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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Dodge Charger is the first domestic sport sedan to feature the state-of-the-art eight-speed automatic transmissionNew Dodge Charger models with eight-speed automatic transmission deliver refinement, improved performance and best-in-class 31 miles per gallon (mpg) highwayWorld-class structural stiffness and Dodge sport-tuned chassis architecture deliver superior ride and handlingDodge Brand's flagship sedan delivers exceptional interior...
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Special limited-edition Dodge Challenger SRT8® model features exclusive Stinger Yellow exterior and interior appointmentsProven 392 cubic-inch (6.4-liter) HEMI® V-8 engine provides pulsating 470 horsepower and 470 lb.-ft. of torque across a wide rpm range while also delivering 23 miles per gallon on the highwayTwo-mode adaptive damping suspension system offers selectable suspension tuning and automatically adapts to road and driver...
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner Inc. (NYSE: BWA) today announced $2.5 billion of expected net new powertrain business for 2012 through 2014, a 9% 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 is a leading...
CROTHERSVILLE, Ind., Nov. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Aisin Drivetrain, Inc. (ADI), a business unit of Aisin Seiki, the world's largest automotive transmission supplier, today announced that it will expand its manufacturing operations and begin manufacturing six-speed automatic transmissions for the light and medium-duty commercial truck market. The announcement was made by ADI President Scott Turpin. Production of the new automatic transmission is scheduled to begin in December, 2012, and...
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Jeep Wrangler earns prestigious award from leading off-road enthusiast publication"4x4 of the Year" award is Wrangler's third award in last weekJeep Wrangler boasts dramatically improved on-road performance and even more off-road prowess for 2012New 3.6-liter V-6 engine improves fuel efficiency up to 21 miles per gallon, with 285 horsepower (40 percent improvement) and 260 lb.-ft. of torque (10 percent improvement)Wrangler powertrain now...
Hyundai Genesis tops competitive test group in November issue; Nissan Leaf & Hyundai Sonata Hybrid also tested YONKERS, N.Y., Sept. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Revamped for 2011, the Chrysler 300C scored an "Excellent" overall road test score of 80 in Consumer Reports' latest tests of four upscale sedans, up from 64 for the previous model. The 300C now ranks midpack among the 10 upscale sedans that have been tested by CR. Previously, it had been near the bottom of the pack. It's...
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner supplies transmission components, including friction plates and roller one-way clutches, for Hyundai's new 8-speed automatic rear-wheel drive transmission. Designed and assembled by Hyundai POWERTECH, the company's performance and R&D group, the new high-performance transmission features a multi-step design with a wide gear span. The transmission will drive the recently launched 4.6-liter Hyundai Equus, Hyundai Genesis and...
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Chrysler Group LLC is the first domestic automaker to feature the state-of-the-art ZF eight-speed automatic transmission in its vehicles Best-in-class 31 highway miles per gallon (mpg) and best-in-class all-wheel-drive fuel economy with eight-speed automatic transmission and award-winning 292 horsepower, 3.6-liter aluminum Pentastar V-6 engineCampaign continues 'Imported from Detroit' message, filmed in and around Detroit and features...
MAHWAH, N.J., Sept., 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- "The entire Land Rover team is excited about the opportunity, and the responsibility, of creating the replacement for the iconic Land Rover Defender. Loved the world over for its simple, honest and distinctive design, we are determined that the new Defender will be true to its heritage while meeting the requirements of a changing global market. We plan to engage with existing and potential customers to help us finalize the details of the new...
CARSON, Calif., Sept. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoMD.com says a recent AAA survey(1) reporting that one in four car owners have neglected repairs and maintenance in the last twelve months is alarming, because ignoring preventative maintenance and/or failing to make minor car repairs today could mean thousands of dollars in auto repair bills tomorrow. According to AutoMD.com, there are some simple, but important, repairs and maintenance tasks car owners can do on their own - or have a...
