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Visteon & 3M features proximity sensing & touch-sensitive haptic controls

The interiors of two production vehicles were stripped out so that specialists from Visteon and 3M could fashion new interiors featuring in-development, production-ready technologies from the two suppliers.

“Two vehicles have been developed - one for North America and one for Europe - with similar technologies but different styling on each,” said Joe Stroh, Business Development Manager for 3M Automotive Division. Visteon and 3M employees from the U.S., the U.K., Germany, France, Italy, and Japan participated. Continue reading ‘Visteon & 3M features proximity sensing & touch-sensitive haptic controls’ »

Artega GT production beginning this summer, convertible version planned


Artega’s parent company, Paragon, is getting ready for its assault on the Porsche Cayman this summer, when it finally begins production of the Artega GT. Continue reading ‘Artega GT production beginning this summer, convertible version planned’ »

WRC : podium finish for Sordo/Martí in Jordan

The finish ceremony of the first Jordan Rally to count for the World Rally Championship (Round 5) was held near Amman, close to the Dead Sea.

Dani Sordo/Marc Martí steered their C4 WRC to second place overall which earns Citroën eight valuable points. Following their misadventure on Saturday, Sébastien Loeb/Daniel Loeb rejoined under the SupeRally Continue reading ‘WRC : podium finish for Sordo/Martí in Jordan’ »

Spy Shot - Citroen C3 MPV

Citroen Monospace

The new Citroen supermini-MPV was snapped - from behind - with almost no disguise on at all, but the French company is confident that it will go straight to the top of the range. Continue reading ‘Spy Shot - Citroen C3 MPV’ »