Volvo has revealed its plug-in hybrid variant of XC90 named XC90 T8 which is designed to provide a performance of a luxury SUV while keeping emission level of a small hybrid car. The 7-seater SUV is powered by 2-litre, 4-cylinder ...
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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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Opel is closing down its Bochum plant in Germany after 52 years of operation as the company looks to streamline cost in its European unit. Previously the plant was employing 22,000 workers and until recently it had 3000 employees. ...
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Tenneco announced today that Renault has chosen the latest generation of Tenneco’s Continuously Variable Semi-Active suspension system (CVSAe) for the new Espace which made its debut at the Paris Motor Show. According to Renault, ...
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BMW has introduced M Performance Parts to its flagship BMW X6 which is expected to enhance the design and performance of the car. The German car maker has introduced the Power Kit to boost the performance of the X6 xDrive30d which will ...
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TenCate Advanced Composites North America, a global composite materials company for space and aerospace applications, has developed and provided heat resistant composites for the heat shield and backshell structure of the Lockheed Martin ...
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Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi is reportedly working on an electric car. The announcenment comes after Chinese Government revealed a plan to allow new companies to enter into the electric vehicles sector. Previously, non-auto makers in ...
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Jaguar Land Rover commenced construction of its manufacturing facility in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Jaguar Land Rover has become the first British automotive company to invest in a manufacturing factory in Brazil. At first a new 60,000m2 ...
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New TV show will hit screens from next spring and toy range will follow in Q4, with ITV saying “Vivid really understand the Thunderbirds heritage; there’s a real blend of nostalgia and new”. ITV believes Vivid’s ...
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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has finalized the list of participants for its Passenger Vehicle Tire Safety Symposium, to be held Dec. 9-10 in Washington, D.C. The event will be chaired by NTSB Member Earl Weener. ...
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Ferrari has unveiled its most powerful model named FXX-K which will be introduced at the Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi. The K in the car refers to the KERS kinetic energy recovery technology used to boost performance of the car on track. ...
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Four UK cities including Greenwich, Bristol, Coventry and Milton Keynes have been chosen by the Innovate UK to trial driverless cars. The formal trials are aimed at knowing how driverless cars could be integrated into everyday life across ...
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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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Continental's VDO program incudes formerly "dealer only" parts for European, domestic and Asian vehicles. Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket now offers a new VDO engine management and fuel supply program, featuring a range ...
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Stressing the major impact hunting and recreational shooting have on Oregon's economy, a broad group of local and regional leaders representing sporting organizations, small businesses and retailers today announced the launch of Hunting ...
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