A method of measuring the alignment of a hub surface (32) relative to a rotational axis (15) of the hub (14) which may be installed in a knuckle hub assembly (10). The method comprises rotating the hub (14) about the rotational axis (15) to cause the hub s...

A brake control system for a motor vehicle having wheels, service brakes for supplying a service braking effort to a plurality of the wheels, sensing means for detecting standstill of the vehicle, and a parking brake engageable to supply a park braking eff...

In an aspect of the invention there is provided a control method for a vehicle travelling on a surface, the vehicle having a vehicle powertrain for generating and delivering power to the vehicle wheels, the method including: measuring one or more parameter...

In a vehicle an auxiliary machine (13) such as an air compressor is physically associated with the vehicle battery (12). The battery provides for substantial additional mass which resists transmission of noise and vibration from the small machine to the ve...

A vehicle brakes traction control system and method of operation, for a vehicle having a drive axle (11) with a differential (17) operable between wheels (12,13) at the two ends of the axle (11), and brakes (15,16) for each respective wheel (12,13) operabl...

A security system is disclosed which is suitable for use in a passive entry and passive starting arrangement for a vehicle 10. A set of transmitters in the form of coils A, B, C are spaced around the vehicle 10, one A, B in each door mirror 20R, 20L and on...