May 19, 2015
As automakers continue to improve vehicle fuel economy to meet upcoming U.S. government regulations, there is a strong focus on advanced transmission improvements and innovations given their cost-effectiveness. Schaeffler, a global leader in drive train optimization technologies, will discuss the company's advanced tra ... Continue reading
Ryder Adds More Than 1,000 New Automatic Transmission Trucks to Commercial Rental Fleet
May 10, 2015
Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in commercial fleet management, dedicated transportation, and supply chain solutions, today announced that it is deploying more than 1,000 new automatic transmission trucks that will expand and refresh its North American rental fleet. The vehicles meet increasing demand from customers look ... Continue reading
The Transmission is the Key to the Engines of the Future
May 9, 2015
In the future, engine and transmission developers will have to work more closely together to achieve significant improvements in fuel economy. In his opening speech at the 36th International Vienna Motor Symposium, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Peter Gutzmer, deputy CEO of Schaeffler AG, called on them to do just that. "We must consi ... Continue reading
Allison Transmission Dedicates Historical Marker in Honor of Original Machine Shop
May 8, 2015
As part of ongoing activities to celebrate the company's centennial in 2015, Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. today announced the dedication of an 'Allison Machine Shop' historical marker at the building's location where it still stands on Main Street in Speedway. The marker is part of the State of Indiana Historical ... Continue reading
XL Hybrids Introduces the First Hybrid Electric Ford Transit Van for the North American Market
May 4, 2015
The XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System to be compatible with MY2015 and MY2016 Ford Transit cargo vans and passenger wagons BOSTON--XL Hybrids, Inc., the leader in fleet electrification solutions for commercial and municipal fleets, today announced its XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System has now been adapted for the Ford Tr ... Continue reading
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
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
Why An Auto Care Career Is A Good Choice For You +VIDEO
Mar 7, 2015
Auto care industry stats There are over 254.8 million registered vehicles plus 7.2 million commercial trucks and vehicles in the U.S. that make up the auto care industry. The auto care industry is a significant sector of the U.S. economy, employing more than 4 million people. Industry sales in 2013 totaled $318.2 billi ... Continue reading
Feb 17, 2015
Connected cars, powertrain innovation and vehicle lightweighting on the conference agenda at Automotive Megatrends USA Automotive Megatrends USA takes place in Dearborn, Michigan, on 17 March 2015 FREE TICKETS for Automotive World site license holders and vehicle manufacturer employees Automotive Megatrends USA, a one- ... Continue reading
RxSpeed - New Auto Parts Search Site Launched
Feb 3, 2015
White Plains, NY -- February 2, 2015 -- RxSpeed, the largest comparison search engine for the motor vehicle aftermarket, officially launched today, featuring the industry's most advanced product database showing consumers where to buy products at the lowest cost. Following the announcement of its beta version at the 20 ... Continue reading
Dec 23, 2014
New investment will increase capacity of fuel-efficient transmission at Kokomo Transmission Plant (KTP) Sixth investment in five years at KTP for transmission production TorqueFlite eight-speed automatics are projected to power more than a million vehicles and help owners save 700 million gallons of gas KTP achieves mi ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group's Kokomo Transmission Plant Awarded Bronze Designation in World Class Manufacturing
Dec 8, 2014
Becomes eighth North American Plant to earn bronze and highest ranking transmission plant -- Ranking rewards improvements in safety, quality and productivity -- WCM implementation has saved the Company more than $1 billion since June 2009 Chrysler Group LLC's Kokomo Transmission Plant (KTP) has been awarded bronze stat ... Continue reading
2015 Yukon Denali Gains Eight Gears, Improved Highway Fuel Economy
Nov 7, 2014
Updated model also includes wireless device charging, 4G connectivity DETROIT -- November 7, 2014; Thanks to the addition of an all-new 8-speed automatic transmission, the updated 2015 GMC Yukon Denali and Yukon XL Denali models now lead several competitors in horsepower, torque and highway fuel economy ratings. Both t ... Continue reading
Oct 30, 2014
First Chrysler Group transmission plant to achieve the World Class Manufacturing Milestone Becomes sixth North American Plant to earn bronze Ranking rewards improvements in safety, quality and productivity WCM implementation has saved the Company more than $1 billion since June 2009 Chrysler Group LLC's Indiana Transmi ... Continue reading
Hyundai Announces a New 6 Speed Automatic Transmission for its Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Oct 29, 2014
New technologies within motor-integrated six-speed automatic will achieve an improved fuel economy of latest hybrid models High performance downsized 1.0-litre Kappa Turbo engine meets Euro6 standards High Wycombe --October 28, 2014 â Hyundai Motor has announced a new six-speed automatic transmission for hybrid el ... Continue reading
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