Industrial revolution
Engineers are upgrading safety and infotainment functions with the help of consumer electronics technologies. And at the heart of developments are graphic-processing units
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Features
Q&A: Harald Krüger
BMW's board member for production and former head of Mini details some of the big plans the firm has for small cars
Mazda6
A lighter, stiffer, more aerodynamic body and a redesigned chassis make this sedan better to drive and far more fuel efficient
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
A fusion of stereo camera technology and radar makes this executive sedan safer, while downsized gasoline engines improve efficiency
Viewpoint: Michiel van Ratingen
Euro NCAP's secretary general explains why better protection for all occupants – under all conditions – is essential to the development of safer vehicles
Range Rover
The original premium SUV now combines an aluminium structure with even greater off-road capability and the comfort and refinement to rival the best luxury sedans
Q&A: Nick Rogers
The Range Rover vehicle line director explains how the aluminium SUV took shape
Q&A: Markus Bachmeier
Linde's head of hydrogen solutions on the prospects for fuel cells and the refuelling infrastructure
No expense spared
Extensive use of composites, careful attention to aerodynamics and knowledge transfer from motorsport don’t come cheap but should help McLaren’s P1 to compete on the road and track
Q&A: Jamal Hameedi
Ford SVT's chief engineer explains how the Shelby GT500 became the fastest Mustang ever
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Powertrain
Diesel: Compression test
Experts from FEV, Ford and Renault detail the improvements in fuel injection, valvetrains and boosti... more.
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Chassis
Nexteer's chief European product engineer Paul Poirel
How the team develops electric power-steering for a diverse portfolio of vehicles... more.
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Safety
Q&A: Håkan Abrahamsson
Volvo's C-car vehicle line director on how the V40 premium compact was developed to take on Aud... more.
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Electronics
Q&A: Ulrich Schmalohr
Opel-Vauxhall’s global line executive for small vehicles on Mokka B-segment SUV challenges... more.
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Transmissions
Desert racers
VW’s engineers needed to adapt the Race Touareg 3 to have a chance of winning the Dakar rally for ... more.
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Testing
Bentley's acoustics and aerodynamics chief Aaron Hankinson
The challenge of making vehicles worth €320,00 pitch-perfect... more.
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Commercial Vehicles
Q&A: Dr Christian Wiehen
Wabco’s chief technology officer on improving aerodynamics on commercial vehicles and developi... more.
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High Performance
No expense spared
Extensive use of composites, careful attention to aerodynamics and knowledge transfer from motorspor... more.
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Downsizing
Q&A: Dr Roland Ernst
Ford Ecoboost chief engineer talks about the downsized three-cylinder gasoline engine... more.
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Motorsport
Paul Eastman runs the Mini's World Rally Championship team
A career in stages... more.
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Drivetrain
Global engineering director at GKN Rob Rickell
Drivetrain technology developments we can expect over the next decade... more.
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Body-in-white
Focus: Body-in-white
Bugatti’s 400km/h Veyron has helped to improve manufacturing techniques of composite materials... more.
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Hybrids & EVs
Q&A: Dr Matthias Rabe at Seat
Seat’s vice-president for research and development discusses future material uses, vehicle electri... more.
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Hybrids
Alfred Büchi the inventor of the turbocharger
Turbocharging technology made the combustion engine more reliable and efficient, but the first syste... more.