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The latest news from the automotive design and engineering industry brought to you by Automotive Design are listed below. All key topics are covered including company news, people movements, engine design updates, drivetrain initiatives, fuels and fluid developments, interior and exterior design concepts and compliance/legislation changes.

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Advanced technology tames power of Vauxhall’s Astra VXR	10/05/2012
Vauxhall's new Astra VXR will incorporate motorsport know-how in its transmission and deliver a class-leading 400Nm of torque, giving it a 0-60mph time of 5.9 seconds and robust mid-range performance when it arrives in the UK this July.

Amarok assembly begins in Hanover plant	10/05/2012
Just over two years after the launch of the Amarok, the midsize pickup is also to be produced at the Volkswagen Brand's factory in Hanover.

GTi version of Golf Cabrio launched by Volkswagen	10/05/2012
Following its debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the new Golf GTI Cabriolet is now available to order. It sits at the top of the Golf Cabriolet range, combining all the pleasures of practical and safe open-air motoring for which this model is renowned, with all the performance and on-road ... Read more

Next-gen ESC technology launched by TRW Automotive	10/05/2012
TRW Automotive is launching its latest EBC 460 product family of Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems across the four major global automotive regions. EBC 460 offers enhanced value, performance, and compatibility across a wide range of powertrain configurations.

High power Audi TT joins range	10/05/2012
Audi has just loosened the leash on the already extreme TT RS to create the new TT RS plus, an even more focused version of the high performance sports car with a new, autobahn-devouring 174mph top speed, increases in power and torque to 360PS and 465Nm and an equipment upgrade.

Hyundai announces plans for investment in people and skills	10/05/2012
Hyundai Motor Europe has announced a new initiative that sets out to prepare young people with the skills they need for the job market of tomorrow.

Range-topping Audi TT breaks cover	01/05/2012
Audi has just loosened the leash on the already extreme TT RS to create the new TT RS plus, an even more focused version of the high performance sports car with a new, autobahn-devouring 174mph top speed, increases in power and torque to 360bhp and 465Nm and an equipment upgrade.

Nexteer builds on electronic architecture for electronic power steering	01/05/2012
Nexteer Automotive has developed an innovative electronic architecture for its electric power steering (EPS) systems that will make integration of new electronic features faster and provide greater functional safety. The architecture gives manufacturers a single, customizable 12-volt platform for ... Read more

Škoda says new model to be named Rapid	01/05/2012
The new Škoda compact hatch will be called the Rapid, the brand announced at the Beijing Auto Show.

Jaguar Land Rover introduces bespoke engineering division	30/04/2012
At the Beijing Auto Show, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) showcased the Jaguar XJ Ultimate, a car developed by the company's specialist ETO (Engineered To Order) division. The division is responsible for extending the Jaguar and Land Rover brands with a series of 'special edition' models as well as a range ... Read more

Bentley reveals Continental GTC 6-litre W12	30/04/2012
Taking cues from its 6-litre W12 GT coupe sibling, the Continental GTC builds on the highly successful foundation of the previous cabriolet, which premiered in 2006.

Eterniti announces world’s first ‘super-SUV’ at Beijing	30/04/2012
Eterniti Motors, the London-based boutique luxury carmaker, unveiled the engineering prototype of its first car at Beijing's Auto China 2012 international motor show.

Details revealed for new Hyundai i20	30/04/2012
To further enhance the i20's appeal, Hyundai's designers have given the i20 an attractive exterior makeover that features new wheel designs plus a hexagonal front grille that is in keeping with Hyundai's current fluidic sculpture design.

Audi acquires motorcycle manufacturer Ducati	30/04/2012
Audi is acquiring from Investindustrial Group the tradition-steeped Italian sports motorcycle manufacturer Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A., which has its registered office in Bologna.

Unique crash test procedure used for Ford B-Max	23/04/2012
During the development of the new Ford B-Max, the company developed and implemented a unique test procedure to ensure the car's easy access door system is as safe as it is innovative.

Electric braking boosted by TRW Automotive	23/04/2012
TRW Automotive has been awarded new business for its next-generation Electric Park Brake (EPB) technology with two major North American-based vehicle manufacturers. The EPB system functions as a conventional hydraulic brake for standard service brake applications, and as an electric brake for ... Read more

Porsche holds global unveiling of Cayenne GTS in Beijing	23/04/2012
Porsche has given the world premiere of the new Cayenne GTS and presented the new generation of the Boxster for the first time in Asia at Auto China in Beijing.

Johnson Controls starts seat production at new facility	23/04/2012
Johnson Controls has commenced production at a new facility in Kecskemét, Hungary. The just-in-time (JIT) plant supplies complete seat systems for the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class.

Mercedes-Benz G-Class is launched	23/04/2012
Since it was originally conceived in 1979, as a vehicle to be used primarily in tough off-road terrain, the G-Class has undergone an astounding process of evolution.

Messring introduces new M=WALL crash test technology	23/04/2012
Munich-based Messring, a crash test equipment manufacturer, has launched a completely new load cell wall. The M=WALL offers additional ways to collect data and vehicle crash test results with a degree of accuracy that has never been seen before.

LE concept points the way for future, zero emission, Infiniti luxury	18/04/2012
The Infiniti LE Concept, which mades its world debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show, claims to be more than just the latest in the series of dramatically styled, technologically advanced concepts from Infiniti.

Lighting developments at Audi lead to lasers, wipers and LED swarms	18/04/2012
Lasers, wipe-action indicators and speed-sensitive swarms of organic LEDs could be piercing the night sky to illuminate future Audi models and their paths if pioneering development projects are given the green light.

LMS International and hofer powertrain teaming up for improved powertrain	18/04/2012
LMS International, the leading partner in test and mechatronic system simulation, is pleased to announce it has entered into a partnership with hofer, the well-known German powertrain system, component and service provider.

Honda extends development of alternative energy programmes	18/04/2012
Honda has unveiled further initiatives in the testing and evaluation of its alternative energy development programmes for vehicles, with the opening of a Solar Hydrogen Station on the grounds of its Saitama Prefectural Office in Japan, and the development of the FCX Clarity to serve as a mobile ... Read more

Chemence launches industrial range of adhesives and sealants	18/04/2012
Chemence, a European manufacturer of adhesives and sealants, has announced the launch of Krylex, a new industrial range of adhesives and sealants, in Europe.

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