| Toshiba Launches 3-Phase Brushless Sensorless Motor Pre-Driver IC for Automotive Applications |
Sep 27th, 2013 |
US INESS WIRE)--Sep 26, 2013--Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that it has launched a 3-phase brushless 1 sensorless motor 2 pre-driver IC for automotive applications, "TB9061AFNG". Sample shipments will start in October, with mass production scheduled to start in March, 2014.Toshiba: 3-phase brushless sensorless motor pre-driver IC for automotive applications, ...
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| Light hatchback comparison Renault Clio v Ford Fiesta v Kia Rio v VW Polo |
Sep 27th, 2013 |
all make a convincing case for spending $19,990-plus on a high-grade light hatch, rather than a base model larger hatch. The catalyst for this comparison test is the re-introduction of the regular Renault Clio models, in new fourth-generation form. The $19,790 Expression tested here offers a 1.2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder and six-speed dual-clutch automatic, exactly matching the ...
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| BMW 1 Series sedan to rival A3 CLA from 2017 report |
Sep 27th, 2013 |
BMW 1 Series sedan - codenamed NES (new entry-level sedan) - will form part of a range of front- and all-wheel-drive models that the luxury Bavarian car maker says will be fundamental to its expansion in lower-priced segments around the world. "The NES is integral to our growth plans," ...
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| Outlook for car sales robust says dealer |
Sep 27th, 2013 |
AUSTRALIA'S largest automotive retailer says the outlook for car sales is encouraging, especially since proposed changes to the fringe benefits tax (FBT) were dumped. Automotive Holdings Group (AHG) operates more than 150 car and truck dealerships across the country. "AHG's outlook for the automotive retail segment is robust heading into FY2014 (the 2013/14 financial year) on the back ...
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| Children Learn about Science from Race Cars |
Sep 27th, 2013 |
BALTIMORE -- A race track became a classroom for some Maryland students as they learned about science and engineering from open top Indy race cars. The IndyCar organization collaborated with educators to make science fun and encourage students to consider a career in the field. Indy Cars go well over 320 kilometers per hour. The students got a close-up look at the cars before a recent grand ...
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| NHRA Midwest Nationals drivers show off cars on Washington Ave. |
Sep 27th, 2013 |
NHRA Midwest Nationals . The world's fastest cards will be at Gateway Motorsports Park Friday through Sunday. There's over a $1 million at stake, and they are expecting about 40,000 fans for the weekend. These cars can hit 330 miles per hour, they have 8,000 to 10,000 horse power, and they cost in the $500,000 range. Click the video player above to hear what some of the drivers had ...
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| Nissan Patrol accelerator recall 24700 cars affected locally |
Sep 27th, 2013 |
Nissan Patrols built in the Japanese manufacturer’s Shatai plant between June 2006 and July 2013, the recall is linked to the 118kW/380Nm 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel and its drive-by-wire engine management system. According to Reuters, the accelerator pedal sensor on the affected vehicles could become "unstable", potentially resulting in "less-than-intended" ...
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| Rogers Sprint launch Internet connectivity for cars |
Sep 27th, 2013 |
The Sprint Velocity service will give cars high-speed Internet access using the Rogers network, but won’t be available to consumers until manufacturers install the technology in new ...
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| General Motors is literally tearing its competition to bits |
Sep 27th, 2013 |
On September 5, as I walked into an enormous garage in General Motors' sprawling Vehicle Engineering Center (VEC) in Warren, Michigan, GM engineers were tearing apart the ...
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| 2014 Corvette Stingray Review |
Sep 27th, 2013 |
For the all-new seventh-generation Corvette, Chevrolet has revived the haloed Stingray name, last used in the mid-1970s. The 2014 Stingray coupe is available first, and features a Targa-type design with a storable carbon-fiber roof panel. ...
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