Technology
In 1980s, Porsche developed a world first in automotive technology for use in races and thus won the race: the dual-clutch transmission...
Apple and Ferrari are two top brands, known worldwide beyond their fields. Now they started working together on products. ...
Well known as a benchmark setter in the field of brake systems, Brembo has always been synonymous with performance and innovation: concepts perfectly reflected in the new brake system designed for the supercar "Made in Maranello...
Land Rover will demonstrate the latest in a long line of technical firsts at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show with the announcement of the world's first 9-speed automatic transmission for a passenger car. ...
Mercedes-AMG and Cigarette Racing are launching the latest development of their cooperation at the Miami International Boat Show (14-18 February 2013). ...
With the increasing electrification of vehicle powertrains – from electric city cars to conventional and plug-in hybrids and from motorcycles to off-highway equipment and railway locomotives ...
Plasma sprayed ceramics enable the use of composites in high temperature environments on Aston Martin One-77...
Complete Commitment to Renewable-Energy Revolution in Cars...
Today, the Volkswagen brand has inaugurated its largest solar facility in the world at its US plant in Chattanooga...
New composite coating & flexible ceramic based heatshield combine highly reflective properties of gold with conductive heat protection of ceramic...
Audi also underscores its prowess in the field of lighting technology. The brand already offers LED headlights in many model series...
Audi developers are constantly working on new technologies that provide drivers with even better assistance...
Porsche now offers Aha as part of a new Online Services option, available across its entire product line. ...
Nevada grants Audi the first automaker permit to operate autonomous vehicles on public roads ...
Mercedes-Benz will be offering a new variant of the 4MATIC permanent all-wheel-drive system with fully variable torque distribution...
Audi will today celebrate its e-gas plant in Werlte, Germany with a topping-out ceremony...
The new eco up! is currently the world’s most fuel-efficient natural gas passenger car...
Carbon Neutral Investments sign exclusive partnership with BLOODHOUND, rendering it the world’s first carbon neutral land speed record attempt...
The UK-based low carbon engine technology specialist, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT), says that the new 48 volt standard proposed by leading automakers ...
With the new BMW Concept Active Tourer, BMW presents a vehicle at the 2012 Paris Motor Show which is the first in the premium compact segment to combine comfort and space ...
The New BMW Group Efficient Dynamics engine family - technologies powering the future, new engine family with 1.5 liter BMW TwinPower Turbo engine....
Technology developer, Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) will launch this week what is believed to be the world’s first water cooled electric supercharger ...
Volvo Car Corporation's determination to build the safest cars in the world has been acknowledged by several independent crash tests during the past year...
Lower air intake temperatures provide colder, denser air for more power in BTCC and other race applications...
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced a development that could help consumers and the environment by reducing the amount of petroleum-based oil used in tires, while at the same time, extending tread life. Goodyear researchers at the company’s Innovation Center here have found in their ...
Russian dandelion and Guayule offer possible solutions for natural rubber shortage...
Ahead of schedule, Lotus’ new Evora 414E Range Extender Hybrid Electric Vehicle (REEV) has started its dynamic and durability testing at the Lotus HQ in Hethel, Norfolk....
R8 e-tron has set a world record for a production vehicle with an electric drive system on the Nürburgring Nordschleife ...
Audi relies on a highly efficient engine concept in the R18. The interaction between the merely 3.7-liter V6 TDI unit with an unusually designed single turbocharger and VTG technology ...
When the Audi factory drivers tackle the Le Mans 24 Hours (June 16/17, 2012) a very special technology will enhance their vision...
Five more weeks to go before the most important race of the year comes up on Audi Sport Team Joest’s agenda: the Le Mans 24 Hours on June ...
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company will receive a 2012 Manny Award in the “Green Initiative” category from Inside Business...
Eight global automakers to participate in charging display and will demo the standardized single-port DC-fast charging technology...
Russian dandelion and guayule possible solutions to natural rubber shortage...
The Prancing Horse also conquers "Silicon Valley", the area South of San Francisco, where over a short period of time the most important IT companies ...
