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We Can’t Unwatch this McLaren
While we generally can’t say enough (which brings us close to saying much, much too much) about McLaren Automotive design and its exquisite use of materials, this week the company launched a product that is something we wish we didn’t see: That’s the RM 11-03 McLaren Automatic Flyback Chronograph, which the company debuted at the 88th Geneva International Motor Show.
Toyota, Mazda Set Up U.S. Manufacturing Venture
Toyota Motor Corp. and Mazda Motor Corp. will operate the new assembly plant they are building in Huntsville, Ala., through a joint venture called Mazda Toyota Manufacturing USA Inc.
VW to Launch I.D. Vizzion EV by 2022
Volkswagen AG plans to introduce a production version of its sleek I.D. Vizzion electric vehicle concept by 2022.
Magna Opens European Composites Center
Magna International Inc. has opened a Composites Center of Excellence in Esslingen, Germany.
Humanetics Buys Austrian Test Equipment Firm
Michigan-based crash test dummy maker Humanetics Innovative Solutions Inc. has acquired DSD GmbH’s Testing subsidiary.
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Vorsprung durch Technik & Composites
Audi, not all that long ago, was pushing the utilization of aluminum in a massive way, pioneering the ways and means to deploy the light material in structural and closure applications.
BMW Mulls Motorcycle-Sharing Scheme
BMW AG is considering a service that would enable urban travelers to hitch a ride on the back of the company’s electric scooters and motorcycles.
Sony, KDDI Back Autonomous Vehicle Startup in Japan
Sony Corp. and Japanese telecom KDDI Corp. are backing Tier IV Inc., a Japanese startup that develops and sells operating systems for autonomous vehicles.
Chinese EV Battery Maker Ponders European Factory
A Chinese maker of battery cells for electric vehicles is close to choosing one of three sites for a giant factory in Europe.
Valvoline Touts Motor Oil Additive to Combat NVH in Turbo/Direct-Injection Engines
Valvoline Inc. says it has developed a new motor oil formulation that helps protect gasoline engines from low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI) issues that can affect turbocharged and gasoline-direct-injection engines.