Roborace Creates Robotic Race Car
Roborace has announced its chief design officer as Daniel Simon, a global force in futuristic, automotive design. Renowned for his work on Hollywood sci-fi phenomena such as Tron: Legacy and Oblivion, Simon has previously been senior designer at Bugatti and later went on to design everything from drones, motorcycles, spaceships and Le Mans cars throughout his career.
Acura Unveils GT3 Racecar In New York
Acura took the wraps off a NSX GT3 racecar at the 2016 New York International Auto Show, announcing its intention to campaign the twin-turbocharged NSX supercar in North America starting in 2017.
Stocking TPMS Service Kits And Sensors
Every time a TPMS sensor is removed from a rim, it must be serviced – no ifs, ands or buts – and you must not reuse the seals or stems.
Chili Bowl Champ Makes Incredible Doughnuts
Rico Abreu won the 2016 Chili Bowl midget race in Tulsa, Okla. for the second year in a row. The Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals presented by General Tire was staged in front of a packed house of nearly 20,000 in attendance at the River Spirit Expo Center.
Mazda To Race With New MZ-2.0T Engine
The two-car Mazda Prototype race team will be powered by the new gasoline-fueled MZ-2.0T engine this season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The engine has been in development for much of the past year and has completed nearly 4,000 test miles prior to the “ROAR before the 24” test session at the Daytona International Speedway.
Porsche 911 Carrera and 911 Targa 4 Models Feature Turbocharged Engines
With the new 2017 911 Carrera 4 and 911 Targa 4 models, the traction advantage courtesy of an enhanced all-wheel drive system is paired with innovative turbocharged engines that are more powerful and consume less fuel than their predecessors. The standard adaptive PASM chassis (Porsche Active Suspension Management) with its ten-millimeter reduced ride height provides an even greater bridge between agile handling and sophisticated ride comfort.
The Connected Vehicle: Exploring The Next Frontier In Vehicle Communication
Connected vehicles have been with us since 1996 when GM introduced OnStar. This first-generation connected vehicle system pioneered the way for similar systems that were to follow. OnStar offered hands-free cell phone calling, GPS navigation, the ability to monitor vehicle systems for potential problems and to summon help in the event of a breakdown or accident. Since those early days, most import and domestic automakers have jumped onto the connected vehicle bandwagon and now offer some type of onboard cell phone, navigation and infotainment connectivity package.
Tony Stewart Announces His Retirement From Racing
After 17 years competing at NASCAR’s highest level, Tony Stewart has decided his 18th year in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series will be his last. The three-time series champion will retire following the 2016 season, whereupon Clint Bowyer will take the wheel of the No. 14 machine in 2017.
Late-Model Vehicles Place High Demands On Batteries
Long, cold winters are hard on car batteries, but long hot summers can be even harsher. Batteries in hot climates like Arizona, New Mexico and Florida typically need to be replaced a year or two sooner than those in states with more moderate climates. The reason is that heat causes the electrolyte inside the battery to evaporate, and once the level drops below the tops of the plates, the plates suffer permanent damage.
New Report Shows Wide Adoption of Stop-Start Technology on Future Vehicles
New data from Navigant Research shows stop-start capability anticipated to be the most important innovation in improving fuel efficiency.
