From March 2015, new entry-level engines will increase the diversity of features available for the BMW 2 Series Coupe. With the market launch of the new BMW 218i Coupe, a three-cylinder petrol engine from the BMW Group’s latest engine family will be featured for the first time in the brand’s compact model. BMW TwinPower Turbo technology […]
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If you have a passion for all things automotive and are looking for a great way to accelerate your career, you should look no further than an automotive engineering degree. In the US, students who are interested in automotive engineering commonly pursue their bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, since there are not many schools that
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FXX-K is Ferrari’s research and development program centering around a laboratory car based on Maranello’s first hybrid. The K is a reference to the KERS kinetic energy recovery system used to maximize performance on the track. Unfettered by certification requirements and regulations, the FXX-K will never be used in competition and was developed to be completely
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They may generally be small and unassuming, but no car can drive without them. Connectors carry electricity and electrical signals to vehicle components such as the airbag, antilock braking system, or control units. A single German premium car can contain up to 4,000 of these connections; in a compact car, the number is just under
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The Euro NCAP Advanced Reward for advanced safety technology goes to Opel. Car makers that make available new safety technologies, which demonstrate a scientifically proven safety benefit for consumers and society, are eligible for this award. The engineers in Rüsselsheim developed the Side Blind Spot Alert to warn drivers from hidden dangers. When changing lanes, overtaking
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