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GKN Driveline in China Growth on Track

BEIJING 24th April 2012

GKN Driveline’s manufacturing footprint in China continues to grow at a rapid pace highlighted by the recent opening of its 7th production facility in the country.
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Geneva 2012 new car reveals confirm GKN Driveline's sector leadership

Geneva Wednesday 7th March 2012

With a record-breaking line-up of over 70 new cars and concepts launched, Geneva 2012 shows the industry’s global trend and for GKN Driveline, with over 65% of the mainstream launches featuring their technology, the annual showcase confirms the engineer’s position as the global driveline leader.
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GKN Driveline Wintertest programme

Arjeplog, Sweden, 23rd February 2012

Developing and Proving Advanced Components in Hostile Environment
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India continues to be a key growth market for GKN Driveline

NEW DELHI, January 5th 2012

GKN Driveline, a leading and long-term supplier of automotive driveline components and systems in India continues to grow at a rapid pace.
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Jaguar Land Rover’s Range_e crowned 2011’s best automotive innovation

London, UK, 22 November 2011

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has won SMMT’s 2011 Award for Automotive Innovation for its prototype Range_e – the world’s first luxury Plug-in Hybrid Electric 4x4 with integrated V6 diesel engine.
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GKN Driveline sees continued growth in Mexico

Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico, 17th November 2011

GKN Driveline expects to continue to grow its Mexican operations at a double-digit rate through to 2015.
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GKN Driveline expands with precision forge in India

CHENNAI, India, 2nd November 2011

GKN Driveline today opened a new precision forging facility at Oragadam near Chennai in Tamil Nadu.
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GKN Driveline achieves world AWD leadership with acquisition of Getrag Driveline products

Redditch, United Kingdom, October 3, 2011

GKN’s £280 /$440 million acquisition of the driveline products business of Getrag positions GKN Driveline as the global leader in the engineering and manufacture of AWD Systems and eDrive Systems.
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GKN Driveline receives 2011 Porsche Supplier Award

13th September, 2011, FRANKFURT, Germany

GKN Driveline has been awarded a 2011 Porsche Supplier Award in recognition of its significant contributions to Porsche’s global product portfolio.
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GKN Driveline technology features strongly in Frankfurt reveals

13th September, 2011, FRANKFURT, Germany

A strong line-up of new production cars, launched at the Frankfurt international motor show (IAA), featuring GKN Driveline technology on more than 60 percent of the new cars ranging from the Audi A8 hybrid to the new Fiat Panda.
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GKN to acquire Getrag’s Driveline Products Business

Redditch, UK, 28 July, 2011

GKN plc today announces its agreement to acquire the all-wheel-drive (AWD) components businesses of Getrag KG, the privately held German company controlled by the Hagenmeyer family.
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GKN Driveline expands into electric motors

Redditch, UK, 22 June, 2011

GKN Driveline, the world’s leading supplier of automotive driveline systems and solutions, has formed a joint venture with EVO Electric, a UK pioneer in advanced electric drive solutions for the automotive sector.
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GKN Driveline continues expansion in India

MUMBAI, 26 May 2011

GKN Driveline is continuing its rapid growth in India with the groundbreaking of a new manufacturing facility for CVJ Systems and Trans Axle Solutions in Pune, India.
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GKN Driveline - Hybrid & EV technology at Challenge Bibendum 2011

Berlin 18 May 2011

At the 11th Michelin Challenge Bibendum in Berlin, GKN Driveline and some of its vehicle manufacturer customers will be demonstrating the company’s advanced technology to help sustainable mobility into the future.
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GKN Driveline production expansion and new technology for China

SHANGHAI, 18th April 2011

GKN Driveline continues to grow, expanding production and bringing the latest automotive driveline technology to China.
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Financial Support for the “Great Eastern Japan Earthquake” from GKN

Tochigi, Japan, 18th April 2011

GKN Driveline and its employees were shocked by the earthquake of 11th March. In response the company and its employees throughout the world have been raising money to support those affected.
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GKN Driveline Japan to merge with GKN Driveline Asia Pacific New President appointed for GKN Driveline Japan Ltd

Tochigi, Japan, 31st March 2011

GKN Driveline Japan will merge into the GKN Driveline Asia Pacific organisation on 1st April 2011. It will be led by Marc Vuarchex, managing director, GKN Driveline Asia Pacific.
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GKN Driveline pioneers development of electric vehicle systems

