Mercedes-Benz Announces New Flagship 5.5-litre Twin-turbo V8
The venerable 6.2-litre naturally-aspirated V8 will be replaced by a new 5.5-litre twin-turbo V8 engine, according to Mercedes-Benz. Despite a smaller capacity, the new flagship engine produces more power and torque, and consumes less fuel. Paired to Mercedes-Benz’s seven-speed MCT transmission, the 5.5-litre V8 generates 536 bhp at 5500 rpm and 800 Nm between 2000–4500 rpm, which compare …Read More
Lotus Previews Proton Concept Car’s Hybrid Platform
The Proton hybrid concept car, a plug-in series hybrid developed in collaboration with Italian design firm Italdesign Giugiaro, will be using the chassis you see above. Designed and developed by Lotus Engineering, the advanced series hybrid drivetrain features Lotus‘ Range Extender engine, which will be debuting on the Proton since its introduction at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. Lotus …Read More
Mercedes-Benz To Debut Auto-Swerving Safety Technology In Five Years
Mercedes-Benz, like Volvo, has always led the pack when it comes to safety technology. Talking to WhatCar?, Ulrich Mellinghoff, the German automaker’s head of safety development, says safety systems of the future will be able to detect and steer around pedestrians, hence avoiding any accident. Mercedes-Benz is working on such a system, which should make production within five years. Mellinghoff says …Read More
Lotus Files UK Patent For Lighter, More Compact Dual-Clutch Transmission
Lotus, Proton’s subsidiary company, has filed a patent application for a dual-clutch transmission, jumping onto the dual-clutch bandwagon which includes high-end automakers like Ferrari and mainstream automakers like Volkswagen, the company which first rolled out the gearbox technology. Filed with the U.K. patent office, the application reveals a lighter, more compact transmission design with seven forward gears and one reverse gear. …Read More
Ferrari’s High Tech F1 Simulator: No Helmets Required
This is not your next generation high end gaming race simulator. It’s something better. Developed with the technical support of Moog, Ferrari has built its own F1 simulator. The only downside? You won’t get a chance to sit in the cockpit. The new simulator will provide Ferrari with advantage of conducting a variety of tests in a controlled environment, thus reducing costs in …Read More
Car’s Anatomy: Watch Hyundai Genesis Disassembled In 37 Seconds
Car manufacturing is certainly a sophisticated engineering feat. It involves the precise assembling of thousands of intricate parts to produce a machine designed to provide its users with maximum comfort and safety – not to mention that it is expected to work well for at least a decade or more. With that in mind, it is extra fascinating to see a fully built …Read More
2011 Audi A8 To Feature Extensive Google Maps/Earth Services
Among the 2011 Audi A8’s plethora of new high-tech features is the integration of various Google services into Audi’s multimedia interface (MMI) system. For the first time ever in a production vehicle, a Google Maps/Earth-based navigation system is now an option, allowing for the transfer of internet content via the mobile phone network. Once equipped with the optional GPRS/EDGE modem, the MMI Navigation …Read More
Porsche Cayenne-Based CO2ncept-10% Is Cleaner, More Efficient By 10%
On display at the on-going ATZ/MTZ Congress in Germany is the CO2ncept-10%, basically a Porsche Cayenne V8 that has been modified to deliver, as its name suggests, 10.1% lower fuel intake and carbon dioxide emissions. The people responsible for this concept, the Schaeffler Group, managed that impressive 10% reduction mainly from engine modifications, which include measures such as the …Read More
General Motors Testing Noise-Emitting Device On Electric Chevrolet Volt
A hybrid’s lack of vehicle noise has been a problem all these while, with studies showing that, in certain situations, electric or hybrid vehicles are twice as likely to be involved in accidents with pedestrians, particularly the blind. Although not yet legally required to do so, General Motors is currently testing a noise-emitting device on the all-electric Chevrolet Volt. …Read More
Mazda Divulges Weight-Loss Secrets
With fuel economy now a headline number alongside power and speed, automakers worldwide are cracking their heads over how best to improve fuel efficiency without sacrificing drivability. Mazda is one of them. According to Robert Davis, Mazda U.S.’s senior vice president of product development and quality, Mazda engineers have found ways of shaving at least 100 kg off each model, starting with …Read More
