Gallium nitride has been described as “the most important semiconductor since silicon” and is used in energy-saving LED lighting. A new £1million (or US$1,530,700) growth facility will allow University of Cambridge ...
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Mini has decided to ditch the current centre-mounted speedometer, in an interior design overhaul that will see the next-generation move to a more functional design. The speedometer has been moved from the Mini's central position to behind ...
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Japanese auto maker Toyota has introduced the new Toyota Kluger mid-size sports utility vehicle (SUV) at the 2013 New York International Auto Show in the US. The SUV is equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine with dual variable valve timing with ...
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South Korean carmaker Hyundai Motor has unveiled the HND-9 sports coupe concept prior to its global debut at the upcoming 2013 Seoul Motor Show to be held during 28 March to 07 April 2013. The new sports coupe is powered by a 3.3L V-6 ...
The exterior of the all-new Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been completely uncovered by CarAdvice’s spy photographers who captured it during an official photo shoot in Europe. The images come almost two months out from the scheduled ...
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Seven O-S-D product categories and device groups reached record-high sales in 2012 compared to 14 new records being set in 2011, according to data shown in the 2013 edition of IC Insights’ O-S-D Report, A Market Analysis and Forecast ...
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LED headlamps are getting better and more cars are getting them as industry finds its feet with the technology. Right now there are some 20 car models on the road with LED headlamps - some all-LED and some with LED low (dip) beams and ...
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The Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series has been updated with new safety technology, including the first-time addition of a trailer sway control system. The first Toyota to adopt the towing-focused safety technology, the updated Toyota ...
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The expansion of the Mini family has continued with the local launch of the Mini Cooper Paceman – taking the total number of bodystyles to seven. Priced from $35,900, the Paceman will like the rest of Mini’s model range be ...
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German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz will unveil the Viano AVANTGARDE at the ongoing 2013 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. The vehicle will come with two engine variants, including the four-cylinder 2.2L CDI that will generate ...
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Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors (MMC) has unveiled the Concept G4 car ahead of its debut at the 34th Bangkok International Motor Show to be held from 25 March to 07 April 2013. The concept vehicle is powered by a 1.2L MIVEC engine ...
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Set to make its public debut at the New York International Auto Show in March, the polarizing-looking 2014 Jeep Cherokee has been unveiled online. The Cherokee name carries much nostalgic weight with off-road enthusiasts, and for good ...
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OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH of Regensburg, Germany, a wholly owned subsidiary of Osram GmbH, is the world's second largest manufacturer of optoelectronic semiconductors after LiteOn and followed third place by Cree Inc. One of the main ...
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Volvo has removed the virtual cover from its 2014 S60 sedan and XC60 SUV, revealing numerous interior and exterior updates. Volvo refers to this midlife freshening as the most extensive in its company history, although it is well within ...
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The Holden VF Commodore has largely been met with design approval by Australia’s automotive media and the country’s enthusiast base following its unveiling, but what has the US reaction been like to its sister car, the Chevrolet ...
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