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New Nissan X-Trail X-Scape with Parrot Bebop 2 drone
On sale now in the UK, the Nissan X-Trail X-Scape comes with a compact and lightweight drone as standard. It’s equipped with advanced “follow me” GPS and visual tracking technology*, so users on the move can capture amazing photos and video…
Revamped MEYLE product packaging
Besides synchronising brand design features, the new MEYLE product boxes also incorporate a couple of functional enhancements. Thanks to visual clues, customers will now know at a glance whether the box contains a MEYLE-ORIGINAL, MEYLE-PD…
Ford SYNC 3 update brings Android Auto and Apple CarPlay software
“Our SYNC 3 software platform was designed to be easy to update so we can get our customers the latest and greatest features, functionally and security enhancements,” said Don Butler, executive director, Ford Connected Vehicle and Services.…
Lucas Auer makes his mark again at the Lausitzring
The Lausitzring is a happy stomping ground for Lucas Auer. It was here a year ago that the Mercedes-Benz driver claimed his maiden victory in what is probably the most popular international touring car series, and the 22-year-old was…
Oerlikon Graziano at CTI Symposium USA 2017, innovative products and technical paper
The focus is on the hybrid transmission concept, which promises a step forward on the path to electrification, with a compact and elegant package and full hybrid capabilities.
Since several years, Oerlikon Graziano is studying,…
Audi initiative defines key terms for mobility in the city of the future
A DIN specification precisely defines more than 200 terms in automobile technology for “intelligent individual urban mobility.“ This is necessary to guarantee that urban planners can take account of impulses coming from interdisciplinary…
Own the best ever Lotus Elise for a lot less
Despite its straight-line speed, the Lotus Elise has been declared by What Car? as the slowest depreciating performance car on the market - retaining more of its purchase price than rivals. Excellent news for buyers, and with five-star…
Handy repair kit for Porsche models
Catering for the Porsche 911, Boxster and Cayman models, the all-in-one control arm kit allows workshops to offer swifter repair services by eliminating idle time caused by mounting parts being sold separately. Hamburg-based manufacturer…
All-new Nissan Micra to inject dynamism to Moroccan small car segment
Micra is one of Nissan’s most famous and long-standing nameplates worldwide following the launch of the first generation model in 1982. Since then each update has been refining the "Micra formula" to create a version unlike any that have…
Voith presents efficient and sustainable solutions for urban transportation
From the rails to the road to water, the drive specialist is involved in virtually every form of public urban transportation. On site, visitors to Booth 2L122 can take a closer look at models of the next generation of the DIWA automatic…
PACCAR Introduces Proprietary Front Axle in North America
The PACCAR front axle improves steering efficiency and load carrying capacity for customers. “The PACCAR front axle is available with ratings of 20,000 or 22,000 pounds and uses an innovative tapered kingpin roller bearing which simplifies…
Dr. Dirk Kesselgruber joins Schaeffler
Dr. Dirk Kesselgruber (43) will join Schaeffler Group on October 1, 2017, where he will assume the position of head of the Chassis Systems Business Division in Automotive. In his new function, he will report to Prof. Dr. Pleus (62), Co-CEO…
Oerlikon Drive Systems India Gets Certified as a Great Place to Work®
Oerlikon Drive Systems segment is a leading global provider of transmissions systems used in a wide range of automotive solutions, covering passenger cars, commercial and utility vehicles, trucks, agricultural equipment. Thanks to its…
Porsche milestone: One-millionth 911 rolls off the production line
The two-door car remains the most important model in the product range and is key in helping Porsche maintain its position as one of the most prestigious car manufacturers in the world.
Dr. Wolfgang Porsche, Chairman of the Supervisory…
Ford: We also need Brexit deals with Turkey
Ford, Britain’s biggest automotive engine-maker, operates two manufacturing sites in the country and like other companies has warned that any trade restrictions after it leaves the EU could add to costs and endanger British production.…