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Start of Volume Production: New Generation of the ZF 8-Speed Automatic Transmission in the BMW 5 Series

Start of Volume Production: New Generation of the ZF 8-Speed Automatic Transmission in the BMW 5 Series

– Further savings potential of up to three percent – Focus of developers: Reducing drag torques and engine speed – Modular transmission construction kit predestined for downsizing engines Higher savings potential in terms of consumption and CO2 combined with increased ride comfort and dynamics: The successful 8HP 8-speed automatic transmission has been characterized by these advantages since the start of[Read More…]

Stronger, lighter Alcoa Ultra wheels now available for Peterbilt Class 8 trucks

New Alcoa Ultra aluminum wheels manufactured from a MagnaForce alloy that provides additional strength and lower weight are now available as a factory-installed option for all Peterbilt heavy-duty trucks, Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced. “This is a great new option for our customers in weight-conscious applications and other markets who want to run lighter and have confidence in the proven[Read More…]

by August 18, 2014 International, Web Exclusive

SKF establishing Global Technical Center in United States to strengthen global network

SKF continues its commitment to R&D and to North America by investing in a new Global Technical Center in the US.  The center will initially employ approximately 80 engineers within the first four years of operation, with plans to expand to 200 in subsequent years.   SKF today announced plans to build a new 12,100 m2 (130,000 sq. ft.) facility in[Read More…]

by August 18, 2014 International, Web Exclusive
ECM technology from EMAG – a close to indispensable part of any innovation in aero engine manufacturing

ECM technology from EMAG – a close to indispensable part of any innovation in aero engine manufacturing

In only a few other branches of industry are development pressures as enormous as in aircraft construction. One of the reasons is the fact that legislation is getting ever stricter about the CO2 emission of aircrafts at the same time as market expectations are of a rapidly accelerating growth in the sector. It is as a consequence of this development[Read More…]

Halla Visteon Climate Control Begins Production at South American Plant

Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp. (KS: 018880) celebrated the opening of its first manufacturing facility in South America. The new plant in Atibaia, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, assembles heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) components for automakers in the region. A ceremony marking the start of production was attended by guests including local government officials, customers, suppliers,[Read More…]

MINI & Just Park – A World first in Smart Parking

MINI & Just Park – A World first in Smart Parking

Motorists currently waste 106 days of their lives searching for a spot New App linked to 100,000 parking places across the UK MINI owners can download App from Apple App Store now JustPark, the online service that lets you park wherever and whenever, has revealed that MINI will be the first car brand in the world to allow drivers to[Read More…]

by August 8, 2014 International, OEM, Web Exclusive
ContiTech at the IAA: Supply trends for Commercial Vehicles

ContiTech at the IAA: Supply trends for Commercial Vehicles

Scratch-resistant surfaces make commercial vehicles more comfortable and economical Continental Air Spring Leveling System: valve function integrated Today’s hose lines: lighter and more heat resistant Tomorrow’s hose lines: solutions for waste heat recovery and dual fuel CONTI® HEAVY DUTY POWER: drive belts last up to 500,000 km Scratch-resistant surface materials for the driver’s cab interior, oil and coolant hoses for high-temperature[Read More…]

Dürr builds sustainable paint shop for Volkswagen in Poland

Dürr builds sustainable paint shop for Volkswagen in Poland

Dürr will build the paint shop for the successor model of the Volkswagen Crafter in the new Polish VW plant Wrzesnia. This contract is one of the biggest projects in the history of Dürr and was awarded in the second quarter of 2014. The paint shop will enable a particularly resource-saving operation with low energy, water and material consumption. This[Read More…]

Bridgestone DUELER Tires featured as original equipment on Lexus NX

Bridgestone DUELER Tires featured as original equipment on Lexus NX

Bridgestone is pleased to announce that its Bridgestone-brand DUELER H/L 33 tires will be original equipment on the new Lexus NX compact crossover SUV* launched first in Japan on July 29 and then globally. Engineered with low rolling resistance, the DUELER H/L 33 will play a key role in the vehicle’s ability to deliver impressive handling, stability and fuel efficiency. Widely[Read More…]

GKN Driveline opens new customer support office at Toyota City

GKN Driveline has opened a new customer support office in Toyota City, in the Aichi Prefecture of Japan. The new office, which will house commercial, engineering and quality staff, has both work and meeting spaces to encourage better relationships with key customers. The new location adds to its two manufacturing sites in Japan; one test centre with a proving ground and[Read More…]