German rivals develop turbochargers.(Brief article)

Byline: Klaus-Dieter Florecke Automobilwoche

Siemens VDO and Mahle want to enter the booming market for turbochargers.

Mahle, a German manufacturer of engine components, intends to launch turbocharger production by 2011, at the latest.

A Siemens VDO spokesman said the company has been working on systems of this kind but there has been no decision on regular production.

European automakers would like to ...