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  • Quantum Computing : AI Hype?

    It is all pretty cool but in all honesty, it is also very much part of our daily work. Nothing special. I retired from Ericsson some time ago. During my last year, I also started looking into what…
  • Time's up, sold my Volvo XC60

    Alas! My car has fallen victim to Delhi-NCRs (in my opinion) misplaced 10-year rule on diesels. Some may understand this trait of mine, and some may think I'm nuts but I talk to my cars, pat them,…
  • My Kia Seltos GTX+ Diesel

    Took delivery of our Kia Seltos (GTX+ Diesel in White) on Friday, 6th October 2023. Have driven it for close to 350kms now and thought of penning my observations of the same in a brief format. Do…
  • RWA against EV charging stations

    Having served as the General Secretary for a large (2200+ flats) gated community in Hyderabad, this is my take on this. Only reputed car manufacturers have EV's. Electric bikes on the other hand are…
  • Kia Carens crosses 100,000 sales

    Kia India has achieved a new sales milestone as sales of the Carens surpassed the 1 lakh unit mark. The Kia Carens was introduced in the country in February last year. It is available in six variants,…
  • USA: 3-cylinder motors popular!

    What's also interesting to note is that while three-cylinder engines are gaining popularity, the market share of larger 6 and 8-cylinder engines is slowing down. Reports state that demand for 6-cylinder…
  • The Accidents-in-India thread

    Saw this Nexon on the expressway. It happened seconds before I passed the spot, so I pulled over and offered to help (or drive someone to the hospital). Luckily, just the driver onboard and he had…
  • Car's temp gauge maxed out

    So one fine morning while driving to office, I noticed that the temperature gauge gradually making its way to maximum. But to my surprise, the engine was running smooth and there were no signs of…
  • Mesmerizing New Zealand in SUVs

    It doesn't take long to fall in love with New Zealand - It is a land of great contrasts and landscapes of great natural beauty. Infact, you feel so enamoured that you find it difficult to fight the…
  • Nissan Magnite AMT Review

    While the 1.0L turbo petrol engine of the Magnite is peppy and packs good punch, the same can’t be said for this naturally-aspirated engine. It is, however, the more affordable option, which is…
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