BorgWarner was honored by Volvo Cars with an Award of Excellence in the category “Cost Competitiveness” during a ceremony held recently at Volvo Cars in Gothenburg, Sweden. BorgWarner delivers a variety of leading turbocharging technologies to Volvo Cars, including regulated two-stage (R2S) systems for diesel engines and turbochargers with a modular design for gasoline engines. These leading technologies are engineered[Read More…]
BorgWarner supplies its GenV all-wheel drive (AWD) coupling for the BMW Group’s all-new 2 Series Active Tourer. The electro-hydraulically actuated AWD coupling automatically distributes power between the front and rear wheels of BMW brand’s first-ever front-wheel drive vehicle. In addition to optimizing traction and vehicle dynamics under almost all conditions, the GenV AWD technology enhances the vehicle’s driveline efficiency and[Read More…]
Acting as the innovative Turkish manufacturer of rail systems and commercial vehicles, Bozankaya presents its experiences in the field of transportation through new generation vehicle projects. Taking part in various rail system and public transportation projects across the world, Bozankaya is breaking many new grounds thanks to the domestically manufactured 100% low-base tramcar, trambus, underground and electrically-driven bus projects. Bozankaya[Read More…]
The Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (CAPAS) – one of the leading trade platforms for the automotive sector in Southwest China – will return in 2015 following its successful launch. Taking place from 21 – 23 May, the show is set to surpass the success of the debut show in 2014, with 700 exhibitors from[Read More…]
Messe Frankfurt is continuing to expand its presence in Russia with the acquisition of a 50 percent stake in Comtrans and Autotrans by its Russian subsidiary Messe Frankfurt RUS. The remaining 50 percent will be assumed by ITE Expo OOO, the Russian subsidiary of the ITE Group. Comtrans and Autotrans are Russia’s leading trade fairs for commercial vehicles, buses and[Read More…]
BorgWarner’s Turbo Systems facility in Itatiba City, Brazil, was presented with the 2014 Mercedes-Benz Brazil Interaction Award in the category of Innovation Technology for the successful launch of various turbochargers for the new Mercedes-Benz Euro 5 engines in South America. “At BorgWarner, we are driven to deliver innovative powertrain solutions that improve fuel economy, emissions and performance for a cleaner,[Read More…]
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. the parent company of Cooper- Standard Automotive Inc. (“Cooper Standard”), has announced that it will consolidate its Goldsboro, N.C. facilities into one to improve its competitive position in North America and invest in the remaining location to bring it in line with world-class facilities that meet key metrics set forth by both the company and its customers.[Read More…]
Active Kinematics Control (AKC): Toe angle modifications at the rear axle assist steering angle of passenger cars Increased driving dynamics and safety Integration with other active systems possible Electric actuators make the system energy-efficient Steerable rear axles, which assist the steering angle of the front axle, have been on the automotive industry’s agenda for many years. This technology can improve[Read More…]
Ford President and CEO Mark Fields outlines Ford Smart Mobility plan during International CAR Symposium in Bochum, Germany, and announces new research collaborations driving innovative thinking in mobility and autonomous vehicles Ford partners with RWTH Aachen University to study innovative business models and customer expectations during the two-year Personal Mobility Experience Innovation project Ford also contributes to the UK Autodrive[Read More…]
