Toyota Surprises SEMA with 850-Horsepower Camry Dragster
Nov 5, 2014
Sleeper Camry Set to Shock Racing Fans Nationwide TORRANCE, CA -- Nov. 4, 2014: In drag racing terms, a âsleeperâ is a car that looks as innocuous as possible, but has the means to blow the doors off the competition. The attendees at this yearâs Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show were sho ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Technologies Unveils Highly Disruptive Clean Air Technology
Nov 4, 2014
Initial patents granted for vehicle exhaust-cleaning technology Eliminates costly use of expensive platinum group and rare earth metals OXNARD, CA -- Nov.4, 2014: Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc. , a leader in advanced emission control technology, announced today new proprietary technology to replace costly use of plati ... Continue reading
Honda Performance Development Engines On Display at SEMA
Nov 4, 2014
Ladder of HPD engines featured, from karting to Indy car - Indianapolis 500-winning Honda Dallara centers display - B-Spec HPD Fit demonstrates range of available products ... Continue reading
An Introduction to the Jaguar Land Rover Engine Manufacturing Centre
Oct 31, 2014
The opening of the state-of-the-art Engine Manufacturing Centre is a seminal moment for Jaguar Land Rover as it embarks on manufacturing engines in-house for the first time in a generation, confirming its position as the UKâs most significant automotive investor. The Engine Manufacturing Centre will be home to the ... Continue reading
Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains Awarded Dewar Trophy
Oct 30, 2014
Mercedes-Benz is proud to announce that Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP), Brixworth, has been awarded the coveted Dewar Trophy â renowned as the most prestigious award in British engineering â for its PU106A Hybrid Formula One Power Unit. The Royal Automobile Clubâs Dewar Trophy is only aw ... Continue reading
GM to Announce New Michigan Investments at Detroit Economic Club
Oct 29, 2014
Chevrolet Volt electric drive unit to be built in Warren, Mich. Michigan established as GMâs global center of excellence for vehicle electrification DETROIT âToday at the Detroit Economic Club, General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra will confirm that the companyâs Warren Transmission Plant will build the elec ... Continue reading
Hyundai Announces a New 6 Speed Automatic Transmission for its Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Oct 29, 2014
New technologies within motor-integrated six-speed automatic will achieve an improved fuel economy of latest hybrid models High performance downsized 1.0-litre Kappa Turbo engine meets Euro6 standards High Wycombe --October 28, 2014 â Hyundai Motor has announced a new six-speed automatic transmission for hybrid el ... Continue reading
Ford Delivers Most Powerful Diesel Kuga Ever
Oct 29, 2014
Ford offers most powerful diesel Kuga SUV; 2.0-litre TDCi engine delivers 180PS and 400Nm of torque Revised Kuga 2.0-litre TDCi diesel delivers 10 per cent more power, and emits up to 19g/km less CO2 Ford will offer a 150 PS 2.0-litre TDCi option that delivers 122g/kmCO2* â an improvement of 12 per cent. 1.5-litre ... Continue reading
GM to Announce New Michigan Investments at Detroit Economic Club
Oct 28, 2014
Chevrolet Volt electric drive unit to be built in Warren, Mich. Michigan established as GMâs global center of excellence for vehicle electrification DETROIT âToday at the Detroit Economic Club, General Motors Co. CEO Mary Barra will confirm that the companyâs Warren Transmission Plant will build the elec ... Continue reading
2015 BMW X5 PHEV Efficient Dynamics Innovations
Oct 26, 2014
It resulted in the development of technologies to reach three goals: reduction of energy demand, a dynamic power train and intelligent energy management. Since 2007, those technologies and all new measures are bundled under the flag of the Efficient Dynamics strategy. And the results are noticeable: between the mid nin ... Continue reading
Oct 23, 2014
A new report from Navigant Research provides a comprehensive overview of the overall light duty vehicle (LDV) market, including global forecasts for annual LDV sales and vehicles in use through 2023. âPlug-in EV markets are expanding rapidly, and are set to grow much more quickly as several major automakers are sl ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Supplies R2S Turbocharging Technology For Volvo Cars New Engine Platform
Oct 23, 2014
BorgWarner's Regulated Two-Stage (R2S®) Turbocharging Technology Improves Performance and Fuel Economy for Powerful Downsized Diesel Engine AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 23, 2014 -- BorgWarner's award-winning regulated two-stage turbocharging (R2S®) technology boosts the 2.0-liter diesel engine for Volvo's new Drive-E po ... Continue reading
Oct 23, 2014
The opening of the Engine Manufacturing Centre represents a significant milestone for the UKâs largest premium automotive manufacturer. Jaguar Land Rover is delighted to confirm that Her Majesty the Queen will officially open the companyâs new, state-of-the-art Engine Manufacturing Centre on Thursday October ... Continue reading
XL Hybrids Announces Four Million Customer On-Road Miles Achieved
Oct 20, 2014
Hybrid electric powertrain innovator to present fleet customer success stories at Southeast Alternative Fuels Conference in Raleigh BOSTON -- October 20, 2014: XL Hybrids, Inc., the pioneering developer of hybrid electric powertrain technology for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced that its fleet customer ... Continue reading
Faurecia Named Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council's Corporation of the Year
Oct 20, 2014
Faurecia North America, the sixth-largest automotive supplier in North America, has been named Corporation of the Year in the Manufacturing Level II category, and Faurecia's Glenn Donell was designated National Buyer of the Year by the Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council (MMSDC). The honors were announced th ... Continue reading
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