Rolling road test already identifies turbo spools up 200rpm quicker when coated with Zircotec’s ThermoHold® material. Drift cars ...
The powerful 4.0 TFSI is very efficient and represents a new and trailblazing type of sportiness. Its power rating of 309 kW (420 hp) is available as of 5,500 rpm and – between 1,500 and 5,200 rpm – the twin-turbo V8 continuously transmits 550 Nm (405.66 lb-ft) of torque...
The future is taking shape: with more than half of its development time completed, the Porsche 918 Spyder is firmly on course to become the super sports car of tomorrow...
Audi’s future e-tron models will cover long distances powered by practically silent electric motors. ...
Under the banner of its sub-brand BMW i, the BMW Group is developing a range of purpose-built vehicle concepts and complementary mobility services which meet the changing needs ...
The Goodyear Spring Tire, which was co-developed by The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), represents a future tire concept...
Ultra lightweight construction has long been a success formula and a hallmark of the Audi brand. By no means is it limited to a specific material...
Stitcher Radio offers on-demand and personalized access to over 5,000 radio shows...
The days of checking tire pressure could be a thing of the past thanks to an innovation from Goodyear, which will be publicly demonstrated for the first time at the 2012 Geneva International Motor Show...
Goodyear Dunlop will show the future of tire technologies at this year’s Geneva International Motor Show: including tires becoming more and more intelligent with the use of electronics embedded into the tire...
Research – regardless of the area of research – always aims to identify solutions that point the way to the future. In December 2011, it was the Cross Coupé – a concept vehicle from Volkswagen ...
The ‘tunnel of light’ in the basement of the Audi Electronics Center in Ingolstadt is a rather dark place – until it comes to casting light on the situation...
Motor sport is used yet again by AUDI AG to pioneer new technology: the brand with the four ring’s new Le Mans race car is the world’s first LMP1 car to combine a highly-efficient TDI with a hybrid system...
Audi today announced the battery-electric Audi A3 e-tron pilot program in the U.S. to define a progressive e-mobility driver experience for premium car buyers...
Volvo Car Corporation's focus on connectivity technology also includes smart features for charging of electric vehicles....
Increased interior comfort thanks to improved air quality, better fuel economy through intelligent control....
This year, Volkswagen Group will be introducing the Modular Transverse Matrix – the German acronym is MQB – for the Volkswagen, Audi, ŠKODA and SEAT brands...
BMW today delivered the first all-electric ActiveE in the US and began the next chapter in its electromobility strategy. Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO of BMW of North America presented the keys to a BMW ActiveE ...
Audi is extending its leadership in the area of automotive electronics with a spectacular range of innovations. The company is now presenting its current and future solutions at the Consumer Electronics Show ...
The new Jetta Hybrid offers the best of all worlds, marrying performance and engaging handling with miserly combined fuel economy...
For many people, it is the most congenial car of a new era: The Beetle! The successor to an automotive icon. Its world premiere took place in April 2011 in New York, and it was launched on the market in October...
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) in the new 911 Carrera ensures yet further enhanced agility. This system comprises a rear differential lock and variable torque distribution to the rear axle...
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) and parent company Daimler AG will showcase vehicle technology of today, tomorrow and the future at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas from Jan. 10-13....
The Driving Excitement app from MINI Connected displays sports instruments, car analysis and acceleration data on the on-board monitor....
Audi is continuing to step up its activities in the field of electric mobility. Today the car manufacturer is launching the eProduction research project together with selected partners...
New Spark Plugs with Innovative High-Voltage Connection Optimize Combustion for Compact Plug Top Ignition Coils...
All-New Mobile App Connects MINI Driving Passion with MINI Financial Services Accounts to Earn Points and Win Rewards...
The Slaby-Beringer electric car, which appeared in 1919, was both innovative and revolutionary. This also applies to the new Audi urban concept, which interprets “electric mobility” ...
New Slim Tire Safety System (TSS) Alerts Drivers to Loss of Tire Pressure for Increased Safety and Better Fuel Economy...
