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New, multi-function simulator design addresses ADAS, AV and HMI simulator hardware needs

Cruden’s newly designed top frame provides a flexible “blank slate” for automotive engineers to design their own driver interface structure and quickly switch hardware according to their testing needs.Cruden, the world’s leading designer, manufacturer and integrator of professional open architecture driving simulators has redesigned its simulator top frame to allow automotive engineers to design and modify their own driver interface structure and make hardware changes themselves. This is in response to evolving applications for driving simulators where there are rapidly changing

HARMAN Books $1.3 Billion in Automotive Infotainment Business in July

New order contracts with car manufacturers including Subaru total $1.3 Billion in July 2014STAMFORD, CT – HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group, announced today that new orders from global automakers in July 2014 totaled US$1.3 billion. In addition to a follow-on award from an existing European customer, HARMAN secured a competitive replacement award from automaker Subaru in July. HARMAN will supply base, mid, and high level solutions for the next generation of Subaru infotainment systems across carlines globally. “With a proven track record of performance,

HARMAN to Open a New Office in Turin, Italy

Premium audio group to provide Fiat Chrysler Automobiles with the best possible on-the-ground service in the futureTurin – July 2, 2014 – HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group (NYSE:HAR), has announced that it will be opening a new office in Turin, Italy, on July 2, 2014 that will also serve as a regional sales office. Turin is of particular strategic importance to the company due to HARMAN’s close relationship with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and its leading brands Jeep, Maserati, Ferrari and Fiat. By opening its own office at Corso Unione Sovietica 612 in Turin,

Run-flat technology introduced in Falken’s Azenis FK453 high performance tyre

New manufacturing technology delivers improved ride and weight to solve many of the issues associated with Run-Flat tyresOwners of cars fitted with Run-Flats could benefit from new manufacturing technology, which produces lighter, more compliant tyres to deliver a more comfortable ride. Through the adoption of an innovative tyre production process, known as NEO-T01, Falken’s new FK453 high performance Run-Flat tyre, suitable for cars such as the BMW 3 and 5 Series, offers excellent driving performance, high levels of comfort, improved safety and low weight. The NEO-T01 manufacturing

HARMAN Receives Global Product Leadership Award for In-Car Audio from Frost & Sullivan

Harman International Industries, Incorporated, the leading global audio and infotainment group, announced today the Company has been honored with the 2014 Global Product Leadership of the Year Award for High-End Car Audio by leading industry analysts from Frost & Sullivan . The recognition follows a similar Frost & Sullivan Global Industry Leadership Award for In-Vehicle Infotainment presented to HARMAN in 2013. The latest award was based on a 10-step process through which Frost & Sullivan evaluated multiple automotive audio suppliers

Allison provides passenger-focused value for Murrays

Leading Australian coach charter operator, Murrays, has chosen primarily Allison-equipped models to ensure safety, passenger comfort and lower operational costs.SYDNEY, Australia – One of Australia’s largest coach operators has committed to Allison fully automatic transmissions for 124 coaches within its 180-vehicle fleet, to deliver a safe, comfortable and efficient passenger experience. Murrays operates from its Gold Coast, Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne depots. Allison’s 1000 Series™ transmissions are fitted to Murrays’ 7.6-meter, Cummins ISF powered, Higer small deluxe coaches, while

HARMAN–Helping Qoros 3 drivers keep in touch with their digital lifestyles

HARMAN develops ‘T-Box’, an external telematics box that provides telematics services and 3G network access for Qoros 3.GENEVA – March 4, 2014 –HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group (NYSE:HAR), announced that it will supply new Chinese car manufacturer Qoros with T-Box, a new telematics component offering 3G Network access and services to the car. Although only established in 2007, Qorosis already on its way to becoming recognised as a premium brand in China. Its image will be further enhanced with the arrival of the impressive Qoros 3. The second model to be released by

Bonluck brings first Allison-equipped articulated bus to Aussie roads

Chinese bus and coach maker, Bonluck, has become the first manufacturer to adopt Allison automatic transmissions in articulated buses for use on Australian roads.BRISBANE, Australia – Designers of the Bonluck BLK Citystar Artic have turned to Allison’s Torqmatic® automatic transmissions to deliver a smooth shift, improved fuel economy and best after-sales support. The 18-meter-long Citystar Artics are fitted with Allison’s six-speed T390R fully automatic transmission mated to a Cummins 340B ISL engine, with a capacity of up to 77 seated passengers and a further 20 standing. Two of the

Zircotec continues partnership with BTCC Champions, expanding the range of thermal protection on the Pirtek Racing Honda Civic.

