Harman will not install Apple's move into autos

Harman International Industries Inc said it will not be affected by Apple Inc's plans to offer voice activated real-time traffic updates and turn-by-turn navigation in cars.

A new round of development of the Economical Electric Motors

Next-generation electric motors for low carbon emission vehicles are the target of a new collaborative research program to be led by Cobham Technical Services.

The project, “Rapid Design and Development of a Switched Reluctance Traction Motor,” will also involve partners Jaguar Land-Rover (JLR) and engineering consultancy Ricardo UK, and is co-funded by the Technology Strategy Board.

Insurance auto or 5 good reasons to buy a more expensive policy

Price isn't everything when it comes to shopping for auto and homeowners insurance. While getting a low monthly premium matters, sometimes it pays to go with the pricier plan. Whether you need additional coverage, want a lower deductible or perceive that one company is better than another, there often are good reasons to pay higher premiums.

Mini in short film for the Olympic Games in London

It's a busy time for jolly ol' England as last week it celebrated the Queen's Diamond Jubilee amidst preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

In the continued buildup for the Olympics, Mini, in homage to the original 1969 film The Italian Job,made a London-themed short film called The Britain Job to highlight both the company's partnership with the Team Great Britain and ParalympicsGB.

Expansion of Audi's - inevitably

BERLIN (Bloomberg) -- Even as rivals Mercedes-Benz and BMW spent more than a decade expanding production overseas, Audi has clung steadfastly to its flagship factories in Germany.

2013 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG packs 550 hp

Mercedes-Benz is adding a fire-breathing AMG variant of the GL sport-utility vehicle for the first time for 2013.

The people hauler will pack a biturbo 5.5-liter V8 rated at 550 hp and 560 lb-ft of torque. Code-named M157, it's capable of propelling the ute to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds en route to an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. The engine works with a seven-speed automatic transmission and permanent 4Matic all-wheel drive.

Akio Toyoda takes 2013 NASCAR Toyota Camry for a drive

Last week we showed you the 2013 Toyota Camry NASCAR Sprint Cup car, complete with orange and red TRD livery. Sources said that Joe Gibbs Racing, Michael Waltrip Racing and JTG-Daugherty Racing will remain with the Japanese automaker for at least two more years.

Today we have an HD video of Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda hot-footing the car around Daytona Speedway with Kyle Busch in February.

Toyoda is a bit shorter than Busch and looks small in the big V8-powered car. But he is an accomplished racer and seems to have no trouble hustling the car around the 2.5-mile oval.

Toyoda is famous for taking his own creations out on the track. He did the same for the Toyota 86 and owns a matte-black Lexus LFA.

We love when Toyoda does stuff like this; it proves he's an enthusiast.

Source:
autoweek.com