Transportation for London (TFL) has commissioned China-based automobile maker BYD Company to replace the city's famous red double-decker buses with battery-powered electric versions. Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: "Many believed that ...
Volvo Cars will sell its Swedish component manufacturing unit in Floby, which makes brake discs, wheel hubs and connecting rods for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, to global automotive components firm Amtek Group. With around 70% ...
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The world’s first plastic transmission crossbeam in the rear axle subframe has been developed by ContiTech Vibration Control and BASF for the S-Class from Mercedes-Benz. It is made from the engineering plastic Ultramid A3WG10 CR, a ...
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Automobile major Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has drafted $280m investment plan for funding the production of new Jeep vehicle as part of its joint venture Fiat India Automobiles, floated with Tata Motors. The amount will be for its ...
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The Skoda model campaign continues full steam ahead. Just like the hatchback, the Skoda Superb Combi attains a new level in terms of creativity and technology. With the new Superb Combi, Skoda demonstrates the brand's emotional strength ...
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Volvo Trucks continues to improve productivity within construction by releasing another five new features, including Volvo Dynamic Steering for dual front axles and increased front axle loads. This further highlights Volvo Trucks' special ...
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The 2016 Ford F-150, part of Ford F-Series continues to innovate with the addition of breakthrough towing technology, new Special Edition Appearance Packages, SYNC 3 and alternative fuel capability. All-new Pro Trailer Backup Assist makes ...
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Conventional and electrified driveline systems firm GKN Automotive has come up with its headquarters unit for the Americas region at Auburn Hills in Michigan, US, to capitalize on consumer demand for all-wheel drive (AWD) and hybrid ...
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Buick is adopting the new Apple CarPlay capability for smartphones for its 2016 Regal and LaCrosse models to integrate phone applications with the cars’ radio displays. Establishing the connection with smartphone through its ...
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TomTom Telematics has launched a new smartphone app in the UK and Germany that gives drivers real-time feedback on their driving style. TomTom Curfer uses the latest developments in connected car technology from TomTom Telematics to ...
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German automobile major Porsche has brought the curtain down on the production of its sports car with hybrid drive 918 Spyder from the Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen production unit after 21 months of output. The car, which was developed as a ...
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Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda has attached a price tag starting at $29,995 for its third-generation, three-row mid-sized SUV 2016 Pilot, armed with direct injected 3.5-liter i-VTEC engine. With the engine capable of adding 30 ...
German automobile major Volkswagen (VW) is set to undergo a restructuring process that will ultimately end up splitting the firm into four holding companies for managing its 12 brands. In what has been dubbed as decentralization of ...
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Volvo Trucks continues with original marketing, this time through reality TV with the artist Mapei. During a nine-day road-trip through Europe, she will record a new music video with director Liza Minou Morberg. To help them, they have a ...
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The trio will reveal new toy lines based on the upcoming blockbuster movie at Comic-Con next month. LEGO, Hasbro and Mattel are among the first toy firms to detail lines based on Star Wars: The Force Awakens. The first wave of toys ...
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