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Business Wire
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Two-Decade Innovation Journey of MagneRide ® Magneto‑Rheological Dampers
MUNICH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--When BWI Group invented and launched the MagneRide ® magneto‑rheological damper in 2002, the company has propelled MagneRide ® on an extraordinary voyage of technical innovation—an adventure of innovation, challenge and bold breakthroughs. Every generation of MagneRide ® embodies BWI Group's relentless pursuit of sharper vehicle dynamics and superior ride comfort. Constant innovation drives the company to perfect its craft, ensuring that each new iteration delivers a palpably better driving experience. MagneRide ® has elevated vehicle handling and comfort while widening its reach from exotic super‑cars and premium nameplates to a far broader market. First Generation: Started from laboratory magic The story begins in a laboratory brimming with curiosity and ambition. In 2002 the first‑generation MagneRide damper was mass produced for the very first time, endowing the debut application—the Cadillac STS—with unprecedented handling prowess. Second Generation: Reinforced system favoured by super‑cars The second‑generation MagneRide ® damper entered the market in 2006. Upgraded magneto‑rheological fluid and a newly designed piston armed the system for both enhanced comfort and assured control in varied conditions. Europe's top super‑car marques soon extended olive branches, validating MagneRide's unparalleled competitiveness in the high‑performance arena. Third Generation: Leap with speed & passion In 2011, the third‑generation MagneRide ® damper's evolution came with dual‑coil technology pushing response frequency to 1,000 adjustments per second. Meanwhile, dual‑layer sealing made the system more durable, and slashed maintenance costs. Fourth Generation: Benchmark in smart‑drive era Arriving in 2020, the latest generation of MagneRide ® suspension system once again stunned the industry and raised the bar for future mobility. Thanks to a cutting‑edge ECU, wheel‑end accelerometers and an IMU, magneto‑rheological fluid reacts in a lightning‑quick 0.5 millisecond. BWI Group's proprietary algorithmic refinements significantly enhance vehicle stability, ushering in a brand‑new driving paradigm. The latest MagneRide ® suspension system endures more than 300,000 km of gruelling service and operates flawlessly in extremes ranging from −30 °C to 105 °C. It conquers every environment beyond the laboratory, and many flagship models have adopted the system. The fourth generation MagneRide ® suspension system paves the way for boundless possibilities in automotive innovation. From the inaugural invention, through the benchmark‑setting fourth generation, every stride attests to BWI Group's tireless quest for technical excellence and precise understanding of market needs.
CBS News
15-05-2025
- CBS News
Police seek driver in fatal street racing crash in Dallas
Authorities are seeking assistance in identifying the driver of a black 2006 Cadillac STS believed to have been involved in a fatal street racing crash over the weekend in Dallas. Officers responded to the scene around 7:40 p.m. Sunday in the 5000 block of Second Avenue, where the crash occurred during an apparent illegal race, according to the Dallas Police Department. Dallas Police Department Investigators said the driver of the Cadillac, who fled the scene and remains unidentified, was involved in a collision that killed a motorist not participating in the race. According to police, a pickup truck was traveling south when a northbound vehicle, racing another car, crossed into the southbound lanes and struck the truck, killing its driver. Dallas Police Department On Wednesday, police released images of the suspect vehicle. It is described as a black 2006 Cadillac STS with Texas license plate RWF-3633, a yellow pinstripe along its sides, and damage to the rear left quarter panel. Anyone with information about the vehicle or its driver is asked to contact Detective Sammy Shaw at 214-608-7813 or or Detective Gregory Valtadoros at The Vehicle Crimes Division can also be reached at 214-670-5817. Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this or any other felony case. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous can call 214-373-TIPS between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Yahoo
85-year-old woman killed after colliding with bridge pillar off US-19
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — An 85-year-old woman died Tuesday after she lost control of her vehicle and slammed into a bridge pillar. Just after 1 p.m., the Florida Highway Patrol said the St. Petersburg woman in a Cadillac STS was traveling northbound on the frontage road of US-19 when she lost control of the car. Couple says they were forced to sit with dead woman on plane for hours The driver veered left and struck a curb, causing her tires to deflate. As the Cadillac continued into the median, the vehicle collided with a bridge pillar. The woman was taken to a nearby hopsital where she later died from her injuries. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
