BorgWarner to Supply DualTronic Transmission Control System for Fiat Powertrain Technologies
Mar 24, 2009
BorgWarner DualTronic(R) Transmission Control Technology Expanded to First Application in Dry Dual-Clutch System AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 24 -- BorgWarner will supply its award-winning DualTronic transmission control system for Fiat Powertrain Technologies' (FPT) first dry dual-clutch transmission. The transmission i ... Continue reading
The Volumes of Engines and Transmissions Produced at koda Auto Are Growing
Mar 20, 2009
The volumes of engines and transmissions produced at koda Auto have climbed up to the Company's maximum production capacity levels over the first months of this year. Despite the global financial crisis, the engine manufacturing plant is increasing its production in response to strong demand. ... Continue reading
Landmark Deal a Major Coup for British Automotive Engineering Industry
Mar 17, 2009
In a deal described as a major coup for the British automotive engineering industry, Torotrak plc has secured a landmark global licensing agreement with the world's leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of medium- and heavy-duty automatic gearboxes for the commercial vehicle sector, Allison Transmission, Inc. ... Continue reading
2009 Geneva Motor Show: Maserati Granturismo S Automatic to Be Unveiled
Feb 24, 2009
True to Maserati's commitment to introduce a new model at each international car show, the GranTurismo S Automatic will premiere at the next Geneva Auto Show. The new Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic features a 4.7 V8 which develops 440hp (323kW) at 7000rpm. The maximum torque is 490Nm at 4,750rpm. ... Continue reading
S Tronic Sports Transmission Now For Audi A4 And A5
Feb 6, 2009
Shifting into a higher gear in Audi A4 and A5 models could take as little as 0.2 seconds from this month as the latest performance-oriented S tronic twin-clutch automatic transmission makes the transition to 2.0 TFSI quattro versions of the acclaimed compact Saloon, Avant and Coupe. The new S tronic option adds £1,420 ... Continue reading
Allison Transmission Breaks Ground on New Chennai Operations Facility
Jan 29, 2009
Allison Transmission, Inc., the world's leading supplier of commercial duty fully automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, broke ground today on a new India facility designed to meet the growing global demand for Allison automatic transmissions. ... Continue reading
Antonov Secures Customers For 6-Speed Automatic Transmission In China
Dec 4, 2008
The Board of Antonov is pleased to announce that it has secured its first confirmed customer in China for its new TX6 six-speed automatic transmission system. Following the recent demonstration of its technology in Chong Qing, PR China, Antonov has now received formal interest from Lifan Motors in relation to installin ... Continue reading
Europe Falling In Love With Auto Transmissions?
Nov 19, 2008
It is conventional wisdom that American motorists like an automatic transmission in their cars and that europeans drivers do not. And yet according to Bosch motorists here in Europe are taking to automatic transmissions in growing numbers and the yearly growth rate is set to hit 6% over the next seven years. ... Continue reading
Audi S3 and S3 Sportback with S tronic
Nov 17, 2008
A milestone in transmission technology is now available in the Audi S3 and S3 Sportback sporty compact models. The S tronic dual-clutch transmission unites the powerful two-liter TFSI engine with the road in a manner that is both sporty and efficient. This ensures quicker acceleration, high agility and ride comfort alo ... Continue reading
Nov 14, 2008
The well-known American technical magazine "Popular Science" has made an award to the newly developed AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission. During the "Best of what’s new Awards", the innovative power transfer of the SL 63 AMG high-performance Roadster achieved first place in the "Automotive" category. ... Continue reading
Xtrac Unveils New A1GP Gearbox At Professional Motorsport World Expo
Nov 12, 2008
Transmission specialist also introduces its first complete rack and pinion steering assembly - a high specification system now available for the first time to other race formulae ... Continue reading
Comfortable City Hopper: Opel Agila Now with Automatic Transmission
Nov 4, 2008
Compact size and automatic transmission - two factors that can help car drivers relieve the stress of everyday big-city traffic. The Opel Agila now offers both. Only 3.74 meters long, this subcompact can easily take advantage of those spaces between parked cars most vehicles have to pass up. And, thanks to the optional ... Continue reading
ArvinMeritor and ZF Win Court Decision on Transmission Patent Infringement Suit
Oct 18, 2008
TROY, Mich., Oct. 17 -- ArvinMeritor, Inc ZF Friedrichshafen AG, and ZF Meritor, LLC announced today that they have won the patent infringement suit brought by Eaton Corp. on the ZF FreedomLine transmission. The suit was heard before a jury in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and was initial ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY: The Most Frugal S-Class Ever
Oct 1, 2008
From the end of 2008, Mercedes-Benz will be adding to its range one of the most fuel-efficient and therefore economical luxury saloons around in the form of the new S 320 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY. Effective detailed modifications and advanced technology have lowered the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of the new model var ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Introduce Touchtronic Option to DBS
Sep 30, 2008
One year after making its first public appearance at the 2007 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance, Aston Martin have confirmed details of a number of enhancements for the company's flagship DBS, including the introduction of a 'Touchtronic 2' transmission. ... Continue reading
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