#ODRecap: Russian acquires Nurburgring, updated Discovery Sport, X1 long-wheelbase revealed and Mercedes-Benz can run on bio-fuel

Team OD Published: April 28, 2016, 07:15 PM IST

Russian billionaire acquires 99 per cent share in the Nurburgring

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The Nurburgring has been on sale for a while now due to a financial crisis, and has recently been sold to a Russian billionaire named Viktor Kharitonin. The Russian now owns 99 per cent of the legendary circuit's stock. Get more information on the sale here.

2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport unveiled

Discovery Sport Black LE

The Land Rover Discovery Sport has received a small update for 2017. The SUV has received a new infotainment system with a 10.2-inch screen which is powered by a quad-core processor. There are no mechanical changes with the engine and drivetrain remaining untouched. Read all about the updated Discovery Sport here.

2016 Beijing Motor Show: BMW reveals long-wheelbase X1

BMW X1 L (1)

BMW revealed the long-wheelbase X1 at the 2016 Beijing Motor Show. The long-wheelbase X1 now gets 18mm more legroom in the rear.  The German car manufacturer has launched the X1 L due to high demand in the Chinese market. Read more about the X1 L here.

Mercedes-Benz India says their vehicles can run on bio-diesel

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class 350d (8)

In the midst of the diesel ban in Delhi, Mercedez-Benz has taken a different routein try avoid the ban. The company claims that all their diesel cars and truck can run on 100 per cent bio-diesel, in a letter sent to Nitin Gadkari. Get all the important information on this recent development here.

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Displacement
1995cc
Transmission
Automatic
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190
Max Torque(Nm)
400
Mileage
-NA-
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Starts Rs 71.38 Lakhs
Displacement
2995cc
Transmission
Automatic
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340
Max Torque(Nm)
450
Mileage
-NA-
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Starts Rs 57.06 Lakhs
Displacement
1999cc
Transmission
Automatic
Max Power(ps)
180
Max Torque(Nm)
365
Mileage
-NA-
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Starts Rs 73.7 Lakhs
Displacement
2925cc
Transmission
Automatic
Max Power(ps)
245
Max Torque(Nm)
700
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-NA-