With four rounds of the 2013 World Rally Championship (WRC) left to go, Rally Australia presented Volkswagen Motorsport with?the opportunity to not only secure its number one driver his maiden world title in the team's inaugural year, but ...
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Canadian automobile manufacturer Ford Motor is set to invest C$700m ($681.7m) at its Oakville assembly plant to expand its manufacturing capability . This investment is a part of the company's effort to meet the demand in North America ...
The second-generation Ford Edge SUV that's set to replace the locally built Territory from the end of 2016 has been photographed testing in prototype form. Ford insiders pointed CarAdvice to the Edge at the August unveiling of the Everest ...
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Ford will bolster its European line-up with all-new and new-generation vehicles in an attempt to put the company in a strong position as the market recovers in the coming years. Ford of Europe head of product development Barb Samardzich ...
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The Holden Barina RS will go on sale in November, adding a performance flagship to the city car range. The Barina RS borrows its turbocharged 103kW/200Nm 1.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine from the Cruze small car, helping the ...
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Automotive driveline components manufacturer GKN Driveline has broken ground on the expansion of its CVJ systems production plant in Chongqing, China. For this expansion, GKN Chongqing Driveshaft (GDC), a joint venture by GKN, Shanghai ...
JBT Corporation has received orders for JBT automatic guided vehicle (AGV) systems in from American automobile manufacturer Ford Motor, in a deal valued over $10m. As part of the agreement, the new orders include expanding existing AGV ...
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Advanced test instrumentation has helped a UK-based solar PV specialist to significantly improve the electricity supply on two off-grid Hebridean Islands. Renewables specialist Wind & Sun Ltd. has recently completed two new innovative ...
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Brad Keselowski, NASCAR superstar and driver of the No. 2 Miller Lite Ford Fusion, has partnered with cutting-edge action sports apparel line, Panic Switch Army, to debut a signature, limited-edition t-shirt. The Brad Keselowski Elite ...
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Overview Maxxis is a global company in its 40th year of production and is currently ranked the 9th largest producer, worldwide. Established in 1967, Maxxis distributes to over 170 countries, and has over 20,000 employees. Recognised ...
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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tyre companies. It employs approximately 69,000 people and manufactures its products in more than 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centres in Akron, Ohio and ...
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Dunlop is one of the world's leading manufacturers of high and ultra high performance tyres with an impressive track record of motorsport success. Dunlop's extensive 120 year experience has led to innovative technologies for tyres designed ...
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Mercedes-Benz AMG has questioned the viability of its third-party V8 Supercars team following a dour and controversial season. Erebus Motorsport, run by Westfield-founder heiress Betty Klimenko, a major customer of AMG, was approved the ...
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A modular platform designed only for four-cylinder engines will help Volvo liberate the design of its future models, its chief designer claims. Speaking at the Frankfurt motor show, recently-appointed chief designer Thomas Ingenlath ...
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Before the invention of the refrigerator, icehouses were used to provide cool storage for most of the year. Placed near freshwater lakes or packed with snow and ice during the winter, they were once very common. Natural means are still used ...
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