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MOTORI - Motori - International GT Open

GT Cup Europe 2025, Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo braking into Ascari chicane, Monza, Italy. during International GT Open, Motorsport in Monza, Italy, October 19 2025

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MOTORI - Motori - International GT Open

GT Cup Europe 2025, Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo braking into Ascari chicane, Monza, Italy. during International GT Open, Motorsport in Monza, Italy, October 19 2025

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MOTORI - Motori - International GT Open

GT Cup Europe 2025, Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo braking into Ascari chicane, Monza, Italy. during International GT Open, Motorsport in Monza, Italy, October 19 2025

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MOTORI - Motori - International GT Open

GT Cup Europe 2025, Lamborghini Huracan Super Trofeo braking into Ascari chicane, Monza, Italy. during International GT Open, Motorsport in Monza, Italy, October 19 2025

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High-speed Trains Maintenance in Nanchang

NANCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - Workers braved high temperatures to overhaul a train's air-conditioned generator car in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, Aug 8, 2024. Recently, many places in Jiangxi continue to have hot weather, the temperature in some areas have exceeded 40¡æ, and the local daily maximum temperature has broken through the local historical extreme value. In order to ensure the safe operation of passenger trains during the summer rush, Nanchang Depot of Southern Railway organized personnel to strengthen the inspection work of high-speed bus equipment and facilities, focusing on the inspection and maintenance of equipment prone to failure in high temperature weather, such as running parts, suspension parts, braking devices, upper service facilities, air conditioning power generation vehicles.

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High-speed Trains Maintenance in Nanchang

NANCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - Workers braved high temperatures to overhaul a train's air-conditioned generator car in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, Aug 8, 2024. Recently, many places in Jiangxi continue to have hot weather, the temperature in some areas have exceeded 40¡æ, and the local daily maximum temperature has broken through the local historical extreme value. In order to ensure the safe operation of passenger trains during the summer rush, Nanchang Depot of Southern Railway organized personnel to strengthen the inspection work of high-speed bus equipment and facilities, focusing on the inspection and maintenance of equipment prone to failure in high temperature weather, such as running parts, suspension parts, braking devices, upper service facilities, air conditioning power generation vehicles.

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High-speed Trains Maintenance in Nanchang

NANCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - Workers braved high temperatures to overhaul a train's air-conditioned generator car in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, Aug 8, 2024. Recently, many places in Jiangxi continue to have hot weather, the temperature in some areas have exceeded 40¡æ, and the local daily maximum temperature has broken through the local historical extreme value. In order to ensure the safe operation of passenger trains during the summer rush, Nanchang Depot of Southern Railway organized personnel to strengthen the inspection work of high-speed bus equipment and facilities, focusing on the inspection and maintenance of equipment prone to failure in high temperature weather, such as running parts, suspension parts, braking devices, upper service facilities, air conditioning power generation vehicles.

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High-speed Trains Maintenance in Nanchang

NANCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - Workers braved high temperatures to overhaul a train's air-conditioned generator car in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, Aug 8, 2024. Recently, many places in Jiangxi continue to have hot weather, the temperature in some areas have exceeded 40¡æ, and the local daily maximum temperature has broken through the local historical extreme value. In order to ensure the safe operation of passenger trains during the summer rush, Nanchang Depot of Southern Railway organized personnel to strengthen the inspection work of high-speed bus equipment and facilities, focusing on the inspection and maintenance of equipment prone to failure in high temperature weather, such as running parts, suspension parts, braking devices, upper service facilities, air conditioning power generation vehicles.

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High-speed Trains Maintenance in Nanchang

NANCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - Workers braved high temperatures to overhaul a train's air-conditioned generator car in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, Aug 8, 2024. Recently, many places in Jiangxi continue to have hot weather, the temperature in some areas have exceeded 40¡æ, and the local daily maximum temperature has broken through the local historical extreme value. In order to ensure the safe operation of passenger trains during the summer rush, Nanchang Depot of Southern Railway organized personnel to strengthen the inspection work of high-speed bus equipment and facilities, focusing on the inspection and maintenance of equipment prone to failure in high temperature weather, such as running parts, suspension parts, braking devices, upper service facilities, air conditioning power generation vehicles.

