Global Aftermarket
DriveRightData Expands Into South America

This year, the company embarked on a global expansion plan that has seen headquarters established in Los Angeles and South Korea. Last year, the company established a base at Mira Technology Park in Nuneaton in Warwickshire, United Kingdom. This latest development will include a new sales office in Brazil.

‘Brexit’ Challenges The Automotive Industry To Defend Free Trade

International aftermarket veteran John Creamer, founder of GlobalAutoRegs.com, shares his insights on the recent vote by Britain to leave the European Union and the potential impacts this could have on the automotive industry.

IHS Enhances Mexico Automotive Aftermarket Insight With New Vehicle, OE Component Research From Integrate Data Facts

Used vehicles being imported from the United States represented the fastest-growing vehicle population in Mexico in the 2005-’14 timeframe. Until now, aftermarket companies were not able to get details regarding these vehicles, making the development of a catalog for replacement parts very difficult.

Dana Joins Consortium To Develop Advanced Automotive Fuel-Cell Technology

Called “Project INSPIRE,” the overall intent of the consortium is to accelerate the commercialization of high-performance, zero-emission fuel-cell-powered electric vehicles and to increase the competitiveness of the European fuel-cell industry on the world stage.

PPG Marks Completion Of $10M Coatings Center Of Excellence In Tianjin, China

The company has established a regional hub in Tianjin to serve automotive plastics and decorative accessories customers.

Registration Opens For Automechanika Kuala Lumpur 2017 Mechanics Challenge

The Mechanics Challenge will be held during the exhibition, which takes place March 23-25, 2017, at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The show is expected to welcome 300 worldwide exhibitors and 8,000 global buyers to the 7,465-square-meter (80,352-square-foot) exhibition space spanning four halls.

LIQUI MOLY Announces Support Of European Athletics Championships In Amsterdam

The German motor oil and additive specialist will be supporting the European Athletics Championships in Amsterdam as an “International Partner.”

Falken Launches New App With Virtual Reality Features

The virtual reality video is just one of the functions offered to users by the new app. It also provides information, including a Falken dealer search and brand video.

Dayco Powers Several International Engine Of The Year Award Winners

In total, seven of the 12 categories were won by engines designed with Dayco content, the company says.

Knorr-Bremse Expands Commercial Vehicle Powertrain Business With Engine Air Management Solutions

GT Group operates with around 250 employees in four locations in the Peterlee, England, area and ranks in both product segments among the worldwide market leaders.

What Automotive Industry Opportunities Lie In The New Cuba

Companies considering getting into the Cuban market will want to listen to the latest audio interview from GlobalBusinessProfessor.com, discussing the best way to invest in Cuba, and the level of risk to anticipate.

Dana Joins Consortium To Develop Advanced Automotive Fuel-Cell Technology

Called “Project INSPIRE,” the overall intent of the consortium is to accelerate the commercialization of high-performance, zero-emission fuel-cell-powered electric vehicles and to increase the competitiveness of the European fuel-cell industry on the world stage.