Ford Motor is launching a new project designed to help enhance air quality in London as the automaker accelerates its electrification plans with 13 new global electrified vehicles due for introduction in the next five years. The project, ...
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Detroit-based auto-parts maker American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) has agreed to acquire Metaldyne Performance Group (MPG) in a transaction worth about $3.3bn. MPG provides lightweight components for use in powertrain and suspension ...
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Cooper Tire has unveiled the Cooper Zeon RS3-G1, an all new all-season passenger car suited tire for high performance vehicles and drivers. Cooper North America product management director Scott Jamieson said "The RS3-G1 is a marvel of ...
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Lexus is introducing its latest feature for RC F and GS F performance vehicles, Variable Load Coupling Rear Orientation (V-LCRO), a technology that enhances performance that allows the driver to take turns more aggressively while reducing ...
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Ford has started production of its Focus RS hatch back from its Saarlouis plant in Germany. The company said it will hit the dealership in the US this spring expanding its hatchback lineup in the country. Ford Focus RS is powered by a ...
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French tire maker Michelin is set to supply tires for Ford’s performance vehicles including Ford GT, Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT350R Mustang, Fiesta ST, Focus ST and RS, and F-150 Raptor. Ford said that engineers from both the ...
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The unique EcoBoost engine in the all-new Focus RS will produce 350 horsepower – far exceeding original estimates of 315 – along with 350 lb.-ft. torque. And yet even with all that torque, the manual-only hot hatch will be ...
Automobile major Volvo Cars has acquired 100% stake in Swedish high performance carmaker Polestar as well as the brand, set to be utilized as model name for high performance vehicles out of its stable. Currently developing and ...
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Intertek has launched the highest-specification test cells at the Transportation Technologies powertrain test laboratory located in Milton Keynes, UK, to provide automotive powertrain testing and engineering services. In order to provide ...
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Ford today revealed the all-new Focus RS, a high-performance road car that debuts Ford Performance All-Wheel Drive with Dynamic Torque Vectoring Control, which contributes to performance never before seen in a Focus RS. The all-new Focus RS ...
BorgWarner provides its advanced front cross differential (FXD) technology for the new SEAT Leon CUPRA. Designed for high-performance front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicles, the electronic limited slip differential significantly improves vehicle ...
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Ford is introducing multiple new displays in its exhibit at the 2015 North American International Auto Show highlighting the company’s drive to innovate. Three new additions to the Ford performance portfolio - Ford GT, Shelby GT350R ...
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Ford has revealed GT Carbon Fiber Supercar, as part of the company’s plan to release 12 new Ford Performance vehicles by 2020. The car is expected to enter production in 2016 and will only go on sale in selected markets to celebrate ...
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BorgWarner has announced that it will be supplying its fifth generation (GenV) electro-hydraulic coupling to Lamborghini's Huracan LP610-4 sports car. With the BorgWarner's electronically controlled AWD coupling, the car will be able to ...
ExxonMobil has announced that Chevrolet has chosen Mobil 1 motor oil as factory fill for all 2014 and 2015 Camaro Z/28 models. As the world’s leading synthetic motor oil brand, Mobil 1 is recommended by many of the world’s ...