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High-speed Trains Maintenance in Nanchang

NANCHANG, CHINA - AUGUST 8, 2024 - Workers braved high temperatures to overhaul a train's air-conditioned generator car in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, China, Aug 8, 2024. Recently, many places in Jiangxi continue to have hot weather, the temperature in some areas have exceeded 40¡æ, and the local daily maximum temperature has broken through the local historical extreme value. In order to ensure the safe operation of passenger trains during the summer rush, Nanchang Depot of Southern Railway organized personnel to strengthen the inspection work of high-speed bus equipment and facilities, focusing on the inspection and maintenance of equipment prone to failure in high temperature weather, such as running parts, suspension parts, braking devices, upper service facilities, air conditioning power generation vehicles.

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CHINA-INTELLIGENT CONNECTED VEHICLE TESTERS (CN)

(240713) -- TIANJIN, July 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An intelligent connected vehicle conducts autonomous emergency braking test at an enclosed test field in Tianjin, north China, June 19, 2024. Thanks to advances in electrification, networking, and intelligent transformation, along with progress in autonomous driving technologies, self-driving vehicles are gradually becoming a reality. As the industry develops, more professionals are becoming testers of self-driving vehicles. The profession "intelligent connected vehicle tester" was listed as one of 19 new professions by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security earlier this year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-INTELLIGENT CONNECTED VEHICLE TESTERS (CN)

(240713) -- TIANJIN, July 13, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Intelligent connected vehicle tester Zhang Cheng installs a braking robot in an intelligent connected vehicle before a test at an automobile inspection center in Tianjin, north China, June 19, 2024. Thanks to advances in electrification, networking, and intelligent transformation, along with progress in autonomous driving technologies, self-driving vehicles are gradually becoming a reality. As the industry develops, more professionals are becoming testers of self-driving vehicles. The profession "intelligent connected vehicle tester" was listed as one of 19 new professions by the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security earlier this year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Sun Fanyue)

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China's Chang'e-6 brings back first samples from moon's far side to Earth

STORY: China's Chang'e-6 brings back first samples from moon's far side to Earth SHOOTING TIME: June 25, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: HOHHOT, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the site STORYLINE: The returner of the Chang'e-6 probe touched down on Earth on Tuesday, bringing back the world's first samples collected from the moon's far side. The return capsule landed precisely in the designated area in Siziwang Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, and the mission is a complete success, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). Chang'e-6 is one of the most complex and challenging missions in China's space exploration efforts to date. Consisting of an orbiter, a returner, a lander and an ascender, it was launched on May 3 this year, and has gone through various stages such as Earth-moon transfer, near-moon braking, lunar orbiting and separation of the lander-ascender combination and the orbiter-returner combination. S

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High-speed Rail Science Popularization

QINGDAO, CHINA - JUNE 14, 2024 - Students visit a train braking system experiment during a primary school science popularization and research activity in Qingdao, Shandong province, China, June 14, 2024.

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China's Chang'e-6 lands on moon's far side to collect samples

STORY: China's Chang'e-6 lands on moon's far side to collect samples SHOOTING TIME: June 2, 2024 DATELINE: June 2, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/SCIENCE SHOTLIST: 1. footage of Chang'e-6 touching down on the far side of the moon 2. launching of Chang'e-6 on May 3 STORYLINE: China's Chang'e-6 touched down on the far side of the moon on Sunday morning, and will collect samples from this rarely explored terrain for the first time in human history, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced. Supported by the Queqiao-2 relay satellite, the lander-ascender combination of the Chang'e-6 probe successfully landed at the designated landing area at 6:23 a.m. (Beijing Time) in the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin. Chang'e-6 consists of an orbiter, a returner, a lander and an ascender. Since its launch on May 3 this year, it has gone through various stages such as Earth-moon transfer, near-moon braking, lunar orbiting and landing descent. The CNSA said the lander-asce

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Toyota displays new steering system for disabled people

Photo taken on May 17, 2024, shows a unique steering system installed in a Toyota car for disabled people, especially those unable to use their legs, on display near the venue of the just-opened para athletics world championships in Kobe, western Japan. Under what Toyota calls New Steer, the vehicle's steering, braking and acceleration are all controlled from the yoke.

