Mazda North America Operations (Mazda) has issued a voluntary recall on 42,000 Mazda6 vehicles of certain model year 2010-2012 in the US, due to problem with the evaporative canister vent hose. According to the company, in the affected ...
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German autoparts maker Continental has acquired full ownership of Zytek Automotive, an automotive engineering firm based in the UK. Zytek Automotive, a former joint venture of Continental, offers its services in all areas of automotive ...
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American powertrain supplier BorgWarner has completed the acquisition of German automotive parts maker Gustav Wahler. Gustav Wahler produces exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valves and tubes, and engine thermostats for both on- and ...
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A wider choice of personalisation possibilities is in sharp focus when Volvo Car Group presents the new model year 2015 line-up. Buyers of the Volvo XC60, V70, XC70 and S80 can order a stunning interior upgrade with the new luxurious ...
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Toyota Financial Services (TFS) issued the auto industry’s first-ever Asset-Backed Green Bond in the amount of $1.75 billion. The offering was upsized from $1.25 billion to accommodate demand as institutional investors demonstrated ...
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German automaker Mercedes Benz plans to use three-cylinder engines for future hybrid versions of compact front-wheel-drive vehicles. The company is relying on these engines because of their small size, which will be needed for ...
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A new generation of Ecotec small-displacement engines streamlines General Motors’ global powertrain portfolio with a modular architecture that broadens its adaptability to global markets and reduces manufacturing complexity – ...
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EcoMotors (EM) has expanded its manufacturing and testing capabilities by acquiring Katech, a US-based manufacturer of advanced engines and powertrains. With this acquisition, EcoMotors research, design and manufacture advanced engine ...
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With Predictive Powertrain Control being introduced in 2014, Daimler Buses is taking a further step towards improving economy while at the same time reducing the burden on the driver. The "predictive" cruise control system is familiar ...
Automotive technology supplier Robert Bosch is developing technologies to make cars an acitve part of the internet, in order to improve the comfort, safety, and efficiency. In this project, the company is pursuing three strategic ...
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Eaton and Cummins have expanded their SmartAdvantage integrated powertrain offerings. The companies have approved the ISX15 SmartAdvantage - consisting of the Cummins ISX15 engine coupled with the UltraShift Plus automated manual ...
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XMOS today announces a major expansion into automotive markets, with the announcement of a range of xCORE multicore microcontrollers that are qualified to AEC-Q100 standards. "The xCORE architecture is an ideal fit for many applications ...
Jaguar is set to unveil its 2015 model year XF Range at the Geneva International Motor Show 2014 in Switzerland. "The 2015 XF model range has an incredibly wide breadth of capability. From a blistering 0-60mph time of only 4.6 (4.4 for ...
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Volvo Car Group’s new Drive-E powertrains – offering a world-class blend of drivability and low CO2 emissions – are now also available for the Volvo V40 and V40 Cross Country. The CO2 emissions of the 190 hp Volvo V40 D4 ...
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Hyundai has unveiled Intrado, its vision of how cars will meet future mobility needs. Far more than a styling exercise, Intrado demonstrates Hyundai's belief that advanced vehicle technologies and intelligent design can combine to engage ...
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