Some of the most talked and most exclusive super/hypercars on the market today are recently unveiled Porsche 918 Spyder, Ferrari LaFerrari and McLaren P1.
UK makes £47,000 a minute from car exports
UK car export values have doubled in the past decade, up from £12 billion in 2004 to £24.8 billion in 2013 – meaning £47,000 is generated for the UK economy every minute by car exports.
U.S. Automakers Sales Outpace China’s Domestic Brands
Car sales growth in China moderated in May, although General Motors and other U.S. and foreign makers did better than domestic brands in the world’s largest auto market.
High strength cellular aluminium foam for the automotive industry
Aluminum foam is used for applications that require a high level of energy and sound absorption characteristics. Researchers at the University Teknologi MARA (UiTM) in Malaysia have developed an innovative process to make high strength cellular aluminium foam with help from some salt.
Aluminium foam exhibits unique properties when compared to its dense form, particularly its lightweight characteristics. Generally, the foam can be divided into two categories; closed cell and open cell, both have different characteristics and applications.
NHTSA opens 1.1 million vehicle air bag ruptures investigation
U.S. safety regulators are investigating whether 1.1 million vehicles from five automakers have air bags that could hurt people in a crash.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it opened the probe Wednesday after getting six reports of air bags rupturing. Three people were hurt when struck by air bags or parts, but the injuries were not life-threatening. Ruptured air bags also don’t protect people in crashes.
