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16/05/2013
| Ford encourages engineers to swap spanners for 3D glasses
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| The room where Ford cars of tomorrow are fine-tuned appears slightly incongruous at first glance. Large white walls form a three-sided box with projectors throwing images on to each wall and the ceiling. Mounted in the middle is a dummy car interior.
However, once you climb into the car seat and ... Read more
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07/05/2013
| Johnson Controls honoured for seating and interiors
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| Johnson Controls, a global leader in automotive seating, seating components and automotive interiors and electronics, has received the Automotive Innovations Award 2013 in the Interiors category. At the awards, the Center of Automotive Management in Bergisch Gladbach, and consulting and auditing fir ... Read more
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01/05/2013
| Extra performance for Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
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| The SL-Class is now even more luxurious, thanks to enhanced standard equipment and key exterior appointments, mixing style with comfort and advanced engineering. Both the SL 350 and SL 500 now gain AMG Sport status, which includes additional standard equipment with a combined value of £6,625, includ ... Read more
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23/04/2013
| Volvo claims 90-minute charge times with new technology
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| The first electric cars emerging from the strategic partnership of Volvo Cars and Siemens is delivering on Volvo's commitment to electrification by enhancing acceleration and customer flexibility. The new 22kW fast-charger fitted to the C30 Electric is the world's first on-board charger that operate ... Read more
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15/04/2013
| Johnson Controls showcases auto solutions in Shanghai
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| Johnson Controls has announced that, at Auto Shanghai 2013, it will demonstrate a wide range of products that will help drive the next generation of vehicles. "At Johnson Controls, we're focusing on providing innovative total interior solutions that anticipate market needs and meet customer expectat ... Read more
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10/04/2013
| Added safety features boost Superb’s appeal
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| Škoda's model offensive continues which the launch of the new Superb. Having undergone a comprehensive facelift, both Hatch and Estate versions are set to make their world premieres on 19th April 2013, on the eve of the Shanghai Motor Show.
The Czech manufacturer's flagship model impresses with ... Read more
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08/04/2013
| Enlightened thinking behind new lightweight strategy
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| Nissan is actively pursuing a lightweight engineering strategy for its future product portfolio, according to its corporate VP, global product strategy and product planning division, Keno Kato. "Lightweight engineering is really core of our future technology. We focus on body structure to make it li ... Read more
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05/04/2013
| Latest Ssangyong concept makes its bow at Korean show
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| SsangYong has unveiled its next new concept car at the Seoul Motor Show in South Korea. The LIV-1 (Limitless Interface Vehicle) is a large SUV (sport utility vehicle) and features an easily controlled four wheel drive system via an interface.
Designed to look robust, purposeful and sporty, the c ... Read more
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27/03/2013
| New Range Rover Sport debuts in New York
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| The all-new Range Rover Sport was revealed to the world yesterday (26 March) on the streets of New York. Described as the "ultimate premium sports SUV" the Sport is the fastest, most agile and responsive Land Rover ever.
Developed alongside the all-new Range Rover, the new Sport now delivers the ... Read more
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19/03/2013
| Digital radio expands its presence in the Audi range
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| Clarity and unwavering quality are essential ingredients in every Audi interior, and as digital radio is rolled out as standard for the majority of the Audi range these attributes will soon also apply to the broadcasts transmitted by its audio systems. From the A1 premium subcompact hatchback upwar ... Read more
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