BorgWarner provides its advanced front cross differential (FXD) technology for the new SEAT Leon CUPRA. Designed for high-performance front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles, the electronic limited slip differential significantly improves vehicle ...
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Canadian province Ontario is entering into a partnership with auto parts manufacturer Linamar, under which the company will invest $506.8m in the region. About $50.25m out of the $506.8m is expected to be given by Ontario for the creation ...
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Subaru has introduced 2015 XV Crosstrek Special Edition crossover utility vehicle, with only 1,000 models to be sold starting this spring. According to Subaru, the new XV Crosstrek Special Edition is one of the most fuel-efficient ...
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Volkswagen's Audi division plans to spend nearly €24bn ($29.3bn) on new models, plants and technology over the next five years, an increase of €2bn from the previous planning period. Audi said it is expanding the 'biggest ...
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The increase in the availability of electric vehicles has the potential to disrupt the fuel retail operations of supermarket giants Woolworths and Coles, according to market research organisation IBISWorld. Fuel retailers such as ...
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North American automaker FCA US has announced plans to invest additional $266m in its Kokomo Transmission Plant in Indiana to increase capacity of the fuel-efficient TorqueFlite transmission. This decision follows the increased sales of ...
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On December 17th, 2014, Volvo Trucks assisted Deppon Logistics driver Mr. Sun Honglin to accomplish his dream of donating books to underprivileged children. Volvo Trucks’ representatives along with Mr. Sun, traveled from Beijing to ...
Honda is planning to unveil Honda FCV hydrogen-powered concept car at the 2015 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Hydrogen fuel cell cars usually employ electric motor, which is similar to the one used in battery electric ...
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Audi has unveiled Q7 SUV which is claimed to be 26% more fuel efficient than its predecessor and is expected to be showcased at the 2015 Detroit Motor Show. The car will be available in two V6 engine variants across Europe which ...
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Audi is planning to launch an upgraded version of the Q3 which will feature advanced powertrain and fuel-efficient cylinder deactivation technology. The vehicle is expected to be equipped with 1.4-liter engine and will feature ...
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International Truck today announced a new fuel efficiency package for the International ProStar—the International ProStar ES. The ES, short for efficiency specification, offers industry-leading aerodynamics, a drivetrain with ...
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Lightweight metals manufacturer Alcoa has developed a new Micromill technology that will enable the production of lighter but stronger aluminum automotive parts. According to Alcoa, the aluminum alloy produced from Micromill has 40% ...
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Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. is giving fuel-conscious fleets two more SmartWay-verified retread products to help reduce their operating costs. Goodyear’s G392A SSD UniCircle and G394A SST UniCircle wide-base retread products recently ...
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Recently, the 7th China Annual International Energy Conservation Competition awarding ceremony was hold in Beijing. FAST transmission won fuel-efficient transmission award. From the 1st Energy Conservation Competition, FAST transmission has ...
BMW is planning to unveil a BMW 3 Series plug-in hybrid prototype along with the next generation hybrid vehicle concepts incorporating technologies used in BMW i models in Miramas, France. The plug-in hybrid models are expected to feature ...
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