This system was initially developed for aviation and is now making a decisive contribution towards driving safety....
In autumn 2012 a sensational new model will join the BMW 3 Series. In the new ActiveHybrid 3 – the world’s first hybrid at the premium end of the sports sedan class – the innovative BMW ActiveHybrid powertrain technology ...
Developed for a new generation of micro mild hybrid vehicles, Controlled Power Technologies’ innovative application of switched reluctance motor technology for existing 12 and 24 volt systems ...
BMW M high-performance engine: high-revving 4.4-litre V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo package – consisting of Twin Scroll Twin Turbo technology, cross-bank exhaust manifold, High Precision Direct Petrol Injection and VALVETRONIC fully variable valve contro...
The opening of the new paint shop marks a new milestone for Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, in the modernization of its traditional Zuffenhausen location...
Audi of America announces a new campaign for the 2012 Audi A6 that creatively puts focus on the increasingly challenging road conditions American drivers face today. The message for the all-new Audi A6 centers ...
Audi is expanding its engine lineup with a new, high-performance gasoline engine. The 4.0 TFSI, which is used in slightly different configurations in the S6, S6 Avant, S7 Sportback and S8...
Audi is breaking new ground: The Audi urban concept technology study is a 1+1 vehicle for urban and metropolitan areas. The electric powered show car has four wheels, but does not fit into any current automobile category...
Volkswagen continues to make great strides in improving the fuel economy of its vehicle models. The latest efficiency technology is cylinder shut-off – it will debut in the new 1.4 TSI in early 2012....
NILS, a single-seat electric concept vehicle that offers a glimpse of a new form of minimalist mobility, has been unveiled ahead of its public debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this month...
Even the most efficient internal combustion engine can only convert about one-third of the energy derived from fossil fuels into the mechanical kinetic energy needed to power a motor vehicle. ...
First glossy black ’enamel-like’ ceramic coating provides period finish for Jaguar and classic car cast manifolds...
Volvo Car Corporation now makes it possible for customers to combine fuel-cutting start/stop technology with an automatic gearbox....
Two-year exhibit starts in fall 2011 and will feature BluEarth-1™, Yokohama’s next generation eco-friendly tire that utilizes oil from orange peels to reduce use of petroleum...
The days of manually adding air to under-inflated tires could be a distant memory thanks to a new innovation under development in laboratories at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company....
The engines in the updated A5 family set new standards for sportiness and efficiency. Even the base engine, the completely redesigned 1.8 TFSI, showcases the full extent of Audi’s technological competence. ...
Mercedes-AMG has developed a new 5.5-liter V8 engine which combines powerful eight-cylinder performance with the economical fuel consumption of a four-cylinder. This unrivalled efficiency is achieved thanks to the AMG Cylinder Management cylinder shut-off system ...
Formula One ceramic based coatings used on exhaust manifolds ensure lower underbonnet and cockpit temperatures for new Aston Martin. ...
Prof. Dr. Jürgen Leohold: “An important milestone on the path towards fully automatic and accident-free driving.”...
The Audi Q5 hybrid quattro combines the performance of a six-cylinder with the fuel economy of a four-cylinder. The highly variable interior offers plenty of room for recreation and family. The vehicle is powered by a 2.0 TFSI producing ...
A light, cheap and very eco-efficient solution that makes a four-cylinder engine feel like a six at the same time as fuel consumption drops with up to 20 percent. This autumn, Volvo Car Corporation will be one of the world's first car makers to test the potential of flywheel technology ...
All of Volvo Car Corporation's three cars the 11th Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Berlin achieved top results in the international sustainability event....
The BMW 328 is considered the most successful and best-looking sports car of the 1930s. The BMW 328’s success was the result of its design parameters – through the use of systematic lightweight construction, aerodynamic lines, optimum engine types and outstanding suspension ...
“Clean, safe, connected” was the motto for the eleventh Michelin Challenge Bibendum held in Berlin from May 18 – 22. Audi was there with technologies and products in keeping with this motto. Exciting exhibits at the trade show booth presented Audi balanced mobility...
