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An electric sportscar with a five-speed manual gearbox has been designed by Morgan with the support of British technology specialists Zytek and Radshape. Shown as a concept to test market reaction, the radical new roadster could enter production if there is sufficient demand.

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 Delphi joins with Italian vehicle designer Franco Sbarro
to demonstrate advanced in-car information and entertainment

 Delphi technologies simplify vehicle integration and validation
while reducing weight and packaging space.

Delphi to demonstrate technologies designed to keep drivers connected while on the road.

Adoption of ESC drives growth for custom controlled brake systems and local development

Shanghai, China – Global braking and chassis systems specialist BWI Group has opened a new winter test facility in Daqing, north east China, to support growing demand from local automakers for advanced brake technologies. The world-class facility provides a range of test tracks for the development of systems, such as electronic stability control (ESC), anti-lock braking (ABS) and traction control systems (TCS).

New customer service centre in Troy, Michigan to support industry’s continued transition to electric power steering and introduction of next-generation driver assistance systems

Saginaw, Michigan – 21 February 2012 – Nexteer Automotive, a tier one automotive supplier committed exclusively to wheel-to-wheel advanced steering and driveline systems, is to open a new customer service centre in Troy, Michigan to support the company’s growing work with Detroit-based automakers to introduce electric power steering (EPS) systems. By the end of 2013, Nexteer’s premium EPS will equip 90 percent of new full-size trucks in North America.

Champion Contact flat-blade wipers fit more than 40 popular LCVs

Federal-Mogul is now offering the aftermarket a range of Champion Contact® flat-blade wipers for light commercial vehicles (LCVs). With some of the most popular LCVs, such as the Citroën Berlingo, Mercedes Vito and VW Caddy, now fitting flat-blade wipers as original equipment, Federal-Mogul is helping its aftermarket partners to support this growth. Champion’s flat-blade range covers more than 40 of the most popular LCVs with only 13 part numbers.

Emergency Logistics specialist Evolution Time Critical has overcome festive disruptions, complex customs procedures and a remote delivery location to ensure vital parts were delivered to a client 1200 miles inside China. The parts were needed for a crucial test, scheduled to take place in Dandong China on the border with North Korea, but were delayed in the UK on the 23^rd December, two days before the UK’s biggest public holiday. The client’s standard courier could not deliver the parts by the required deadline due to time of year, so Evolution Time Critical was called in to ensure the programme wasn’t disrupted.

Bearings designed in close cooperation with German tower clock manufacturer Perrot

Stadtallendorf, Germany, 9 February 2012 … Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) has supplied high-performance self-lubricating bearings from its DEVA bearings division to ensure reliable operation of the world’s largest tower clock, the Makkah Clock Royal Tower at the Fairmont Hotel in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The bearings were designed in close cooperation with German tower clock manufacturer Perrot. The exceptional demands created by the shafts carrying hour and minute hands each weighing around 7.5 tonnes, ruled out any conventional solutions, such as roller or bronze plain bearings. Only Federal-Mogul’s self-lubricating deva.bm^® was able to handle the combination of extreme loads, low rotational speed, intermittent motion and harsh operating environment.