In late 2017 Schaeffler Group, a major supplier of automobile and industrial equipment, announced acquisition of the whole share package of Compact Dynamics from SEMIKRON. Schaeffler previously bought the controlling interest (51%) and now the bargain was related to the rest 49 % of shares.

Allison Transmission reached a remarkable point of half a million manufactured 4000 Series automatic transmissions. The company started manufacturing these transmissions in 1993 and gained profits from widespread application of this product in commercial-duty vehicles.

At the beginning of 2018, Landwind unveiled its brand-new car Xiaoyao. It is the 1-st car which is actually equipped with VT5 transmission. This CVT is notable for the largest available ratio coverage when comparing it with other competitive products.

ACDelco, the main supplier of original spare parts for GM, unveiled the release of aftermarkets’ VVT (variable valve timing) solenoids for cars produced by General Motors. New VVT solenoids upgraded by GM specialists now can operate twice as long as other competitive products.

VW decided to change the structure of its compliance systems. It has been reported that previously VW brands used twenty five distinct compliance systems. Thus, it was decided to introduce a single compliance system that will facilitate monitoring process and speed up problem solution.

Hilarious and bizarree things can happen when people are so accustomed to using the automatic gearbox and have to change for a manual gearbox vehicle. You may drive even a CVT car but having practice with multiple transmission types is a crucial step in finding the best driving experience for yourselves! here we have interesting bits about manual transmissions (the stick-shift)

Ford patented an autopilot technology for SUVs. This solution will provide cars with the capacity to move through complex route sections with the help of algorithms embedded in the memory of the electronic control unit.

EDAG Engineering GmbH is one of the pioneering independent engineering service suppliers for the auto business worldwide. Therefore it is not surprising that BMW chose EDAG for cooperation in designing of driver assistant systems.

The demand for automatic transmissions spurs the development of workshops which require innovative tools to provide high quality repair solutions. Thus, MAHLE Service Solutions, a division of MAHLE Aftermarket, released a new generation of the transmission service unit named as ATX 180.

“Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG” is the producer and supplier of high-quality automobile parts.In the auto parts market, this enterprise is represented by two brands: MEYLE and MEYLE-HD. Recently MEYLE cardan shaft repair solutions were supplemented with new additions.

BorgWarner reported that the company provided new Volvo’s XC40 vehicle with its up-to-date 4WD coupling to improve running characteristics and driver’s convenience. Due to the company’s experience in designing 4WD solutions, the coupling gives not only better dynamics but also traction for the first-rate driving experience.

BorgWarner provides its e-motor HVH250 and eGearDrive gearbox for primary production of Fuso eCanter trucks, the 1-st mass manufactured fully electric light truck. For implementation of this idea BorgWarner specialists have been cooperating with Fuso, the Japanese manufacturer of trucks and buses.

BorgWarner completed the takeover of Sevcon Company located in the UK. Having more than fifty years of proven record and efficiently operating development centers, Sevcon received a reputation of a welcomed partner for many companies interested in the fast-growing electrification market.

The recall campaign of Audi premium cars starts in Germany and will affect 127,000 vehicles. This measure is caused by illegal software found in Audi cars. The software helped the automaker to get around restrictions on engine emission.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles reported about the recall of approximately 1.8 million puck-up trucks. The company plans to eliminate problems with the transmission, which can lead to the situation when the car independently shifts out of park and starts moving.