New Aygo to reap the benefits of latest Toyota engine technology
Apr 24, 2014
oyotaâs 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine has picked up a clutch of international awards since its debut in the original Aygo in 2005, commended for both its impressive economy and its distinctive driving character. Even greater rewards are now in the offing, as the unit becomes one of a new series of Toyota ... Continue reading
Apr 21, 2014
Ranking rewards improvements in safety, quality and productivity WCM implementation saves Company more than $1 billion since June 2009 Chrysler Group LLC's Trenton Engine Complex (Mich.) has been awarded bronze status for its results in implementing World Class Manufacturing (WCM). Trenton becomes the fifth North Ameri ... Continue reading
Apr 16, 2014
When serious engine trouble hits, the non-profit Car Care Council reminds vehicle owners that repowering their current vehicle rather than buying a new one is the cost-effective, "green" way to go. "When it comes to your vehicle, it's great to be green," said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. "By repowe ... Continue reading
Toyota Develops New Series of Gas Engines That Will Boost Fuel Efficiency At Least 10%
Apr 13, 2014
Company uses technology refined in hybrid engines to create 14 new engine variations by 2015 April 10, 2014 Toyota City, Japan â Toyota will soon introduce vehicles globally with a series of newly-developed, highly efficient gasoline engines that achieve outstanding thermal efficiency1 and fuel efficiency improvem ... Continue reading
2015 Corvette Stingray to Offer Eight-Speed Automatic
Apr 7, 2014
An eight-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission will be offered in the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray for 2015, enhancing the performance and efficiency of the 2014 North American Car of the Year. Designed and built by GM, the new transmission delivers world-class shift times that rival the best dual-clutch designs. Th ... Continue reading
My Electric Avenue--Street of the Future
Apr 5, 2014
The UKâs first road of electric cars â âthe street of the futureâ - has been created in Marlow by the ground-breaking âMy Electric Avenueâ project. Nine neighbours are now receiving delivery of their all-electric Nissan LEAFs to use over 18 months in order to test a new technology that wil ... Continue reading
Toyota's British-built Auris achieves record market share in the UK
Apr 5, 2014
Toyota's British-built Auris achieves record market share, accounting for 5.7 per cent of the compact car segment in the first quarter of this year Auris sales accelerating ahead of the UK new car market â up 29 per cent so far this year in market that has grown by 23 per cent Hybrid now account for half of all Au ... Continue reading
Apr 4, 2014
BlackLight Power, Inc. today announces that it achieved sustained electricity production from a primary new energy source by using photovoltaic technology to transform brilliant plasma, with power comprising millions of watts of light, directly into electricity. By applying a very high current through its proprietary w ... Continue reading
Infiniti brings 560hp Q50 Eau Rouge prototype to life
Apr 4, 2014
Infiniti is pressing ahead with the evaluation of the Q50 Eau Rouge high-performance vehicle and will show footage of the testing of a prototype version, at the hands of Infiniti's Director of Performance Sebastian Vettel, at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show. The four time Formula One world champion tested the 560hp high per ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor aims to deliver 75 units of its pioneering hydrogen-powered ix35 Fuel Cell
Apr 4, 2014
Partnership reinforces commitment to delivering sustainable future mobility Funding secured for delivery of ix35 Fuel Cell vehicles in six European cities HyFIVE project will support viability and uptake of fuel cell vehicles High Wycombe, 3 April 2014 - Hyundai Motor aims to deliver 75 units of its pioneering hydrogen ... Continue reading
Honda's 1000cc 109HP Mean Mower Breaks Guinness World Record
Apr 3, 2014
Itâs official â Hondaâs 1000cc 109HP Mean Mower has broken a Guinness World Records⢠title for the Fastest lawnmower! Honda (UK)âs Mean Mower (#meanmower) has officially broken the GUINNESS WORLDs title for the Fastest lawnmower, averaging 116.57 mph to break the previous record by almost 30mph ... Continue reading
Toyota Hybrid is One Solution to Air Pollution
Apr 3, 2014
The UK woke up this morning to government pollution alerts across the country. The elderly and those with respiratory diseases are advised to stay indoors while pollution levels hit new highs across parts of central England and the south. This government warning follows last monthâs announcement that DEFRA was bei ... Continue reading
EPA Agreement with Vehicle and Engine Company Requires Imports to Meet Federal Emission Limits
Mar 30, 2014
American Lifan Industry, Inc., an Ontario, California-based vehicle and engine importer, has agreed to ensure that future imports meet federal emission standards after illegally importing and selling nearly 28,000 highway motorcycles, recreational vehicles, and engines manufactured in China that did not comply with Cle ... Continue reading
Eaton Launches SmartAdvantage Package with Volvo for VNL Series Models
Mar 28, 2014
Power management company Eaton today announced that Volvo Trucks will offer the SmartAdvantage Powertrain in all VNL Series models in order to maximize fuel efficiency in linehaul and regional haul applications. In addition to lighter weight and increasing the driver pool with smooth, automated shifting, this powertrai ... Continue reading
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