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LIVONIA, Mich., June 24 /PRNewswire - FirstCall/ -- Kelsey-Hayes Company, a subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW), has developed a modular multi-piston pump electronic stability control (ESC) system with enhanced performance to rapidly build brake pressure independent of vacuum boost from the engine.

TRW's Modular Multi-Piston Pump Electronic Stability Control

Traditional brake systems rely on a vacuum booster that is assisted by vacuum from the internal combustion engine. But with the rapid growth of direct injection engine technologies, engine vacuum levels are trending lower.

ALFDORF, Germany, June 17, 2008 -- A subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW), TRW Automotive GmbH, today unveiled a new head protection system for convertible vehicles. It is the first system located in the seat mount rather than the door trim - designed to offer head protection for the unique characteristics of convertibles. The development furthers TRW's strategy of innovation to help vehicle manufacturers provide intelligent safety solutions for consumers.

The system combines a thorax or pelvic-thorax module together with a head restraint module located in the upper seat-back. It is due to be launched with a major European vehicle manufacturer during the first half of this year.

LIVONIA, Mich., May 21, 2008 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW) is star struck. Thirty of the 2008 model year vehicles that have earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) five-star rating in side-impact crash tests feature TRW's side or curtain airbags. These 30 vehicles range in size from compact cars to full sized pick-up trucks and sport utility vehicles.

The NHTSA side-collision impact crash test measures the performance of the vehicle and restraint system in the event of a side-impact collision. Five stars is the highest rating a vehicle can achieve.

LIVONIA, Mich., May 5, 2008 -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW), through its TRW Polska Sp. z o.o. manufacturing facility in Czestochowa, Poland, has earned a prestigious Ford Motor Company World Excellence Award for exemplary performance in the supply of airbags in 2007.

"We thank Ford Motor Company for this recognition and are working hard again in 2008 to exceed expectations," said president and chief executive officer John Plant. "This is a true testimony to our plant in Poland that has now earned this award for a second consecutive year."

NOVE MESTO, Slovakia, Dec. 13, 2007 /PRNewswire - FirstCall/ -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW) today announced the opening of a new, technologically advanced manufacturing plant in Slovakia to support its position as a leader in the growing electric steering systems global market.

TRW Automotive offers an extensive portfolio of electrically assisted steering products including its full electric column-drive and belt-drive systems, and its electrically powered hydraulic systems (EPHS). These systems provide steering assist only when needed, thus reducing fuel consumption and C02 emissions.

NEW DELHI, India, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire - FirstCall/ -- TRW Aftermarket Asia- Pacific Private Limited, a subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW), and Sun Vacuum Formers Private Limited ("Sun"), today announced their intention to form a joint venture company to manufacture steering wheel systems in India. Finalization of the agreement is pending approval by the Indian government.

The proposed name of the joint venture is TRW Sun Steering Wheels Private Limited. Sun is a leading supplier of steering wheels in India and currently supplies Maruti-Suzuki, Tata Motors, General Motors and Ford Motor Company operations in India, and is a Tier 2 supplier to Honda and Toyota.

NEW DELHI, India, Nov. 21 -- TRW Aftermarket Asia- Pacific Private Limited, a subsidiary of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW), and Sun Vacuum Formers Private Limited ("Sun"), today announced their intention to form a joint venture company to manufacture steering wheel systems in India. Finalization of the agreement is pending approval by the Indian government.

The proposed name of the joint venture is TRW Sun Steering Wheels Private Limited. Sun is a leading supplier of steering wheels in India and currently supplies Maruti-Suzuki, Tata Motors, General Motors and Ford Motor Company operations in India, and is a Tier 2 supplier to Honda and Toyota.

LIVONIA, Mich., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire - FirstCall/ -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW), the global leader in active and passive safety systems, is unveiling a new electric drum-in-hat (eDIH) park brake concept that frees up valuable interior space, allows for easier installation with fewer components, and integrates with other safety systems to bring the safety and comfort benefits of electric park brake technology to a range of larger vehicles. The system is anticipated to be production-ready by 2011.

LIVONIA, Mich., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire - FirstCall/ -- TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW), the global leader in active and passive safety systems, is launching its Slip Control Boost (SCB) advanced regenerative-compatible braking system to provide full Stabilitrak functionality for the new 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon hybrid sport utility vehicle. SCB is being supplied through TRW's Kelsey-Hayes subsidiary.

The SCB system incorporates high performance stability control and brake actuation within a 12-volt system architecture and is an integral part of the hybrid Tahoe's regenerative braking system.

PARIS, Oct. 15 /PRNewswire - FirstCall/ -- Equip'Auto -- TRW Automotive Aftermarket, a business of TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (NYSE: TRW), has today entered into an agreement to create a Joint Venture with ArvinMeritor (NYSE: ARM) to distribute Gabriel and TRW branded shock absorber ranges for the European independent aftermarket. The intention is for the Joint Venture to begin operation and distribution in January 2008.