Expectations placed on the automotive industry continue to rise. Increasing economy, cleanliness and safety combined with more performance and comfort are the demands made of modern vehicles. Combining such incongruous properties can only be achieved with the utmost effort.

Components that interact optimally, such as electronics and technology, allow the designers to keep achieving new targets. One remarkable aspect is the development of diesel engines, which have doubled their average output in recent years while maintaining a similar level of consumption.