There are real records and then there are “other” records in very odd categories. This one is obviously all about getting more attention and nothing to do with speed, which is what we think about when a car hits an extreme race track.
Monthly Archives: July 2014
Mulally, Ford ex-CEO appointed to Google board
Google Inc has appointed former Ford CEO Alan Mulally to its board of directors, drafting a seasoned Detroit executive into its ranks as it develops a self-driving car and tries to get its software into more automobiles.
Continental supplying first turbocharger with aluminium housing
Continental’s powertrain developers have launched series production of the first car turbocharger with an aluminium turbine housing. Integration of the unit in the three-cylinder, 1.5L 100 kW petrol engine for the MINI Hatch has been ongoing since spring 2014.
VW aims to lift profitability and save €5 billion
Volkswagen Group plans to cut costs at its namesake passenger cars brand by €5 billion ($6.8 billion) by 2017 and boost productivity as it seeks to lift sagging profitability.
