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Polycarbonate film grade

2015-09-29

Covestro’s Makrofol SR906 is a polycarbonate film that offers good scratch and weathering resistance, making it suitable for use in automotive instrument panels.

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Opel designs a new Astra

2015-09-29

At the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, Malcolm Ward, Opel/Vauxhall Exterior Design Director, talked to Automotive Engineering on how the new car uses the Opel design language dubbed "Sculptural Artistry."

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SAE Eye on Engineering Quick Take: The Humvee's replacement: JLTV

2015-09-26

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Oshkosh’s $30B Humvee replacement makes soldier protection a top priority

2015-09-24

The new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program, worth $30 billion, brings superior survivability to the U.S. Army and Marine Corps. most prolific multi-mission mobility platform.

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Acoustical spray for improved NVH

2015-09-23

Baytec AS is a new acoustical spray technology from Covestro, formerly Bayer MaterialScience. There is a patent pending for this innovative new approach, which uses a higher level of sound-blocking fillers than current solutions.

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Cloud PLM solution

2015-09-23

Infor Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Accelerate, powered by Aras, is a new PLM solution designed for automotive, industrial manufacturing, high-tech, and aerospace and defense customers.

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Volkswagen re-engineers Tiguan

2015-09-22

The second-generation model weighs on average 110 lb less and boasts many more electronic safety aids.

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Fuel-saving KERS for big-rig trucks

2015-09-22

French start-up Adgero aims to retrofit rail-compatible semi-trailers with ultracapacitor-based hybrid drive units. The Adgero Hybrid System, it is claimed, is the first kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) for heavy-duty trucks.

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Nissan shows Gripz crossover concept

2015-09-22

Nissan weds crossover capability with sports car style in the concept shown at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.

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APUs save fuel, serve as driver retention tool

2015-09-22

Without idling the truck’s main engines, an auxiliary power unit can provide heating and cooling to maintain a comfortable temperature in the cab and sleeper, as well as power laptops, gaming machines, and microwaves. Fleets need to provide drivers with the ability to maintain their wanted comfort level on the road while also ensuring resources are being used wisely.

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Audi all-electric concept to take on Tesla Model X

2015-09-21

Audi previews its all-electric 2018 crossover with the e-tron quattro concept.

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Millbrook’s latest sound advice to the auto industry

2015-09-21

Principal Engineer considers acoustic holography as the next step in the further development of its new noise measurement system.

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SsangYong takes on European challenge with Tivoli

2015-09-21

SsangYong is set on making meaningful inroads into the challenging European market, where aesthetics and engineering need to cohere convincingly to achieve real success. UK CEO Paul Williams describes it as a "challenger brand."

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Peugeot Fractal demonstrates a new take on sound design

2015-09-21

At the IAA 2015, the company took its i-Cockpit technology one stage further in the debut of the Fractal electric urban coupe concept to include sound, and added a 3D printed interior.

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BMW lightens 7 Series, but bulks up on tech

2015-09-21

A "carbon core" structure anchors the company's technology-laden flagship that can self-park.

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Jaguar enters performance crossover SUV segment

2015-09-21

Lightweight aluminum F-Pace aims to stay true to Jaguar's sports car roots.

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PLM mobile strategy

2015-09-21

Aras Flow features a new Windows 8 mobile tablet app that helps companies accelerate product realization with visual collaboration.

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Honda’s all-new global 2016 Civic targets Mercedes refinement

2015-09-17

After being widely panned for cutting cost on its previous Civic models, Honda committed the resources where it counts to create a world-beating C-car.

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Mercedes' concept stresses connectivity, record-breaking aerodynamics

2015-09-16

The Concept IAA (Intelligent Aerodynamic Automobile), which the German automaker also calls the “Digital Transformer,” was developed in less than 10 months thanks to Mercedes' advances in "digitalization." The car is claimed to have a record-breaking Cd value for a four-door, four-seater of 0.19, and also enables autonomous driving and car-to-x communication.

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Case shifts to enhanced communications, LEDs

2015-09-11

Case IH has enhanced its electronic features and functions, adding ISOBUS Class 3 capabilities and beefing up its Advanced Farming Systems (AFS) communications technology.