Mercedes-Benz has published the very first teaser video for its upcoming range of luxury pick-up trucks: the X-Class. Towards the end of last year, we saw the very first concept images for a new series of vehicles under the branding ...
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Michelin North America has filed suit against Atturo Tire and Svizz-One alleging infringement of its patented pattern for its Latitude tire. Michelin filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina in ...
US based internal combustion engine maker Achates Power has received $9m in funding from the US Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) to develop an opposed-piston, gasoline compression ignition ...
Bridgestone has launched the special edition Firestone-brand Destination A/T tire for pick-up trucks. The company said that it has given it a rugged yet stylish look to make it more appealing to outdoor enthusiasts. It features etched ...
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Automotive locking system maker Kiekert has introduced an LED door latch with unique safety, security and product-branding features. The industry first technology has an LED warning light built into the latch which helps other drivers and ...
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The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray and Silverado have swept the 2014 North American Car and Truck of the Year (NACOTY) awards. The double win is a first for the bowtie brand, and the first clean sweep for General Motors since the Saturn Aura ...
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Australia's three surviving car makers have called for continued financial support, a reassessment of tariffs and trade agreements, and policy clarity in their submissions to the Federal Government's inquiry into the current state and the ...
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Hard working Americans from across the U.S. have been honoured in a short-form documentary series, Unsung, that tells the stories of the often overlooked labourer and how their work and lifestyles intertwine. Shell Rotella has debuted ...
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has detailed its plans for the next three years, headlined by confirmation of next-generation models, eco-responsible technologies and promises of improved quality. Set to follow on from its current ...
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The US Department of Energy (DOE) has contracted VIA Motors, an American electric vehicle development company, to develop and deliver electric pick-up trucks and vans to more than 50 participating fleets. As a part of the $20m deal, ...
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The iconic American Ram pick-up truck is now available in right-hand drive for the Australian market – but it doesn’t come cheap. Having just received Australian Design Rule certification, Queensland-based vehicle importer ...
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PPG Industries' industrial coatings business has added DRAGONHIDE heavy-duty coatings to its lineup of polyurea-based protective coatings for trucks, commercial vehicles, heavy-duty equipment and other demanding applications. DragonHide ...
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The US new vehicle market rose to 14.5 million units in 2012 on the back of rising demand for mid-sized and small cars in a nation famous for its ‘bigger is better’ buying philosophy. The 2012 result – which saw ...
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General Motors has hosed down speculation the next-generation Holden Commodore Sportwagon and Ute could be headed to North America alongside the VF sedan. Rumours of an expanded export deal between Holden and US sister brand ...
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PPG Industries'industrial coatings business has expanded the range of applications for Durabull heavy-duty protective coatings in the automotive parts and accessories market.Formulated from an aliphatic polyurea technology,DuraBull coatings ...
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