DETROIT – GKN Driveline has been selected to supply the front axle for a number of BMW X Series sports activity vehicles. The GKN axle is a key part of the system that transforms the typically rear-wheel drive vehicles to all-wheel drive. <br />
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GKN Driveline's plant in Newton, N. C., will supply front final drive units (FDUs) for the BMW X3 beginning in August and other high performance X models later this year.<br />
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BMW awarded the FDU business to GKN following a ...This story is related to the following:Automotive Axles