Volkswagen is recalling around 91,000 cars in Japan due to potential problems with the company’s dual-clutch (DSG) automatic gearboxes, less than two months after more than 384,000 cars were recalled in China for a similar issue. A ...
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Canton, Ohio-based The Timken Company announced Monday the continued expansion of its industrial services capabilities with the acquisition of the Standard Machine business based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Standard Machine provides ...
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German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen has unveiled the Passat R-line, revamped version of the Passat model. The new vehicle is made available with three engine variants including the new supercharged 1.4L TSI engine mated to either ...
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Nord Drivesystems introduces new smooth-surface motors for high-hygiene applications. The three-phase induction motors without cooling fins are especially well-suited for applications in the food and beverage industry, since they are easier ...
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Volkswagen says it is “working hard” to improving the quality of its vehicles and customer service. The German brand has been languishing at the lower end of independent automotive quality surveys in recent years, and it has ...
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Performance, Ride & Handling 3.5 Comfort & Interior 4.5 Quality & Design 4.5 Value & Features 3.5 Safety 5 A Honda Civic Hatch fuelled by diesel is one Honda that can’t be accused of lacking torque. The Honda Civic Hatch ...
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Two of the automotive industry’s fiercest rivals, Ford and General Motors, will collaborate on new nine- and 10-speed automatic transmissions for their next-generation vehicles. Designed for both front- and rear-wheel-drive ...
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Registration for the 2013 Hydraulic Institute (HI) Technical meeting is now open. This year?s meeting will take place June 26-28 at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Members of the Hydraulic Institute, Associate ...
A recall in China of more than 384,000 Volkswagen Group vehicles could cost the German manufacturer over $600 million, according to overseas reports. Industry journal Automotive News Europe reports the 384,181 Volkswagen Group vehicles ...
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Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania has unveiled the Scania Streamline series of long-haulage trucks. The new series consists of the Scania G- and R-series long-haulage trucks that are claimed to posses refined technology and ...
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Gearboxes are notorious for their precision engineering and require delicate handling. If you have a precision gearbox in need of some servicing or overhaul, trust only original mackie parts for the job. The term gearbox usually conjures ...
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German automobile manufacturer Volkswagen is planning to recall 384,181 vehicles in China, due to defective gearbox. According to a General Administration of Quality Supervision of China, the recall affects the vehicles manufactured ...
The fourth-generation Toyota RAV4 has launched in Australia with a starting price of $28,490, a $500 reduction over the outgoing model. The all-new Toyota RAV4 sports a far more modern look than its predecessor and is recognisable as part ...
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Porsche says fuel consumption and emissions are central to its future engines but has ruled out fitting a four-cylinder engine to either its 911 supercar or Cayman and Boxster sports cars. The company is still considering downsized ...
The Mazda 3 has been Australia’s number one selling car for the past two years. Sometimes, mere popularity doesn’t guarantee an excellent product but thankfully that isn’t the case with the Mazda 3. Despite being four ...