International Truck First Commercial Vehicle Manufacturer To Introduce Over-The-Air Reprogramming
Aug 31, 2015
Commercial Vehicle Manufacturer Introduces Revolutionary Step in Connectivity Customer-Centric, Over-the-Air Connected Vehicle Technologies Continue to Drive Uptime Improvements, Provide Customers with Real-World Operational Efficiencies LISLE, IL -- Aug. 31, 2015: International Truck today announced it plans to offer ... Continue reading
UPS Receives Milestone 50,000th PACCAR MX Series Engine Installed in a Kenworth Truck
Aug 28, 2015
UPS received the milestone 50,000th PACCAR MX series engine installed in a Kenworth truck during a special ceremony today at Kenworth headquarters. The PACCAR MX-13 engine resides in a new, fuel-efficient Kenworth T680 Day Cab that will serve UPS operations in the Seattle area. âThe engineâs outstanding fuel ... Continue reading
Tenneco to Showcase Global Clean Air and Ride Performance Solutions at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show
Aug 27, 2015
Company will hold press briefing on Wednesday, September 16 at 10:30, Hall 5.1, Stand A20 <p> âOur global customers value Tennecoâs solutions that meet their requirements for lightweight, fuel-efficient technologies that also enhance the customer driving experience,â said Timothy Jackson, executive vice ... Continue reading
Chevrolet's Flint Engine Builds Millionth 1.4-liter Engine
Aug 27, 2015
Milestone reached as plant transitions to new engine for Chevy Volt and Cruze FLINT, Mich. â No sooner had employees at Flint Engine Operations reached one milestone â 1 million 1.4-liter engines produced â that transition began to production of a new global engine for the next-generation Chevrolet Cruze ... Continue reading
The New KODA Superb GreenLine: More Than 1,100 Miles on a Single Tank
Aug 26, 2015
SKODA is set to add to its acclaimed GreenLine range with its most advanced and efficient model to date – the new Superb GreenLine. The latest addition to the recently-launched Superb range takes fuel economy and emissions to a new level, with a predicted combined consumption figure of 76.4mpg and CO2 emissions o ... Continue reading
New Electrified Fleet Will Help Port of Shanghai Meet Clean Air Goals
Aug 24, 2015
Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI), a global leader in advanced high-efficiency zero emissions hybrid and electric drivetrain solutions, today announced their newest clean energy innovationâa fleet of PHEV trucks for the Port of Shanghai built in collaboration with one of the worldâs largest truck manufacturer ... Continue reading
Honda Announces HPD-Powered Factory Off-Road Racing Initiative, First Race in SCORE Baja 1000
Aug 24, 2015
Honda unlimited off-road race vehicle, powered by Honda Performance Development - Factory off-road race initiative kicks off with Baja 1000 in November; continues into 2016 SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2015 -- Honda will make its 4-wheel off-road factory racing return this November in the SCORE Baja 1000 desert race ... Continue reading
GNK New technology to make Hybrids the Driver’s Choice
Aug 19, 2015
At the 66th IAA Frankfurt Motor Show, GKN Automotive will demonstrate new technologies that will make hybrids the driveline of choice for future drivers. The companys stand (Hall 5.1, B32) will also display the torque vectoring all-wheel drive system that drives the hotly-anticipated new Ford Focus RS. GKN Automotive ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Receives 2015 GM Supplier IMPACT Award
Aug 13, 2015
BorgWarner received a 2015 GM Supplier IMPACT Award for demonstrating top performance in the Diversity Spend Percentage to Goal category and excelling in the Significantly Improved category. Held prior to the Michigan Minority Procurement Conference in Detroit, GM's annual Supplier IMPACT meeting highlighted strategic ... Continue reading
New Diesel Engine for the Jeep Cherokee UK
Aug 12, 2015
Changes to the popular Cherokee range have just been announced by Jeep, with details of a powerful new engine, offering an augmented range with better fuel economy, greater torque and improved standard content. The current two-litre diesel 140 hp manual versions have been joined by a modern 2.2-litre MultiJet engine, a ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Supplies 2-Speed All-Wheel Drive Transfer Cases for Foton Motor's Sauvana SUV
Aug 11, 2015
Built in Beijing, BorgWarner's All-wheel Drive Technology Delivers Improved Traction, Stability and Vehicle Dynamics AUBURN HILLS, MI -- Aug. 11, 2015: BorgWarner produces 2-speed Torque-On-Demand® transfer cases for the recently launched Foton Motor's Sauvana SUV. BorgWarner's Torque-On-Demand technology automaticall ... Continue reading
The All-New Audi Q7 - Second Engine Makes the Cut
Aug 11, 2015
By jettisoning up to 325kg in weight compared with its predecessor the all-new Audi Q7 is perfectly placed to capitalise on the fuel-saving capabilities of advanced new engines like the 218PS V6 TDI, which has just joined the range. Complementing the 272PS version of this remarkably efficient and refined 3.0-litre unit ... Continue reading
Aug 10, 2015
Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, today announced that it will participate at the annual Fleet Technology Expo, August 24 â 26, at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif. Scott Perry, Ryderâs Vice President of Sup ... Continue reading
Aug 10, 2015
The 2016 Accord Sedan and Coupe are offered with two advanced engines – a direct-injected (DI) 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine, and a 3.5-liter V-6 that is the most powerful engine offered in a Honda sedan to date. Available transmissions include a sporty and fuel-efficient continuously variable transmission ( ... Continue reading
BMW i ChargeForward Pilot Launches in Bay Area
Aug 6, 2015
The BMW i ChargeForward Program has begun as an 18-month pilot. The program is now issuing calls to participating BMW i3 drivers in the San Francisco Bay Area to request the interruption of the charging of their EVs for one hour. ... Continue reading
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