Monthly Archives: June 2013

Germany seeks to block EU auto CO2 emissions deal, sources say

autobahn traffic

Germany won a delay on a deal to introduce a tougher CO2 emissions target for Europe’s new-car fleet in 2020, environmental campaigners said.

What is the future of engine displacement

What is the future of engine displacement

Along with engine related fuel economy influencers, the driver can have up to a 30 percent impact on fuel economy, so factors like engine performance and driveability are also important.

Drayson Racing sets new world electric land speed record with a speed of 204.185mph

Lord Drayson

Drayson Racing has set a new World Electric Land Speed Record of 204.185mph with Lord Drayson behind the wheel of the Drayson B12 69/EV electric Le-Mans Prototype.

Tips to follow promote longer wheel life

The way to achieve the longest life and performance from the wheels on work trucks is through proper spec’ing and care.

Officials at Maxion Wheels, the world’s largest manufacturer of lightweight steel wheels (www.maxionwheels.com), say that fleet equipment specifiers could make wheels a “non-issue” if they’d follow a few simple guidelines and ask their equipment maintenance departments to follow the six spec’ing tips and seven maintenance steps to long wheel life.

Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 T5 HPC with 350 hp revealed

Heico Sportiv Volvo V40 T5 HPC with 350 hp

Volvo tuner Heico Sportiv has unveiled a high performance V40 T5 HPC (High Performance Concept) that is based on the four-wheel-drive, Cross County variant of the Volvo V40 – the Volvo V40CC T5.