The French government is to reduce its stake in supplier Valeo, reversing a move it made five years ago as part of its attempts to shore up the crisis-hit car industry.
Category Archives: General Talk
Nissan’s Z car appeal continues
Nissan’s well-known “Z” rear-drive sports car that started in the 1970s still pulls at the heart strings of driving enthusiasts with its sporty, two-seat cabin, low-to-the-pavement stance, racetrack-ready stiff ride and strong V-6 power.
ZF 8-speed cuts fuel use in new BMW 4 series
ZF Friedrichshafen supplies the new BMW 4 series with its optional eight-speed automatic transmission.
The German supplier says the transmission can help reduce fuel consumption by up to 6 percent when compared with the previous-generation six-speed gearbox it has fit in BMW models.
Ferrari LaFerrari vs Ferrari Enzo in a closed tunnel
Ferrari Enzo and its successor, the super high-tech hybrid Ferrari LaFerrari are both amazing and very unique vehicles. Seeing them together is quite unique, giving us a good look how Ferrari’s halo car has changed.
Mercedes touts GLA’s sporty looks
Mercedes-Benz expects a 70 percent conquest rate for the GLA, the brand’s smallest and cheapest SUV.
The GLA joins the A-class hatchback, B-class minivan and coupe-styled CLA sedan in an expanding compact lineup. At 4417mm long, the GLA fits between its main competitors, the Audi Q3 (4390mm) and the BMW X1 (4450mm).
