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Creating the 2016 Nissan Titan XD
In some regards, this might be called a “tweener,” except for the fact that that word doesn’t really connote something that is 24.7-inches long, weighs 7,480 pounds, and has a 310-hp, 550-lb. ft. torque Cummins 5.0-liter V8 turbodiesel under its hood.
British Study Shows Need to Improve Electricity Infrastructure for EVs
Nearly one-third of Britain’s utility infrastructure will have to be upgraded by 2030 if sales of all-electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles increases, according to a three-year study.
VW’s Controlling Family Calls for Calm, Vows to Shield Jobs Amid Diesel Scandal
The Porsche-Piech family that controls Volkswagen AG advised the company’s workers yesterday not to “panic” and suggested their jobs would be protected as VW struggles with its array of emission test cheating scandals.
Diminutive Duramax Diesel: Big on Performance
GM gives its mid-size pickup customers what they’ve been clamoring for, a clean and quiet, high-torque, fuel-efficient diesel.
Open to Opportunity in Functionality & Connectivity @ Conti
In just over 100 years, the interfaces on vehicles have gone from a simple needle on a numbered dial to a plethora of information.
Self-Driving Car Races to Start Next Year
Vehicles, start yourselves. The organizers of Formula One’s Formula E electric car racing series plan to launch a new offshoot series for autonomous vehicles late next year in conjunction with the third season of Formula E.
Making IndyCars Safer
Although the 2015 Verizon IndyCar Series season is over (Scott Dixon won the championship in a Chevy), work is underway on preparing cars for the 2016 season.
VDA Predicts 4% Growth in Car Sales in Germany
Germany’s car market will expand 4% to 3.17 million sales this year in spite of the bad publicity about Volkswagen AG’s diesel engine emissions scandal, the country’s VDA trade group predicts.
U.S. Lawsuit Says Bosch Conspired with VW on Cheater Diesels
A U.S. lawsuit claims Robert Bosch GmbH conspired with Volkswagen AG to equip diesel-powered vehicles with software to cheat emission tests.