A precisely orchestrated mix of on-board couriers and express airfreight over an 11-day period between Korea and Poland keeps essential production lines rolling

When part production at a supplier in Korea fell behind, due to a major design change, Evolution Time Critical, Europe's leading supplier of emergency, time critical logistics, was called into action. Timely intervention and a well-constructed emergency logistics operation ensured that production delays at one end did not translate into assembly delays 8,000km away at the other – at a major automotive OEM.

A new, added value service offers increased revenue stream for automotive preparation specialists, component manufactures and distributors has experienced strong demand since its launch

A new reseller program designed to accelerate profits for vehicle tuners and component manufacturers has signed up its fourth company within the first month. Zircotec’s Reseller Program can increase revenues by offering manufacturers and distributors an opportunity to broaden and differentiate their product range using Zircotec’s ceramic coatings to increase product reliability and performance

Vehicle development engineers now have a new location for tilt table evaluations, as Millbrook further expands its testing capabilities at its Bedford headquarters

One of Europe’s largest tilt tables has been installed at Millbrook, the UK-based military vehicle test and development centre and home of the UK Battlefield Mission. The facility can be used to determine static rollover thresholds and tilt operation capabilities for a wide range of vehicles including light, medium and heavy trucks, buses, ambulances, transporters, off-highway machines, cranes and stackers.

Automatic transmission equipped Renault saves two litres per 100km fuel without diminishing the car transporter’s payload capacity.

Allison continues to lead in supplying commercial duty automatic transmissions with an application in a car transporter demonstrating a fuel saving of two litres per 100km compared to its manual equivalent.  Renault’s Midlum 280 DXi7 has been fitted with Allison’s 3200 Series automatic gearbox for Allo Auto Service in Ferrières-en-Brays, Normandy, France. With a varied duty cycle, the 16 tonne payload car transporter is an ideal candidate for an automatic gearbox, particularly one that improves fuel efficiency and increases the vehicle’s productivity.

Dura-Bright technology retains factory appearance for longer

Leading wheel manufacturer Alcoa has developed an alloy wheel that makes dirt-engrained wheels a thing of the past. With Dura-Bright® technology, it is easy to remove dirt and brake dust with minimal cleaning using only water, offering a polished finish that will neither chip, fade or “yellow” like traditional alloy wheel finishes. Penetrating the wheel itself, the unique Dura-Bright® technology will not crack, peel nor corrode ensuring that the wheel stays looking good for many years.

Viper and Jeep Grand Cherokee to benefit from revolutionary stay clean wheels, forged for high performance and lower emissions

Alcoa Automotive Wheels, a division of Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products, announced today that it has been awarded platform placement of Dura-Bright technology wheels with Chrysler LLC’s Street and Racing Technology (SRT) engineering organisation. Two new wheels within the Chrysler SRT family will begin placement with the 2009 model year. 

Delphi Chooses Autonet Mobile for New Internet-Based Telematics & Media Platform

TROY, Mich. – Delphi Corporation (PINKSHEETS: DPHIQ) and Autonet Mobile announced an agreement today to market and develop Internet-connectivity technology products for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).  Delphi and Autonet Mobile are developing the next generation telematics platform that will deliver entertainment, downloadable content and many other forms of media that will generate a new ecosystem of revenue for OEMs. 

Supplier’s climate control, advanced electrical/electronic and controlled suspension systems
onboard new sportscar

Paris, France — Delphi Corp. (PINKSHEETS: DPHIQ) is supplying key systems to the new Ferrari California, the latest addition to the legendary Italian automaker’s sporty Grand Tourer segment, which made its debut at the Paris Motor Show a few days ago.

Lightweight solution latest in Alcoa and Ferrari innovation in aluminium

Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products announced today that it has been selected by Ferrari S.p.A. to supply the all-aluminium spaceframe for the Ferrari California. The California, recently unveiled at the Paris International Motor Show, is the latest performance vehicle from Ferrari.

New connectors simplify installation and improve performance for mechanics and engineers. 

Interconnect specialist, Souriau is launching a range of new connectors at Autosport International 2009 that will increase convenience and performance for engineers.  Following extensive consultation with harness manufacturers, designers and end users, the company’s newly formed Motorsport Division has produced a range that includes a connector with integrated mounting nuts and a lightweight cable receptacle connector.  The company will also show new performance products including a hermetic Size Two connector that offers an improvement in reliability over existing products in the marketplace.