Global Aftermarket
Fastco Canada Appoints Lee Chaplin New President

Following in the footsteps of his father, Glenn Chaplin, founder of Fastco Canada, Lee steps into his new leadership position.

Lee Chaplin
Canatu, DENSO Team Up on Carbon Nanotube Film Breakthrough

Carbon nanotube film manufacturing will meet increasing demand to address the global ADAS market.

Lucas Oil, VT Batteries Form Distribution Agreement

The deal will bring Lucas Oil’s products to new South American markets, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru and Uruguay.

ITT Nominates Christopher O’Shea for Board of Directors

O’Shea currently serves as CEO of UK-based Centrica.

ITT Nominates Christopher O’Shea for Board of Directors
Nokian Tyres President and CEO to Retire

Nokian’s board of directors has initiated the process of finding a successor for Jukka Moisio, who was president & CEO since 2020.

MAHLE, FORVIA HELLA Complete Sale of BHTC

They sold their respective 50 percent stake in the joint venture Behr-Hella Thermocontrol to AUO Corporation.

ZKW Named Headlamp Supplier for the BMW XM

Due to the low height of the headlamp, a special light guide concept had to be developed.

ZKW Named Headlamp Supplier for the BMW XM
Nokian Tyres Holds Bracket Challenge on Worst Roads in North America

In 2023, the tiremaker’s audience voted Quebec as the province or state with the worst road conditions on the continent.

ECARX Drives Innovation in Intelligent Vehicles

The company is integrating Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Azure Cloud Computing Services into its automotive solutions.

Auto Care Association Hosts Cataloging Standards Conference in Brazil

The conference was made possible by the Market Development Cooperator (MDCP) award from the U.S. DOC and International Trade Administration.

Auto Care Association Hosts Cataloging Standards Conference in Brazil
China OEMs: Growing Protectionism Sentiment in US Govt.

Glick discusses whether trade issues, particularly with China, will be decisive in the upcoming election, among other topics.

Scania Adding More Solutions to its Electric Truck Range

Scania is adding more customer value and specification choices with its continuous introductions.