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31/01/2012
| Harman rated high in navigation systems supply
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| In a recent J.D. Power and Associates study examining customers' usage and satisfaction with factory-installed auto navigation systems, Harman, the global leading supplier of premium audio and infotainment systems, achieves top ratings as the manufacturer of six out of ten of the highest-ranking OEM ... 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
| Next-generation plug-in hybrid tech from Toyota
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| Toyota has revealed the NS4 advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle at the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. The NS4 exemplifies Toyota's vision for future mobility, with a focus on next generation connectivity and safety. Jim Lentz, president and chief executive office ... Read more
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10/01/2012
| Oerlikon Graziano reveals details of new multi-speed EV transmission
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| High-performance transmission specialist Oerlikon Graziano has revealed further technical details of its revolutionary multi-speed transmission for electric vehicles (EVs). The innovative transmission uses the principles of dual clutch transmissions (DCTs) to provide seamless shifting and up to 15 p ... Read more
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10/01/2012
| Mercedes-Benz launches hybrid offensive
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| Mercedes-Benz is opening a new chapter in its brand's core segment and at the same time setting new standards for luxury-class business vehicles: the E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID, available as a saloon and estate, impresses with new record values when it comes to efficiency. It boasts exemplary consumption ... Read more
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10/01/2012
| Citroën unveils new C1
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| The latest Beetle might be 'more power, less flower', but that doesn't mean that it's anything other than environmentally conscientious, and that's especially the case with the E-Bugster concept, which is powered purely by electricity. An electric motor provides 85kWh of power, which can propel it ... Read more
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09/01/2012
| Indian debut for UK supercar
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| Designs for a concept car dubbed the Birmingham Bolt – because the technical expertise and componentry it uses have been sourced almost entirely from the UK's second city – have being shared with investors at the 11th Auto Expo in Delhi. The concept car is a virtual tour de force conceived by inward ... Read more
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09/01/2012
| New Ford Fusion breaks cover in Detroit
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| Ford's all-new Fusion (read Mondeo in Europe) brings alive the next generation of more expressive vehicles from Ford and is the first sedan to offer gasoline, hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions – each expected to deliver top fuel economy and an engaging driving experience. Featuring a sleek silhouet ... Read more
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19/12/2011
| New Geely model gains NCAP rating
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| The Chinese-manufactured Geely Emgrand EC7 has undergone the latest 2011 Euro NCAP safety testing programme. The Geely Emgrand EC7 received four stars, one of six new models to achieve the same rating. The other models were the Jaguar XF, Renault Fluence ZE, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Fiat Panda and the M ... Read more
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02/12/2011
| BMW and Toyota announce joint research project
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| BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announce that they today signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) concerning a mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation environment-friendly technologies.
Under the MOU, the two companies agreed on a collaborative research in the field of n ... Read more
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