Magna Recognized As Most Innovative With Drivetrain Technologies
Apr 30, 2015
Magna International Inc. has received the Automotive INNOVATIONS Award 2015 for its strength in the development of drivetrain technologies. The Center of Automotive Management (CAM) and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) presented Magna with the award for the most innovative supplier in the Drivetrain Technology category at ... Continue reading
Testing Shows Lightning Hybrids Technology Provides Consistent, Significant Emissions Reductions
Apr 29, 2015
Independent tests on Lightning Hybrids' hydraulic hybrid system for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses show that the technology consistently and significantly reduced harmful vehicle emissions, regardless of OEM platform. The tests compared GM gasoline and diesel powered chassis with and without the Lightning Hybr ... Continue reading
Digital Trends Reveals Inaugural Car of the Year Awards and 2015 Winners
Apr 28, 2015
âCar of the Yearâ Awarded to the Formidable Audi A3 PORTLAND, OR -- April 28, 2015: Leading consumer technology publisher Digital Trends named the 2015 winners of its inaugural Car of the Year Awards, including âCar of the Yearâ award winner, the Audi A3. The Digital Trends Car of the Year Awards sh ... Continue reading
Land Rover introduces Advanced Ingenium Engine To Discovery Sport
Apr 27, 2015
Land Rover has announced its innovative Ingenium diesel engine will be introduced to the Discovery Sport. Following its highly successful launch in September 2014, the premium compact SUV will now be available with enhanced performance and economy. ... Continue reading
New Mercedes-Benz Wheels for Summer 2015 - Big Wheels with Fine Details
Apr 27, 2015
It's time to say goodbye to normal street shoes and start wearing trendy sneakers again â footwear fashion for spring has a chic and sporty air to it. And the same is true of cars when the time comes to switch back to summer tyres: attractive light-alloy wheels from Mercedes-Benz Accessories enhance the appearance ... Continue reading
Apr 27, 2015
Ford is offering an available factory-installed strobe warning LED light kit for all models of 2016 F-Series Super Duty trucks for customers â such as utility, road construction or municipal crews â that require enhanced vehicle visibility while working on-site. The no-drill option is warranted and not suscep ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Americas Recognized With 2015 Edison Gold Award for Innovation in Automotive Solutions
Apr 27, 2015
Company recognized for innovative approach to diversifying world's natural rubber supply Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) today announced that it was recognized with a 2015 Edison Gold Award for Innovation in Automotive Solutions during the ceremony and gala dinner, held in New York on April 23. The company received ... Continue reading
SAE Franz F. Pischinger Powertrain Innovation Award Goes to Tom Stephens
Apr 27, 2015
FEV North America, Inc. sponsored award recognizes Stephens for breakthrough powertrain development and analysis, commitment to development of GMs hybrid vehicle developmentThe FEV Group (FEV), a leading developer of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, announced today that the seventh annual SAE Franz F. Pisc ... Continue reading
Auto Lab LIVE Call-in Radio Saturday April 24, 2015 - WMCA 570 8:05a-9a;, WNYM 970 9:05a-10a
Apr 25, 2015
AutoCar Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234o Lab is a 25 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners wi ... Continue reading
SAE International Honors AVL's Fischer with Innovation Award
Apr 25, 2015
AVL North America, Inc. (AVL) announced today that one of the AVL Group Executive Vice Presidents, Robert Fischer, has been honored with the prestigious SAE/Timken-Howard Simpson Automotive Transmission and Driveline Innovation Award. The award, established in 2007 and funded through an endowment from the Timken Compan ... Continue reading
BorgWarner's Engine Timing Technologies Drive the Ford 5.0-Liter V8 Engine
Apr 24, 2015
BorgWarner's Variable Cam Timing and New Low-Friction Silent Chain Technology Improve Engine Efficiency AUBURN HILLS, MI -- April 23, 2015: BorgWarner's advanced engine timing technologies, including cam torque actuated (CTA) phasers and new inverted tooth silent timing chains, drive Ford's 5.0-liter V8 engine. The eng ... Continue reading
Volvo Localizes Balancer Shaft Supply in China with Jebsen Automotive Technik
Apr 23, 2015
Swedish carmaker Volvo Car Corporation and Mitec-Jebsen Automotive Systems (Dalian) have entered into a partnership to support the manufacture of the balance shaft for Volvo's new GEA3 engine and the production will be started in 2016. Mitec-Jebsen, a joint venture of Jebsen Automotive Technik (JAT) and MITEC Automotiv ... Continue reading
New Mass Benchmarking Method Helps OEMs Set Better Vehicle Weight Targets
Apr 23, 2015
DETROIT -- April 23, 2015: A new benchmarking method, presented today at the Society of Automotive Engineers International World Congress and Exhibition, provides automakers with a more comprehensive means to compare vehicle subsystem weights for better mass reduction target setting. The methodology uses statistical re ... Continue reading
Magna's PureView Window Wins 2015 PACE Award
Apr 23, 2015
Innovative pickup truck slider provides clean, elegant appearance with reduced manufacturing complexity AURORA, ON -- April 22, 2015: Magna International Inc. has been selected as a 2015 Automotive News PACE Award winner for its PureView⢠seamless sliding window. "On behalf of Magna Closures and our product develo ... Continue reading
Is Your Automotive Window Film Street Legal?
Apr 22, 2015
The International Window Film Association Offers Health and Safety Tips For Vehicles With Window Film WASHINGTON -- April 22, 2015: The International Window Film Association (IWFA) recommends being familiar with local laws that govern vehicle window films or âtintâ, before it is installed. Window films instal ... Continue reading
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