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BWI helps smooth out ride in new Range Rover
1:00 am U.S. ET | June 12, 2013
BWI Group's air suspension and active roll control actuators help with the ride and handling of the new Range Rover whether the premium SUV is on the highway or a rocky trail. BWI worked with tire maker Firestone to develop a new air sleeve for its air suspension modules.... Read More » Comments [0] | Recommendations [0]
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ZF gives new Opel/Vauxhall Zafira fuel-saving steering
12:01 am U.S. ET | May 1, 2013
ZF Lenksysteme supplies the new Opel/Vauxhall Zafira Tourer's fast-responding, fuel-saving electric power steering system. ZF's so-called Servolectric system is based on the power-on-demand principle.... Read More »| Related topics: | Automotive News Car Cutaways | Europe Manufacturing | Europe | Eastern Europe | Western Europe |
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BWI helps give Mini Roadster its distinctive handling
12:01 am U.S. ET | April 15, 2013
BWI Group provides the Mini Roadster's struts and shocks.... Read More »CAR CUTAWAY
JTEKT helps reduce fuel use in new Mercedes B class
12:01 am U.S. ET | March 27, 2013
Mercedes improved the steering on the new B class to help reduce fuel consumption.... Read More »CAR CUTAWAY
Bosch, BorgWarner help cut CO2 in new Kia Cee'd
12:01 am U.S. ET | March 14, 2013
With the help of powertrain technologies from suppliers including Robert Bosch and BorgWarner, the second-generation Kia Cee'd has improved its fuel efficiency compared with the previous-generation model.... Read More »CAR CUTAWAY
IEE seat sensors help optimize airbags in new Mini Coupe
12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 19, 2013
Safety specialist IEE equips the Mini Coupe with an occupant sensing system that adjusts the operation of the airbag with help from a pressure-sensitive matrix sensor in the seat.... Read More »CAR CUTAWAY
NSK saves fuel and space in new VW Up
4:00 am U.S. ET | Feb. 5, 2013
NSK Steering Systems supplies its fuel-saving technology to the new Volkswagen Up. NSK developed the compact electric power assisted steering (EPAS) unit and fitted it to the Up's steering column to save space.... Read More »CAR CUTAWAY
Metaldyne, Preh speed up shifting in the new Audi A3
12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 18, 2013
The new Audi A3 is available with either a five-speed manual or seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission. Metaldyne supplies the differential gears for the dual-clutch transmission while the shift paddles come from Preh.... Read More »Faurecia, Bosch help make the new Peugeot 208 greener, roomier
12:01 am U.S. ET | Jan. 8, 2013
With help from Robert Bosch and Faurecia, Peugeot has cut weight and improved engine efficiency in the new 208. The subcompact offers CO2 emissions as low as 87 grams per kilometer in variants with its 1.... Read More »Valeo wiper system helps cut weight, CO2 in new Mercedes SL
12:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 9, 2012
Valeo supplies its weight- and fuel-saving wiper system to the new Mercedes-Benz SL. By choosing the French partsmaker's technology, Mercedes was able to reduce the washer reservoir in the SL by 1.7 liters, which resulted in a weight loss of 1.7kg.... Read More »ZF helps new BMW 3 series shift faster than a professional driver
12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 29, 2012
ZF Friedrichshafen AG supplies the new BMW 3 series with its eight-speed automatic transmission, making BMW the first automaker to offer an automatic transmission with that many gears in the compact-premium segment in Europe.... Read More »Tenneco, ZF play key roles in new Mercedes C-class coupe's handling
12:01 am U.S. ET | Nov. 14, 2012
ZF Friedrichshafen and Tenneco make significant contributions to the ride and handling of the new Mercedes C-class coupe. ZF, of Germany, supplies the car's standard McPherson spring struts on the front and the rear dampers.... Read More »CAR CUTAWAY
VW Golf shaves weight with help from Faurecia
12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 23, 2012
Faurecia plays an important role in Volkswagen's 100kg weight reduction for the seventh-generation Golf compared with the previous generation of the car.... Read More »Faurecia helps make new Citroen DS5 safer to pedestrians
12:01 am U.S. ET | Oct. 4, 2012
French supplier Faurecia plays a key role in the bold front end of the new Citroen DS5.... Read More »Delphi helps the new Opel Zafira avoid accidents
9:00 am U.S. ET | Sept. 18, 2012
Delphi supplies the new Opel Zafira Tourer with its radar-based adaptive cruise control (ACC) with collision mitigating braking.... Read More »ZF speeds shifts in new Porsche 911
1:00 am U.S. ET | Aug. 23, 2012
The latest-generation Porsche 911 offers ZF Friedrichshafen AG's fast-shifting dual-clutch transmission as an option. The system helps improve the sport car's acceleration by enabling smooth gear changes with no power flow interruption.... Read More »TRW, Honeywell, TI Automotive contribute to new Mini Coupe's brake system
12:01 am U.S. ET | Aug. 9, 2012
TRW, Honeywell and TI Automotive play key roles in the new Mini Coupe's braking system. The brake lines are supplied by TI Automotive while Honeywell provides the brake pads for the rear axle for European models and front and rear axles for the U.S.... Read More »
