Four-Wheel Drive: How GKN Driveline's On-Demand 4WD System Works
9 Mar 2016, 17:39 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Four-wheel drive systems, especially those for transverse-mounted engines, are tricky. A British company has created the most capable systems to date
BorgWarner Takes Over Haldex Traction Systems
3 Feb 2011, 06:21 UTC · By: Daniel Patrascu / The expansion of one of the biggest suppliers in the US, BorgWarner, will continue in 2011 at perhaps a faster pace than in the year before. One sign that expansion is the direction chosen by the co...
BorgWarner Buys Haldex
20 Dec 2010, 17:18 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / American automotive supplier BorgWarner recently announced today that it has acquired Haldex. The latter is best known for its all-wheel-drive systems that can be found on a large number of vehicles...
Transporter Rockton Off-Roading Van Launched
3 Dec 2010, 08:19 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / Volkswagen has produced a tougher version of the Transporter van. Called the Transporter Rockton, it has all the right credentials to be called a rugged off-roader. The vehicle is based on the rece...
The New Caddy Gets 4MOTION and DSG Systems
22 Nov 2010, 11:53 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Caddy and Caddy Maxi now come with 4MOTION and DSG dual clutch gearbox. Available immediately, the package aims to deliver better traction coupled with improved comfort thanks to easier shifting...
Skoda Introduces a New 4X4 Drivetrain for Octavia
4 Nov 2010, 15:53 UTC · By: Mihnea Radu / The Octavia has always been the smart choice when it comes to buying a hatchback or an estate. With a big spacious trunk and high trim levels it is also cheaper then the Volkswagens it is based on. ...
Skoda Octavia and Superb Get New Powertrain
21 Oct 2010, 09:12 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / Skoda announced that its Octavia and Superb model ranges will receive the 140 hp 2.0 TDI common-rail turbocharged diesel engine with four-wheel drive and an automatic double-clutch DSG transmission....
Skoda Superb Estate 4x4 Introduced to the UK Market
21 Jan 2010, 13:01 UTC · By: Andrei Tutu / The Skoda Superb Estate 4x4 will be available to the UK buyers, offering its fourth-generation Haldex system to the public. The list of engines includes the entry-level 1.8 liter TSI 160 HP petr...