Automechanika Frankfurt 2014 Kicks Off In Germany
Automechanika Frankfurt 2014, one of the largest automotive trade shows in the world, kicked off today at the sprawling Messe Frankfurt complex here in Frankfurt. Automechanika Frankfurt, held every two years, draws exhibitors from around the world to Germany, which, with an economy worth approximately $3.5 trillion, is the fourth-largest in the world. Detlef Braun,
TRW Receives Volvo Cars Quality Excellence Awards
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. (TRW) was recently awarded the Volvo Cars Quality Through Excellence (VQE) Award at two of its manufacturing facilities in Europe. The VQE Award is based on a set of fundamental quality and manufacturing disciplines that ensure a supplier’s success and drive a supplier’s continual improvement.
Bosch Sponsors First-Ever Driverless Car Experience At 2014 International CES
More than 90 percent of all accidents are caused by human failure, according to the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS). Demonstrating its dedication to accident-free driving, Bosch is sponsoring the Driverless Car Experience at the 2014 International CES to be held Jan. 7-10, 2014, in Las Vegas.
Bosch Introduces New Start-Stop System With Coasting Mode
With its new start-stop coasting function, Bosch enables drivers of vehicles with combustion engines to travel in zero-emission, noise-free and low-resistance mode over large parts of their journey. This new technology stops the engine when the vehicle is in motion, so that it does not consume any fuel. Whenever the vehicle can maintain its speed simply by rolling – for instance on a gentle incline – the engine is stopped. As soon as the driver touches the gas or brake pedal, the engine starts up again.
AIA To Hold 25th Annual Import Product And Marketing Awards Program At AAPEX
The Auto International Association (AIA), a segment of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, will present its 25th annual AIA Import Product and Marketing Awards Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 3 p.m. during AAPEX at the Sands Expo Center. The awards recognize manufacturers and marketers for excellence in products, packaging, websites, catalogs and marketing/advertising programs for import cars or trucks.
New Arnott Installation Videos Now Available
Arnott has released its newest series of installation videos showing how to install Arnott’s line of replacement air suspension products for 2007 and above GM SUVs, such as the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Avalanche, Tahoe and Suburban and the GMC Yukon, including the Denali.
Bosch Named Most Admired Automotive Parts Supplier By Fortune Magazine
Bosch has been named the world’s “most admired motor vehicle parts supplier” by Fortune magazine in its 2013 list. This is the second consecutive year that Bosch has been recognized as the most admired automotive supplier.
Bosch Honored By Toyota
Toyota Motor Corp. has presented its Global Contribution Award to the Bosch Group. This is the highest supplier honor the automaker awards, and is given in recognition of companies that have performed outstandingly over the previous year.
Bremskerl Introduces Full Line Of Eco-Friendly Air Disc Brake Pads
Bremskerl North America, a subsidiary of BREMSKERL REIBBELAGWERKE EMMERLING GMBH & CO. KG, a global manufacturer of friction material for rail, industrial and commercial vehicle markets since 1929, has introduced a fullline of air disc brake pads for the North American market.
MAHLE To Acquire RTI Technologies
RTI Technologies specializes in the development and distribution of automotive maintenance equipment, including air conditioning service, fluid exchange and nitrogen tire inflation systems.