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(HainanOutlook)CHINA-HAINAN-QIONGHAI-AUTOMOBILE TEST SITE(CN)

(240509) -- HAIKOU, May 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A car is being tested for an automatic emergency braking system in Qionghai, south China's Hainan Province, May 8, 2024. The earliest automobile test site in China is in Qionghai City. Every year, hundreds of cars are transported here to be tested before hitting the market. The test site covers an area of 1,200 mu (80 hectares), with high-speed roads, exposure fields and other facilities, which can carry out various tests and evaluations such as vehicle reliability, durability, and intelligent assisted driving. (Xinhua/Guo Cheng)

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China's electric supercar Hyper SSR makes 1st overseas test drive in Thailand

STORY: China's electric supercar Hyper SSR makes 1st overseas test drive in Thailand SHOOTING TIME: March 16, 2024 DATELINE: March 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:38 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ECONOMY/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Hyper SSR 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETE THONGCHUA, Thai professional racing driver 3. various of the Hyper SSR 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WAROTE NGUITRAGOOL, Thai customer 5. various of GAC Aion vehicles STORYLINE: The Hyper SSR, a pure electric supercar produced by the Chinese carmaker GAC Aion, recently held a track day at Bira Circuit in Thailand's Chonburi province. It was Hyper SSR's first overseas test drive event. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): PETE THONGCHUA, Thai professional racing driver "The car is so amazing. First impression is the acceleration. It's so good, so fast, so claiming 1,200 horsepower is right and perfect. And it's like nothing I ever experienced before. Secondly, the braking. It's a ceramic brake. It's a very high performance." SOUNDBITE 2 (English): WAROTE

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Chinese company tests jetpack that can fly 4 kilometers

STORY: Chinese company tests jetpack that can fly 4 kilometers DATELINE: July 23, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:34 LOCATION: GUANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of flying trials of a jetpack product of Guangdong XPeng Aeroht STORYLINE: A Chinese company has tested a jetpack that can fly up to 200 meters high and 4 kilometers far in Guangzhou, the capital city of south China's Guangdong Province, on Thursday. The jetpack, developed by Guangdong XPeng Aeroht, is the brainchild of Liu Dongsheng, an expert working for the company. Liu said the jetpack could perform various maneuvers such as moving in any direction, turning and braking, with a full tank of fuel. However, the flight time was only 3 to 5 minutes. He demonstrated the jetpack by flying no higher than three meters during the test, citing safety concerns. Claiming that the engine ignition time had been reduced to 18 seconds, the inventor said he had been improving the jetpack in the past few years, aiming to make it safer, lighter and

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2023 National Intelligent Driving Test Competition

Vehicles take part in an emergency braking test at the Deqing Intelligent Connected Vehicle Test field in Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, June 17, 2023. On the same day, the 2023 National Intelligent Driving Test Competition (Yangtze River Delta Competition) kicked off. The competition, as an important supporting activity of the 2023 World Intelligent Connected Car Conference, is divided into three categories: automatic driving special competition, mass production car special competition, car networking safety special competition, and 16 test projects. More than 50 teams from automotive companies, technology companies and research institutes were attracted to participate.

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2023 National Intelligent Driving Test Competition

Vehicles take part in an emergency braking test at the Deqing Intelligent Connected Vehicle Test field in Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province, June 17, 2023. On the same day, the 2023 National Intelligent Driving Test Competition (Yangtze River Delta Competition) kicked off. The competition, as an important supporting activity of the 2023 World Intelligent Connected Car Conference, is divided into three categories: automatic driving special competition, mass production car special competition, car networking safety special competition, and 16 test projects. More than 50 teams from automotive companies, technology companies and research institutes were attracted to participate.

