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02/02/2012
| Ford’s B-Max set for Geneva bow
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| Ford will throw open the doors to its all-new production-ready B-MAX compact multi-activity vehicle when it takes a starring role at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March. Ford president and CEO Alan Mulally will be in Geneva to unveil the new B-MAX, which promises to set new standards with its unique ... Read more
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31/01/2012
| Vauxhall/Opel puts drivers in the hot seat
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| Vauxhall/Opel's most powerful Astra VXR ever will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show with front seats that are substantially lighter thanks to cutting-edge technology, have a lower seating position and enhanced side support to cater for increased cornering loads. The VXR's new front seats are form ... Read more
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16/01/2012
| America Honda shows off new NSX concept
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| American Honda has unveiled the new NSX Concept, highlighting the design and technology direction for the next-generation supercar. The new NSX, which is expected to go on sale in the next three years, will be developed by Honda R&D Americas and manufactured in Ohio but is developed for true sports ... 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
| 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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19/12/2011
| Eco-friendly floor mats from Mitsubishi
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| Mitsubishi has been working with EIDAIKAKO, MRC Pylen and Toyota Tsusho Corporation to develop a new floor mat made using plant-based bio-polyethylene (bio-PE) fibre to add to its lineup of proprietary plant-based "Green Plastic" products. The company plans to start production of the new floor mats ... Read more
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02/12/2011
| Japan debut for Honda’s latest EV
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| Honda has given the world premiere of the EV-STER, the next-generation electric small sports concept model, at the Tokyo Motor Show. Featuring a dynamic and innovative styling design and excellent environmental performance, the EV-STER, an electric rear-wheel-drive two-seater convertible sports car, ... Read more
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25/11/2011
| Kia’s green factories and greener life cycles
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| There is a groundswell of opinion which says that fuel consumption and emissions should not be the only factors taken into account when deciding if a car is 'green'. The energy needed to make it, and the number of parts which can be recycled at the end of its life, should also be considered. It is a ... Read more
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18/11/2011
| MTA to collaborate with Fisker on Karma hybrid
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| MTA, a leader in electronic and electromechanical components for the OEM, today announces the collaboration with Fisker for the Karma sedan, the first genuinely plug-in hybrid luxury car available in the market. MTA supplied dashboard and touch panel, both using digital technology. The dashboard is ... Read more
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09/11/2011
| Findlay Media launches Engineering Design Show
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| Automotive Design's parent company, Findlay Media has announced the launch of The Engineering Design Show. Taking place on October 10th and 11th 2012 at the Jaguar Exhibition Hall at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, the Show will focus on the needs of design engineers in the mechanical and electronic fiel ... Read more
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