The two Boxster E prototypes which Porsche showed off at the Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Berlin last week have proved to be a real attraction to the public. At this forum for sustainable mobility...
The self-locking center differential in the classic quattro drivetrain does an excellent job of distributing the power between the axles. To make driving even more dynamic, Audi introduced an additional component in the dynamic S4 Sedan ...
A jury of 76 motoring journalists from around the world has voted the Audi 2.5-liter TFSI as the “International Engine of the Year 2011” in the 2-liter to 2.5-liter category. This engine therefore retains the award that it won last year. ...
Alongside exhaust gas turbochargers, Audi also makes use of superchargers to boost its engines. A supercharger is used in the 3.0 TFSI. The high-efficiency mechanical charger is situated in the 90-degree V formed by the cylinder banks ...
The S tronic dual-clutch transmission is a successful technology. It combines the convenience of an automatic with the efficiency of a manual transmission, while adding its own dynamic touch. Throughout much of the model line-up – from the A1 to the A7 Sportback ...
In all TDI engines from Audi, the turbochargers have variable turbine geometry on the exhaust side. Variable turbine geometry (VTG) technology builds up torque smoothly and without delay, even at low engine speeds. ...
Audi is blazing utterly new trails to shape the future. Under the motto of “Audi balanced mobility,” the company wants to realize a considerable goal: a neutral CO2 balance across the entire mobility chain. ...
The first all-electric Audi will be built at the Neckarsulm site, with a small production run of the R8 e-tron sports car to hit the roads in late 2012. quattro GmbH is currently building the first technology platform for the electric model at the Neckarsulm plant...
At the Vienna Motor Symposium, the Chairman of the Volkswagen Group, Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, announced that the Volkswagen Group will be going into production with a range of important models with plug-in hybrid technology ...
Jaguar C-X75 will become the British marquee's most advanced model to date. It will offer performance on a par with the fastest production cars on the market, while adopting cutting-edge technology that offers remarkably economical running. ...
Always be at least one step ahead of the opposition - this is Audi’s motto. This is exactly how the Four Rings brand presented the Audi R18 TDI - the first Le Mans sports car featuring headlights comprising entirely of light emitting diodes. ...
Thanks to cutting-edge research being conducted at the Volkswagen Group Electronics Research Laboratory (ERL), tomorrow’s drivers may be able to interact with their cars more easily. Future drivers’ cars may be able to process information and provide guidance on how to spend less time in traffic...
BMW South Carolina plant has increased its ranking to No. 4 on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA's) Top 20 On-site Generation list of the largest green power users. In 2010, through BMW’s on-site landfill gas energy system, the company generated nearly 62 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) o...
BMW of North America announced today that the free Pandora® internet radio iPhone app, the first third party app approved for the new BMW Apps feature, is now live and available for download ...
Lightweight design expertise expressed visually: This is the principle under which Audi enters the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans this year. The three Audi R18 TDI cars, which join the grid for the French endurance classic ...
At the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2011, Volvo Car Corporation visualizes a masterpiece of Scandinavian Design for car buyers with exquisite tastes....
Audi is set to unveil an attractive technical study – the A3 e-tron concept – in Shanghai. The four-seat notchback sedan integrates the full breadth of the brand’s technological expertise – from the enhanced MMI operating system, ...
In the run-up to the international automobile trade show Auto Shanghai 2011, BMW Brilliance Automotive presents the concept of a premium-segment plug-in hybrid sedan. ...
The new 2.0-liter engine internal code name N20, combines the latest twin-scroll turbocharging technology, high-pressure direct-injection and BMW’s VALVETRONIC intake control. The result is a four cylinder engine that offers more power and torque than BMW’s naturally aspirated 3.0-liter inline six....
The Volvo C30 Electric has been exposed to rough winter conditions in order to ensure that the battery-powered car runs smoothly in temperatures as low as -20° Celsius....
BRABUS “iBusiness 2.0:” Under this motto BRABUS is the first company worldwide to develop a multimedia system based on the new Apple iPad 2. The tablet computer, integrated into the rear compartment of the Mercedes S-Class, controls on-board entertainment and the high-speed Internet connection: ...
