The North American International Auto Show will see the U.S. debut of the latest Golf R, the most powerful version of the Golf ever to be sold in this market. With an estimated 290 horsepower, the new Golf R has 34 hp more than the ...
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Volkswagen of America is set to introduce a production version of the Passat Performance Concept - 'Passat Sport', in early 2014. The new Passat Sport sedan will join the Passat line-up between the SE and the SEL Premium trims. ...
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Plug-in hybrids will lead the pack among e-vehicles in the race to produce cleaner, more efficient vehicles, according to KPMG International’s 2014 Global Automotive Executive Survey. The rise of alternative powertrain technologies ...
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Standard Motor Products Inc. (SMP) was recently honored by the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Inc. with five awards during the annual shareholders' winter meeting Dec. 7-12, 2013 in Aventura, Fla., for its "outstanding training support and ...
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Temperatures in the next few days are predicted to be the coldest of the winter so far, and people using space heaters to get some extra warmth into their living and working spaces need to be aware of a potential "silent killer" inside ...
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Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) unveiled today a high-precision, low-power meter-on-a-chip for a range of portable health applications such as point-of-care diagnostics, home/self-test health devices, and wearable vital signs monitors, ...
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The all-new Toyota Corolla sedan headed to Australian showrooms in mid February will be shipped here from Thailand for the first time in the car’s history. Toyota Australia says the shift from Japanese to Thai production for the ...
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Mazda will launch its second generation of Skyactiv engines by the 2020, with a view to improving fuel economy by 30 per cent. The ‘Skyactiv 2’ engine range, as it will be known, is set to supersede Mazda’s current ...
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Styling updates and specification enhancements will be accompanied by small price rises when the 2014 Kia Optima launches in Australia next week. The price of the entry-level Optima Si increases $300 to $30,990 before on-road costs, while ...
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The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will be available with a new ‘Performance Data Recorder’ (PDR), giving enthusiasts the ability to video and analyse their time behind the wheel. Shown for the first time at this ...
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The interior of the all-new Audi TT has been revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, premiering a heavily driver-focused cabin design for the third-generation sports car. Audi says the new TT – set to launch in the ...
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Kia has showcased 24 concepts for future telematic and infotainment technologies at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, with a focus on hands-free control systems. The technological showcase is designed to show how telematic and ...
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The Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG has been revealed, combining a sub-5sec 0-100km/h with fuel consumption of below 7.5 litres per 100km. Set to make its world premiere at next week’s Detroit auto show, the Mercedes-Benz GLA45 AMG expands ...
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Audi has announced the details of its five-year investment plan, which will see the Ingolstadt car maker spend 22 billion euros ($33.6 billion) on new models, vehicle innovations, and a growing global production network. Audi also ...
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Ashok Leyland, the flagship of the Hinduja group and one of the largest manufacturers of commercial vehicles in the country, launched the CAPTAIN series of next-generation heavy commercial vehicles in New Delhi today. Mahendra Singh ...
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