French supplier Valeo has developed an electric turbocharger that it says eliminates “turbo lag.” The new turbocharger is powered by an electric motor instead of exhaust gases.
Category Archives: Motoring News
Hyundai recalls in U.S. reach 1.3 million in same week
by Bernie Woodall in Detroit
South Korea’s Hyundai is recalling about 420,000 vehicles covering three models for separate problems in the United States, after recalling 883,000 Sonata sedans this week, according to U.S. safety regulators.
UK to allow driverless cars starting 2015
The UK Government has announced new measures that give the green light for driverless cars to take to UK roads from January 2015. UK cities can now bid for a share of a £10 million competition to host a driverless cars trial and the Government is also calling on cities to join together with businesses and research organisations to put forward proposals to become a test location.
Hyundai recalls 883,000 Sonatas to fix gear shifters
Hyundai is recalling its popular Sonata midsize sedan to fix problems with the gear shift levers. The recall covers 883,000 cars from the 2011 through 2014 model years.
American Teen Invents Way to Prevent Hot Car Deaths
By Matt Cantor
An inventor has developed a possible solution to the recurring problem of kids left in hot cars—and she did so before even graduating from high school.