Now available for ordering, the 918 Spyder will feature cutting-edge plug-in hybrid technology and stunning performance, forever changing the future of the super sports car...
Customers to Tap Voice-activated Google Earth™, Obtain Real-time Traffic, Fuel Price and Weather Information, and Access Mobile Wi-Fi HotSpot...
Porsche AG will enter the Nürburgring 24 hour race on June 25, 2011, with a more advanced version of the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid. The priority for this latest edition was improvement of efficiency through the targeted optimization of hybrid components, which also resulted in a 20 percent weight red...
The production Lotus Range Extender is an extremely compact, lightweight, low-cost engine and generator, designed specifically for hybrid electric vehicles. The initial concept engine was fitted to the Jaguar Limo Green research vehicle and this new version has been redesigned by Lotus Engineering a...
Saab Automobile is changing the auto industry infotainment landscape by engaging external partners in ‘open innovation’ for the development of its new IQon infotainment concept, using Google’s Android operating system....
McLaren is a carbon pioneer. On March 5, 1981 McLaren Racing introduced the carbon monocoque to Formula 1 in the McLaren MP4/1: it offered an unbeatable combination of strength and lightness. It had an immediate dynamic impact, with John Watson winning the 1981 British Grand Prix at Silverstone...
New service adds innovative ways to interact with the vehicle and expands mbrace communication to "friends" and "family" ...
A specially designed battery system – the largest ever for a passenger car – produced by Axeon, Europe’s leading independent lithium ion battery designer and manufacturer, will power 102EX, the Rolls-Royce Phantom Experimental Electric which was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show this week....
With the technology demonstrator from the “Audi Urban Mobility” research project, Audi proves that a car can perform maneuvers safely, even without the driver. At the Volkswagen Group’s event on the evening before the Geneva Motor Show, the technology demonstrator based on the Audi TTS drove indepen...
Porsche presents first functional, full hybrid car in the world, the 'Semper Vivus', 111 years after its World Premiere in 1900 ...
Lamborghini’s Geneva motor show launch of its Murciélago replacement promises an extraordinary new technology-driven super sports car. One significant feature will be the extensive use of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) technology throughout the car, and in particular, in the entirely carbon ...
At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show on March 1st, Rolls-Royce Motors Cars will unveil the world first battery powered ultra luxurious 102EX, better known as the Phantom Experimental Electric (EE). The 102EX for Rolls Royce is only an exploration into alternative drivetrain technology with no current plan...
Debuting later this year, Porsche will unveil its second production hybrid model, the Panamera S Hybrid, adding another chapter to its Porsche Intelligent Performance development philosophy. Without sacrificing sportiness or elegance, this new Panamera model produces 380 horsepower with fuel consump...
Audi unveils an A8 wired for broadband with LTE technology. Developed in collaboration with Alcatel-Lucent, the car’s mobile broadband connection can transfer data faster than conventional 3G-technology and modern DSL connections....
Audi is introducing a new, exclusive model – the A8 L Security. The long-wheelbase high-security version of the A8 meets the strictest guidelines in force for civilian vehicles, with a host of special security features available in addition to its heavy armoring. At sales launch Audi will offer the ...
Lamborghini’s Geneva motor show launch of its Murciélago replacement promises an extraordinary new technology-driven super sports car. One significant feature will be the extensive use of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) technology throughout the car, and in particular, in the entirely carbon ...
The introduction of the BMW ActiveE marks the launch of the second phase of the BMW Group’s electro-mobility development strategy. Like the MINI E before it, the BMW ActiveE will be available for lease in select markets beginning in Fall 2011....
BMW X1 model offers sporty power delivery of a kind that was previously confined to six-cylinder engines – but combines it with outstanding fuel consumption and emissions performance. It’s all down to the latest-generation 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engine, which sets new standards with its var...
At the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Volvo Cars will be unveiling the V60 Plug-in Hybrid - a virtually production-ready car with carbon dioxide emissions below 50 g/km, which translates into fuel consumption at 1.9 l/100 km....
