Honeywell, the largest turbocharger manufacturer for commercial and passenger vehicle applications, has opened its fifth Turbo Technologies Engineering & Test Centre in Brno. The centre is equipped with state-of-the-art facility. It is housing engineering and research services. It will develop advanced turbochargers for passenger and commercial vehicles to boost their engines’ efficiency and make them [...]
Volkswagen group finally relied on the Virtual Performance Solution software developed by ESI Group. The solution includes Pam-crash, Pam-safe products and FPM technology to stimulate crash, and safety. Application of the latest version 2008 accelerates the process of development for structural load cases. It is much easier now to stimulate as designed, as analysed, built [...]
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd., the largest foundry in the world, is negotiating with the European companies to clinch a deal for safety critical systems it is known for world over. It is planning to make the move through Infineon Technologies AG, the number two in automotive silicon market.
IDMs, had been outsourcing its digital CMOS [...]
Volkswagen is presenting a two day world premiere of a 239 kW (325 PS) version of the new Scirocco at the GTI Meet at Wörther Lake. A team of legendary drivers will then begin the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring using the sports version of the Scirocco. Volkswagen is simultaneously presenting the racing version of [...]
BASF became the honourable recipient of Vokskwagen’s prestigious “Group Award 2008”. Dr. Stefan Marcinowski, member of BASF’s Board of Executive Directors accepted the award from Prof. Martin Winterkorn, Chairman, Board of Management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft. The award is in the recognition of Hydraulan 404 fluid, developed by BASF. The fluid enhances braking performance of the [...]
Robert Bosch GmbH and MAHLE GmbH have been approved by the European ant-trust authorities to form a joint venture for exhaust gas turbochargers. The 50/50 joint venture allows for the development, production and sales. The new company named as “Bosch Mahle Turbo Systems GmbH & Co. KG” will go into business beginning 2nd of June, [...]
Holden Astra which recorded the highest sales among European cars in Australia in 2007 is available in turbocharged diesel wagon. Astra CDTi Wagon is packed with innovations and boasts ESP standard. Its performance and excellent fuel economy (ADR 81/01) of 7.1 litres/100 km is boosted by the 1.9 litre turbo diesel engine.
Astra CDTi Wagon conforms [...]
In the midst of thundering applause, the Prime Minister of the German state of Baden-Württemberg, Günther Oettinger and Audi’s CEO Rupert Stadler steered the 250,000th luxury saloon Audi A8 L 2.8 FSI from the assembly line. The landmark event was witnessed by the veterans from politics, industry, commerce and media.
Rupert Stadler described Audi A8 as [...]
Ford Kuga compact crossover has passed Euro NCAP safety tests and bagged Adult Occupant Protection rating. It got four stars for Child occupant Protection and three stars for Pedestrian Protection. According to Joe Bakaj, Vice President, Global Product Programs, Ford Motor Company and Product Development, Ford of Europe, Ford Kuga is a high safety, high [...]
Saab, the largest flex-fuel car seller in Europe delivered the 100,000th flex-fuel ca Saab 9-3 BioPower, to the Swedish market. It has been a long journey for the flex-fuelled cars in Sweden. Saab waited for 7 years to sell f first 300 cars to Sweden. The number increased to 50,000 in next 6 years. The [...]