17 March 2011

GKN Driveline currently has more than 36 electric and hybrid-electric vehicle projects underway with major automakers around the world in the wake of its ground-breaking electric rear-axle project with Peugeot-Citroën.
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GKN Driveline technical solutions for hybrids and electric vehicles

17 March 2011

Based on ingenuity and experience - with 200,000 vehicles already on-the-road
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GKN Driveline Technology – a key contributor at Paris

30th September, 2010, PARIS, France

GKN Driveline technology will be featured on more than 60 percent of the 70 new-model production vehicles planned for introduction at this year’s Paris International Motor Show.
GKN develops electric drive axles for hybrid and electric vehicles

July 15th, AUBURN HILLS, Michigan

GKN Driveline has designed a new range of electric- drive axles for use in both pure electric vehicles and for converting conventional vehicles into hybrids.
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GKN Driveline starts manufacturing in Turkey

Eskişehir, Turkey, July 7th 2010

GKN Driveline today opened a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Eskişehir, Turkey.
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GKN Driveline continues to invest in China

23rd June 2010, Shanghai, China

GKN, the world leader in driveline systems and solutions continues to invest in China. The Shanghai Technical Centre at Shanghai GKN Driveshaft (SDS) will provide additional product-development support for customers throughout China.
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GKN Driveline Continues Rapid Growth in China

Beijing, 22nd of April 2010

GKN Driveline continues its rapid growth in China with plans for a 12th manufacturing facility, expansion of an existing research centre and the introduction of new low-cost and electric-hybrid technologies for the Chinese market.
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GKN DRIVELINE AWD Coupling adds traction dynamic to new MINI COUNTRYMAN ALL4 crossover

1st March, 2010, Geneva

At the heart of the new MINI Countryman ALL4 crossover vehicle lies GKN Driveline’s AWD coupling or electromagnetic control device (EMCD). GKN Driveline's EMCD controls the torque flow to the rear wheels, crucial for delivering dynamic all-wheel-drive performance and all-terrain traction.
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GKN Driveline’s Direct Torque Flow (DTF) technology - a first for Audi’s new A8 luxury saloon

Rösrath, Germany, 16th March 2010

The global debut of Audi's entirely new A8 high performance luxury saloon, sees the launch of a new, leading-edge technology propeller shaft solution from GKN Driveline right at the heart of the vehicle's Quattro™ four-wheel drive system. Audi is the first GKN Driveline customer to adopt the company's new Direct Torque Flow (DTF) technology for propeller shafts. The new Audi A8 is also fitted with GKN Driveline's sideshafts.
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GKN DRIVELINE’S UNIQUE TECHNOLOGY - From Tata Nano to Jaguar XFR

New Delhi, India, 5th January 2010

GKN demonstrates its broad capability on vehicle driveline solutions from the sideshafts on the ultra low cost Tata Nano through to the sideshafts, propshafts and electronic limited slip differential on Jaguar Land Rover’s premium sports saloon, the Jaguar XFR.
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GKN continues to invest in China and opens a new plant in Wuhan

Wuhan, China, 24th November 2009

GKN has opened its 11th plant in China. The new driveshaft facility is wholly- owned by Shanghai GKN Drive Shaft, a joint venture between GKN and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC)
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GKN Driveline receives Volkswagen performance award

CELAYA, GUANAJUATO, Mexico, 22nd September 2009

GKN North America received a highly coveted performance award by Volkswagen de Mexico based on its performance, cooperation, commitment and dedication during the past year at an awards ceremony held recently in Puebla, Mexico.
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GKN Driveline’s Helical LSD helps refine all-new Mégane Renault Sport Cup

IAA, Frankfurt, 17th September, 2009

GKN Driveline’s unique torque-sensing Helical limited slip differential (LSD) has been chosen by Renault for the ‘Cup’ version of their latest and most powerful Mégane Renault Sport revealed today at the Frankfurt Messe.
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GKN Driveline launches its Face Spline Innovation for CVJ Sideshafts

IAA, Frankfurt, 16th September, 2009

In another innovation from GKN Driveline, the automotive Tier One supplier is launching its patented Face Spline hub connection for CVJ sideshafts.
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Electric Drive Axle for new PSA Peugeot Citroën Hybrid4 technology A European first for GKN Driveline

