Powertrain and safety technologies supplier Federal-Mogul has started operating as two business segments which include powertrain segment and vehicle components segment. The powertrain uanit will focus on original equipment products for ...
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General Motors (GM) of Canada is investing $850m in its research and development (R&D) activities at the Canadian Engineering Centre in Oshawa, Ontario between 2009 and 2016. According to the GM, the investment will offer long-term ...
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Dodge, a Chrysler brand, is set to roll off the production of its new Dart sedan at Chrysler Group's Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere in Illinois US by this week. The new sedan is the Chrysler's first vehicle built on Fiat Group ...
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German luxury-car maker BMW has launched the new 3-Series sedan in India, which is being offered in petrol (BMW 328i) and diesel (BMW 320d) powertrain option. The new BMW 3 Series is being offered in two design schemes which include ...
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Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has signed EUR50m agreement with Fiat to develop and build new engines for its top models including Maserati, Alfa Romeo and Lancia. As per the agreement, Ferrari will produce two new engines including ...
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Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has unveiled the V12 HY-KERS hybrid powertrain for its F70 at the 2012 Beijing Motor Show in China. The new powertrain, being mated to a double-clutch transmission, will generate an output of 800hp, while ...
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Federal-Mogul, a supplier of powertrain and safety technologies, has reported a decrease of 2% in net sales of $1.6bn for the third quarter of 2012, compared to $1.73bn for the same period in 2011. Gross margin for the third quarter of ...
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Engine downsizing is poised to have a major impact on gasoline engines and suppliers with complete powertrain development and benchmarking capabilities for this will gain significance, according to a new study from Frost & Sullivan. The ...
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German automaker Diamler has signed an agreement with Finnish car manufacturer, Valmet Automotive to produce additional Mercedes-Benz A-Class compact cars to meet demand for the models. As per the agreement, Valmet will manufacture ...
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Opel, the subsidiary of US carmaker General Motors (GM), has unveiled the new Meriva mini MPV variant, powered by a 1.4litre turbo gasoline powertrain mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The new powertrain will generate an ...
Opel, the subsidiary of US carmaker General Motors (GM) is planning to launch three gasoline and diesel family engines which will renew the company's current powertrain portfolio. The company said the new powertrain will offer reduction ...
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German automaker Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance have signed an agreement to collaborate on two new projects, to develop new engines as well as expanded availability of Daimler transmissions. Under the new deal, the German ...
US-based automaker Chrysler is planning to halt the production at its Mack Avenue Engine II plant in Detroit in September 2012. Following the closure of the plant, the 3.7-litre V-6 engine which is currently used in the Jeep Liberty and ...
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Indian carmaker Maruti Suzuki India is planning to build its third diesel engine plant in Mehsana district of Gujarat, India with an investment of INR180bn ($3.2bn). Maruti Suzuki India chairman R.C. Bhargava was quoted by livemint.com as ...
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Indian carmaker Maruti Suzuki (MSIL) has approved to merge the Suzuki Motor's (SMC) subsidiary, Suzuki Powertrain India (SPIL), with itself following a stock swap transaction with Japanese parent company Suzuki Motor. SPIL, the supplier ...
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