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Automotive Engineering
This zone covers the materials, processes, equipment and expertise used in vehicle development, from turbochargers to transmissions.
Gary S. Vasilash
Last year Hyundai launched a Santa Fe, a five-passenger vehicle. It is called the Santa Fe. But what if you have more people? Well, there’s a Santa Fe for that. It’s called. . .the Santa Fe.
“As the ultimate track-capable Camaro, this car restores the mission of the original Z/28, and serves as a testament to the expertise of Chevrolet as the best-selling brand of performance cars.”-- GM North America president Mark Reuss.
Gary S. Vasilash
Sometimes you feel like driving a sport sedan like, well, something that might be well suited to a track. Oftentimes you want to drive a sports sedan like you’re going to buy a carton of milk (because you are). The 2014 Lexus IS has been engineered to handle both with aplomb.
Volkswagen is producing the XL1, what it calls “the world’s most efficient production car,” in its plant in Osnabrück, Germany.
Gary S. Vasilash
Yes, you can still crawl up rocks. Yet the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee has interior refinements and amenities of a luxury car. And there’s an eight-speed transmission. And a diesel. And more. And this is a refresh?
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On the Line at Tochigi—Sort Of
Gary S. Vasilash
As you may know, assembly line workers in Japanese plants often wear uniforms, including hats.
How to Engineer a Corvette Small Block Engine
Gary S. Vasilash
The LT1 6.2-liter Small Block V8 developed for the 2014 Corvette Stingray will produce an estimated 450-hp and an estimated 450 lb-ft of torque.
Maybe a Father’s Day Idea. . .
Gary S. Vasilash
The number of V8 engines for passenger cars is certainly on the decline as OEMs work to address looming CAFE regulations.
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