However, it’s not only the powertrain which is different: the Micra 117 PS delivers a more dynamic on-road performance thanks to a number of physical changes.Versions featuring this engine have a lower ride height (-10mm), plus revised suspension tuning to optimise the benefits of that reduction. They also have sharper steering; the steering rack is quicker and lighter to use, so the car is noticeably more agile and fun to drive.

I laughed when I saw the massive cup holders next to the shift pad buttons of various indentations. Spill a drink on there… what if the liquid freezes on the buttons. Does the transmission function? Needlessly unconventional. The Odyssey is the worst Honda offender with the gear selections located directly in the midst of the the climate, seat cooling/heating controls below the touchscreen next to the push button start. Have to look for the park and on/off buttons surrounded by every other control

If the engine wasn’t sucking oil up like an oil derrick, however, the next 13-most-common issues were all still engine related anyway. You’d probably lose all faith in the Suburban line if you thought you were getting a steal on a used ’07 as a first-time Suburban owner.

Today, the company has agreements with 22 dealers for 60 sales points and has another 20 or so points in process, ahead of plan, said Bob Pradzinski, senior vice president of sales for Zotye USA and HAAH.

Modern filters can remove particulates and contaminants such as dirt and dust particles that can be as small as five microns — about the size of a red blood cell.

"The industry has long recognized that increasing injection pressure to 500+ bar could substantially cut engine-out particulates while improving CO2 emissions and fuel economy," explains Walter Piock, chief engineer, Gasoline Systems, Delphi Technologies.

The diesel engine hasn’t seen any changes, but the transmission in the automatic models has added an extra gear. It makes for a more relaxed drive experience on the highway, as the revs aren’t as high. Plus the way the gearing has been adjusted means that it feels a bit more zesty from a standing start – I mean, the 0-100 acceleration performance isn’t astounding, but it’s quick enough.

Audi recently announced a recall of about 75,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. The recall covers certain A6, A7, and Q7 SUVs from the 2016 through 2018 model years, and A8 sedans from 2015 through 2018 model years.

Reminds me of a problem I had with a gear shifter cable snapping on my bike… this got me out of low range:

EV production growth is expected to continue. Considering the simultaneous growth in sensor and actuator systems for automotive applications, it’s clear that rapid production of high-quality copper joints will be increasingly important for the industry. Blue laser technology offers performance advantages compared to traditional materials processing methods and has proven reliable in battery fabrication, e-mobility, and electronics packaging.

If you’re living in extremely cold areas, the diesel fuel filter can get blocked due to accumulated wax or gel formation in the diesel. Anti-gel additives are made to prevent the viscous effect in diesel during cold weather and improve cold-starting performance. Additionally, anti-gel additives can also unblock diesel fuel filters.

Making 500 bar fuel injection economical is a good step to improving the efficiency of GDI engines. Formula One has permitted 500 bar fuel injection pressure since 2014 and are an important component of the 50% plus efficiency of the hybrid turbo compounded F1 engines.