Toyota has unveiled its FT-CH hybrid concept at the Detroit Motor Show recently. The CH stands for “Compact Hybrid,” and is 22 inches shorter in length and about an inch narrower than the Toyota Prius. The concept’s smaller dimensions results in a lighter curb weight to help the FT-CH achieve better fuel efficiency than the [...]
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Naza World Unveils The Latest Mercedes Engine Technology With The CLS 350 CGI |
Naza World has wasted no time in introducing the latest petrol engine technology from Mercedes Benz in this updated CLS 350 CGI for the Malaysian luxury car segment. Understated but masterly neatly sums up the result of the restyling programme for the CLS. At the front, it is the modified radiator grille that stands out, [...]
Audi Makes HD Radio Standard On Three 2011 Models |
Starting next year , Audi has announced that HD Radio Technology will be standard on its 2011 models of A6, A8 and Q7. Even models that are sold at lower price points such as the A4, A5 and Q5 will equipped with this technology, but with the optional navigation radio. “We are dedicated to providing [...]
Ford Launching Nine Engines And Six Transmissions By The End Of 2010 |
By the end the year of 2010, Ford will have launched nine engines and six transmissions that are all new or substanially redesigned. There is more will be revealed at Detroit Auto Show. According to Barb Samardzich, Vice President of powertrain engineering, Ford set about the process of completely revamping its powertrain lineup, and between [...]
Suzuki Unveils SX4 Hybrid Concept, Plans For 2015 Production |
Suzuki has revealed its new SX4 Hybrid concept vehicle at the New Delhi Motor Show.Along with cooperation from India’s National Hybrid Propulsion Program and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy Sources High Energy Density Battey Development Program, the SX4 uses a previously unseen hybrid system developed by Maruti Suzuki. This new hybrid drivetrain is [...]
Report: General Motors Working On Diesel Hybrids |
Diesel engines tend to be much more economical than hybrid-powered sibling and often outmatches them when it comes to driveability and performance, but a combination of this two separate technologies could provide a perfect blend of performance and economy. Autocar is reporting that General Motors is working on a diesel hybrid powertrain that could see [...]
2011 Ford Mustang GT Officially Rolls With A 5.0 V8 |
For all Mustang fans, the secret about the 2011 Mustang GT has been finally revealed. For the die hard Mustang fan thou, this car is about going back to its roots. The engine in this Mustang GT is a 4.9,302 cubic inch V8 powerplant which is similar in specs to the original Mustang. Also new [...]
Perodua Gives 13 Industry-Grade Robots To UMP |
Perodua is giving away 13 industry-grade robots to Universiti Malaysia Pahang as practical training tools for its engineering students. Students will be able to learn – first hand – the operations of these robots and they can take this knowledge and apply it in any automotive company or any other relevant industry as they see [...]
New Mazda MX-5 To Use Just 3.4l/100km Fuel |
It has been recently reported by certain quarters that the new version of the Mazda MX-5 will list fuel consumption figures of just 3.4 l/100km compared to 8.1 l/100km for the current generation MX-5 The massive gain in fuel economy is expected to come thanks to the new MX-5’s rumoured 1000kg kerb weight which is [...]
VW Up! Lite Innovative Economy Concept |
VW has officially revealed Volkswagen Up! Lite concept at the Los Angeles Auto Show. There are three sections that were included in the futuristic vehicle : TDI+ E Motor + DSG, a body concept and a new interior concept. Further fuel-saving technologies include brake regenerative technology, a pulse start module and a 7-speed Direct Shift [...]
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