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24/05/2013
| Mid-engined concept unveiled by Renault in Monaco
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| Described as a 'passionate concept car going back to its roots", Renault has unveiled the Twin'Run in Monaco. The concept vehicle was developed with the assistance of Tork Engineering/Poclain Vehicules, a French firm specialised in the preparation of chassis for competition. The concept car is a rea ... Read more
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22/05/2013
| One millionth Wrangler JK rolls off the line
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| The one-millionth Jeep Wrangler JK model has just rolled off the assembly line at Chrysler Group's Toledo (Ohio) Assembly Complex. Chrysler executives, plant employees, UAW representatives and supplier partners gathered at the end of the line to mark the occasion. Mauro Pino, Chrysler Group's vice p ... Read more
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16/05/2013
| Assistance systems reach the compact class
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| Typically only seen on vehicles in the premium segment, automatic assistance systems are now making their way into the compact class. The latest deployment from Bosch has been the radar and video sensors for the new Volkswagen Golf.
"With its assistance systems in the new Golf, Bosch has brought ... Read more
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14/05/2013
| Extra JLR engineering facilities for the Middle East
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| Jaguar Land Rover today further enhanced its Middle East test programme by opening a new engineering test centre in Dubai, UAE, to conduct extreme hot weather vehicle research, development and testing. With temperatures in the desert typically reaching 48 to 50°C in the summer months, the new 11,120 ... Read more
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08/05/2013
| ContiTech makes sealing components for brake systems
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| ContiTech Vibration Control has expanded its range of sealing components for brakes. The purchase of a molded brake component business in France last year now allows the company to manufacture micro composite parts for technologies such as compact ABS systems.
"Thanks to the expertise gained, w ... Read more
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18/04/2013
| Chevrolet makes Trax into SUV market
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| In 1935, Chevrolet invented the SUV with the introduction of the Carryall Suburban. At the time, few people would have guessed that the Chevrolet Suburban would eventually hold the record for being the longest-running vehicle nameplate in the world.
Today, some 78 years later, Chevrolet is launc ... Read more
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10/04/2013
| A new benchmark proposed for electric motoring
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| Emissions-free motoring has a new high-performance champion following the unveiling today of the Detroit Electric SP:01, a limited-edition, two-seat pure-electric sports car that sets new standards for performance and handling in the electric vehicle (EV) segment. Boasting an impressive 155mph top ... 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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03/04/2013
| Improved driving dynamics for new Kia Soul
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| Kia Motors unveiled an all-new version of Soul, its iconic urban crossover, at the 113th New York International Auto Show. Built on an all-new chassis that is nearly 29% stiffer than before, the Soul's stout skeleton provides the base for a vehicle that places a premium on driving dynamics. Engineer ... Read more
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02/04/2013
| Vauxhall adds Tourer version of VXR8
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| Powered by a 6.2-litre, 431bhp V8, the Vauxhall VXR8 Tourer is part of the VXR8 range (which includes the saloon and Maloo pick-up) and is the UK's largest estate car by load volume, as well as one of the world's most powerful wagons. The VXR8 Tourer shares the same powertrain as its VXR8 saloon and ... Read more
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