BorgWarner has announced that the company’s turbocharging technology is being used by Volvo to power its new range of four-cylinder gasoline engines. BorgWarner highlighted that its turbochargers feature integrated sheet-metal ...
Tags: Volvo, Auto Parts, engine power
A bus fitted with a Kinetic Recovery System (KERS) has entered full service trial in Kent as part of a research and development project to explore fuel saving technologies. The Wrightbus vehicle is fitted with a flywheel KERS unit, which ...
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Finnish engine maker Sisu Diesel, acquired by Agco in the early 2000s, was one of the first companies to implement electronically controlled wastegates on engine turbochargers. Wastegates as a category have been around for a long time. ...
Tags: Electronic Wastegate, Turbos
Toyota Sienna and RAV4 were recently tested by AMCI to determine the performance of the cars in snow and ice conditions. The test determined that both the vehicles when equipped with all-wheel-drive (AWD) performed better in the areas of ...
Mercedes Benz has announced the availability of Mercedes-Benz Vito 4x4 which is designed to provide extra traction in icy and snowy and on rough roads. According to the German auto maker, the new Vito is the only mid-size van that offers ...
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 ...
Tags: vehicle handling, FXD technology, Auto
2014 is drawing to a close. In the last year, although the whole industry is not booming, a number of new tractors launched in China. Auman GTL super edition Auman GTL super edition launched in USA Cummins technology R & D center in ...
Tags: ESC electronic stability control system, tire pressure detection system
Recently Mobil announced that they are cooperating with Sinotruk SITRAK to provide better lubricating oil for the high end heavy truck, and the long-term oil change will serve China customers better. Sinotruk stuffs said that with the ...
Tags: heavy truck, oil change, Transportation
General Motors (GM) is recalling around 83,572 sport-utility vehicles and pickup trucks due to issues with the ignition switch. The issue was uncovered during an internal review by the company. The recalle would involve Chevrolet ...
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The new Cayenne GTS resounds an outstanding sporting character in its very name. The resonant letters GTS go back to the famous 904 Carrera GTS of 1963. In 2007, the Cayenne GTS became the first Porsche of the modern era to revive the ...
JAC Shuailing light trucks with Weichai VM WP3 engines finished road test in Yuxi, Yunnan province on August 6, 2014. And the engine won general praise for their great power, heat balance ability and economy property. The road test is ...
Tags: Light Trucks, engines
Hankook Tire Co. Ltd. announced that it has been selected by the BMW Group to equip the new 2014 BMW MINI, and the tire maker will also be equipping the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class. The company will supply the original equipment for the ...
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JAC Shuailing light trucks equipped with Weichai VM WP3 engine finished road test in Yuxi, Yunnan province on August 6, and the engine won great evaluation for its strong power, heat balance ability and economic features. It is learned ...
Tags: Transportation, Auto, Light Trucks, Truck
Moody's has changed its outlook for the global shipping industry to stable from negative on April 30. This outlook reflects Moody's expectations for the fundamental business conditions in the industry over the next 12 to 18 months. ...
Tags: Shipping, Global Shipping
Machinery represents a major portion of capital costs, second only to land in farming operations. A well-kept fleet of machinery lets you respond to changing field conditions and other seasonal needs. Surveys of tractor owners indicate most ...