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  Powertrain

  McLaren MP4-12C GT3

  McLaren has developed its MP4-12C sportscar into a GT3 racer capable of competing with Aston Martin,... more.

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  Emissions

  BMW X3

  Since the first-generation X3’s launch seven years ago, vehicle development has switched focus to ... more.

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  Chassis

  Audi A8 L

  The limousine gives rear passengers comfort without sacrificing driveability... more.

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  Safety

  Nissan Leaf

  The Leaf is the first purpose-designed electric vehicle Euro NCAP has crash tested. AE was given exc... more.

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  Electronics

  Cracking the code

  Proprietary infotainment software platforms can cost millions to develop and then become quickly out... more.

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  High Performance

  Jaguar F-Type coming in 2012

  Aluminium convertible will take on Porsche Boxster in the sports car segment... 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.

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  Hybrids & EVs

  BASF’s head of chemicals research and engineering Dr Andreas Fischer

  How BASF will deliver better batteries for hybrids and electric vehicles... more.

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  Testing

  Four seasons

  BMW’s new environmental test centre is shortening development times... 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

  Opel-Vauxhall Zafira

  Improved body-in-white construction, advanced driver-assistance systems and adaptable seating are am... more.

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  Design

  Giants of the track

  Unlike motor racing, truck racing is an area where research and technological developments are passe... more.

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  Downsizing

  Magna Powertrain’s head of global products Walter Sackl

  How future powertrain development will affect all-wheel drive technologies and why China is the larg... more.

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  Transmissions

  Q&A: Didier Lexa at Getrag

  Dual-clutch transmissions strategy, how commodity prices affect actuation systems, and why automated... more.