Variable valve train systems are a central element for increasing the efficiency of modern internal combustion engines. Schaeffler supplies a range of different products tailored to customer requirements through to UniAir, a fully-variable electrohydraulic valve control system. The UniAir system – of which around half a million units have been supplied to date – has […]
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Volvo Car Group’s new Drive-E powertrains are now also available for the Volvo V40 and V40 Cross Country. The CO2 emissions of the 190 hp Volvo V40 D4 with manual gearbox are about 85 g/km. “The Volvo V40 D4 offers a massive 80 hp more driving pleasure than other cars in the segment with CO2 emissions at
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As an engine maker in the world of F1, Renault makes full use of its experience by refining the energy efficiency of its road car engines to deliver better driving enjoyment. The latest output of the firm’s downsizing strategy is the Energy dCi 160 Twin Turbo, the first 1.6-liter diesel engine to benefit from twin-turbocharging. This 1,598
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The 1.6 CDTI with 100 kW/136 hp and 320 Nm maximum torque, that we introduced you in a previous post, is now available in the high-volume Astra hatchback, Astra notchback and Astra Sports Tourer models. It consumes 3.9 liters diesel per 100 km in the NEDC test procedure (New European Driving Cycle). The 81 kW/110 hp
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Bentley introduces V8 power to the Continental GT V8 S in North America for the first time. Alongside this debut at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), is the world’s fastest four-door luxury saloon, the Flying Spur, and the pinnacle of the Bentley range, the Mulsanne. 2013 was Bentley’s record year. Global deliveries increased
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