Future mobility is one of the most stimulating topics of our time. The key question here: Just how much could the energy consumption of cars be reduced if all the stops were pulled out for efficiency? There is now an answer to this question, and Volkswagen is delivering it in the form of the new XL1...
The new Lamborghini V12 super sports car which will debut at the upcoming Geneva motorshow will feature an innovative and highly sophisticated suspension concept. The pushrod spring and damper concept was inspired by Formula 1 and tuned perfectly to meet the needs of a high-performance road-going ve...
BMW of North America announced today a four-part documentary series entitled “Wherever You Want To Go: Four Films about the Future of Mobility”, which is intended to create a broader conversation about the future of mobility and to challenge existing consumer mindsets. ...
More traction, more driving safety, more driving pleasure – the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system has been a successful technology for over 30 years and an Audi cornerstone. Now Audi is making it even better – with new models and new approaches to the technology. ...
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, is continuing to extend its performance and high efficiency competence via intensive development work in the field of hybrid technology. With the Porsche 918 RSR, the manufacturer of sporty premium vehicles is presenting a high-end synthesis of 2010's successf...
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announces a new mbrace™ service planned to launch in early 2011. Developed by its partner, Hughes Telematics, Inc. ("HTI"), (OTCBB: HUTC and HUTCW), the new feature allows customers to safely and conveniently send destinations to their Mercedes-Benz in-vehicle navigation sy...
MINI USA announces that the company is collaborating with Pandora to develop the first third party app for MINI Connected. Upon completion, Pandora internet radio will be available at no charge and allow customers to access and control Pandora through the existing MINI Connected system....
Audi is hard at work on electronics systems for the automotive world of tomorrow: At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) taking place January 6–9, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nevada, the Brand with the Four Rings is setting off a veritable fireworks display of innovative ideas....
Developed with the same ethos with which Aston Martin design and engineer their cutting edge race and road going cars, the British marquee announces the launch of its new iPhone app...
Model year 2012 cars equipped with VW's Premium VIII radio will be equipped with HD Radio Technology as standard equipment....
The ability to detect pedestrians on the road and highlight them on the display in the instrument cluster to warn the driver has been a feature of the Active Night View Assist Plus since 2009. ...
In time for holiday travel, Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA) is introducing the free Volvo On Call...
Continental’s tire pressure monitoring system will soon be able to report to smart phones....
Mercedes-Benz is presenting the new B-Class F-CELL, the first series production fuel-cell powered electric vehicle available in the U.S....
Designed for the sportiest series-produced cars as well as for vehicles specially tuned for ultra-high performance...
The next-generation Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG four-door coupe will make its world debut at the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show...
According to a study released today by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, 41 percent of drivers admit to having fallen asleep at the wheel at some point...
A milestone in the history of Lamborghini: The new twelve-cylinder and the new ISR transmission – Innovative technologies for a unique powertrain ...
Volkswagen’s Popular Golf Goes Electric; Zero-Emission Golf blue-e-motion available in 2013 ...
Audi owners with an Apple iPhone will soon to be able to download an application that will monitor, analyze and store key performance characteristics...
Company’s Commitment to Sustainability Also Focused on Facilities...
Alliance Links R&D Teams of Legendary Italian Automaker and Foremost Golf Equipment Manufacturer,Forged Composite™ Introduced as Partnership’s First Collaborative and Groundbreaking Material....
An extreme lightweight in carbon fiber for sensational performance and handling...
The State of California awards $2 million research program to Lotus Engineering for a study into efficient, lightweight cars of the future....
Decision Made Today by the Porsche Supervisory Board...
Volkswagen Group is invests over five billion Euros a year in research and development; 23,000 employees are active in this area worldwide...
The restyled CL-Class boasts two new safety features based on state-of-the-art radar, camera and sensor technology....
Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. announces a new Advanced Composites Research Center (ACRC) at its headquarters in Sant’Agata Bolognese...
Next generation of vehicle integration for iPhone and iPod touch enables use of the latest iPod music features in BMW and MINI vehicles....
