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Fisker Karma retrofitted as VL Destino, first delivery tagged for 2014

2014-01-20

By stripping the electrified components and solar roof from the plug-in hybrid-electric Fisker Karma, VL Automotive intends to re-create the luxury sports car with unique body panels and power it with a supercharged V8 engine.

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Ford demonstrates collision avoidance with automatic evasive steering

2014-01-20

The system is a late step in Ford’s building-block approach to self-driving cars. Existing assistance systems will be integrated and use improved sensors, hardware, and software.

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ZF's CEO talks about lightweight vehicle applications

2014-01-20

A brake pedal made from fiber-reinforced plastics debuts on a MY2014 sports car, and ZF's CEO says this application underscores the broad possibilities for lightweight materials.

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FT-1 concept shows the sporty way for Toyota

2014-01-17

Toyota hints at future sports car with an exciting concept at Detroit.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Harman's Google Glass application sees danger ahead

2014-01-12

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Chevy to offer 'performance' data recorder for MY2015 Corvette

2014-01-12