Cummins to Acquire Portion of Faurecia’s CV Exhaust Business
Cummins will purchase Faurecia’s commercial vehicle manufacturing plants in Columbus, Indiana, and Roermond, Netherlands.

Lear Opening Connection Systems Plant in Morocco
Opening in Q3 2023, the facility will manufacture injection-molded parts and engineered plastics.

A Look at the NA Commercial Truck Aftermarket in 2023
John Blodgett, VP of sales and marketing with MacKay & Co., answers key questions on this market segment.

Hesai Opens Stuttgart Office to Accelerate Global Expansion
With this strategic move, Hesai says it aims to further tap into the European markets.

US Automakers to Host APEC Meeting in Detroit
The 37th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation event will focus on growth and development of EV/EV battery supply chains.

Bapcor Limited Acquires E-Max Australia
E-Max will become part of Bapcor’s Commercial Vehicle Group, and part of the Australian Truck Parts wholesale business.

Brembo Completes Expansion of Escobedo, Mexico, Caliper Plant
Now fully operational, the 322,917-square-foot Escobedo expansion doubles the facility’s output and will create 500 jobs.

GRI Appoints Regional Directors
Giorgio Gramegna (at right) is director for Europe and Simon Michael is director for MEA & South America.

BASF Coatings Appoints Global Business Unit Leaders
Patrick Zheng Yu Zhao, Chris Titmarsh and Frank Naber will head the new global units, effective August 1, 2023.

Stellantis Acquires Equal Stake in Symbio
Stellantis will acquire a 33.3% stake in zero-emission hydrogen mobility company Symbio, alongside Faurecia and Michelin.

Outlook 2023: India Auto Parts Manufacturing Industry
Vinnie Mehta, director general of the Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India, shares his insights.

NEXEN TIRE Joins UN Global Compact
Currently, more than 20,000 institutions from 162 countries have signed on to the initiative.
