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GKN driveline equips fastest Jaguar road-going saloon ever

Long-term GKN Driveline customer, Jaguar has revealed its fastest saloon to date. The new 542 bhp car, called the XFR-S which is first to go on sale in the UK in May 2013, is fitted with propshafts, sideshafts and to add dynamic refinement to the new 186 mph (300 kph) saloon, an Electronic Torque Manager […]

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UVO eServices system

Google Maps to be integrated in KIA Motors vehicles

Kia Motors America (KMA) will work with Google to provide content and search-based solutions enabled by Application Program Interfaces (APIs) for the second-generation of the automaker’s innovative UVO (“Your voice”) eServices telematics system.  These new solutions will initially be introduced on the new 2014 Sorento CUV.  The immediate integration of Google solutions will utilize Google

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Plug-in Hybrid EV to go on sale in Japan

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced today that the new Outlander PHEV will go on sale at dealerships throughout Japan from January 24, 2013. Powered by the Plug-in Hybrid EV System powertrain derived from MMC’s lineup of electric vehicles (EVs), the Outlander PHEV will have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of ¥3,324,000 (29,000 €, $38,600)  – ¥4,297,000 (37,800€, $49,900) (including consumption

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CRITT M2A, Turbocharger tests specialist

In operation since 2009, the CRITT M2A’s Turbo Test Center runs a large range of tests on turbochargers for automobile, trucks and industrial engines. They propose one of the most complete offers on their 5 gas stands with, for instance, comparison surveys between engine and turbo test benches or vibration monitoring and among others features.

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