Ford introduces world-first knee airbag in all-new Ford Mustang

The all-new Ford Mustang is the first vehicle to be equipped with a new type of knee airbag that is integrated within the lid of the glove box, instead of the instrument panel, preserving maximum passenger space.

Rather than a textile fabric airbag, the technology consists

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Camber Ridge launches a state-of-the-art indoor tyre test track facility

Camber Ridge, LLC has announced its financial partnership with Teton Capital, LLC of Jackson, Wyoming, to launch a new state-of-the-art facility for vehicle tyre characterisation, which will begin operations in 2016. The facility aims to offer all the advantages of testing

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GKN Driveline announces major investment in Poland

GKN Driveline announces the first phase of a significant expansion of its operations in Poland, with the construction of a new production facility. The expansion will create the capability to manufacture a range of Driveline technologies, with a specific focus on increased

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Apollo Tyres introduces high-mileage passenger car tyre

Apollo Tyres introduced a high-mileage passenger car tyre, Apollo Amazer 4G Life, for the Indian market. This tyre has been developed jointly by the company's Global R&D Centres in Chennai, India and Enschede, the Netherlands, especially for the

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Volvo Cars adds a little luxury with Excellence Child Seat Concept

Volvo Cars' design team has completely re-imagined how children could travel safely in cars in the future. The move follows the Shanghai reveal of the XC90 Excellence and the Lounge Console Concept, which marked a bold and luxurious step forward

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Nissan and 4R Energy partner with Green Charge Networks

Nissan Motor Company and Green Charge Networks, the largest provider of commercial energy storage, have joined forces to deploy second-life lithium-ion vehicle batteries for stationary commercial energy storage in the US and international markets.

As part of the company's

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TomTom launches the Trucker 6000 navigation device

TomTom introduced the all-new TomTom Trucker 6000, a portable navigation device specifically designed for people who drive large vehicles for a living. The TomTom Trucker ensures that drivers are on the right road because it includes customised routes

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Ford's Bridgend Engine Plant produces 19-millionth engine

Ford's Bridgend Engine Plant (BEP) in Wales has built its 19-millionth engine, 35 years after production began in May 1980.

Earlier this year the Plant also produced its eight-millionth small capacity petrol 'Duratec' engine, since 'job one' at Bridgend in May 1998.

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Tata AutoComp GY Batteries launches VRLA range for two-wheelers in India

Tata AutoComp GY Batteries Pvt. Ltd. (TGY), a joint-venture between TATA AutoComp Systems Ltd. and GS Yuasa International, Japan inaugurated the manufacturing facility for VRLA batteries. The VRLA range of batteries from Tata Green Batteries are precision engineered

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Audi unveils new high efficiency 2.0-litre TFSI four-cylinder petrol engine

Audi is relentlessly pursuing an ever better balance between performance and economy across its engine range, and the latest evidence of this is a new 190 ps 2.0-litre TFSI notable as the most efficient petrol-powered unit in its class. The newcomer exemplifies the brand's

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