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HELLA and ZF Form Strategic Partnership
ZF will further strengthen its portfolio as a systems supplier which offers both modern assistance systems and autonomous driving functions, whereas HELLA will drive technological development and benefits from a broader market access with…
WOW! and WABCOWÜRTH / New air conditioning service line COOLIUS
Since 2000, the name COOLIUS stands for quality air conditioning products in the Würth Group. Thus the previous range of air conditioning service units is also used in many workshops internationally. With the own production facility in…
Mazda CX-9 earns Top Safety Pick+ award
To earn the 2017 Top Safety Pick+ award, a vehicle must have good ratings in the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. It also needs available advanced or superior front crash prevention…
A useful everyday helper for the repair shop
Motorservice sees its app as a user-friendly service and information tool for customers. It pools together knowledge from different platforms, e.g. the company website or the OnlineShop, and makes it quickly and easily accessible on the go…
New level of freedom: the Audi R8 Spyder V10 plus
Its unmistakable 610 hp V10 mid-engine offers intense driving performance and powers the quattro permanent all-wheel drive. The standard performance program, R8 bucket seats and many components made from carbon fiber-reinforced polymer…
Knorr-Bremse at ReMaTec: Remanufacturing expertise for safetycritical components
Knorr-Bremse TruckServices stands for genuine remanufactured vehicle components: genuine, economical, and sustainable. Safety-critical products such as calipers for trucks, trailers, and buses also form part of the portfolio. Owners of…
INFINITI and Pirelli announce ‘Project Black S’ partnership at the Canadian GP
The new partnership was announced at the Canadian GP by Tommaso Volpe, Director of INFINITI Global Motorsport, and Paul Hembery, Motorsport Director for Pirelli.
Unveiled in March 2017, "Project Black S" explores the potential of a…
Nissan to offer standard Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) on eight Canadian models in 2018 model…
AEB (previously known as Forward Emergency Braking) uses radar technology to monitor a vehicle’s proximity to the vehicle ahead, giving the driver audible and visual display warnings to help the driver reduce the vehicle’s speed if a…
Nissan impresses at Buenos Aires Auto Show with three concept cars and a local launch
With a larger stand, Nissan is presenting its entire range of vehicles to the public led by the all-new Nissan Kicks and three concept vehicles available in Argentina for the first time: the Frontier Attack, the Nissan EnGuard and the…
“Audi Summit” in Barcelona in July: brand exhibition of the Four Rings
The Audi Summit is the company’s new exclusive brand platform. In the urban hotspot of Barcelona, the Catalonian capital, multipliers from the fields of media, finance, commerce and industry associations will experience new services for…
Nissan releases X-Trail with ProPILOT autonomous drive
The updated X-Trail goes on sale at Nissan dealers throughout Japan today. ProPILOT, the car’s main new feature, supports drivers by helping control acceleration, braking and steering during single-lane driving on the highway. The…
Toyota leads innovation with three-peat!
Toyota was also, once again, the only automaker listed in the top 20 patent awardees. Other key innovators in the top 20 include Apple, Google, IBM and Microsoft.
“As companies in the automotive industry transform themselves into broader…
Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors join forces to offer financial services
Nissan’s financing arms will be responsible for providing wholesale and retail financing options and will design products for participating Mitsubishi dealerships. The newly established services will exclusively use Mitsubishi Motors…
Next chapter of Nissan X-Trail success story kick off at UEFA Champions League Final
The new X-Trail – the largest model in Nissan’s crossover line-up – features a range of upgrades which further improve its quality and refinement. They include a distinctive and robust new exterior, higher-quality interior with desirable…
TechDay Combustion Engine Technology
Today, Audi uses V6 and V8 engines in all models based on the modular longitudinal platform, namely in the Audi A4, A5, A6, A8, Q5 and Q7 series. The V6 units – gasoline as well as diesel engines – operate with a displacement of 3.0 liters,…