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New Tork Motors Outlet Opens In Kolkata

India’s first electric motorcycle manufacturer, Tork Motors, now has a touchpoint in Kolkata. Located at 9, A.J.C Bose Road, Mullick Bazar, Park Street area, it is the bikemaker’s first facility in West Bengal. The outlet is spread over 1,500 sq. ft. and qualifies to bag the 3S (sales, service, spare parts) tag. In other words, the dealership will serve existing customers and cater to potential clients under the same roof.

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Rolls Royce Dawn rides into the sunset

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars signal the end of production of its Dawn convertible that boasted the British luxury marquee’s near-silent 6.6-litre, 563bhp twin-turbo V12 engine. While most convertibles called them 2+2 seaters with the rear seats good enough for children, the Rolls Royce Dawn posed as a legitimate full four-seater with individual seating for all occupants. And the Dawn wasn’t just a roof-slash job of the Wraith coupe, as 80% of the panels on the Dawn were unique. The Dawn still got the brand’s signature ‘Magic Carpet Ride’ which got substantiated when an American journalist passed through an area struck by an earthquake measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale, followed by a 2.7 aftershock in the Rolls Royce Dawn, only to get made aware of it by the following day’s morning press. Such was the legacy of the Rolls Royce Dawn. No word from Rolls Royce yet on the replacement model, but it’ll most certainly be an all-electric derivative.

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A special Land Rover Defender 130 gets donated to British Red Cross to commemorate the Queen’s 70-year patronage

A Land Rover Defender 130 gets donated to the British Red Cross to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee. This SUV will enter active service in North Wales to support difficult-to-reach communities such as the Snowdonia Mountain range, Lleyn Peninsula and the Isle of Anglesey. With Wales ranked the second-worst area in the UK for 4G data coverage in rural areas, the Defender 130 gets specially converted with an enhanced 4G-connected antenna to provide a strong signal, a built-in phone, a VHF radio for communications and an upgraded telematics system with GPS tracking. The roof gets equipped with a solar power system to charge an auxiliary battery to power accessories.  The third row of seats makes way for a drawer system to enable teams to transport equipment such as blankets, food, and first aid supplies, with the vehicle further boasting a built-in water boiler that will allow the British Red Cross to provide hot drinks in times of crisis. Before it leaves for its service, interested individuals can view the vehicle at the Royal Windsor Horse Show to be held between 11-14 May.

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CARS partners with Gulf Historic Dubai GP Revival to offer shipping at special rates to participants

The Gulf Historic Dubai GP Revival, a highlight of the global motorsport calendar, has announced a partnership with CARS (Classic Automotive Relocation Services) to offer participating teams exclusive event-based shipping rates. Eligible cars can utilise shipping offers from 5000€/car return without requiring ATA Carnet. Teams can have their racing cars delivered to one of CARS warehouses, post which CARS will take care of all shipping requirements and customs of the vehicles to their warehouse at the Dubai Autodrome via either Sea Freight or Air Freight. The logistics firm will further offload and store the cars in VIP-allocated garages up to the event and even handle all necessary logistics to ship the cars back to their country of origin. Requirements for this exclusive offer are very simple, with minimal documentation needed. Know all about this offer by visiting the official website.

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TPAY partners with Bango and Etisalat to launch Direct Carrier Billing with Google

TPAY, the leading payment provider for the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa, has partnered with Bango and Etisalat Egypt to launch Direct Carrier Billing (DCB) with Google. This move will benefit over 30 million subscribers by facilitating a more accessible experience for Android users who can now purchase digital content like apps and games via the Google Play Store using their mobile number. As Egypt’s population doesn’t have access to traditional payment methods like Credit and Debit cards, this DCB method with Google will allow Etisalat customers to make purchases charged to their mobile phone balances, eliminating the need for credit or debit cards. Paul Larbey, Bango CEO, said, “This is an important launch for carrier billing, providing phone users in Egypt with an easy payment opportunity in the world’s biggest app store. Our partnership with TPAY brings Bango Payment technology together with TPAY’s operational expertise, enabling developers to monetize their apps more successfully.”

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Jeep India Starts Summer Service Fiesta

Were you planning to take your Jeep for a service? Or perhaps to buy some accessories? Now is the time to make a move! Why? The Jeep Summer Service Fiesta has gone live. During this month-long campaign, Jeep customers can save noticeable amounts of money. Every vehicle taken to an authorised service centre will get a free 40-point health check. Moreover, customers can save up to 50 per cent on select accessories, flat 10 per cent on select parts, 30 per cent on AC disinfection treatment and 15 per cent on car care jobs. And there’s also a flat service promotion offer at INR 3,750 for petrol and INR 4,099 for diesel SUVs.