July-August 2012
- Published in Magazine.
News
- GM studies how drivers react to autonomous vehicles
- Toyota will build sports cars and hybrids with BMW
- Jaguar makes its first four-cylinder gasoline limousine
- BorgWarner helps BYD to downsize the G6 sedan
Technology
- Electric motors make the Prius MPV ride better
- Ford function enables cars to drive themselves in traffic
- BMW M specifies carbon-ceramic brakes for the first time
- Polypropylene makes inlet manifolds lighter and cheaper
Features
Mercedes A-Class
Electric steering and a low-drag body cut consumption but it's connectivity that matters to many
Honda Civic
Rear suspension tuning makes the ninth-generaration C-Car ride and handle better
Toyota Yaris Hybrid
How Toyota reduced and repackaged its gasoline hybrid system for the B-segment Yaris
Leaner, cleaner diesel
Why Daimler chose low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation to get its big four-cylinder through Euro 6
Mixed messages
JLR, BMW, Fiat and Fraunhofer on the optimum blend of steel, aluminium and composites
Body building
How Volvo will make next-generation vehicles safer, lighter and more efficient
Sparking a debate
Why Daimler prefers four cylinders to three and why integrated manifolds aren't a perfect solution
The big picture
A good look at how Porsche and ZF engineered the world's first seven-speed manual transmission
Focus: Testing and CAE
Powertrains have never been so advanced or so varied. We get insight from OEMs, Tier Ones and development firms on how they're meeting the challenge.
Regulars
- Technology advances quicker when you share things
- Milestones: How Chrysler and Bendix put ABS into production
- Know-how: Sound advice on making speakers slimmer
- Diary: Plan your essential travel for the next few months
- Recruitment: For career progression, look no further
- The Job: Ford's powertrain integration chief talks efficiency