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New N700A shinkansen bullet train

HAMAMATSU, Japan - Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai) unveils to the media on Aug. 21, 2012, its new N700A shinkansen bullet train with enhanced braking systems and other features at its Hamamatsu factory in Shizuoka Prefecture ahead of its commercial operation debut in February 2013.

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New N700A shinkansen bullet train

HAMAMATSU, Japan - Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Tokai) unveils to the media on Aug. 21, 2012, its new N700A shinkansen bullet train with enhanced braking systems and other features at its Hamamatsu factory in Shizuoka Prefecture ahead of its commercial operation debut in February 2013.

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Kawasaki ER-4n ABS

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.'s ER-4n ABS that went on sale on Nov. 15, 2010. The motorbike with a 400-cc engine is equipped with an antilock brake system, or ABS, to prevent the wheels from locking up during emergency braking.

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Mitsubishi Motors releases new electric vehicle

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Motors Corp. unveils a test car of new electric vehicles featuring motors housed in wheels and long-lasting batteries at a press conference in Tokyo on May 11. The company said it aims to commercialize them by 2010. Unlike conventional electric vehicles, which have motors on the chassis, the Colt EV's in-wheel motors make it possible to regulate drive torque and braking force independently at each wheel without any transmission or other complex mechanical components, Mitsubishi Motors said.

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CROATIA-KOMARNA-PELJESAC BRIDGE

(220122) -- ZAGREB, Jan. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 21, 2022 shows loaded trucks at the construction site of Peljesac Bridge for its load strains test in Komarna, Croatia. The test load was carried out at the target points of the structure in motion at speeds of 20/40/60 km/h and during sudden braking. (Ivo Cagalj/PIXSELL via Xinhua)

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CROATIA-KOMARNA-PELJESAC BRIDGE

(220122) -- ZAGREB, Jan. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on Jan. 21, 2022 shows trucks arriving at the construction site of Peljesac Bridge for its load strains test in Komarna, Croatia. The test load was carried out at the target points of the structure in motion at speeds of 20/40/60 km/h and during sudden braking. (Ivo Cagalj/PIXSELL via Xinhua)

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Honda unveils fuel-efficient Mobilio minivan

TOKYO, Japan - Honda Motor Co.'s Mobilio, a seven-passenger minivan featuring an ultra-compact 4-meter-long body, hits the Japanese market Dec. 21. The 1.5-liter minivan boasts a high fuel economy of 18.2 kilometers per liter, and the model equipped with automatic transmission and anti-lock braking systems is priced at 1.39 million yen.

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Mitsubishi Motors releases new electric vehicle

TOKYO, Japan - Mitsubishi Motors Corp. unveils a test car of new electric vehicles featuring motors housed in wheels and long-lasting batteries at a press conference in Tokyo on May 11. The company said it aims to commercialize them by 2010. Unlike conventional electric vehicles, which have motors on the chassis, the Colt EV's in-wheel motors make it possible to regulate drive torque and braking force independently at each wheel without any transmission or other complex mechanical components, Mitsubishi Motors said. (Kyodo)

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Toyota Motor unveils turbocharged Auris hatchback

Toyota Motor Corp. unveils in Nagoya, central Japan, on April 6, 2015, a partially remodeled version of its five-door Auris hatchback with a 1.2-liter turbo engine. The new model, mainly destined for Japanese and European markets, can be fitted with an automatic braking system and other safety technology features. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Subaru recall for lax quality inspections

Subaru Corp. President and Chief Executive Officer Tomomi Nakamura (C) speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2018. The company is recalling an additional 100,000 vehicles in Japan after finding inappropriate quality checks on braking systems continued much longer than previously reported. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kawasaki ER-4n ABS

TOKYO, Japan - Photo shows Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.'s ER-4n ABS that went on sale on Nov. 15, 2010. The motorbike with a 400-cc engine is equipped with an antilock brake system, or ABS, to prevent the wheels from locking up during emergency braking. (Kyodo)

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