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BMW has unveiled a new wheel design which it says is more aerodynamic and provides “all-round efficiency”.
The “Aerodynamic Wheel” will feature on the BMW iX3 as well the iNext and i4 models.
In tests, BMW found that the new aerodynamic wheel reduced drag for the iX3 by “about 5 per cent” compared with the conventionally powered BMW X3. [Read more…] about BMW unveils ‘novel aerodynamic wheels’ for the purely electric cars
Magna held two grand opening ceremonies last month in China, for new factories in Changsha and Shanghai.
The new plant in Changsha, a joint venture with GAC subsidiary GAC Component Co., Ltd. (GAC Component), began production of composite liftgates for a global automaker’s crossover vehicle in late 2018.
Last month, Magna’s plant in Shanghai started production on active aerodynamic grille shutters for an American brand producing multiple vehicle platforms for the China market.
[Read more…] about Magna celebrates growing footprint in China with two grand opening eventsSide mirrors on cars can sometimes be bothersome, especially if you are driving through a very narrow space in, for example, a car park or something.
The chances of your side mirror making contact with another vehicle or some part of the building are obviously higher than any other part of your car – except maybe the front and back bumpers.
The idea of dispensing with side mirrors has probably occurred to many people before. [Read more…] about New highly aerodynamic Audi design suggests cars may not have side mirrors in future
