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New ESP brake control system from Bosch

In May 2008, Bosch started production of a new version of the ESP® brake control system which integrates sensors for yaw-rate measurement and lateral acceleration in the electronic control unit. In the past, these sensors were installed separately in the interior of the vehicle, within a common housing and connected via the wiring harness to the ESP® electronic control unit. "Integration significantly reduces both the space requirement in the... [more]

SEAT reveals Ibiza SportCoupé

SEAT has revealed its new Ibiza SportCoupé. With two fewer doors and an even more svelte shape than its five-door supermini sibling, the sassy SportCoupé is tailored very clearly towards drivers keen to mix fun and functionality with a head-turning shape. The SportCoupé’s bespoke silhouette – at 1,428 mm it is 17 mm lower than the five-door with a markedly different and more aggressive design treatment throughout – signals the sporting intenti... [more]

Volkswagen Group reports increased sales revenue and sharp rise in profit

The Volkswagen Group has delivered more vehicles, increased sales revenue and recorded a sharp rise in profit in the first quarter of 2008. The Volkswagen Group delivered 1.57 million vehicles worldwide in the first three months, an increase of 7 percent. Sales revenue grew by 1.4 percent to €27.0 billion. Operating profit rose by 21 percent to €1.3 billion. Profit after tax was €929 million, an increase of approximately 26 percent. “The succ... [more]

SEAT records operating profit one year ahead of schedule

Spanish brand SEAT has recorded an operating profit of 44 million Euros in 2007, according to Spanish accounting standards. The result represents an improvement of 136 million Euros on 2006. At the same time, profit after tax was 170 million Euros, which represents an improvement of 218.8 million Euros on 2006. Operating income was 5,971 million Euros, 1.5 percent up on 2006 (5,880 million Euros). Expenditure on Research & Development, inv... [more]

Honda Civic Type R is the biggest-selling 3-door hatchback in the UK

From its launch in March 07 to the end of February, a total of 5,192 customers got hold of the keys to a Honda Civic Type R, making it Britain's most popular performance hatchback. Over the same period, Ford sold 4,778 of the 3dr Focus ST (all variants), while the 3dr Golf GTI (incl. Edition 30) recorded a total of 1,984 sales. In response to previous Type R customers’ pleas for a more refined, high specification cabin, Honda introduced the... [more]

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Hot seat is a gamble for the gonads (AFP via Yahoo! News)

Men who enjoy warming their bottom on a heated car seat should beware, for they may also be frying their chances of fatherhood, New Scientist reports in its latest issue.

NJ lawmaker to Giants: Rethink seat licenses (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

A New Jersey lawmaker is urging the New York Giants to rethink their plan to sell personal seat licenses for every seat in the new football stadium at the Meadowlands.

NJ lawmaker to Giants: Rethink seat license plan (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

A New Jersey lawmaker is hoping the New York Giants rethink their plan to sell personal seat licenses for every seat in the team's new football stadium at the Meadowlands.

Veteran congressman Don Young fighting for seat in Alaska (Los Angeles Times)

The Republican leads his younger challenger by just 145 votes in a primary election; Sen. Ted Stevens looks to have a clear edge on his rivals. SEATTLE -- A widening corruption scandal threw a new shadow over Alaska's powerful Republican political establishment Tuesday, with veteran congressman Don Young fighting to hold on to the seat he has held for 35 years.

Man Builds 5-Seat, Keg-Outfitted Harley (Fox News)

Steve 'Doc' Hopkins of Shawano, Wis., has created a five-seat, four-engine Harley-Davidson motorcycle for the company's 105th anniversary parade this weekend in Milwaukee, MyFOXNEWisconsin.com reports.

Fla. Republicans vying to take back Foley's seat (AP via Yahoo! News)

Three Republicans were vying Tuesday for a chance to take back the congressional seat the GOP lost when Rep. Mark Foley resigned in disgrace two years ago.

Anwar wins Malaysian parliament seat (CNN.com)

PERMATANG PAUH, Malaysia (AP) -- Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim won a landslide victory in a special election for a parliament seat Tuesday, strengthening his campaign to topple the government and become the next prime minister despite sodomy charges against him.