CLEPA Appoints New Secretary General
Sigrid de Vries succeeds Paul Schockmel, who left the organization last summer. She will start in early 2017.
DexKo Global Expands Its Australian Operations
The company has signed an agreement to acquire Melbourne Trailer and Caravan Supplies, an Australian family-owned business and supplier of caravan and trailer axles, leaf springs and other trailer components.
Valeo, Siemens Joint Venture For High-Voltage Powertrains Begins Operations
Valeo and Siemens have announced the closing of their joint venture dedicated to high-voltage powertrains. The joint venture is named Valeo Siemens eAutomotive GmbH and begins operations immediately.
NORMA Group Completes Acquisition Of Parker Hannifin Corp.’s Autoline Business
Autoline produces fluid-line quick connectors with facilities in France, Mexico and China.
Global Automotive Battery Aftermarket To Witness Growth Through 2020, Reports Technavio
The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the global automotive battery aftermarket from 2016 to 2020. The study says the trend is due to an increased use of electrical accessories.
Automechanika Shanghai Fringe Program Features Advances In Automotive Technology With Connected Mobility Emphasis
Recognizing the automotive needs of today, finding solutions plaguing the modern vehicle and presenting the developing trends in the industry are the objectives of the fringe program events being held.
European Commission Releases Strategy For Cooperative, Connected, Automated Mobility
The initial phase, which is slated to begin in 2019, includes the installation of hazardous location notifications, such as slow or stationary vehicle and traffic ahead warnings.
European Automotive Industry Joins Forces On Access To Vehicle Data
To minimize risks, European automobile manufacturers and suppliers have been working together on an alternative to direct in-vehicle access to data.
Cooper Tire Acquires Majority Interest In China-based Qingdao Ge Rui Da Rubber Co.
GRT produces truck and bus radial tires for global markets and will manufacture these tires to meet Cooper’s customer needs in North America, as well as in Asia and other markets.
Fix Auto Launches Network In China
Fix Auto China’s initial network consists of 78 franchise locations. The official launch was announced at an event attended by more than 350 franchisees, employees and business partners in Shanghai.
Autopromotec 2017 Organizers Announce Nearly Sold Out Exhibition
There is one market segment – tires – that has noted a distinct increase in exhibitors, to the extent that the space devoted to showcasing products has been doubled.
Borgward Forms Joint Venture With Faurecia
The joint venture, which will be called Borgward Faurecia Auto Systems Co. Ltd., will develop and produce car seats. The long-term goal also is for Faurecia to develop the entire cockpit for Borgward.
