The Ford Fiesta,Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volkswagen Golf Mk7 have earned special praise from vehicle safety authority Euro NCAP following the latest round of crash testing. The trio are among a list of 14 new and updated models to be ...
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The sales of CNG vehicles in Europe are expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.01% over the period 2011-2015, according to a new report. TechNavio's report, the 'CNG Vehicle Market in Europe 2011-2015' has revealed ...
Swedish car maker Volvo is planning to unveil the new V60 D6 AWD plug-in diesel hybrid at the Goodwood Festival of Speed to be held in the UK. The new plug-in diesel hybrid, claimed to be the world's first of its type, features a ...
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Volvo has unveiled a new hybrid bus which the company is claiming to be 37% more fuel efficient than its diesel version. The new bus is powered by a small 4-cylinder diesel engine and is equipped with I-Shift gearchanging system which ...
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SKF, a supplier of bearings, seals, mechatronics, services and lubrication systems, have signed a seven-year contract with Swedish car manufacturer Volvo Cars to deliver rear wheel bearing units and front suspension bearing units for the ...
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Volvo Trucks has developed a new I-See technology which operates as an autopilot and changes gears automatically and utilises gradients to save fuel. According to the truck maker, the new technology straps up the truck's own kinetic ...
Swedish carmaker Volvo will partner with Japan-based electronic equipment supplier Mitsubishi Electric to produce a new infotainment system for future Volvo cars. Mitsubishi Electric Automotive Europe's Gothenburg technical centre in ...
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Swedish firm Volvo has expanded its facilities by adding 56,500m2 base of operations in Peru. The new facilities have been built with an investment of $17m and will be used for the commercial and after-market activities supporting Volvo, ...
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Protean Electric,a producer of in-wheel electric drive systems,has secured$84m in new funding for its in-wheel electric drive from GSR Ventures,New Times group,Oak Investment Partners and the city of Liyang,Jiangsu Province,China. The ...
Swedish truck maker Volvo Trucks has developed a new emergency braking system, Collision Warning with Emergency Brake that comes with early collision warning. The new braking system is designed to help drivers avoid or minimise the ...
German auto-parts maker and engineering firm Robert Bosch is planning to construct the chassis systems control division facility in China at Chengdu in Sichuan province, to meet the demands of both automakers and customers. Bosch will ...
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Volvo Bus Latin America has sold 688 bus chassis to the capitol of Colombia, Bogotá, which is touted to be the company's largest deal ever in Colombia. The deal includes chassis for 48 articulated and 97 bi-articulated vehicles ...
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Taipei, Nov. 14, 2012 (CENS)--To boost sales volume, Mercedes-Benz Taiwan recently introduced the entry-level A-Class, priced about NT$1.45 million (US$48,333) or the lowest among all Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Mercedes-Benz Taiwan has taken ...
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Camera-based advanced driver assistance systems equipped in passenger cars are expected to reduce accidents, according to a new report. Frost & Sullivan's 'Analysis of the European and North American Passenger Car Market for Camera-based ...
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A sharp, well-handling alternative to an upscale SUV, the redesign Audi Allroad impressed our staff with its dynamic talents, fuel economy, and fit and finish. A German interpretation of the adventure wagon formula established by the ...
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