Specialist ceramic exhaust coating will appear on the title winning car of Andrew Jordan in 2014 to complement ZircoFlex®heatshield, managing temperatures for increased performance.OXFORD – At the recent Autosport International show held at Birmingham’s NEC, heat management specialist Zircotec and reigning BTCC champions Pirtek Racing agreed an extension to their relationship that will see further heat management products appearing on the Honda Civic of Andrew Jordan. Pirtek Racing started running with ZircoFlex® heatshield material midway through the 2013 season, a campaign that

ZircoFlex® heatshield offers OEM’s ability to rapidly solve heat issues trackside and in the field.

Zircotec’s heatshield material provides a lightweight solution to OEM’s to quickly solve heat issues.OXFORD – An automotive tier one supplier has selected Zircotec’s ZircoFlex® flexible ceramic heatshield to improve thermal management in an existing engine compartment application without having to make significant and costly engineering changes. Just 0.25mm thick and offering a ~64 percent reduction in surface temperature, it offers OEMs a robust material to solve heat issues easily without having to repackage existing components or invest in tooling changes. This makes it ideal to solve

Trio of award nominations for advanced coating on display at the Composites Engineering Show.

Triple nominated ceramic coating that enables the use of composites in harsh and high temperature environments to be on display, at UK’s leading composite and engineering show.Following its successful nomination for three innovation awards in the past three months, Zircotec’s ThermoHold® for Composites coating will be on show at this year’s Composites Engineering Show, Stand F162. The ceramic coating, that enables composites to be used in high temperature environments is a finalist for the prestigious SMMT Automotive Innovation Award, the Thames Valley Award in the best use of technology

Harman Delivers Automotive Industry’s First Three-Dimensional Surround Experience based on QuantumLogic Technology

Intelligent QuantumLogic 3D algorithm employs height channels to create unmatched surround experience while maintaining integrity of original recordingCES 2013, LAS VEGAS – HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group (NYSE:HAR), today introduced QuantumLogic 3D, a powerful new technology that brings an unmatched three-dimensional surround sound experience to in-car audio. Built upon HARMAN’s patented QuantumLogic Surround (QLS) digital signal processing technology, QuantumLogic 3D accurately identifies and redistributes audio streams, and incorporates additional audio streams

HARMAN Develops Scalable Infotainment Solution to Deliver Car-Centric Apps and Services through Android Platform

CES 2013, LAS VEGAS – HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group, is demonstrating its scalable platform solution, leveraging the Android for Automotive operating system, that meets the needs of today’s smartphone-oriented generation by safely bringing car-centric apps and services into the car. “The automotive industry can no longer innovate at its current pace, and HARMAN is helping OEMs create more flexible, scalable solutions that deliver leading connected solutions for tomorrow, today,” said Dinesh Paliwal, HARMAN’s Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. “

CES 2013 Las Vegas: HARMAN showcases premium infotainment technologies for connected in-car safety and entertainment

Augmented navigation, gesture control, high speed networking, brilliant graphics, and smart connectivity are brought together for the ultimate in-car premium infotainment experience.CES 2013, LAS VEGAS – HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group, is unveiling its vision for tomorrow’s premium infotainment experience that leverages advanced safety and entertainment innovations including interactive head-up displays with augmented navigation, touch-free gesture controls, and the latest connectivity options. Safety first As the automotive sector pushes the boundaries of

CES 2013: HARMAN combines connectivity, productivity and entertainment in new BMW premium infotainment system

Seamless connectivity and convenience for in-car infotainment now available in the USA in a range of BMW carsCES 2013, LAS VEGAS – HARMAN, the premium global audio and infotainment group, is proud to showcase the US launch of its content-rich infotainment system for BMW. Forming the core of the BMW “ConnectedDrive” experience, the HARMAN premium infotainment unit delivers a seamless experience into the vehicle combining wireless connectivity, enhanced navigation and even productivity applications that transform the car into a mobile office – all safely and intuitively. The HARMAN premium

