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Aug 8, 2011
BMI's simple aero tweaks could increase semi truck efficiency by 12%

South Carolina-based BMI Corporation and the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a simple set of aerodynamic fairings that reduce fuel consumption of long-haul semi trucks by up to 12 percent. The aerospace-inspired add-ons, which BMI calls the SmartTruck UnderTray System, include five individual components that work in harmony to reduce the drag coefficient of tractor trailers. Specifically, the aero add-ons reduce the low pressure area that forms behind a truck.

Eric Loveday
Aug 8, 2011 Report
Porsche hints at new mid-engine supercar between 911 and 918

It's not official – yet – but Car and Driver caught Porsche executives discussing a new addition to the lineup. Rumor has it that the German automaker is looking to add a mid-engined supercar to the family, slotting above the 911 range, but below the upcoming 918. This new model will be Porsche's answer to the Jeff Glucker

Aug 8, 2011 Video
Mercedes-Benz shows off 2012 C63 AMG Coupe with three stunt videos

It's loud, powerful and wears the three-pointed star up front. Sure, that could describe the host of Mercedes-Benz's AMG cars, but in this case, we're talking about the latest hotness: the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe. This performance two-door keeps popping up in videos to tantalize our senses, and now, Mercedes has hired a pair of stun

Jeff Glucker
Aug 8, 2011
Honda's Horrible Summer Continues

Why The vaunted Japanese automaker is misfiring

Honda Motor Co. continued its long hot summer of bad news by announcing a recall of 2.49 million vehicles worldwide to repair a software problem that could damage the automatic transmission.

David Kiley
Aug 8, 2011 Spy Shots
Audi City E-tron Concept caught during film shoot

Our spies recently turned their lenses on this little guy in Berlin, deeming it an Audi concept for the coming Frankfurt Motor Show. Supposedly rolled out from under Audi's e-tron umbrella, its silent running suggests electric propulsion, and its tandem seating suggests an evolution of the Jonathon Ramsey

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