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.
Russia bans state purchase of foreign-made cars to aid local automakers
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has ordered a ban on Russian state and municipal purchases of foreign-manufactured cars and machinery to support local producers.
Daughter surprises stepdad with Porsche 914
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Porsche will consolidate sports car output in Zuffenhausen
Porsche plans to consolidate production of its Boxster and Cayman sports cars at its main plant in Zuffenhausen, Stuttgart.