15th September, 2009, Frankfurt, Germany

GKN Driveline will supply the electric drive axle for PSA Peugeot Citroën new HYbrid4 technology.
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GKN extends China joint venture for 50 years

London, England 14th September 2009

GKN Driveline has extended its joint venture with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) for another 50 years at a ceremony in London.
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GKN Driveline’s breakthrough countertrack™ technology saves fuel

Auburn Hills, Michigan USA, 16th July 2009

GKN Driveline’s breakthrough countertrack™ constant velocity joint (CVJ) technology is exciting the interest of vehicle manufacturers in Europe, North America and Asia because of its fuel saving potential.
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GKN Driveline’s Viscodrive ® Coupling for new compact seven-seaters

Tochigi, Japan, 21st July 2009

GKN Driveline’s Viscodrive® coupling technology has been launched on a further two new models, both compact seven-seater all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles, unveiled in Japan.
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GKN Driveline’s ‘Super LSD’ for all-new Mazda3 MPS performance hatch

Tochigi, Japan 21st May, 2009

GKN Driveline’s Super LSD (Limited Slip Differential), has been chosen for the all-new Mazda3 MPS performance superhatch, which was first revealed at the Geneva Motor Show this year.
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Jaguar reveals new XKR and XFR with GKN Driveline’s Electronic Torque Manager ETM®

BIRMINGHAM, UK 5th March, 2009

At the 2009 Geneva motor show this week, Jaguar revealed its new 503 horsepower XKR and XFR models fitted for the first time with the company’s new Active Differential Control system (ADC).
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GKN Driveline’s Viscodrive ® Coupling for Suzuki’s new Wagon R

Tochigi, 9th February 2009

All-wheel-drive (AWD) versions of Suzuki's new Wagon R, recently launched in Japan, are being equipped with GKN Driveline Torque Technology's Viscodrive® coupling.
GKN marks anniversary of China’s first auto component JV

20th October 2008, Shanghai, China

GKN Driveline is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its joint venture with Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (SAIC) on 21 October 2008.
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New GKN Driveline factory begins production in Shanghai

October, 15th, 2008

GKN Driveline Torque Technology has started production at its new wholly owned facility in Pudong, Shanghai, China.
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GKN Driveline’s innovative AWD coupling debuts on new Infiniti FX series

2nd October, 2008, Paris, France

At the heart of the new Infiniti FX's Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system is a new generation AWD coupling from GKN Driveline Torque Technology.
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Key new driveline components on the all-new Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

29th September, 2008, Tochigi, Japan

Mitsubishi Motor’s highly acclaimed all-new Lancer Evolution has key new driveline components from GKN Driveline Torque Technology.
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New President for GKN Driveline Torque Technology Japan

22nd September 2008, Tochigi, Japan

GKN Driveline Torque Technology has appointed Eiji Imai as the new president and representative director for GKN Driveline Torque Technology KK, in Japan（head office at 2388 Omiya-cho, Tochigi-city, Tochigi Prefecture）.
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GKN Driveline unveils Electronic ‘Locker’ for 2009 Ford F-150

17th July 2008, Auburn Hills, Michigan

GKN Driveline Torque Technology will begin supplying its new electronic locking differential to Ford’s all-new 2009 F-150 FX4 pickup trucks later this year.
GKN Driveline Receives Nissan’s 2008 Global Innovation Award

14th July 2008, Tochigi, Japan

GKN Driveline Torque Technology in Japan has been awarded the prestigious Nissan Global Innovation Award for their contribution to the independent transaxle Four Wheel Drive (4WD) featured in the company’s all-new supercar, the Nissan GT-R.
GKN Driveline Torque Vectoring World-First For New BMW X6

July 3rd, 2008, Redditch, UK

GKN Driveline's high performance Torque Vectoring technology has made its world debut on the new BMW X6 ‘sports activity coupe’.
GKN Driveline Continues to Expand in China Showcases Technology at Beijing Auto Show

Beijing, April 22, 2008

GKN Driveline plans to open a major new production facility in Wuhan, China, next year.
GKN Driveline Expands in South India

Chennai, India, 6th February 2008

GKN Driveline today opened its new state-of-the-art production facility at Oragadam near Chennai, in Tamil Nadu.
GKN Driveline and ZF Torque Vectoring cooperation CTI Symposium, Berlin

