Designed and engineered to meet the highest safety standards, the new Lexus NX is equipped with an array of active, passive and driver assistance systems. The active safety package includes All Speed Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Blind Spot Monitor (BSM), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), newly adopted cornering lamps and Head-Up Display […]
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The new BMW X5 M and new BMW X6 M combine the characteristic features of the BMW X family with the commitment to high performance that defines an M car. The latter is highlighted by the cars’ performance figures. Both models complete the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.2 seconds in conjunction with the standard eight-speed M Steptronic transmission. The new
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Preparations for the upcoming 2015 DTM season continue apace. Last week, the Mercedes-AMG DTM Team tested from Monday to Wednesday at the Portuguese Autódromo Internacional do Algarve in Portimão. Also present, new DTM race team, ART Grand Prix. The outfit managed by team boss Frédéric Vasseur joins the DTM this year to become the third
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Opel will be introducing Opel OnStar, the new mobility and service assistant, across the company’s passenger car range from August 2015. The first introduction wave will see Opel OnStar being rolled out in 13 European markets with additional European markets following later. Customers will be able to use the entire service portfolio provided by Opel
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Manufacturers conduct virtual tests on vehicle designs long before the first car rolls off the assembly line. Simulation of the tires has remained a challenge, however. The software tool “CDTire/3D” from Fraunhofer researchers now models the wheels realistically. The software takes into account the heat that is generated during driving and how the properties of
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