Automotive Carbon Fibers – a joint venture of the BMW Group and SGL Group – broke ground today on the new greenfield carbon fiber ...
Mercedes-AMG is accepting the challenges of motoring of the future: the SLS AMG E-CELL is evidence of the state-of-the-art development of an exciting ...
Another innovation Mercedes-Benz offers is Active Blind Spot Assist, a system that makes use of a multi-stage warning concept. ...
Active Lane Keeping Assist is a new safety feature making its debut on the CL-Class as part of the optional Driver Assistance Package...
A collaboration between Lotus Engineering and Fagor Ederlan will develop the Lotus Range Extender Engine for series production....
Audi today launched a bold new design for the Pikes Peak Autonomous Audi TTS, as research surrounding the car...
Employees of the Audi Driver Assistance Systems project house and Audi Electronics Venture GmbH are presenting three projects...
Audi presents an Audi e-tron technology platform based on the R8 at the most important sports car race of the year....
High-end quality for listening pleasure is a field of technology that is becoming increasingly important. Audi is taking the lead in the advancement ...
BMW ConnectedDrive enables innovative incorporation of BlackBerry smartphones via Bluetooth - an internationally unique function available for all BMW models from autumn 2010....
Audi and Google have been named as the winners of the “Best Embedded Telematics Navigation Product” award at the Telematics Awards 2010...
EV buggy to tackle famous “Race to the Clouds” on ADVAN® ENV-R2™ slicks, the world’s only eco-friendly race tire which cuts petroleum use by 20 percent...
Continental today announced AutoLinQ™ development alliances with technology partners including Deutsche Telekom, INRIX, Navigon...
BMW ConnectedDrive receives critical acclaim for enhancements to safety, convenience....
The Internal Revenue Service today certified that the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 qualifies for up to a $900 tax credit ...
Carbo Tech has received the world’s largest order for series-production carbon monocoques to be introduced on a range of high-performance sports cars from McLaren ...
The new Audi A8 is the first car in the world to offer an optional factory-installed WLAN hotspot for wireless Internet access...
With an eye on future generations of assistance systems, Mercedes-Benz is the first vehicle maker worldwide to introduce an innovative proving method...
In order to be able to drive comfortably and efficiently at the same time, the developers look for solutions in acoustic lightweight construction with acoustically effective components...
The two-tone paint of the concept car - green and black - is the Volkswagen brand’s tribute to the fashion metropolis of Milan. ...
Continental's all-season touring tire line designed to save on fuel costs, last longer and protect the environment without sacrificing performance....
Considerably less fuel consumption but a much higher output was the goal of the development work for the new Mercedes-Benz V-engine generation...
Lotus Engineering has conducted a study to develop a commercially viable mass reduction strategy for mainstream passenger vehicles...
Along with the presentation of a new 3-cylinder TDI, Volkswagen will be represented by a contingent of engine experts at the 31st International...
The Audi A1 e-tron is a Mega City Vehicle (MCV) with an innovative drive technology. It comes equipped with a powerful electric motor for zero-emission ...
Electric cars that are driven emissions-free will revolutionize mobility over the mid-term, especially in urban areas....
Automobili Lamborghini is in Paris to showcase its leading expertise in the development and application of carbon-fiber technology ...
Taking on the infamous Nürburgring-Nordschleife circuit at race speed with an electrically powered car is an ambitious project...
BMW of North America, LLC today introduced a personalized smartphone application for its Roadside Assistance service in the United States. BMW Roadside ...
SGL Group and BMW Group jointly announced today at an event in Seattle that their joint venture, SGL Automotive Carbon Fibers ...
Porsche surprised car enthusiasts and automotive journalists around the world recently by unveiling not one but three new hybrids...
Detlev von Platen, President and CEO, Porsche Cars, North America discusses new hybrid technology and Porsche's new intelligent performance at the 2010 New York Autoshow...
Marc Lieb Porsche Factory Driver and Engineer discuses the technology behind the 911 GT3 R Hybrid...