Berlin, Germany 4th December 2007

GKN Driveline and ZF announce an extended cooperation in the field of torque vectoring systems. The cooperation agreement covers the joint development, manufacturing and marketing of torque vectoring systems in rear axles for rear and all wheel driven vehicles.
First Chery Contract for GKN Driveline Torque Technology

Shanghai, China, 7th August, 2007

GKN Driveline Torque Technology, has announced a contract to supply power transfer units (PTUs) to Chery, China’s largest independent car maker.
GKN Driveline launch Torque Vectoring Technology

July 2007

GKN Driveline launch Torque Vectoring Technology. GKN Driveline announces the first production application of its Torque Vectoring technology. Torque Vectoring hardware units will be supplied to system leader ZF for the recently announced "Vector-Drive" rear axle, which is planned for application in future BMW vehicles.
GKN Driveline continues to expand in India

May 2007

GKN Driveline, the market leader in India, is to expand its presence by building a new factory for the manufacture of sideshafts, including a state-of-the-art test centre, near Chennai.
New manufacturing facility and new joint venture continue GKN’s China growth

November 2006

Auto China, Beijing, 17th November 2006 – GKN continued its expansion in China today with the announcement of a new automotive manufacturing facility and a new automotive joint venture.
Component synergy for Renault & Nissan with GKN Driveline's perfomance Helical LSD

September 2006

Mondial de lâ Automobile, Paris, 28 September, 2006 GKN Driveline Torque Technology is pleased to announce the supply of its unique Helical LSD to Renault for its new limited-edition Megane F1 Teamâ R26, unveiled at the Paris Motor Show today.
GKN Driveline reshapes Global Engineering - Design process

August 2006

GKN Driveline continues to invest in data management and information technology to maintain its position as a leading global supplier to the automotive and aerospace industries.
GKN Driveline Introduces New Power Transfer Unit

August 2006

GKN Driveline’s Torque Technology Group is introducing a new power transfer unit (PTU) for all-wheel-drive vehicles in North America and Japan that is lighter and stronger than previous designs, while providing customers with reductions in noise, vibration and harshness.
GKN Driveline Unveils New Electronic Differential Lock

July 2006

GKN Driveline has begun production in the United States of a new electronic differential lock for two- and four-wheel-drive vehicles that offers safety and drivability benefits for consumers.
GKN Driveline's New Technology Saves Weight And Fuel

January 2006

Vehicle makers plan to introduce "breakthrough" technology from GKN Driveline that provides lighter driveshaft components, improved fuel economy and better overall vehicle performance.
GKN Driveline Develops New Sealing Concept

January 2006

GKN Driveline has developed new flexible sealing and protection ‘boots’ for constant velocity joints (CVJs) that significantly improve component durability and life.
GKN Driveline Announces Two Technology Breakthroughs

November 2005

GKN Driveline has developed two new constant velocity joint (CVJ) technologies which are exciting the interest of the vehicle manufacturers in Europe, North America and Asia.
Poland at the heart of GKN plc's global manufacturing strategy

October 2005

Global engineering company GKN plc today predicted a bright future for its automotive component plant in Olesnica, Poland.
Change of company name for Tochigi Fuji Sangyo KK

September 2005

From November 1st, 2005 the company will change its name from “Tochigi Fuji Sangyo KK”, to “GKN Driveline Torque Technology KK”. The purpose is to clarify the corporate identity as a member of the GKN group in a rapidly changing and expanding business environment.
GKN Driveline Driveshafts launches a sector leading new generation tripod plunging joints: GI-3

September 2005

GKN has successfully developed and applied a new sector leading third generation of technology for its “GI” tripod plunging joint product family. This joint type can be used on the gearbox side of sideshafts to smoothly transmit engine power and accommodate length and angle changes in sideshafts that are a result of steering and suspension movements.
European first for GKN Driveline’s ‘Super LSD’

June 2005

GKN Driveline’s ‘Super Limited Slip Differential’ is now fitted to the highly desirable MINI Cooper S. This is the first production application of the Super LSD in Europe.
GKN Driveline extends 4x4 technology on new Range Rover Sport

May 2005

GKN Driveline has demonstrated its newly enhanced systems and component capability on Land Rover’s new Range Rover Sport.
GKN Plans Further Automotive Expansion in China

April 2005

GKN plans to further expand its automotive presence in China this year with a new joint-venture to produce engine components in Henan province.