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Continental receives 2014 Automotive News PACE Award for Pedestrian Protection System

Continental receives 2014 Automotive News PACE Award for Pedestrian Protection System

The international automotive supplier Continental received the 2014 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers Contribution to Excellence) award for its ‘Pressure sensor-based Pedestrian Protection System (PPS pSAT). This marks Continental’s third PACE Award win in just two years. Continental’s solution for pedestrian protection was initially developed to help European automakers and other manufacturers selling vehicles in Europe meet the upcoming[Read More…]

by — April 9, 2014 — International, Newscast, Web Exclusive

Developing regions of Eastern Europe to drive EU aftermarket growth: Frost & Sullivan

While a major distribution group in France collects data to support a planned expansion in Poland and neighbouring countries, an established Tier-one supplier of mechanical engine parts in Belgium explores the potential launch of electrical components to customers in southern Europe. A major automaker at the same time commissions a study to analyse pricing and recommended inventory levels for spare[Read More…]

by — April 9, 2014 — Focus, International, Perspective, Web Exclusive
Federal-Mogul Corporation earns 2014 Automotive News PACE award

Federal-Mogul Corporation earns 2014 Automotive News PACE award

Federal-Mogul Corporation’s powertrain segment was the recipient of a 2014 Automotive News PACE(TM) Award at a ceremony on April 7 in Detroit. The award recognises automotive suppliers for superior innovation, technological advancement and business performance. The company’s lead-free engine bearings were recognised in the product category, which highlights innovations in new products, components or systems that have significant market impact[Read More…]

by — April 8, 2014 — International, Newscast, Web Exclusive
ZF’s 9-Speed Automatic Transmission Wins 2014 PACE Award

ZF’s 9-Speed Automatic Transmission Wins 2014 PACE Award

ZF Friedrichshafen AG was honored as a 2014 Automotive News PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers’ Contribution to Excellence) Award winner in the product category for its 9-speed automatic transmission (9HP) at an awards ceremony in Detroit, Michigan.  With its compact design and increased fuel savings, the 9HP is an industry first. The PACE Awards honor superior innovation, technological advancement and business[Read More…]

by — April 8, 2014 — International, Newscast, Web Exclusive
Continental shipped its 100 millionth miniature radio receiver module in March

Continental shipped its 100 millionth miniature radio receiver module in March

The international automotive supplier Continental has shipped its 100 millionth radio receiver module in March. “This anniversary once again confirms the efficiency of our electronics production in Regensburg,” says Thomas Ebenhöch, Location and Plant Manager Regensburg, “because hardly anywhere else are the winds of competition blowing as sharp as in electronics.” The success story of the small postage stamp sized[Read More…]

by — April 7, 2014 — International, Newscast, Web Exclusive
Bosch gasoline direct injection reduces fuel consumption by up to 15 percent

Bosch gasoline direct injection reduces fuel consumption by up to 15 percent

Bosch, with its common-rail technology, has revolutionised one type of internal-combustion engine by means of direct injection. In the space of a decade, this technology became the undisputed standard for diesel engines. Today, it features in some 80 percent of new diesel vehicles worldwide. A similar transformation is currently taking place in connection with the downsizing trend for the gasoline[Read More…]

by — April 7, 2014 — International, Newscast, Web Exclusive
Datsun makes its Russian debut on-DO four-door, five-seat family sedan

Datsun makes its Russian debut on-DO four-door, five-seat family sedan

Datsun, one of the oldest names in motoring history, arrives in Russia exactly one hundred years after the first DAT car was created in Japan. Russian customers striving to own their first Japanese brand car got closer to that goal today with the launch of the Datsun brand and the introduction of the Datsun on-DO model. This marks the first[Read More…]

by — April 4, 2014 — International, Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive
Mercedes-Benz expands production capacity in Romania

Mercedes-Benz expands production capacity in Romania

An important milestone at Daimler and the Romanian subsidiary Star Transmission was celebrated today attended by numerous guests: the ceremonial ground-breaking for a new assembly plant in Sebes was laid in the presence of Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta and representatives from both companies. Starting in 2016 the new Mercedes-Benz 9G-TRONIC nine-speed automatic transmission will be assembled here. Markus Schäfer,[Read More…]

by — April 4, 2014 — International, Newscast, OEM, Web Exclusive
Freescale and Broadcom offer 360 degree automotive camera system

Freescale and Broadcom offer 360 degree automotive camera system

J Srikant Freescale Semiconductor, a major electronic solution provider to auto sector, and Broadcom Corporation have partnered to create Freescale’s Qorivva MPC5606E – the industry’s first fully-integrated, packaged microcontroller (MCU) and physical layer transceiver (PHY) solution for use in 360 degree camera systems. “Our collaboration with Broadcom resulted in a single, small-footprint solution that combines the image compression features of[Read More…]

by — April 4, 2014 — International, Newscast, OEM, Short Takes

Visteon’s Automotive Climate and Electronics experts to present at SAE 2014 World Congress

Visteon Corporation will be represented by its two core business units during activities associated with the SAE 2014 World Congress in Detroit from April 7-10. Experts from Visteon’s Electronics business and Halla Visteon Climate Control Corp. (HVCC) will lead professional development seminars, participate on industry panels and present technical papers. In conjunction with the SAE 2014 World Congress at Cobo Center, the[Read More…]

by — April 4, 2014 — International, Newscast, Trending, Web Exclusive
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