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2019 Jetta gains space and tech with move to MQB
2018-01-16
Volkswagen finally moves Jetta to the MQB platform, giving the compact more space and technology to keep up with the demanding market.
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2018 Porsche Cayenne rides high on air suspension and a lighter unibody.
2017-11-14
Porsche's spicier new Cayenne gets stronger and lighter for 2018.
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2018 Stinger: Kia's track-capable family hauler
2017-12-11
Hyundai engineers deployed the G70 sedan platform for this surprisingly high performance 5-passenger sportback.
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2019 Corvette ZR1 aims to stay cool
2017-12-04
To avoid the Z06's overheating woes, Chevrolet verified the 755-hp Z06 in 100º F testing.
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2017-09-05
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Tenneco readies new semi-active digital suspension for 2020
2017-07-24
The new DRiV damping system makes pickups and SUVs drive and ride as well as they haul and tow
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Conti revives an old concept for its New Wheel for EVs
2017-08-22
The wheel rim consists of two aluminium (Al) parts, the inner Al carrier star with the Al brake disk and the outer Al rim well with the tyre. Unlike a conventional disc brake, the New Wheel Concept brake engages the Al disk from the inside. This allows it to have a particularly large diameter, enhancing braking performance.
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Venturi effect powers Dayco's new brake-assist system
2017-08-21
The Activac system debuted on 2017MY Ford F-150s powered by the second-generation 3.5-L EcoBoost V6. Weighing 1.82 lb, the vacuum-generation system, including hoses, replaced a 2.27 lb cam-driven mechanical pump.
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2017-07-31
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Heavy-haul planetary drive axles
2017-06-22
Marmon-Herrington’s new 90,000 lb Sisu tandem axle set and new 136,000 lb Sisu tridem axle set are double reduction planetary drive axles designed for heavy-duty applications within the North American truck market.
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What we're driving: Volkswagen T-Roc
2017-12-15
VW's compact SUV gets a touch of Porsche chassis expertise.
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Audi details new A8 active suspension
2017-07-14
Audi's new active suspension uses a Mobileye monocular camera to generate vertical information from the road with a resolution of 1.2 to 6 inches. Combined with new all-wheel steering and an e-booster, the car greatly benefits from 48-V electrical power.
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Conti's new CAirS air suspension employs hydraulic principles
2017-10-16
Continental 's new electronically-controlled three chamber air suspension system it claims is lighter, more compact and energy efficient than rival systems, aimed at EVs and autonomous vehicles.
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Electrified forklifts go big
2017-11-02
Hoist Liftruck Manufacturing is bringing full electrification for some of the biggest forklift trucks, motivated only in part by regulatory pressures. They are also proving to be less expensive to operate versus their ICE counterparts.
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UQM, Meritor form alliance to develop full-electric axle systems
2017-02-09
UQM Technologies signed a development agreement with Meritor to jointly develop E-axles for the medium- and heavy-duty EV commercial market, according to a February 2 announcement. Prototypes are expected by early fall of 2017.
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ZF chassis boss sees on-board processor "bottleneck"
2017-04-17
More on-board processing power is needed to enable the next generation of vehicle systems, said Dr. Holger Klein, ZF's Head of Car Chassis Technology.
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Volvo Buses launches B8R chassis globally
2017-05-03
Volvo Buses has started the global launch of its latest chassis powered by the 8-L Volvo engine. The Volvo B8R and B8RLE replace the top-selling Volvo B7R and B7RLE, which saw a production run exceeding 40,000 units and sales in 65 countries.
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2017-03-13
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Paccar introduces new vocational-truck axle in North America
2017-06-02
Kenworth and Peterbilt vehicles will feature a new proprietary front axle using an innovative tapered kingpin roller bearing, beginning in the third quarter of 2017.
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Road-efficient mud machine
2017-03-22
