Foundation unveiled for JLR’s advanced R&D hub

The foundation stone for the new National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC) at the University of Warwick was laid today by four men, very well known to one another, but also closely involved with the project.

‘Zero-turn’ technology on the road soon

Tata will have road-going models of its Pixel city car fitted with ‘zero turn’ technology by the year end, according to Auto Express. Whether it will use Torotrak’s infinitely variable transmission (IVT) remains to be seen.

When questioned from time to time concerning progress about its infinitely variable transmission (IVT) fitted to the “spin-on-the-spot” Tata Pixel, Torotrak of Leyland, Lancashire has always held a position of ‘no comment, arguing that it is the responsibility of the customer to make disclosures.

Now, it seems, Auto Express has enjoyed a world exclusive first drive of the concept car designed for European cities.