Land Rover has released an incredible video showing its Discovery Sport towing three actual train carriages – that’s about 60 times the car’s weight. The diesel-fuelled Discovery Sport towed the 108-tonne train – ...
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Volkswagen has adopted a new strategy to become a lead in sustainable mobility by bringing out more than 30 new e-vehicles by 2025. In order to achieve these goals, the Board of Management - with the approval of the Supervisory Board - ...
Tags: Volkswagen, pact for the future, BEVS
Polestar has launched the new generation of its performance package for the new Volvo S90 and V90. Known as Polestar Performance Optimisation, the package upgrades the entire drivetrain and further improves driving dynamics. The S90 and ...
Subaru America has announced pricing for 2017 WRX and WRX STI models, featuring safety technology, including Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. The 2017 models will arrive at Subaru retailers this summer. Subaru ...
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BMW has announced a new strategy under which it would focus on electric vehicle technology, autonomous driving technology and invest in new technology to complete against companies like Google and Uber. It will focus on broadening its ...
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The US Deparment of Energy (DOE) has granted $80m fund under the SuperTruck II initiative for the research, development and demonstration of long-haul tractor-trailer truck technology. More than $12m was also granted for three new ...
Tags: DOE, Supertruck II Project, Long haul tractor-trailer truck technology
Subaru of America, Inc. announced that total production of Subaru All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles from their parent company, Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), reached 15 million units. This milestone was achieved in the 44th year of ...
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GM will rename GM Powertrain as GM Global Propulsion Systems. Global Propulsion Systems is a company with more than 8600 people that design and engineer all propulsion related products and controls for GM worldwide. GM Global Product ...
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Infiniti has unveiled its next generation QX30 premium active crossover which is set to make its global debut at the 2015 Los Angeles and Guangzhou international motor shows. Targeted towards the "new generation of premium buyers" the ...
Audi today is announcing pricing for the 2016 S8 plus and RS 7 performance models. With more powerful engines and enhanced design elements, the S8 plus and RS 7 performance offer elevated performance and sportiness, further reinforcing the ...
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Lexus has unveiled LF-FC hybrid concept car which is based on the company’s new styling theme that embodies Lexus’ “L-finesse” design philosophy. According to reports, Lexus has drawn inspiration from Toyota's ...
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BorgWarner produces its mini direct-acting variable force solenoid (VFS) in Water Valley, Mississippi, for the 2016 Chevrolet Volt, Chevrolet Malibu hybrid and Cadillac ELR as well as future General Motors (GM) vehicle applications powered ...
Schaeffler has introduced a new P2 high-voltage hybrid module that is arranged between the internal combustion engine and transmission, and is capable of transmitting internal-combustion torques of up to 800 Nm to the transmission. This ...
ZF TRW has bagged two business contracts with North American and European vehicle manufacturers for second generation Safety Domain ECU (SDE 2), whose central controller is set for launch in 2018. The SDE, which performs the role of ...
Tags: central integration hub, sensors
Intertek has launched the highest-specification test cells at the Transportation Technologies powertrain test laboratory located in Milton Keynes, UK, to provide automotive powertrain testing and engineering services. In order to provide ...
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