Daily Archives: October 4, 2014

Mercedes-AMG GT S will take on Porsche, Jaguar

The Mercedes AMG GT S is presented at the Paris Motor Show, in Paris, Friday Oct. 3, 2014.  (AP Photo/Remy de la Mauviniere)

If there’s one car that can challenge Lamborghini for drawing gaping crowds at this year’s Paris Motor Show, it’s the AMG GT S on display at Mercedes’ stand.

Alcoa opens world’s largest Aluminium-Lithium plant in Indiana

Alcoa officially opened the world’s largest aluminium-lithium plant in Lafayette, Indiana where it produces advanced, third-generation aluminium-lithium alloys for the aerospace industry. Aircraft manufacturers are increasingly turning to lighter and stronger aluminium-lithium alloys, which are less expensive than titanium and composites and enable better fuel efficiency and lower maintenance costs.

Another GM recall, more than half a million cars, SUVs

Another GM recall, more than half a million cars, SUVs

By Ben Klayman

General Motors said on Friday it was recalling 524,384 cars and sport utility vehicles globally in two actions dealing with potential latch problems and loose parts and would stop sales of two new truck models with potential air bag defects.

Sendyne awarded patent for novel battery pack architecture

Sendyne has been awarded a patent for a battery pack architecture that enables a constant voltage battery pack, enabling the implementation of smaller, more efficient, safe and cost-effective battery packs.

leaked photo may have just spoiled Tesla’s upcoming ‘D’ announcement

A leaked photo may have just spoiled Tesla’s upcoming ‘D’ announcement

By Zach Epstein

Tesla is by far the most exciting car company in the world right now, as founder and CEO Elon Musk continues to lead the charge away from gas-powered vehicles.