Alfred Büchi the inventor of the turbocharger
Turbocharging technology made the combustion engine more reliable and efficient, but the first system barely worked
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Powertrain
Spotlight: Henrik Fisker
Fisker Automotive has built its reputation on its Karma range-extender vehicle. Chief executive offi... more.
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Emissions
Volkswagen Golf
VW has used its MQB vehicle architecture to reduce weight, improve efficiency and introduce new safe... 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
Q&A: Ian Callum
Jaguar’s design director on how aluminium and connectivity are shaping the future of the luxur... 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.
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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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Drivetrain
Mini Countryman
Developing the largest Mini ever has been controversial, but it’s what the market demands... more.
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Hybrids & EVs
Driving range
Volvo's three range-extender powertrains will help improve vehicle efficiency and the technology's s... more.
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Body-in-white
Opel-Vauxhall Astra Estate
Engineers had to adapt the vehicle to meet the needs of drivers who use it as a load carrier... 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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Motorsport
McLaren’s head of vehicle engineering Mark Williams
Williams on work in the fast lane... more.
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Design
Mini marvel
The Mini has defined the premium small-car segment, but it will have to adapt to stay successful. Im... more.
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Testing
Testing and CAE: Engaging development
Perfecting transmission testing means shifting even more work to the virtual world... more.
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Downsizing
Q&A: Dr Roland Ernst
Ford Ecoboost chief engineer talks about the downsized three-cylinder gasoline engine... more.