Ford Introduces World’s First Inflatable Seat Belts
Step aside Volvo. Ford has become the first automaker to introduce inflatable seat belts (airbags plus seat belts—why has no one thought of this earlier?). Designed with rear-seat passengers in mind, the inflatable seat belts spread the crash force more evenly over the human body, compared to conventional seat belts that would concentrate the force on …Read More
2010 Volvo S60 Equipped With High-Tech Safety Features [w/video]
Volvo cars have always pride itself as the leader in the field of automotive safety engineering. The Scandinavian automaker, which invented and patented the modern 3-point safety belt, is ready to take the first steps in reaching its ultimate goal – building a car that cannot crash, starting with the highly anticipated successor to the current Volvo S60 sedan. Having already introduced the City …Read More
Trapster Could Save You A Fine
Trapster is a must-have application for frequent highway users. What does it do? It helps you avoid speed traps, based on user-provided, real-time information. Available on the iPhone, BlackBerry, Android, Windows Mobile and Symbian, Trapster has about 1.85 million users worldwide, and is receiving more than 50,000 downloads per day. As more people use this application, more speed traps are likely …Read More
Stopping Texting While Driving Once And For All
With the obscene number of road accidents in Malaysia—many fatal and serious in nature—surely more should and can be done to address the issue. Lowering the speed limit is definitely one measure, having better roads and raising the overall driving standard are others. But how are we to stop those inconsiderate road users who choose to call and text (sms) while driving? Recent …Read More
McLaren MP4-12C Revealed From The Inside
To keep public interest high, McLaren has launched a new web site that reveals the inner workings of the new MP4-12C supercar, which is not due for another year. Using computer generation, MP4-12C is laid entirely bare, showing all components big and small. There are also brief descriptions of the design, dynamics, performance and weight-saving aspects of the supercar. MP4-12C …Read More
Turbocharged 1.6-litre Campro Engine Available By 2011
In the presence of Malaysia’s King and Queen who toured Lotus’ U.K. headquarters, Proton has unveiled a turbocharged version of the 1.6-litre Campro engine—one said to produce the grunt rivalling a 2.0-litre engine’s. No figures are made known, but we expect between 140 to 150 horses, and torque levels in excess of 200 Nm. What is needed, though, is …Read More
More Audi Models To Benefit From Aluminium Construction
Audi is planning to employ lightweight hybrid aluminium construction on future models from A4 upwards, starting with the new, third-generation A8 which will be unveiled later this year, an Audi source confirmed with Autocar. Only A3 and the upcoming A1 would be using the conventional steel monocoque chassis. The growing emphasis on saving fuel and the planet meant that legislators …Read More
Meet Atnmbl—The Car of the Future
From the people who designed the Google Phone, we may also eventually get the Atnmbl (Autonomobile). Of course, the concept is radical and nothing on the market today even comes close in terms of looks and functionality. Mike and Maaike design firm has the vision to create a vehicle that drives itself, with nothing of the steering wheel, brake pedal and stuff …Read More
McLaren Exploring Hybrid Technology For Upcoming Supercars
McLaren intends to explore hybrid technology for use in their upcoming supercars. The U.K.-based maker of extreme supercars has posted a job opening on their official website, seeking a senior engineer capable in the development and deploying of hybrid technology—a fact verified by a McLaren spokesperson who said: “It (hybrid technology) is something we want as a forward-thinking, technology-driven company. …Read More
Finally A New iDrive System For BMW 5-Series
From now onwards, all BMW 5-Series will come with the new iDrive system which made its debut in 3-Series in 2008, BMW Malaysia recently announced. By right, the system should allow for convenient control of entertainment, communication and navigation functions. But the first-generation iDrive is anything but easy or convenient to use. Luckily, the second-generation iDrive promises to be far more intuitive in …Read More
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