ATE Plastilube For Extending Caliper Service Life
ATE Plastilube helps keep all moving brake parts lubricated and operating smoothly in all weather conditions.
Schaeffler To Highlight Transmission Products, Concepts At CTI Symposium USA
Highlighting its “Mobility for tomorrow” strategy, Schaeffler will present its transmission solutions for the North American market at the 12th CTI Symposium USA, taking place May 14 through May 17 in Novi, Michigan. As an event sponsor, Schaeffler also will display key innovations related to these presentations, as well as transmission application and e-mobility technologies
Elgin Industries Celebrates 15th Consecutive Year As A Top Supplier To JASPER Engines And Transmissions
Elgin Industries, a manufacturer of engine and chassis components for the global OE and replacement markets, has been selected for the 15th consecutive year as a top-performing supplier to JASPER Engines and Transmissions, a North American remanufacturer of gasoline and diesel powertrain and drivetrain components. Elgin representatives received JASPER’s “ELMO” trophy in recognition of service
Driving Costs Hit Six-Year Low, Finds AAA
Due to falling gas prices, the annual cost to own and operate a vehicle in the United States has fallen to a six-year low of $8,558 according to AAA’s 2016 Your Driving Costs study. This year, a driver can expect to spend 57 cents for each mile driven, approximately $713 per month, to cover the fixed and variable costs associated with owning and operating a car.
AAM Announces New Axle Components For 2014 GM Trucks And SUVs
American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) has announced the availability of new rear axle components for several 2014 GM trucks and SUVs. “AAM made some major changes to the rear axles for the 2014 GM Silverado and Sierra trucks, along with the Suburban and Tahoe SUVs,” said Greg Marsh, AAM engineering manager. “As a result, there is
Auto Care Association Unveils First-Ever State Of The Auto Care Industry Report At Inaugural Industry Forum In Washington, D.C.
The Auto Care Association unveiled its first-ever annual State of the Auto Care Industry Report April 29 at the inaugural State of the Auto Care Industry Forum at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. Marcus Jadotte, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Analysis for the International Trade Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, was
Second Phase Of Schaeffler Electrified Concept SUV Unveiled At NAIAS
According to a recent poll of major North American automakers and tier suppliers, 64 percent of respondents do not feel confident that their teams will develop technology fast enough to meet the coming CAFE targets at a price and complexity that U.S. consumers can bear. Doing its part to meet CAFE challenges and continuing its
Johnson Controls To Unveil New Battery System For Advanced Start-Stop Vehicles At NAIAS
Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI) is expanding its automotive battery offerings by introducing a Lithium Titanate battery. The company’s latest 12-volt technology, which is a collaboration with Toshiba, will power Advanced Start-Stop vehicles. “Johnson Controls is pursuing opportunities to develop evolutionary low-voltage energy storage systems that will help our customers meet increasing fuel regulations at a
Magneti Marelli Inaugurates New Automotive Exhaust Systems Plant In Michigan
Magneti Marelli Holding USA announced that its exhaust system manufacturing plant located in Independence Township, Mich., near Clarkston, recently celebrated its official opening. “The inauguration of the Independence Township plant is a significant milestone for Magneti Marelli,” said Magneti Marelli Holding USA President and CEO Stephane Vedie. “With the addition of the exhaust plant, each
DENSO Foundation Announces 2014 Grants To Drive Innovation In Auto Industry
How can we prepare today’s students to be tomorrow’s automotive engineers? According to DENSO, the key is to help these students get their hands on advanced technology, 3-D printers, dynamometers, simulators – all the tools that make the auto industry fun. “The DENSO Foundation is all about engaging and inspiring students to pursue technology and engineering