Posted 2 months 12 days ago under:
Safety,
Technology,
VauxhallVauxhall introduces a first: a dual-function camera that not only reads speed limit and no-overtaking signs and displays them on the instrument panel, but also alerts drivers when they unintentionally veer out of their lane. Known as Traffic Sign Recognition and Lane Departure Warning, the two systems improve driving safety, reduce stress and can even prevent costly speeding tickets.
Posted 3 months ago under:
Sports/GTs,
Technology,
AudiEffective immediately, the range of equipment available for the Audi R8 sports car now also includes the first full-LED headlamp. In addition to the daytime running light which now features 24 LEDs per headlamp, light-emitting diodes are also used for the turn signals, the low-beam and the high-beam headlights. The €3,590 option rounds out the list of equipment available for the high-tech, mid-engine sports car.
Posted 3 months 5 days ago under:
News,
Technology,
ToyotaBrand Toyota makes cars ranging from the simple and cheap Aygo, to the sophisticated and premium Camry luxury sedan. Their concern for the environment was the primary reason behind the development of the Prius and as that concern evolves into something extra large in size, Toyota has upped its pace and has planned to build not one, but two manufacturing units in Japan to produce batteries for its future cars. It will also expand its existing battery plant in central Japan in a move to reach its target of an annual battery output of 1 million units by 2011.
Posted 3 months 10 days ago under:
Concept Cars,
News,
Technology,
NissanThe futuristic Nissan Pivo will be on display in the new exhibition The Science of Survival at the Science Museum from Saturday 24 May to Sunday 1 June 2008. Nissan Pivo is a concept car, powered by a lithium-ion battery, which generates no emissions compared to normal road-going vehicles.
Posted 3 months 11 days ago under:
Technology,
FordFord has developed a new feature which could mean safer and more comfortable motoring at the flick of a switch – adjustable pedals. For some drivers, adjusting just seat and steering wheel does not achieve the comfort or level of control for safe and enjoyable driving.
Posted 3 months 15 days ago under:
Technology,
OpelBelieve it or not, turbochargers are used to reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Opel, in 2009 will introduce a new 1.6-liter CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) engine which will be turbocharged and would produce 150 hp and 210 Nm of torque. The idea behind this engine is just that- turbocharging engines to increase efficiency – meaning lower consumption and emissions and without making any compromises in performance.
Posted 3 months 23 days ago under:
News,
Technology,
PorscheOnce again Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG, Stuttgart, has been successful in the International Engine of the Year Awards. With its 911 Turbo-Drive, the sports car manufacturer has underpinned its position in a field of high performance competitors, receiving the coveted “Best Performance Engine Award” for the first time. For ten years now, this prize has been awarded by the British specialist journal “Engine Technology International” for outstanding engine characteristics.
Posted 3 months 23 days ago under:
News,
Technology,
SubaruSubaru’s iconic 2.5 litre turbocharged ‘boxer’ engine has won an award at the International Engine Of The Year Award 2008. Fitted to the brand-new Impreza 2.5 WRX and WRX STI, the engine was voted the best in the 2.0 to 2.5 litre class.
Posted 3 months 23 days ago under:
News,
Technology,
BMWBMW has once again put on a dominant display at the International Engine of the Year Awards, securing no less than six category wins, including the prestigious overall title of ‘International Engine of the Year 2008’ for its outstanding 3-litre twin-turbo engine.
Posted 3 months 24 days ago under:
Audio,
TechnologyToday, Microsoft Corp. and Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group (HKAG) entered into a long-term agreement to co-develop the next generation of in-car infotainment systems. Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft, and Mongku Chung, chairman of HKAG, were present as Martin Thall, general manager of Microsoft's Automotive Business Unit, and Hyun Soon Lee, president and chief technology officer of HKAG, signed the agreement in Seoul.
