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NEWSNEW EXEDY WEBSITEExedy has revamped its website for people to find information on thecompany’s clutches more easily.The website www.exedy.com.au enablespeople to learn more about the company,including its worldwide operations andunderstand the many types of clutchesavailable through Exedy.The website can also be used to findyour local Exedy distributor, while a techcentre features a FAQ section, tech videos,product bulletins and technical notes.The selection guide helps customersunderstand which clutch is right for theirvehicle and driving style, while the newsand media section has the latest newsabout Exedy and a list of training nightsExedy participates in.There are details on sponsorship if youare looking for sponsors and there is adesktop wallpaper for people to downloadfor their computer.The car of the month section haspictures and stories of people who are usingExedy clutches and are in the running to bethe Exedy Car of the Month.The EXEDY website is www.exedy.com.auFor more information on EXEDY,call 1300 366 592.TRW SUPPLIED ESCSince 2007, TRW has been supplying advanced braking systems,including Electronic Stability Control (ESC), to the latest version ofMazda Motor Corp’s CX9 SUV.Working closely with theircolleagues at Mazda, TRW engineershelped to design and develop the ESCand brake actuation systems for theCX9, which was recently released inAustralia.Working closely with the vehiclemanufacturer on developing a safervehicle is in line with TRW’s strategy ofbecoming a world leader in automotivesafety development for OE and AM.The TRW ESC system offers fullABS, traction control and lateralstability functions.ESC is designed to assist drivers inavoiding accidents or reducing anaccidentsseverity by providing a greaterdegree of vehicle control.SUVs are more likely than sedans toroll over when involved in accidents onwinding roads or when speed isinvolved, so ESC is essential to safetywhen designing a new model.“We are pleased to assist in thedevelopment of advanced brakingsolutions forthis exciting new vehicle,” PeterLake, who is TRW Automotive’sexecutive vice president for Sales andBusiness Development, said.“The CX-9 is a great combination ofstylish design and utility, and TRWsafety systems like electronic stabilitycontrol have also been designed tohave a real world impact in helpingdrivers to avoid accidents.”Other vehicles also fitted with TRW’sESC include the Peugeot 407, CitroenC6 and the Volkswagen Passat.ALLOMAKENDORSESVISIONAutomotive aftermarket specialistAllomak has endorsed Prime MinisterKevin Rudd’s vision for the nextgeneration of fuel-efficient vehicles.Allomak has a stable of a dozenbusinesses in the automotive industry,including companies specializing in LP gasconversions and emission reductionresearch and measurement serving the dualinterests of motorists and the environment.“As a company specialising in theautomotive sector, Allomak is extremelyconscious of the importance ofenvironmental innovation in the transportarena,” Allomak Chief Executive Officer RobAllan said.“We entirely support that the FederalGovernment has committed to work inpartnership with industry to address theenvironmental challenge and fuel challengefaced by motorists and road transport users.“Innovations we create today for the nextgeneration of Australian motorists can alsobe harnessed for export to countries suchas China, India and Korea, who have showngreat interest in our environmentalcapability in the automotive sector.”Mr Allan said Allomak companies LPGAS 1, Emission Services and DynoDynamics had recently showcased theirinnovations in other countries and wereconfident Australia could play a major rolein green motoring in the region.“In Australia, LP GAS 1 is leading theindustry in providing families an affordablealternative to petrol through gas conversionsand is pioneering the introduction oftechnology that is significantly reducing thecost and environmental impact of dieseltrucks,” he said.“Emission Services, through ourGovernment authorized emissions laboratoryand network of mobile DT80 test facilities,is working to measure and quantifyemissions from vehicle fleets nationally toenable reduction strategies to be targetedand real options provided to control harmfulemissions.”Mr Allan noted that there has alreadybeen a great deal of research anddevelopment conducted in the Allomaklaboratory by government and industrystakeholders to improve vehicle emissions.AU T O M O T I V E A F T E R M A R K E T M AG A Z I N E AU G U ST 2 0 0 8 21