Falken Tyres secures OE fitment supply for ŠKODA Citigo

ŠKODA Citigo now also comes factory-equipped with Sincera SN831A ECORUN tyres from Falken.Japanese tyre manufacturer Falken continues to increase its OEM business with the announcement that it is to supply ŠKODA’s Citigo with its Sincera SN831A ECORUN tyre. Falken now supplies a 165/70R14 81T tyre to the Czech manufacturer. “The SINCERA SN831A ECORUN is a perfect all-rounder. It provides safety, good durability and a high level of driving comfort that makes it an appealing choice for this sector,” says Markus Bögner, Sales Director of Falken Tyre Europe. “The ongoing expansion of our

First European test of 2013 Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 demonstrates pace offered by upgrades

JRM test highlights immediate potential of car for teams and driver looking for competitive and affordable GT3 carDaventry, UK – Following a successful four day test held in Portimao this week, engineers of the Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 believe the raft of 2013 performance upgrades have delivered significant improvements in both qualifying and race pace. Despite the test car not benefitting from all the planned 2013 engine upgrades, the changes to the suspension and a substantially revamped aero package enabled JRM test driver Peter Dumbreck to consistently lap substantially faster than the

Aeropass insists on Allison transmissions for Roissy Charles De Gaulle airport duties – Solaris says yes!

Passenger transportation operator, Aeropass chooses Allison Transmission for 38 new Solaris buses operating at Paris CDG airport, and Solaris adds the T310R fully automatic transmission to the Urbino range.PARIS, France – Aeropass, the passenger transportation company, has operated 38 new Solaris Urbino 12 meter buses on behalf of Air France, since last September. With a capacity of 105 people and reaching average speeds of 8km/hour, these buses work on the runways of Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport and are designed for transporting airline crew and passengers. The 12m Solaris buses are

Falken Tyre Europe to supply Volkswagen Polo with winter tyres

Specific version of new HS449 winter tyre developed in record time to offer improved safety in cold weather driving.Offenbach, 12.10.2012: Volkswagen has selected Falken to supply a derivative of its new EUROWINTER HS449 winter tyre for the Polo. The OE-approved 185/60R15 85H tyres is the second contract the Japanese tyre manufacturer has secured with Volkswagen this year and follows the agreement to deliver its Sincera tyres to the Up! With a significantly larger engineering team in Europe, thus ensuring closer co-operation with OEM customers such as VW, Falken produced a specific

HARMAN extends JBL GreenEdge Audio footprint in Europe with the new Toyota Auris

Toyota Auris also to premiere latest Harman-developed Touch & Go multimedia systemPARIS 27 September 2012 – HARMAN (NYSE:HAR), the global leading supplier of premium audio and infotainment systems, announces the launch of the JBL GreenEdge audio system for the new Toyota Auris range in Europe. The Toyota Auris will also be the first to include the latest Touch & Go navigation, developed by Harman, which adds functions such as junction view, tunnel view and wider language support. The Toyota Auris is part of a long tradition of Toyota vehicles with JBL sound systems by Harman, and the

Andrade Gutierrez finds concrete mixer equipped with Allison automatic transmission delivers 8.8% more with 2.5% less fuel

Following a demonstration period, Andrade Gutierrez touts the availability, durability, productivity and lower fuel consumption of an Allison automatic-equipped concrete mixer truck which exceeded all expectations.  The automatic outperformed an equivalent truck with a manual transmission in an industry plagued with operational failures.SÃO PAULO, Brazil – Andrade Gutierrez, one of Latin America’s largest infrastructure implementation groups, has just finished testing an Allison fully automatic-equipped concrete mixer in conjunction with projects designed to prepare for the Olympics and

Allison Continuous Power Technology™ improves natural gas vehicles

Multiplying engine torque during launch and delivering continuous power shifts when accelerating makes Allison the automatic first choice for commercial-duty CNG/LNG applications.HANNOVER, Germany – Allison Transmission, the world's largest manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles and a major supplier of hybrid-propulsion systems for city buses, is also a technological leader in the development of natural gas commercial vehicle applications. Customers are increasingly adding CNG- and LNG-powered trucks and buses to their public

Allison Transmission introduces 5th Generation electronic controls

Allison’s 5th Generation electronic controls include upgraded Transmission Control Module (TCM) hardware and software and a new integral inclinometer, among many other features, to deliver great fuel utilization and vehicle performance with easy OEM integration.HANNOVER, Germany – Allison Transmission is dedicated to the development and manufacture of fully automatic transmissions that efficiently and continuously transfer power from the engine to the drive wheels. Fully automatic transmission design and technology have consistently evolved around Allison’s Continuous Power Technology™, the

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