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Versatile Fluid Ensures Smooth-Running Automatic Transmissions in Cars and Trucks Wichita, Kansas (PRWEB) March 14, 2011 Lubrication Engineers, Inc. has upgraded its automatic transmission fluid with an uptreated additive package, including its proprietary Monolec® wear-reducing additive. The new Monolec Syn Multi-Vehicle ATF (1150) is a versatile, high-performance product suitable for regular- to severe-duty use in a variety of automatic transmissions in passenger cars and trucks....
DEARBORN, Mich., March 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- New Ford PowerShift transmission blends the sporty feel of a manual transmission with the convenience of an automaticFord PowerShift is one of the most advanced transmissions available for subcompact and compact cars like the new Ford Focus and FiestaPowerShift weighs nearly 30 pounds less than the four-speed automatic transmission in the current 2011 Focus. Less weight helps improve fuel economyWith gasoline already more than $4 per gallon in...
DEARBORN, Mich., Feb. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new Ford Focus is certified by the EPA at 40 mpg highway with a six-speed automatic transmission, which is overwhelmingly preferred by American driversFord Motor Company now has four nameplates with an EPA-certified rating of 40 mpg or higher, more than any other full-line manufacturerThe outstanding fuel economy of the Ford Focus is complemented by available class-exclusive technology and features usually found only on larger carsFord...
DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 2012 Ford Focus, featuring a 2.0-liter direct-injection gasoline engine and PowerShift dry-clutch six-speed automatic transmission, incorporates Ford's patented Torque Hole Filling (THF) technology for smoother, more seamless shift qualityTHF uses a combination of mathematical modeling and computer-aided engineering tools, along with other enabling transmission technologies to deliver smoother upshiftsOriginally penned in 1986, the...
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- New business-government research project to include design and development of experimental hydraulic hybrid powertrain Chrysler Group to focus on controls and packaging of hydraulic hybrid system adapted to current minivan Research efforts aim to produce running demonstration vehicle in 2012 Chrysler Group LLC and the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a partnership to determine the possibility of adapting a...
DETROIT, Jan. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- ZF has developed the world's first 9-speed automatic transmission for vehicles equipped with a transversely mounted engine. It will be built in a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility near Greenville, South Carolina. "Already a leader in technically advanced, fuel-saving multi-speed transmissions for rear-drive vehicles, ZF's new 9-speed enables significant fuel economy improvements and delivers excellent performance characteristics for...
DETROIT, Jan. 11, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlights of new vehicles at NAIAS which incorporate ZF technology include: Audi A6 The new challenger in the midsize luxury category is presented to the public for the very first time in Detroit. ZF supplies the 8-speed automatic transmission, suspension and electronic components, and the shift-by-wire gearshift system. An optional feature is the active steering system from ZF Lenksysteme, which is integrated into the steering column and comes with...
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- After leading the automotive industry in designing and producing wet friction materials for more than 50 years, BorgWarner's advanced technologies are gaining customers in the agricultural and construction market. Building on its European market presence, BorgWarner entered the North American market a few years ago. Since then, BorgWarner has launched a variety of new friction plates for John Deere and CNH America LLC with total volumes of...
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 17, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- New 2012 Fiat 500 delivers contemporary styling, beautiful craftsmanship, city-friendly proportions and timeless valueIntelligently adapted for American roads, the Fiat 500 offers engaging driving dynamics, high quality and advanced technology, perfectly balanced with iconic Italian designNew 1.4-liter engine with state-of-the-art MultiAir® technology, invented and patented by Fiat Group, delivers power, fuel efficiency and refinementThree...
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 9, 2010 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) today announced $2.3 billion of expected net new powertrain business for 2011 through 2013, a 28% increase over its previous three-year net new business. Demand for the company's environmentally friendly technologies, such as gasoline and diesel turbochargers, dual-clutch transmission technology, engine timing systems and emissions products, is expected to continue to drive strong growth. BorgWarner...
