What Are the Common Failures of the BMW N52 Engine?
The BMW N52 engine is commonly used in a range of BMW cars. Read on for a guide to the most common problems with the BMW N52 engine.
BMW Trialling Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM)
At the Additive Manufacturing Campus in Oberschleißheim, the BMW Group is trialling wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM), in which a wire made of aluminium or similar is melted using an arc. Then a software-controlled robot places a large number of welding seams on top of each other with precision, until…
Volkswagen Expanding Drive Systems for Passat With New PHEVs, Diesel
Volkswagen is significantly expanding the range of drive systems that are available for the new Passat: pre-sales of two new plug-in hybrid drives in Europe are now starting. The eHybrid models have outputs of 150 kW (204 PS) and 200 kW (272 PS). Electric ranges are up to 120 km…
EPA Issues Final Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for MY 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles
EPA announced a final rule, Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards for Model Years 2027 and Later Light-Duty and Medium-Duty Vehicles, that sets new, more protective standards to further reduce air pollutant emissions from light-duty and medium-duty vehicles starting with model year 2027. The final standards will significantly reduce emissions of greenhouse gases…
Mercedes-Benz GLC Plug-in Hybrid SUV To Join Us Product Range in 2024
Mercedes-Benz USA announced a new plug-in hybrid variant of its popular GLC SUV model series, the 2025 GLC 350e 4MATIC SUV. The standard offerings of the GLC 300 4MATIC SUV will carry over to the plug-in hybrid, while adding more new standard features to enhance the electric experience. The new…
How To Start an EV Charging Business
Learn how to start an EV charging business with this comprehensive guide. Get expert tips on equipment, regulations, and attracting customers.