Appealing new graphics, stronger package material, proven anti-counterfeit features bring added value to customers

20 June 2011, Aartselaar, Antwerp, Belgium…The popular Moog® brand of replacement chassis parts from Federal-Mogul (NASDAQ: FDML) will have an entirely new look from mid-June 2011 with the introduction of a comprehensive new packaging design. The new packaging will be introduced into the market as a running change. The new design will bring a consistent look and feel to the entire Moog product range, which includes steering and suspension parts, wheel bearings, steering rack gaiter kits and other precision engineered parts.

Growth of Delphi Packard Electrical / Electronic Architecture division brings new jobs to region

Moldova Noua, Romania – Delphi Automotive is opening a new manufacturing facility at Moldova Noua, in the southwest region of Romania. The site will produce wiring harness modules for vehicle manufacturers across Europe and will work closely with other Delphi facilities in the country to ensure efficiency and flexibility for its customers. Employment at the new plant could potentially approach 1,000 by the end of the year.

Brendan Willcocks, business manager at MG Rover parts supplier XPart, is celebrating 20 years of service to MG Rover cars.  Whilst the demise of MG Rover in 2005 could have caused the link to be broken, XPart has kept the business alive, going to extraordinary lengths to keep these much loved cars on the road.

High-efficiency variable transmission offers cost-effective solution for hybrids

Leyland, UK, 31 May 2011, Torotrak plc (LSE: TRK), the global innovator in gearless traction drive technology for vehicle CO2 reduction, confirms that its continuously variable transmission (CVT) technology forms part of the Volvo Car Corporation’s evaluation of flywheel technology as announced by them on 26 May 2011.

BWI Group’s twin coil system enables exceptional dynamics and comfort without compromising all-terrain ability

The third generation of BWI Group’s MagneRide is entering production on the Range Rover Evoque as its Adaptive Dynamics technology. The addition of a twin-wire dual coil actuator to the system provides faster response and a greater range of damping control, to deliver very high levels of traction, stability and comfort both on and off the road. BWI Group also supplies the passive twin-tube dampers for the vehicle’s standard suspension configuration. BWI has a long history of supplying premium dampers for off-road vehicles.

Thermal Systems engineer to speak at VTMS conference next week

Gaydon – Delphi Automotive is working to improve the noise comfort for vehicle passengers and pedestrians around the vehicle through virtual product simulation tools, and the company will highlight this work at the upcoming Vehicle Thermal Management Systems Conference and Exhibition being held May 15-19 at the Heritage Motor Center, Gaydon, Warwickshire, U.K.

15 million EPS systems made by Nexteer Automotive since 1999, saving almost 5 billion litres of fuel

12 May 2011, Paris – This month the 15 millionth car equipped with Nexteer electric power steering (EPS) will be produced, marking the latest in a series of milestones for the company. Once regarded as a niche product for small cars, EPS has become the technology of choice for fuel-efficient vehicles as manufacturers strive to reduce their CO2 emissions, due to its lower energy consumption than traditional hydraulic systems.

Innovative ‘pre-cog’ feature allows near-instant gear changes

Torino – Italy, May 4th 2011 – The McLaren MP4-12C’s new Sequential Shift Gearbox (SSG) is not only the lightest and most compact in its class; supplier Oerlikon Graziano says it also sets new standards for the refinement and durability of a Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT).

Easier-to-package technology improves agility and comfort of road cars

New two-channel system allows vehicle manufacturers to adjust the front-rear balance in real time

Paris, 10th May 2011 – Global braking and chassis systems specialist BWI Group has developed a lightweight, more compact version of its proven Active Stabiliser Bar System (ASBS) that will make the many benefits of active roll control available to a far wider range of vehicles. Originally developed for large SUVs, the technology reduces the compromise between sharp handling and class-leading ride quality.

Collaboration between Delphi and Peugeot leads to endurance racing success using standard road car fuel injection, engine management and charge air cooling systems

PARIS – Following the success of Peugeot’s two RCZ race cars at the 2010 ADAC 24-hour endurance competition at the Nürburgring, Delphi Automotive and Peugeot have extended their motorsport cooperation.