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Motion Simulation TL1: Ariel builds an immersive simulator

Ariel Moto Company, makers of the mad-yet-minimalist Atom sportscar, have teamed up with new UK firm Motion Simulation to develop and manufacture the TL1 immersive motion simulator. Featuring a spherical immersive projection screen and adjustable driving position, the TL1's composite pod allows vicarious thrill-seekers to try piloting anything from an F1 car to a combat aircraft with a greater degree of realism than existing simulator chairs. In the video above, the TL1 is configured as as Touring Car racer.

Design Services: Listen again to Dassault Systèmes' latest webinar

Dassault Systèmes webinar, ‘The Silverbull Bike made with CATIA for Creative Designers and CATIA Icem V6-R2013x', took place on 13 December at 1000 GMT. Two CATIA experts gave a 30-minute presentation about how CATIA for Creative Designers software helped designer Marc Boulangé realize his vision for the Silverbull motorbike. The session was followed by a 15-minute Q&A session.

VW boss Bernhard quits

By Tim Pollard Motor Industry 12 January 2007 09:57 Volkswagen boss Wolfgang Bernhard has quit the company as part of a shake-up at Europe's biggest car maker. The news comes as little surprise after months of uncertainty and change at the top of VW. Bernhard built a reputation as an abrasive operator in his short stint as CEO of the Wolfsburg company and had numerous confrontations with unions as he pushed through more modern working practices.