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NewsBMW Celebrates 25 Years of All-Wheel Drive
One in four BMW cars sold around the world is now equipped with all-wheel drive. In addition, the number of cars from the brand’s various model series specified with all-wheel drive is steadily rising. BMW currently offers 45 models in which xDrive provides variable distribution of drive between the front …
NewsGM Selling Off Golf Course, Abandoned Church?
Although GM may be earning more than a few kudos for the effort they’ve put behind making good on their new lease on life, it’s easy to forgot the bloated, overextended company that GM once was. And that’s because GM doesn’t want you to remember that part. So, quietly toiling …
NewsFord Start Concept Could Be Future Ka; Possibly North America-Bound?
Although it might not be common knowledge in this hemisphere, Ford’s microcompact Ka three door hatchback is actually incredibly successful. Having carved out a hard fought niche over the past few years, it’s brought a raft of new buyers into the Ford fold, but even a car as popular as …
NewsMazda reveals next-generation "SKYACTIV" technologies
First product to be equipped with SKYACTIV technology will be a Mazda Demio featuring an improved, fuel-efficient, next-generation direct-injection engine that achieves fuel economy of 30 km/L. Highlights of the SKYACTIV technologies: - SKYACTIV-G: a next-generation highly-efficient direct-injection gasoline engine with the world’s highest compression ratio of 14.0:1 - SKYACTIV-D: …
NewsMicrosoft Unveils Windows Embedded Automotive 7
Ford’s Sync system, initially considered something of a triviality, has become a major selling feature for the Blue Oval brand. It’s also made everyone else’s connectivity and control systems seem downright outdated. And now it looks like everyone else might have a shot at greatness. Although Microsoft created the sync …
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