Volkswagen Introduces a New 1.4T Engine: Turbocharged, Direct Injection Technology
Aug 4, 2015
Fitment of EA211 engine in Jetta models extends implementation of intelligent downsizing to 97 percent of Volkswagen vehicles sold in the U.S. market TRAVERSE CITY, MI -- August 4, 2015: Volkswagen pioneered the use of small displacement; highly efficient turbocharged and direct-injection engines in the U.S. Volkswagen ... Continue reading
Linde Hydrogen Fueling Station Open for Business in West Sacramento
Aug 4, 2015
Owners of hydrogen fueled cars can now pull up to the Linde hydrogen pump at the Ramos Oil Company station in West Sacramento and fill their tanks just like any other vehicle. The station, equipped with state-of-the-art technology developed by Linde North America Inc, has been designated as officially open by all relev ... Continue reading
Lingenfelter Offers 720 HP Performance Package For 2015 C7 Z06 Corvettes
Jul 27, 2015
BRIGHTON, Mich. July 27, 2015; Corvette owners who crave more performance and power from their C7 Z06 LT-4 engine, and an even greater adrenaline rush when behind the wheel, can satisfy their need for increased power with a new Stage 1 engine package from Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. Lingenfelter's C7 Z06 engi ... Continue reading
Ford Dunton Hosts Student Electric Race-Car Trials
Jul 22, 2015
Ford Dunton Technical Centre hosted the Essex regional heat of the Greenpower IET Formula 24 on Saturday, July 18, which attracted around 250 students and more than 20 cars. The IET annual Formula 24 competition provides teenage students with the opportunity to build an electric car from scratch, and then push it to it ... Continue reading
Honda's Anna Engine Plant Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Jul 22, 2015
Plant has manufactured more than 20 million engines ANNA, OH -- July 22, 2015: Honda of America Mfg.'s Anna Engine Plant, Honda's largest automobile engine plant in the world, today celebrated 30 years of engine production. The plant has produced more than 20.1 million engines since opening on July 22, 1985. Since star ... Continue reading
Jul 21, 2015
BorgWarner's Regulated Two-Stage (R2S®) Turbocharging Technology Helps Boost Performance for Volkswagen's Powerful New 2.0-liter Diesel Engine AUBURN HILLS, MI -- July 21, 2015: BorgWarner provides its award-winning regulated two-stage (R2S®) turbocharging technology for Volkswagen's new high-performance diesel engin ... Continue reading
Jul 21, 2015
Grants from San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District to improve Central Valley air quality through clean bus rapid transit SAN BRUNO, CA -- July 21, 2015: Proterra, the leading provider of zero-emission battery-electric buses, today announced that the cities of Stockton and Porterville have each placed ... Continue reading
Lower Emissions and Improved Economy for Alfa Romeo Giulietta Range
Jul 17, 2015
The Alfa Romeo Giulietta engine range has been revised to offer improved economy and emissions across the entire petrol and diesel engine range. Of key interest to both private buyers and business users, the popular 1.6 JTDM-2 turbo diesel engine not only benefits from a reduction in emissions from 104g/km to 99g/km, t ... Continue reading
Strong Economy and Low Gas Prices Drove CPO Shoppers to Trucks and Large SUVs in June
Jul 16, 2015
Large trucks and SUVs made up half of the most-popular CPO vehicles on Autotrader in June ATLANTA -- July 16, 2015: With summer gas prices at a five-year low and the economy going strong, shoppers looking for certified pre-owned (CPO) vehicles on Autotrader.com flocked to trucks and big SUVs last month. These insights ... Continue reading
Toyota Recalls Certain 2012 - 2014 Prius v
Jul 15, 2015
Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. today announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 109,000 Model Year 2012-2014 Prius v hybrid vehicles. In the involved vehicles, the current software settings for the motor/generator control ECU and hybrid control ECU could result in higher thermal stress in certain t ... Continue reading
Kettering University Researchers Working on Next Generation Charger for HELLA
Jul 13, 2015
Researchers in Kettering University's Advanced Power Electronics Lab (APEL) have become a go-to resource for global companies seeking innovations in electric vehicle (EV) charging technology. The lab's latest collaboration is with HELLA, a globally positioned company that develops and manufactures automotive lighting a ... Continue reading
Genovation Cars Nearing Completion of High-Performance All-Electric Corvette, the GXE
Jul 13, 2015
Genovation Cars is nearing the completion of a prototype high-performance all-electric Corvette called the Genovation Extreme Electric or GXE. Assembly of the GXE will be completed by the end of July, followed by a three-week testing phase. The GXE is based on a 2006 Z06 Corvette. âWe are using state of the art in ... Continue reading
Remy Signs Definitive Agreement To Be Acquired By BorgWarner
Jul 13, 2015
Combination enables new and innovative ways to approach engine and drivetrain efficiency Remy International, Inc. today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by BorgWarner Inc. , a product leader in highly engineered components and systems for powertrains around the world. Commenting on the tran ... Continue reading
NHTSA RECALL RECAP (33) - July 13, 2015 +VIDEO
Jul 13, 2015
recall 2004 BUICK / 2004 CHEVROLET / 2004 PONTIAC / Recall VOLKSWAGEN / 2015, Recall LAND ROVER / 2013-2016, recall JEEP / 2014-2015, recall CHEVROLET / 2011-2013 PONTIAC / 2008-2009 recall BUICK / 2008-2012 CHEVROLET / 2009-2012 GMC / 2007-2012 SATURN / 2007-2010 recall HUMMER / 2006-2010, recall FORD / 2015 Recall DO ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Receives 2014 Excellence In Quality Award From Honda North America
Jul 9, 2015
BorgWarner's Facility in Seneca, South Carolina, Receives Twelfth Honda Award AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 9, 2015 -- BorgWarner's manufacturing plant in Seneca, South Carolina, was presented with an Excellence in Quality Award from Honda North America during a ceremony recently held at the Greater Columbus Convention Cen ... Continue reading
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