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Journalists test drive the Audi e-tron in Abu Dhabi
Efficiency, performance and quiet tranquility – the Audi e-tron exemplifies the driving experience of a new era. It combines the everyday requirements of a car and the comfort of the full-size class with an emission-free drive system – at…
Audi Sport drivers club: Exclusive customer program off to successful start
“The Audi Sport drivers club is an expression of appreciation for our customers. Our aim is to make the Audi Sport brand more tangible,” explains Michael-Julius-Renz, Managing Director of Audi Sport GmbH. “One way we are doing this is by…
Honda Dominates 2019 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards
Additionally, Accord, CR-V, Pilot and Odyssey have won their respective categories four times in the past five years, while the Clarity Plug-In Hybrid received a second straight award – the best buy in the Electric/Hybrid category.…
ALL-NEW 2019 KIA NIRO EV CROSSOVER UTILITY MAKES NORTH AMERICAN DEBUT
Powertrain and Battery
Energy and power for Niro EV comes from a state-of-the-art, liquid-cooled 64kWh lithium ion polymer battery that is packaged under the floor of the vehicle to allow for minimal passenger space intrusion. Fast…
Extensive engine range for new Audi Q3
Audi is extending its engine range for the Audi Q3 to include a 2.0 TFSI in two output ratings and two other versions of the 2.0 TDI. As such, buyers can now choose from seven engine/transmission variants for the compact family SUV. The…
MEYLE presents prototype of front axle for drift vehicles at the Essen Motor Show 2018
In addition to axle kinematics, MEYLE's chassis and steering experts also designed axle components such as transverse control arms, tie rods, steering gears and connections to the wheel carrier to meet the specifications and heavy demands…
2019 Toyota Prius with new Hybrid AWD-i system to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show
Ever since the launch of the original model in 1997, Prius has been a leader in technical innovation, making ever-greater progress in efficiency, refinement and driving pleasure through four generations. It has also been a consistent…
Nissan to create electric vehicle ‘ecosystem’
Under the plan, called Nissan Energy, owners of Nissan's electric vehicles will be able to easily connect their cars with energy systems to charge their batteries, power homes and businesses or feed energy back to power grids. The company…
FPT Industrial develops hydrogen fuel cell powertrain as one of ist R&D projects
As a multipower solutions provider, the mission of FPT Industrial is to study, test and overcome the constraints to make hydrogen a viable and effective solution – especially for energy demanding applications, thereby delivering…
Honda Named America’s “Best SUV Brand” by U.S. News & World Report for Fourth Straight Year
U.S. News & World Report has named Honda America's Best SUV Brand for the fourth consecutive year. Based on the strength of Honda's SUV lineup, the award recognizes the newly updated 2019 HR-V and 2019 Pilot, along with the always…
Automechanika Shanghai 2018 sits in pole position for another record-breaking year
The fair has seen growth in every aspect of the show in 2018, which not only highlights the speed at which the Asian automotive industry is growing, but also the international market’s ambitions in expanding their reach in Asia and the rest…
Honda R&D Americas Vice President Ted Klaus to Present Keynote at AutoMobility LA
While much of the narrative about autonomous vehicles has focused on the race
to achieve near-term, individual product milestones, many challenges remain to ensure that all road users are able to safely enjoy the benefits of the…
NEW RANGE ROVER EVOQUE: REACH ANY DESTINATION IN COMFORT AND ELEGANCE
Controlled, comfortable and confident, the latest Range Rover Evoque builds on the strengths of the best-selling original. Combining all-terrain capability with on-road composure, the Evoque’s new vehicle architecture, updated front and…
Vehicles equipped with Toyota Safety Sense reach 10 million units globally
Toyota Safety Sense is currently equipped in approximately 90 percent of Toyota passenger vehicles on the Japanese, North American and European markets. At present, it has been introduced in a total of 68 countries and regions, including…
Datsun launches GO and GO+ in South Africa
Datsun's success since its reintroduction in 2014 in South Africa proved that there are thousands of people who need a well-priced, reliable car – and now it's time for a new Datsun GO and GO+ for the next generation of self-starters.…