The best updates for the Gen 2 4.0t [EA825] Audi’s 4-liter biturbo v8 has been in production since 2012. The first generation of this engine (designated EA8124, which we covered here) powered the flagship A8 as well as the S/RS variants of the A6 and the A7. In 2017 (Porsche Panamera) and 2020 (Audi models), the second generation 4.0t, designated EA825, replaced it. Depending on the vehicle, this engine has a base horsepower of between 500 and 641. So far this engine has proven to be an amazing platform. It is capable of incredible power with minor modifications, and with…
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The DuPont-owned brand celebrates the heritage of solving complex and technical design and lubrication challenges through application-driven innovation, customer collaborationWILMINGTON, Del. (PRWEB), February 28, 2023 DuPont (NYSE:DD) today announced the 75th anniversary recognition of the company’s MOLYKOTE® Specialty Lubricants brand and its Smart Lubrication™ solutions for customers’ innovation, performance and sustainability needs.Founded in 1948 by American scientist Alfred Sonntag with “miracle lubricants” based on molybdenum disulphide (MoS2), MOLYKOTE® has long been a trusted partner for engineers and manufacturers, helping them tackle more difficult and complex lubrication and technical challenges.In 2023, the brand, which has grown to include a wide range…
This content has been imported from a third party. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you can find more information on their website. A Spanish father-son duo have been jailed for fraud after falsely reporting the theft of their Renault Megane after crashing it at a track day, published in Spanish Europa Press reports The younger of the duo took the Renault hatch to a track day at the Circuit de Jarama, a track north of Madrid, in 2021. Europa Press reports There, he rolled the car with a passenger inside, but both…
It’s not every day you see a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon is used for its intended purpose. Originally designed for the German military, the box truck is built to ford streams, climb rocky surfaces and move through sand. Unfortunately, like many luxury SUVmost G-Wagons are found being driven leisurely around rich cities for people to flaunt their wealth and prestige. Fortunately, there are people in the world like WhistlinDiesel on YouTube trying to find the limit of all the expensive vehicles he can get his hands on. Their modus operandi is to torture test cars in a way that no one has…
Chevron Corp. raised its annual rate of share buybacks in a show of confidence in its cash generation targets, even after crude oil prices declined more than 30% since June. Chevron will buy back shares at a rate of $17.5 billion annually starting in the second quarter, up from $15 billion previously planned, the San Ramon, California-based company said in a statement on Tuesday. The top end of its buyback target range rose by a third to $20 billion a year, giving Chevron room for further increases in the future. CEO Mike Wirth is eager to show that the cash…
Volvo EX90 Volvo Cars, owned by Geely, plans to open a new technology center in Krakow, Poland’s second largest city. Volvo said it will be a key software development center and play a crucial role in the company’s strategic ambitions to be an all-electric brand by 2030 and a leader in new technologies, particularly through in-house software development. The technology center will have full responsibility for developing comprehensive and key features of our new all-electric cars, which are central to our purpose as a brand. Krakow engineers will join Volvo’s global pool of talent to develop software for key areas…
New York, Feb. 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to The Insight Partners, “Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) market. Forecast to 2028: Impact of COVID-19 and Global Analysis by Components [Hardware (Camera, Sensors, and Others) and Software]Type (Fixed-Wing, Multi-Rotor, Single-Rotor and Hybrid), Application (Military & Defense, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Personal, Agriculture, Industrial, Law Enforcement & Construction) and Geography”, the Global Unmanned Aerial Vehicle ( UAV Market Demand) is influenced by the use of commercial UAVs by various industries to increase ROI and productivity and increase military UAV spending worldwide. Get sample pages of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Market Size -…
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WATE) – When aging vehicle batteries no longer have the juice to power a car, they may still have some power left. A new study from Oak Ridge National Laboratory is working to find applications for these batteries, specifically lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles, which can be difficult given the different manufacturers, ages and sizes . Michael Starke, a researcher at ORNL Grid Integration, said they have been working to develop a new technology that allows this type of reuse of electric batteries. Starke said most recently that he and his team have focused on the…
The world’s biggest chemical maker said profit margins would remain tight with the Chinese market still to recover and the global economic downturn weakening demand for plastics and construction materials. The net income of Saudi Basic Industries Corp. fell to 290 million riyals ($78 million) in the fourth quarter, down 94 percent year-on-year and the worst figure since the peak of the coronavirus pandemic in mid-2020. Shares fell 2.7 percent at 1 p.m. in Saudi Arabia to 89.40 riyals, the biggest drop at the close this year. According to Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh, acting chief executive of Sabic, the end of the…
Look at those tires! Young car salesman showing the advantages of the car to the customer The process of buying a luxury car can be quite overwhelming. You want to make sure you’re getting a great deal, as well as making sure the vehicle itself is perfect for your needs. In addition to this, many people are also trying to buy this type of car at the same time as you, so how do you stand out from the crowd? All of these factors combined mean that buyers are prepared before they begin their search for a new luxury vehicle.…