Inphi Corp of Santa Clara, CA, USA, a provider of high-speed mixed-signal ICs for the communications and computing markets, says that Nicholas Brathwaite has joined its board of directors. "We are excited about his in-depth knowledge and ...
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The Ford Focus Ambiente has been updated with the addition of cruise control, putting the entry-level model into line with the rest of its range. Added to the standard equipment list of both hatch and sedan variants, the Ford Focus ...
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Export sales of the Holden Commodore to the United States could be less than 2000, according to the marketing manager responsible for the model that will become the Chevrolet SS. Holden insiders told CarAdvice last year it was planning to ...
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The Kia Niro concept has been officially unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt motor show, revealing a hybrid-powered city-sized SUV. Previewing a potential future sub-compact four-wheel-drive SUV to challenge the likes of the Nissan Juke, ...
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Jaguar has confirmed it will produce a 3 Series-rivalling sedan from 2015 as the first stage in the company’s new push to expand into lucrative higher-volume segments. The announcement came as Jaguar took the wraps off its C-X17 ...
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PDD is a London-based global product and service design innovation consultancy. The company has expertise in what it describes as providing innovation in packaging across multiple industries including the medical and consumer industries. ...
Our Rating: Performance, Ride & Handling 4 Comfort & Interior 4 Quality & Design 3.5 Value & Features 4 Safety 4 Green 3.5 The BMW X3 once had things its own way, but no more. Consumers’ insatiable thirst for luxury ...
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US-based Fujifilm SonoSite received CE mark approval for its X-Porte ultrasound kiosk, a new generation of point-of-care ultrasound. This integrates advanced signal processing for high-resolution imaging, 3D animated clinical guides, and ...
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Renault Australia says it has worked extensively to improve the resale value of its vehicles and reduce the cost of parts as it seeks to improve its value-for-money equation. Speaking at the launch of the all-new Renault Clio in Melbourne ...
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British automotive maker Ricardo has launched a new project, Advanced Diesel Electric Powertrain (ADEPT), to bring low voltage concept intelligent electrification to diesel vehicle. The company has collaborated with Ford Motor, Control ...
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Navistar International announced today it will offer the Cummins ISB mid-range engine in its DuraStar medium-duty trucks. The ISB will represent the first mid-range engines to use selective catalytic reduction (SCR) within the Navistar ...
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Ford Brazil, an arm of US-based automaker Ford, has introduced a new engine, Duratec Direct Flex 2.0, featuring direct injection technology in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Duratec Direct 2.0 engine, developed using Brazilian engineering and ...
Japanese auto-parts maker Akebono Brake is planning to invest JPY10bn ($100.6m) by 2014 to expand its operations in North America. About JPY7bn ($70.4m) of the total investment will be spent in 2013, followed by JPY3bn ($30.2m) next year. ...
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US-based automobile manufacturer Ford Motor is planning to recall about 370,000 vehicles across North America over the loss of steering control issues. The recall affects Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis and Lincoln Town Car vehicles ...
The boss of Ford’s European operations says it could take until the end of the decade for the continent’s new car market to recover. Ford of Europe CEO Stephen Odell told German newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung the ...
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