Abstract: An automobile comprises an automatically opening and closing boot lid having a drive mechanism located on the dry side of the drain channel and a rotatable shaft extending into the wet side of the drain channel, in order to provide drive to an arm which opens and closes the boot lid. The drive mechanism may be a linear actuator, such as a spindle drive, but drive is transmitted through the drain channel as torque.

Abstract: A light assembly (2) such as for a headlight comprises a housing (9), the housing (9) having a rear and a front, whereby in use light is emitted from the front of the housing (9). A transparent or translucent light guide (10, 110) extends from the rear to the front and at least partially surrounded by the housing (9). The light guide (10, 110) lit at its rear and emits light along at least part of its length. It is provided with formations (17, 117) so as to take the appearance of cut glass or crystal and is used as a park light and as part of a welcome sequence.

Abstract: A handling strut connects the powertrain of an automobile to a structural member, such as a panel in the engine bay. The handling strut is comprised of two strut members, one connected to the powertrain, the other connected to the structural member. A shaft attached to one strut member, extends through a bushing provided in the other strut member and an air gap is provided between the bushing and the shaft, such that when the engine is idle, or not accelerating, and in the absence of hard cornering, the strut members are decoupled. The isolation of the strut members when not required to control engine roll, reduces/avoids transmission of noise, vibration and/or harshness.

Abstract: A mounting structure for an engine mount (9) for an internal combustion engine. A fitting (19), such as a spigot, having an axis is provided for fitment to the engine mount. A bracket (11) is provided for fitment to the internal combustion engine. The bracket is arranged to receive the fitting in a direction parallel to its axis. The bracket includes an arrangement, such as a clamp, which is operable to cause the bracket to retain or release the fitting and the arrangement is accessible along a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the fitting is received into the bracket. This enables the engine mount to be released from the bracket by accessing the bracket from alongside rather than above.

Abstract: A vehicle seat has a frame, a padded seat back assembly (16), a padded seat cushion assembly (18), and a seat cushion assembly tilt arrangement for tilting the seat cushion assembly. A valance cover (34) is mounted on an outer side of the seat. The cover has a rearward cover section (34a) and a forward cover section (34b). The forward cover section (34b) is mounted in fixed relation to the seat cushion assembly (18) for tilting movement together with the seat cushion assembly. The seat cushion padding (24) extends over an upper surface of the forward cover section (34b).

Abstract: A light assembly (2) such as for a headlight comprises a housing (9), the housing (9) having a rear and a front, whereby in use light is emitted from the front of the housing (9). A transparent or translucent light guide (10, 110) extends from the rear to the front and at least partially surrounded by the housing (9). The light guide (10, 110) lit at its rear and emits light along at least part of its length. It is provided with formations (17, 117) so as to take the appearance of cut glass or crystal and is used as a park light and as part of a welcome sequence.