Volvo Trucks has announced the availability of an XE (exceptional efficiency) package for its 11-litre engine. The XE11 will be available on Volvo VNM and VNL models, rated at up to 80,000 lbs. The engine will be aimed at LTL, ...
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Subaru Canada, Fuji Heavy Industries' (FHI) automobile manufacturing division, is set to launch its new 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid vehicle in Canada by the end of November 2013. Manufactured in a zero-landfill plant in Gunma, Japan, ...
The first images and details of the Mazda 3 Hybrid have been released ahead of the fuel-efficient small car’s Japanese launch next month. Specifics of the Mazda 3 Hybrid’s petrol-electric powertrain – which has been ...
A new front-engined Ferrari coupe appears to be in the works with patent images leaked onto the web. Early reports are mixed with some suggesting the two-door could be a hardcore or one-off version of the four-seat FF or, perhaps more ...
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Nissan GT-R chief engineer Kinishi Tanuma has revealed the next generation of Nissan’s iconic sports car will be produced in higher volumes than today’s car. Tanuma, who replaced original GT-R chief engineer Kazutoshi Mizuno ...
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At least half of all Lexus vehicles sold in Australia will be hybrids within five years, according to the local boss of the Japanese luxury brand. Lexus Australia CEO Sean Hanley says increased consumer acceptance of the technology and ...
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Mitsubishi will showcase its design and technology future when it unveils three new concept vehicles at next month’s Tokyo motor show. The Japanese manufacturer’s stand will feature two plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) ...
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The Fuel Supply business unit of German autoparts maker Continental’s Powertrain Division opened a new EUR40m plant for fuel pumps and fuel supply units in Brasov, Romania. This move of the company is to supply its products to ...
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Jaguar Land Rover is in discussions with other car makers over a potential partnership on hybrid vehicles in a bid to reach European CO2 emissions targets. Jaguar Land Rover director of research and technology Wolfgang Epple told industry ...
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The long-rumoured Kia Soul EV will go into production from next year. The Kia Soul EV has been spied testing several times since the conventionally powered car debuted in March, however Kia has declined to publicly confirm the ...
French carmaker Renault is working on a wide range of hybrid technologies, including the development of a plug-in hybrid drivetrain for its passenger vehicles, which are expected to be introduced by 2020. Initiale Paris production version ...
The construction truck market remains mired in a slump, but Mack Trucks hasn't been sitting on the sidelines, waiting for it to return. The company outlined several new product developments at a press event here today, which have kept Mack ...
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Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann has confirmed the Urus SUV concept will reach production. A production version of the Lamborghini Urus SUV concept, which first appeared at last year’s Beijing motor show, has long been rumoured to ...
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British luxury car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is planning to establish a GBP100m National Automotive Innovation Campus (NAIC) in Warwick, for advanced research and development in the UK. Construction of the new research ...
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The Volvo Group has opened up an on-site medical centre and pharmacy for workers at its Hagerstown powertrain development and production facility. The medical centre is open to all the company's Hagerstown-based employees and their ...
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