Efficient Drivetrains Technology Featured in First-of-Its-Kind CNG-PHEV Class-4 Truck
Oct 7, 2015
Combines the Clean Power Benefits of Compressed Natural Gas and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Technology With Minimal Changes to the Original Vehicle Efficient Drivetrains, Inc. (EDI), a global leader in advanced high-efficiency zero emissions hybrid and electric drivetrain solutions, today announced a compressed natural gas ... Continue reading
Advanced New Powertrains Debut in Upgraded Kia cee'd
Sep 23, 2015
Kiaâs all-European ceeâd family has become the first range to be fitted with the companyâs advanced new powertrains, which bring reductions of up to 25 per cent in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. There are three new turbocharged engines â two petrol units and one diesel â plus a seven-speed ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Delivers Advanced Technologies For New GM 8-Speed Transmission
Sep 21, 2015
BorgWarner's Hydraulic Accumulator, Eco-Launch⢠Solenoid Valve and Multi-Segment Wet Friction Plates Contribute to Improved Shift Feel and Fuel Economy BorgWarner supplies Eco-Launch⢠stop/start accumulator technology and multi-segment wet friction plates for the new 8-speed rear-wheel drive automatic transmi ... Continue reading
Two FCA US Indiana Facilities Celebrate One Millionth Nine-Speed Produced
Sep 5, 2015
Milestone achieved in 28 months Nine-speed joins the TorqueFlite family of automatic transmissions More than 3,400 employees produce advanced transmission; nearly 800 new jobs added in Tipton More than $1 billion invested in Indiana facilities for nine-speed production AUBURN HILLS, MI -- Sept. 4, 2015: Just two months ... Continue reading
AAMCO Unveils New Interactive Franchise Development Website
Aug 16, 2015
Leader in Total Car Care Showcases Nationwide Franchise Opportunities for Prospective Owners -- AAMCO, the world's largest chain of transmission specialists and leader in total car care, has announced the launch of its new interactive franchise website, aamcofranchise.com, which provides prospective candidates with a d ... Continue reading
Aug 10, 2015
The 2016 Accord Sedan and Coupe are offered with two advanced engines – a direct-injected (DI) 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder engine, and a 3.5-liter V-6 that is the most powerful engine offered in a Honda sedan to date. Available transmissions include a sporty and fuel-efficient continuously variable transmission ( ... Continue reading
AAMCO Continues To Drive Professional Developement Through AAMCO University Training Facility
Jul 31, 2015
Leader in Total Car Care Announces First Service Center Owners to Graduate School of Franchise Ownership HORSHAM, PA -- July 30, 2015: AAMCO, the world's largest chain of transmission specialists and leader in total car care, continues to raise the bar on excellence in automotive maintenance repair and individualized c ... Continue reading
Jul 28, 2015
Navistar Provides Expanded Choice for International® DuraStar® Medium-Duty Truck and IC Bus Customers LISLE, IL -- July 27, 2015: Navistar today announced that it will be first-to-market with the Eaton Procision⢠line of dual-clutch transmissions for its International® DuraStar® medium-duty trucks and ... Continue reading
FCA US Celebrates One Million Eight-Speed Transmissions Assembled at its Kokomo Transmission Plant
Jul 20, 2015
--More than $860 million invested in plant for production of fuel-efficient transmission --Indiana facility launched eight-speed production in September 2012 --TorqueFlite 845RE offered in the Jeep® Grand Cherokee, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Durango and Ram 1500 --Fuel saving transmission i ... Continue reading
Auto Lab - Live Radio Car Show Call-in | Saturday July 18, 2015
Jul 17, 2015
harold wohchuk, auto lab, live radio call in show, car talk from new york, Harold Bendell-Major Auto Fred Bordoff-Bronx Community College CUNY Libby DeMarco-Broadway Sunoco Jerry Pastore-D & J Diagnostic Johanna Pastore-D & J Diagnostic Joanne Porcelli,Esq. Michael Porcelli-Central Avenue Information Nicholas Prague-MT ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Supplies Advanced Wet Friction Plate Technology for ZF's New 8- and 9-Speed Transmissions
Jul 16, 2015
BorgWarner supplies its latest wet friction technology for ZF's new 8- and 9-speed automatic transmissions. The 8-speed transmission features BorgWarner's multi-segment friction plates with intricate groove designs, and the torque converter for the 9-speed transmission utilizes a piston plate with BorgWarner proprietar ... Continue reading
Remy Signs Definitive Agreement To Be Acquired By BorgWarner
Jul 13, 2015
Combination enables new and innovative ways to approach engine and drivetrain efficiency Remy International, Inc. today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to be acquired by BorgWarner Inc. , a product leader in highly engineered components and systems for powertrains around the world. Commenting on the tran ... Continue reading
2016 Chevrolet Cruze Features New Ecotec Engines
Jun 26, 2015
The 2016 Chevrolet Cruze is powered by General Motors new, global family of Ecotec small-displacement engines, featuring a modular architecture that is easier to build and adaptable to global markets, while offering customers segment-challenging efficiency, refinement and durability. In North America, the Cruze is of ... Continue reading
Freudenberg-NOK's Custom Crankshaft Seals Help Brigham Young Roll to SAE Supermileage Victories
Jun 23, 2015
Company's low friction, Energy Saving Seals reduced friction on race course PLYMOUTH, MI -- June 23, 2015: Earlier this month, a team of enterprising students from Brigham Young University achieved a fuel economy of 1,244 miles out of a single gallon of fuel. The team achieved these remarkable results, in part, by inst ... Continue reading
Allison Transmission Working with EPA and NHTSA on Fuel Efficiency and GHG Emission Standards
Jun 22, 2015
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. today announced that it has been working with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as they consider revisions to the 'Phase I' Model Year 2014-2018 rule regarding fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emission (GHG) sta ... Continue reading
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