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Volkswagen TSI receives two awards in Japan

Volkswagen has received two of Japan’s top automobile prizes in the category of “Technology of the Year” for the development of its TSI technology. Both the CAR OF THE YEAR committee and the jury of the Automotive Researchers’ and Journalists’ Conference (RJC) voted to give their first prizes to Volkswagen’s innovative new engine technology.
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BMW models will get new rear-axle torque vectoring systems

GKN Driveline and ZF announce an extended cooperation in the field of torque vectoring systems. The cooperation agreement covers the joint development, manufacturing and marketing of torque vectoring systems in rear axles for rear and all wheel driven vehicles.
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Volvo - first manufactures to offer digital HD Radio technology

Announced today at the Boston International Auto Show, Volvo will be the first automotive manufactures in the U.S. to offer innovative digital HD Radio technology on almost all models. Equipped with the HD Radio system, Volvo owners will enjoy a higher-quality AM/FM radio system that features more channel choices, crystal-clear sound and new data services. Volvo Cars of North America, LLC will be offering factory installed HD Radio receivers as standard and optional equipment.
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Controlled combustion engines...way of the future?

It’ll only be a matter of time, guaranteed. The boys and girls at Australia’s Revetec are well underway testing what will hopefully become the world’s first production Controlled Combustion Engine (CCE). They are very advanced in their development and are reportedly in talks with several manufacturers across Asia. Based in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, Revetec Holdings Limited has been working on this revolutionary idea since 1995 and believes it is nearing production readiness.
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Saab XWD "Cross Wheel Drive"

Developed in Sweden with Haldex of Stockholm, the Saab XWD “Cross Wheel Drive” system is designed to optimize vehicle handling and stability in all driving conditions. It is offered in the 2008 Saab Turbo X and Aero versions of the 9-3 Sport Sedan and SportCombi, in combination with an uprated 280 hp (206 kW), 2.8 V6 turbo engine which now delivers almost 15% more maximum torque (400 Nm/295 lbs/ft) to exploit the greater traction available. It comes with a choice of six-speed manual or automatic transmissions.
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Volkswagen Passat gets new technology

The Passat is entering the winter season with two new engines to choose from: the 1.4 TSI (90 kW / 122 PS) and the 1.8 TSI (118 kW / 160 PS). That brings the choice up to seven petrol engines (ranging from 102 to 250 PS) and three diesel engines.
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Volkswagen Eos gets new engines

Volkswagen now offers new entry-level engine technology for the Eos. The 1.4 TSI (90 kW/122 PS) is the first new TSI-generation engine available for this popular cabriolet coupe.
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Change your car’s color and style by flipping a switch

Hasn’t happened yet, but it’s in the future. Or, at least, it might be. Military technology has a way of filtering into civilian applications. Night vision goggles for hunters. GPS devices for getting driving directions. Even rations became a consumer product: Spam. Now there’s a new military advance which, though still in the experimental stages, has interesting civilian possibilities. They’ve developed an invisible tank. The British (...)
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Lexus unveils F-Sport Performance Accessory Line

Lexus unveiled F-Sport, its first-ever performance accessory line available for the IS 250, and the IS 350. The line was premiered at the 2007 Special Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas, where the appearance marked the division’s first official participation at the show, attended by more than 100,000 industry leaders from over 100 countries showcasing the latest in automotive products, electronics, and aftermarket accessories.
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Volkswagen adds new 1.4-litre TSI engine

Volkswagen announced that they will replace the 1.6-litre FSI petrol engine, which powers the Golf, Golf Plus, Jetta, Eos and Passat with an all new 1.4-litre TSI unit that delivers more power and torque and reducedes fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
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