Cummins And Shaanxi Automobile Group Form Joint Venture To Produce Cummins ISM Heavy-Duty Engines In China

BEIJING - Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) and China's Shaanxi Automobile Group Company Ltd. today signed an agreement to form a 50/50 joint venture company, Xi'an Cummins Engine Company (XCEC), to produce the Cummins ISM 11-liter heavy-duty engine in Xi'an, the capital city of western China's Shaanxi Province.

BorgWarner to Supply DualTronic(TM) Wet Clutch Technology For Getrag Transmissions Displayed at Frankfurt Motor Show

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Two Getrag transmissions on display at the 2005 Frankfurt Motor Show this week use BorgWarner's fuel-efficient DualTronic(TM) wet dual-clutch module technology. The programs will start production in 2007 and are for vehicle types that range from compact and mid-sized to luxury passenger cars and sport-utility vehicles.

ZF at the IAA 2005

At this year’s IAA Show in Frankfurt, Germany, ZF Friedrichshafen AG is presenting itself in a highly visionary manner. With its priority attached to electronic networking, ZF clearly outlines what car driving could look like in the future. Here also are topics that determine the current automobile market: The new dual clutch transmission and the different concepts for hybrid driveline technology are exhibited at ZF’s stand.

Visteon Announces New Name For Its Czech Subsidiary Autopal

NOVY JICIN, Czech Republic, Sept. 19, 2005 – Visteon Corporation (NYSE: VC) announced that its subsidiary, Autopal, in the Czech Republic has been registered under the new legal entity name, Visteon-Autopal, s.r.o. The name change, covering four plants and two technical centers in the Czech Republic, heightens awareness of the Visteon-Autopal affiliation. Together, Visteon and Autopal develop and manufacture lighting and climate control products for European vehicle manufacturers.

TRW/Goodyear Create Enhanced Electronic Stability Control System Thanks to 'Talking Tires'

FRANKFURT, Germany /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW) and The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NYSE: GT) recently announced the joint development of a new system that will automatically adjust the performance parameters of a vehicle's electronic stability control (ESC) system based on the dimensions and other characteristics of the vehicle's tires.

Faurecia Demonstrates Its State-Of-The-Art Technological Expertise With The New Mercedes-Benz S Class

Nanterre, 2005 -- As the supplier of the instrument panel, door panels and central console for the Mercedes- Benz S Class, Faurecia is proud to make such a significant contribution to the launch of the automaker’s new flagship, unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Bridgestone Firestone Announces U.S., Canada Price Increases

‘Dueler-Ruler’ Sales Aid Returns to Assist Dealers With Proper Tire Selection

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2005) - Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) and Bridgestone Firestone Canada Inc. (BFCA) have jointly announced price increases on the companies’ Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton, associate and private brand tire lines. The announced increases, up to 8 percent on passenger and light truck, truck and bus, and agricultural and off-the-road tires, will affect the replacement, original equipment and export channels. The price increases are scheduled to take effect beginning November 1.

Bridgestone Firestone Launches Fall ‘Need New Tires’ Campaign

‘Dueler-Ruler’ Sales Aid Returns to Assist Dealers With Proper Tire Selection

Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2005) - Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC (BFNT) has launched the fall phase of its “Need New Tires, One Hundred Dollar Tire Sale.” The campaign, which will be held Sept. 15-Oct. 15, 2005, offers four Firestone® FR380 Radial tires size P155/80R13 for $100 OR up to a $100 mail-in rebate offer with the purchase of select Bridgestone® Dueler™ tires. Included are the company’s most popular Dueler radial tires: the Bridgestone Dueler H/P, Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza, Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo, Bridgestone Dueler A/T, Bridgestone Dueler M/T and the new Bridgestone Dueler H/T.

With a Host of New Products at the IAA: Bosch Sets Course Worldwide on Innovation and Growth

Research and development expenditure increased

Night Vision system presented for the first time

FRANKFURT – The Bosch Group's presentation at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt includes new products and pioneering technologies. As an independent automotive supplier and the world leader in its field, the company believes it is well positioned to grow successfully over the long term.

Audi Leads Australian International Motor Show Luxury SUV Trend

The strong trend towards luxury Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) will get a further boost with the unveiling of two significant new models at the Australian International Motor Show next month. Audi will use the show for the Asia-Pacific debut of its much-anticipated luxury SUV – the Q7. The Q7 will compete for attention at the show with an all-new version of one of the original luxury SUVs, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class.