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List of enhancements is long for MY2015 Subaru WRX STI
2014-01-16
A stiffer unibody, upgraded suspension, better transmission, and adjustable torque bias headline upgrades.
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Diesel and electrified vehicles from German OEMs enjoying increased popularity in U.S.
2014-01-16
The product portfolios of German automakers range from clean diesels battery-electrics.
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Lexus RC F coupe provides V8 excitement
2014-01-16
Lexus opts for Atkinson cycle operation at low loads to give its V8 sport coupe six-cylinder-like efficiency.
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Racecar data acquisition and analysis are subjects of new SAE book
2014-01-16
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Suzuki solves CAE data-storage challenge
2014-01-15
Working with SCSK Corp. to address challenges of its Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) storage system, Suzuki Motor Corp. has deployed a DataDirect Networks (DDN) Storage Fusion Architecture (SFA) high-performance storage engine and GRIDScaler parallel file system.
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M3 Sedan, M4 Coupé benefit from BMW’s racing, CFRP experience
2014-01-15
Employing several motorsport-derived features and emphasizing lightweight construction with extensive use of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic, the M TwinPower Turbo-powered vehicles put out 317 kW (425 hp), go from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.2 s, and see a weight reduction of 80 kg (176 lb) from predecessor models.
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Voice processor
2014-01-14
Fortemedia Inc.’s FM1388 voice processor supports multiple interfaces and enables flexible system integration with voice tracking capability for in-car applications.
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Titanium auto parts 3D-printed from low-cost metal powders
2014-01-14
New energy-saving smelting process could cut titanium powder prices by as much as 75%.
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2015 Hyundai Genesis stiffer, quieter thanks to re-engineered chassis, body structure, powertrain
2014-01-14
The rear-wheel-drive luxury sedan embodies the first realization of Hyundai’s new design direction—“fluidic sculpture 2.0”—that was previewed last year with the HCD-14 Genesis concept. Beneath the “clean,” flowing exterior panels, the 2015 Genesis features a completely redesigned platform to accommodate a new available HTRAC all-wheel-drive system.
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Volvo’s new scalable architecture puts emphasis on safety
2014-01-14
Volvo’s new SPA (Scalable Product Architecture) will make a major contribution to the company’s aim that by 2020, no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo.
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Schaeffler tech demonstrator achieves 15% CO2 reduction
2014-01-14
An independent testing institute recently confirmed a fuel-economy improvement of more than 15% on a MY2013 Ford Escape retrofitted with Schaeffler's AWD disconnect clutch and a number of other technologies that were designed and developed in North America.
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EU group develops electric ‘Microsupercar’ concept
2014-01-13
The group looks at how to make small electric city cars safe, practical, efficient, and maybe even self-charging.
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Chevrolet ups the performance ante with MY2015 Corvette Z06
2014-01-13
Stiffer-bodied sports car gains wind-aided performance with supercharging and downforce for faster lap times.
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All-new 2015 Chrysler 200 debuts in Detroit
2014-01-13
The new car's interior and exterior styling complements a segment-first standard nine-speed automatic transmission with electronic shifter and the segment's first application of a fully disconnecting AWD system.
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Chevy to offer 'performance' data recorder for MY2015 Corvette
2014-01-12
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Harman's Google Glass application sees danger ahead
2014-01-12
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4G LTE-enabled information module
2014-01-12
Huawei’s 4G LTE-enabled HUAWEI ME909T mobile broadband product supports web surfing, data analysis, and information transmission within vehicles.
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Auto industry is high-tech—and the numbers prove it
2014-01-08
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2015 F-150: Ford drops an aluminum blockbuster
2014-01-08
With the world's first pickup featuring an all-aluminum body and cargo box and full LED lighting, Ford leapfrogs its domestic and Japanese competition in the highly profitable full-size truck segment. The structures feature 5xxx- and 6xxx-series alloy sheet, the latter with a T4 temper.
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New alliance to bring Android platform to the car
2014-01-08
