BorgWarner Honors Employees for Innovation
Aug 5, 2011
BorgWarner presented Innovation Awards to over 70 employees from its worldwide operations. The awards recognize exceptional contributions in product development, customer excellence, operational excellence and collaboration. "At BorgWarner, we are passionate about innovation, collaboration and the pursuit of excellence ... Continue reading
Mazda Unveils SKYACTIV Technology To Journalists In Vancouver BC
Aug 4, 2011
Mazda Introduces SKYACTIV Technology The Skyâs the Limit by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau (photo here: SKYACTIV 913) The Auto Channel Vancouver, Canada August, 2011; This beautiful Pacific Northwest city, host of the 2010 Winter Olympics, boasts the smallest carbon footprint of any major city in North ... Continue reading
Eighth Edition of Bosch Automotive Handbook Now Available from SAE International
Aug 3, 2011
The "Bosch Automotive Handbook, Eighth Edition, is available from SAE International. This indispensable reference book has been updated with more than 580 pages of new content, including new or greatly revised sections on: Internal-combustion engines: gasoline and diesel Spark-ignition engine management: fuel supply, L ... Continue reading
Fallbrook Technologies Names Al Kammerer, Former Ford Executive, to New Position of President
Aug 1, 2011
Fallbrook Technologies Inc., (Fallbrook), developer and manufacturer of NuVinci® continuously variable planetary transmission technology, announced today the appointment of Al Kammerer to the newly created position of President. Kammerer, who will report to William G. Klehm, Chairman and CEO, is a seasoned automotive ... Continue reading
GKN to Acquire Getrag's Driveline Products Business
Jul 28, 2011
GKN plc today announces its agreement to acquire the all-wheel-drive (AWD) components businesses of Getrag KG, the privately held German company controlled by the Hagenmeyer family. The businesses being acquired, together referred to as "Getrag Driveline Products", are Getrag Corporation, a joint venture with Dana Corp ... Continue reading
Consumer Affairs - AiM Assigns A To F Grades To Cars And Trucks Based On 150-Point Inspection Report
Jul 26, 2011
<b>AiM Mobile Inspections Launches Grading System to Rate Inspected Vehicles on Age, Mileage and Condition</b> <i>AiMâs vehicle grades make it easy for consumers to know, which used vehicle to buy based on appearance, mileage and mechanics compared to similar year, make and model vehicles. AiMâs full-time tec ... Continue reading
Manual Gearboxes Could be a Thing of the Past for the World's Supercars
Jun 30, 2011
BROMSGROVE, England, June 30, 2011 -- According to an exclusive interview with just-auto.com, high performance transmissions specialist Oerlikon Graziano suggests that the need for a manual gearbox option is disappearing at the supercar end of the automotive market. just-auto's analyst Matthew Beecham interviewed Oerli ... Continue reading
Molex CMX Sealed, Hybrid and Modular Connector Portfolio for Transportation Applications
Jun 28, 2011
Building on the success of its CMC interconnect system, Molex Incorporated introduces the second generation sealed, hybrid, high-density and modular connector system the CMX family using a new CTX terminal system. The sophisticated design of the fully protected seal offers the ultimate in sealing performance, making th ... Continue reading
Ford to Build Its First Transmission Plant in China
May 19, 2011
CHONGQING, China, May 19, 2011 -- Ford, together with its partners in China, is building its first transmission plant in China to support Ford's aggressive growth plan in the world's largest auto market. Ford's passenger vehicle joint venture in China, Changan Ford Mazda Automobile Ltd. (CFMA) signed a Memorandum of Un ... Continue reading
Dana Breaks Ground on Technical Center in China
May 10, 2011
WUXI, Jiangsu, China, May 10, 2011 WUXI, Jiangsu, China, May 10, 2011 -- Company's 14th global technical center to open in Wuxi, Jiangsu, China Manufacturer builds on 20 years of success in Chinese market New 130,000 square-foot facility to employ 200 Opening expected late this year (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/ ... Continue reading
GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson to Make Announcement at Toledo Transmission Facility
May 9, 2011
May 9 General Motors Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson will make an announcement with positive implications for the GM Toledo Transmission Facility on Tuesday, May 10. Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 Where: GM Toledo Transmission Facility, 1455 West Alexis Road, Toledo, Ohio. 43612 When: 1:30 p.m. EDT (Please arrive no later th ... Continue reading
Shelby American to Unveil 800 HP 2012 GT500 Super Snake at New York International Auto Show
Apr 6, 2011
LOS ANGELES--Shelby American Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (Pink Sheets:CSBI), will unveil its new Super Snake post title package for the 2012 Ford Shelby GT500 at the New York International Auto Show. With 800 horsepower, the Shelby GT500 Super Snake will be the most powerful Ame ... Continue reading
Propel Technology: Another Record-Breaking Year in Buses for Allison Transmission
Mar 30, 2011
SHANGHAI--Allison Transmission, once again announces record sales into the global city bus and coach market, during 2010. With more than 15,000 units sold into this sector worldwide, Allison further strengthens its position as a premier provider of automatic transmissions and hybrid systems. This success came as a resu ... Continue reading
J.L. French Wins Large Automotive Programs from Ford Motor Company
Mar 24, 2011
SHEBOYGAN, Wis.--J.L. French Automotive Castings, Inc. has been awarded significant pieces of business by the Ford Motor Company. Most recently, J.L. French was awarded the new Ford six speed front wheel drive transmission case and related converter housing. The products will be mated to Fordââ¬â¢s new inlin ... Continue reading
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