Bentley Continental GT & GTC get 8-Speed ZF ‘box

The new Bentley Continental GT, GTC and GT Speed with the W12 engine are getting the new 8-speed ZF gearbox. Improved economy and performance. When Bentley revealed the Continental GT V8 they did so complete with a new 8-speed ZF auto ‘box rather than the 6-speed ‘box the W12 GT and GTC get. But now they’ve managed to get the new 8-speed box bolted on to the W12 GTs to improve performance and economy.

Audi outlines seven tech innovations

Audi has revealed details of seven new innovations being explored by its designers and engineers including electromobility, ultra-lightweight construction, networked mobility and lighting technology. Lighting design The team in charge of lighting design – an area in which the company is the current leader in terms of LED daytime running lights and headlights – and next up they plan on introducing OLED technology (Organic Light Emitting Diode) to its vehicle range. Only a few nanometers thick, this paste-like material spans the space between the anode and cathode, both of which are enveloped in an electrically conductive coating.

Lexus LF-Ch – Official release ahead of Frankfurt

Official pictures of the Lexus LF-Ch premium Hybrid Well, Lexus didn’t really have much choice after their new baby – the Lexus LF-Ch – leaked like a sieve from every outlet at Lexus. First we had a leaked front shot of the LF-CH, followed soon after by a leak of the full set or release pictures. So, pragmatically, Lexus has bitten the bullet and sent us all the details.