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[Sushubh]

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[Sushubh]

Ford seeks patent for tech that listens to driver conversations to serve ads

A Ford Motoer Company patent application filed in February and published last month proposes software that would monitor in-car conversations and other data to help serve up advertisements.

therecord.media

 

[Sushubh]

Insurance company liable in motor accident case even when transfer of ownership not done: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court recently held that an insurance company would remain liable in a motor accident case even when a transfer of ownership has not been rec

www.barandbench.com

 

[Sushubh]

Car manufacturer not liable for dealer's misconduct: Delhi consumer court

The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC) in Delhi recently ruled in favour of Hyundai Motors Limited in a consumer case, holding that the car ma

www.barandbench.com

 

[Sushubh]

Mandate To Scrap Vehicles In Delhi-NCR After 10/15 Years Despite Their Fitness Arbitrary : Plea In Supreme Court

An application has been filed before the Supreme Court challenging the “Guidelines for Handling End of Life Vehicles in Public Places of Delhi, 2024” providing that diesel vehicles older than 10 years...

www.livelaw.in

The application contends that modern emission testing technologies are available, and some older vehicles—if well maintained—may still meet emission standards. Therefore, the scrappage mandate should be based on a vehicle's actual environmental impact, not solely on its age.

 

[Jonas]

I mean, I got my PUC last week and they didn't really check the actual emissions. How challenging would it be to get fake fitness certificates?

 

[Sushubh]

Millions of Vehicles Could Be Hacked and Tracked Thanks to a Simple Website Bug

Researchers found a flaw in a Kia web portal that let them track millions of cars, unlock doors, and start engines at will—the latest in a plague of web bugs that’s affected a dozen carmakers.

www.wired.com

 

[Sushubh]

LML owner SG Corporate takes Bajaj to court over 'Freedom' trademark | Autocar Professional

SG Corporate said "Freedom" was the name of LML motorbikes launched in 2002, and that the name still holds strong recognition among Indian consumers

www.autocarpro.in

 

[Jonas]

Volkswagen Polo To Make A Comeback In India! » MotorOctane

Volkswagen Polo will possibly make a comeback in India! The hot hatch was discontinued in 2022 from India. So what to expect?

motoroctane.com

 

[Sushubh]

Bring Golf.