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13/01/2012
| Electric Jetta debuts in Detroit
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| The new Jetta Hybrid has made its world debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, bringing electric drive to a new class of Volkswagen. Propulsion comes from a high-tech 1.4-litre TSI 150 PS petrol engine and a 20 kW zero-emissions electric motor. Together, these provide not ... Read more
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13/01/2012
| Audi model designed for Wintersports fans introduced
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| A very special Audi Q3 concept groomed specifically for winter sports like the pistes in the famous Colorado mountain resort which inspired its name has been unveiled. Designed for young fans of winter sports who love skiing or snowboarding, the Audi Q3 Vail represents a new, potential variation on ... Read more
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13/01/2012
| Aries remains strong in passive testing in 2011
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| Aries Ingeniería y Sistemas, a key player in automotive test systems, closes the year with a strong solidification of its position in the Asian markets. The company, which has been active in Asia for several years and operates with an office in Shanghai, has delivered customized solutions for client ... Read more
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13/01/2012
| Johnson Controls reveals Citroën DS5 involvement
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| Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, interiors and electronics, will provide key electronic components to enhance the driving experience of the new Citroën DS5, including the head-up display, instrument cluster, and seating solutions. "We are pleased that Citroën has selected Joh ... Read more
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10/01/2012
| Start/stop production milestone reached at Bosch facility
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| Bosch has produced its five millionth start/stop starter in Hildesheim. Since production began in 2007, more and more orders have come in for this fuel-saving technology. The reason for this huge success is simple. "Start/stop is a cost-effective way to reduce fuel consumption considerably," says D ... Read more
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12/12/2011
| Mercedes-Benz and Ducati highlight cooperation
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| Mercedes-AMG and Ducati have jointly unveiled the new SLK 55 AMG and the new Ducati Streetfighter 848 – both finished in "Streetfighter yellow" – are to go on show to the public at the north Italian motor show in a move set to underscore the importance of the cooperation entered into by Mercedes-AMG ... Read more
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25/11/2011
| Lexus announces new addition to GS range
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| Lexus has revealed a further extension of its all-new GS luxury saloon range with the unveiling of the GS 250 at the Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition. The GS 250 is powered by a 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine with D-4S direct port injection and Dual VVT-i intelligent valve timing. Maximum o ... Read more
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18/11/2011
| Delphi expands assembly operations in Morrocco
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| Delphi Automotive is substantially increasing its capacity in Tangier, Morocco, where it manufactures advanced wiring systems for vehicle manufacturers throughout Europe. Almost 1,200 new jobs were created since the beginning of the year and recruitment will continue into next year to support the g ... Read more
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28/10/2011
| Land Rover Evoque to benefit from advanced auto-dimming mirrors
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| Gentex Corporation, the leading supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors and camera-based driver-assist systems to the global automotive industry, has announced that it is supplying auto-dimming mirrors with advanced features including Automatic High-Beam Assist for the 2011/2012 Range Rover E ... Read more
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04/10/2011
| City car vision arrives from Škoda
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| Škoda is continuing its growth offensive by introducing its sixth production model: Citigo, the company's new city car. The brand's new model will make its debut in its domestic market, the Czech Republic, before the end of this year, with the UK and other European countries following at the beginni ... Read more
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