-R) Manoj Lalwani, Dealer Principal of Ritu Nissan, Arun Malhotra, Managing Director, Nissan India.