Automotive Engineer

News

• Ford and Toyota work together on rear-wheel hybrid technology
• Study proves relevance of Euro NCAP consumer crash tests 
• European OEMs boost their investment in R&D
• Porsche develops 911 sportscar that emits only 194g/km CO2

Technology

• Conti’s latest brake calipers reduce weight and noise
• TRW removes the need for a vacuum booster in its brakes
• Ricardo improves efficiency in its flywheel technology
• The Audi A8 luxury sedan cuts CO2 emissions with a hybrid

Features

BMW 6 Series
The OEM’s luxury convertible mixes style, comfort and refinement with a V8 engine 

Jaguar XF 2.2D 
The sedan’s diesel engine makes it more efficient but without compromising driveability 

Honda CR-Z Mugen 
Honda is using hybrid and forced induction technology to develop an efficient performance vehicle 

Fundamental focus
Mazda’s radical diesel technology and lighter vehicle bodies will help to cut CO2. Read the full article

Competitive thinking
Gordon Murray Design’s iStream manufacturing process redefines the electric car 

Track dynamics 
How Jaguar used computer-aided engineering to make its XKR-S handle on the track 

Naturally aspirated 
Lexus’ high-revving V10 gasoline engine is the powerhouse behind the OEM’s LFA supercar 

Frankfurt IAA preview 
Emissions reduction, lightweight materials and increased connectivity will take centre stage at this year’s Frankfurt motor show. Our guide shows you the new metal and technical highlights you can’t miss. Read the full preview

Focus on electronics and integration

Open-source software could make infotainment systems more adaptable and increase functionality - OEMs and suppliers discuss the challenges in bringing the technology to market. Read the full article

Regulars

Comment
Frankfurt remains the industry’s most important event 

Milestones
Francis Davis’s 1926 power-steering patent made vehicles more manoeuvrable, but wasn’t widely adopted until the 1950s 

Know-how
Reconfigurable instrument clusters explained 

Diary
The best selection of what’s on, why, where, and when 

Recruitment
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The Job
Nexteer’s chief European product engineer explains how his team develops electric power-steering for a diverse portfolio of vehicles