GKN Driveline Expands Supply Program With BMW
GKN Driveline’s plant in Newton, N.C., will supply front final drive units (FDUs) for the BMW X3 beginning in August and other high performance X models later this year.
Dana Demonstrates Technology Leadership, Extensive Range of Drivetrain Solutions at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2012
Dana Holding Corp. announced a comprehensive lineup of technologically advanced solutions across the entire drivetrain designed to improve performance and fuel economy while decreasing maintenance, operating costs and long-term cost of ownership.
Dana Expands SVL Aftermarket Drivetrain Offering for Owners of Older Vehicles
Availability of the extended product line is targeted for the second quarter, and will include Dana-approved center support bearings for light-, medium- and heavy-duty applications, as well as light-vehicle axle shafts and ring and pinion gear sets for all vehicle makes and models.
Dana Becomes Full Driveline Supplier for South American Commercial Vehicle Market
New Agreement with SIFCO S.A. includes $150 million investment in steer axle systems; supports Dana’s aggressive growth plans.
Valeo Launches Dual Direct Drive Wiper System
This new system offers four major benefits in terms of volume, weight, safety and optimized wiping, Valeo notes.
GKN Driveline Continues to Expand in Asia Pacific
At India’s bi-annual Auto Expo in New Delhi in January, GKN Driveline displayed sideshafts now in production for the ultra low-cost Tata Nano, as well as electronic limited-slip differentials for premium cars such as the Jaguar XFR.
Joe Gibbs Driven Introduces New Hot Rod Oil Created from NASCAR Technology
Since it was first launched in 2004, Joe Gibbs Driven, the automotive aftermarket division of Joe Gibbs Racing (JGR), has created a number of top oil products for racing. A little over three years later, Joe Gibbs Driven has again expanded its motorsports reach with the launch of Joe Gibbs Driven Hot Rod Oil.
GKN Driveline Continues Expansion in China
BEIJING — GKN Driveline plans to open a major new production facility in Wuhan, China, next year. Haixiang Wang, business development director for GKN Group, China, said the company will build a 144,000-square-foot plant scheduled to open during the first half of 2009. Speaking at recent press briefings in Beijing, Wang said the Shanghai GKN
GKN Driveline Expands in South India
CHENNAI, India — GKN Driveline has opened a new state-of-the-art production factory at Oragadam, near Chennai, in Tamil Nadu in India. Located 30 miles from Chennai, GKN Driveline’s 32,800-square-foot Oragadam plant will employ 200 people with an annual production capacity of 660,000 sideshafts for customers based in South India. GKN plc Chief Executive Sir Kevin
Ford, ACH and Neapco Drivelines Sign Final Agreements for Sale of Automotive Components Holdings’ Driveshaft Business
Ford Motor Company, Automotive Components Holdings (ACH) and Neapco Drivelines have signed definitive agreements for the sale of the ACH driveshaft business currently located in the ACH Monroe (MI) Plant. This announcement follows the recent UAW ratification of the collective bargaining agreement negotiated with Neapco. Neapco is opening a 345,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Van Buren Township, MI. Approximately 300 salaried and hourly employees from the Monroe Plan and associated technical and support staffs are being offered positions at the new facility.