International

Federal-Mogul vehicle components division renamed Federal-Mogul Motorparts

Federal-Mogul vehicle components division renamed Federal-Mogul Motorparts

Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation, the Michigan based auto component major, today renamed its vehicle components division to Federal-Mogul Motorparts effective immediately. This step is taken to further the ongoing strategy to drive the global growth of its premium products and leading brands.   The new Federal-Mogul Motorparts name and logo will be rolled out globally effective immediately. “Federal-Mogul’s premium brands are[Read More…]

by May 23, 2014 International, Newscast, Web Exclusive

BorgWarner supplies advanced technologies for winners of the 2014 World Car awards

BorgWarner supplies a number of advanced technologies for winners of the 2014 World Car Awards, including the GenV all-wheel drive couplings, chain timing systems for Audi A3 models powered by 1.8- and 2.0-liter DOHC I4 engines, ignition coils for 1.2- and 2.0-liter gasoline models, and dual-clutch and mechatronic modules for 6-speed dual-clutch transmissions. For 1.6- and 2.0-liter diesel models, the[Read More…]

First production HondaJet aircraft nears completion

First production HondaJet aircraft nears completion

Honda Aircraft Company today announced several achievements and milestones in the development of the HondaJet. At a press conference today at the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, the President and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company Michimasa Fujino said, “Honda Aircraft Company’s most important goals are achieving Federal Aviation Administration Type Certification and delivering the first[Read More…]

Dana Rexroth to present R2 Hydromechanical Variable Transmission platform at CeMAT

This week at CeMAT 2014, Dana Rexroth Transmission Systems will exhibit R2 hydromechanical variable transmission (HVT) concepts specifically configured for material-handling equipment. A product of the joint venture between Dana Holding Corporation and Bosch Rexroth AG, the HVT R2 features a modular design that can be adapted for a variety of material-handling applications with net input power from 135 to[Read More…]

Strong line up of organisers for new show CAPAS

Strong line up of organisers for new show CAPAS

The Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (CAPAS) has announced that the Sichuan Council of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT-Sichuan) will join the show as a new co-organiser. This strong alliance together with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, Automotive Sub-Council (CCPIT-Auto), Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd, helps[Read More…]

Former Ricardo Director Joins Dearman Engine Company

The Dearman Engine Company is strengthening its team as it prepares for its liquid air engine to begin on-vehicle testing, with the recruitment of Nick Owen to the position of Chief Technology Officer. Owen is currently with E4tech (UK) Ltd, a leading industry and government consultancy, and will join Dearman at the start of June. Owen has worked at E4tech for[Read More…]

by May 17, 2014 International, Newscast, Web Exclusive

Continental Presents New Systems

Continental is presenting new systems for driver assistance and vehicle connectivity in city traffic at the midterm event of the research initiative UR:BAN (Urban Space: User oriented assistance systems and network management), which is taking place at the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) in Braunschweig. The systems are intended to support drivers and increase safety in dense city traffic, while allowing[Read More…]

by May 16, 2014 International, Newscast, Web Exclusive

Visteon’s new virtual touch screen

A new automotive cockpit concept from Visteon Corporation demonstrates that futuristic-sounding advancements such as 3-D gesture recognition are closer to reality than one might imagine. The Horizon cockpit concept, which Visteon has been demonstrating to global vehicle manufacturers, blends three emerging technologies to transform the way a driver controls features such as interior temperature, audio and navigation. “The Horizon cockpit concept[Read More…]

Continental introduces 5 inch TFT display

Continental has introduced the 5 inch TFT (thin film transistor) display technology for the commercial vehicle segment in India. Displays using TFT technology are already the norm in vehicle cockpits. With Continental, this successful product now enters the CV market, marking a new chapter in the company’s history. TFT technology is becoming increasingly appealing to commercial vehicle manufacturers worldwide, with[Read More…]

Wagner Brake Engineers explain transition to low- and zero-copper brake pads

Automotive service providers and other aftermarket professionals can learn more about the industry’s transition to low- and zero-copper brake pads through a brief technical video now available on the Wagner Brake brand’s website, www.WagnerBrake.com. Wagner Brake leads the industry’s rapid transition to low-copper technology and provides a full line of highly advanced ceramic disc brake pads that comply with 2021[Read More…]

by May 14, 2014 International, Newscast, Web Exclusive