MINI, a leader in the manufacturing of customized vehicles in volume, is set to take automobile personalization to a whole new level with a revolutionary paint system ...
CPT’s engineering portfolio includes its award-winning SpeedStart technology, which can be cost-effectively applied to a wide range of gasoline and diesel engines....
The latest plans for McLaren Automotive’s global launch of a range of high-performance sports cars were announced today (March 18) including performance data from recent testing programs,...
A little more orange oil means a lot less petroleum, according to Yokohama Tire Corporation, which introduced its upgraded environmentally-sensitive ADVAN ® ENV-R2™ racing tire at a press conference today in Sebring, Florida...
Introducing the BMW Concept ActiveE, the latest electric vehicle project under BMW Group’s initiative to produce vehicles that explore solutions to minimize environmental impacts while preserving ...
Among the many standard life-saving features on the new E-Class coupe is the innovative ATTENTION ASSIST system that can alert the driver to the first signs of drowsiness...
Volkswagen’s TSI engines have been awarded the environmental commendation certified by TÜV Nord, following in the footsteps of the dual-clutch transmission DSG. ...
Power like a big V6, fuel economy like a modest four-cylinder unit – Audi presents the A8 hybrid as a technology concept at the Geneva Motor Show. Its two propulsion units – a 2.0 TFSI and an electric motor – develop a total output of 180 kW (245 hp)...
At the core of the Bluetec technology is a catalytic converter known by the abbreviation of SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction)."Selective" refers to the fact that this catalytic converter has a very special task....
The 918 Spyder concept combines high-tech racing features with electric-mobility to offer a fascinating range of qualities. For example, it is planned to provide an emission level of just 70 grams of CO2 per kilometer on fuel consumption of only three liters/100 kilometers (equal to approximately 78...
The new e-tron model series from Audi will gain another new member at the Geneva Motor Show: The Audi A1 e-tron is a Mega City Vehicle (MCV) with an innovative drive technology. It comes equipped with a powerful electric motor for zero-emission driving in the city....
The new concept car offers a particularly good rendition of the new BMW 5 Series Sedan in all its dynamic, efficient and innovative qualities, at the same time representing the ongoing development of the BMW ActiveHybrid X6 and the BMW ActiveHybrid 7 with their drivetrain technology already in produ...
The Lotus Evora 414E Hybrid, so-named because this latest environmentally-focused technology demonstrator from Lotus Engineering produces 414 PS (306 kW) of power, promises breathtaking performance from a highly efficient propulsion system. ...
MINI Connected offers new options to further enhance the driving fun associated with the brand by intelligently connecting the driver, his MINI and the outside world. The new MINI Connected system will be launched simultaneously with the MINI Countryman, as an option on the newest member of the MINI...
Porsche AG, the Stuttgart, Germany-based high-performance car and SUV manufacturer, shared more information about its Cayenne S Hybrid, which will debut next year. Using a parallel full hybrid design with the electric motor between the combustion engine and the transmission, Porsche engineers have b...
110 years after Ferdinand Porsche developed the world’s first hybrid, the Lohner-Porsche, Porsche engineers are now expanding this visionary drive concept with a production-based GT race car: Over the past 45 years, Porsche 911 race cars have recorded more than 20,000 victories and on March 4, a Por...
Volkswagen – Europe’s strongest automotive brand – is setting standards worldwide when it comes to efficiency with its clean high-tech TDI and TSI engines. Now this is being followed up by latest coup at the Los Angeles Auto Show (December 4 to 13): the world premiere of the Up! Lite A progressive, ...
All 2009-10 Volkswagens come standard equipped with Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP). ESP has been called the most important safety device since the safety belt and the most important safety advance of this generation. To paraphrase one auto writer, “it’s like having a guardian angel as your c...
Automobili Lamborghini today inaugurates the new photovoltaic system installed at its premises in Sant’Agata Bolognese. The biggest integrated system in Emilia Romagna’s industrial sector will enable, together with other interventions, a reduction in CO2 emissions of 30%, equal to more than 1.067 to...
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