Global Aftermarket
ZF Completes Acquisition Of TRW Automotive

TRW will be incorporated into ZF as a new division called Active & Passive Safety Technology. The combined company operates under the corporate name ZF Friedrichshafen AG.

Association Of Global Automakers: DOT’s Decision To Accelerate Connected Car Rulemaking Is Right Move

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Anthony Foxx announced an initiative to advance its planned timeline for the vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) rulemaking.

Reuters: Takata Airbag Recall Expanded By Millions

Reuters stated that globally, Toyota Motor Corp and Nissan Motor Co will recall approximately 6.5 million vehicles. Honda also is recalling vehicles with the airbags, however, the total number has not been provided.

Magneti Marelli And Faurecia Launch Joint Venture In Brazil

The Magneti Marelli/Faurecia JV will produce automotive parts for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in Brazil.

Kumho Industrial Being Sold Privately

Creditors of Kumho Industrial have agreed to privately negotiate with Kumho Asiana Group Chairman Park Sam-koo over the sale of majority shares, according the Korea Times.

BorgWarner Receives Volvo Cars Award Of Excellence

BorgWarner was honored for its cost-effective advanced turbocharging technologies, providing quality, reliability and performance.

Michelin Purchases Internet Tire Retail Co.

Groupe Michelin has purchased the No. 1 Internet tire retail company in the United Kingdom, Blackcircles.com, for roughly $76 million (£50 million).

NGK Acquires UCI Holdings

NGK’s acquisition includes of all the shares relating to the Wells Vehicle Electronics business from UCI Holdings Limited, a leading U.S. auto parts supplier.

Wulf Gaertner Autoparts To Help Nepal Earthquake Victims

Since news of the Nepal earthquake broke, there has been a collection box at Wulf Gaertner’s head offices, where employees can make donations that will be added to the contribution made by the board of managers.

US Federal Trade Commission Clears ZF’s Acquisition Of TRW

The FTC’s clearance is subject to certain conditions, which ZF has agreed to undertake following completion of the proposed acquisition, including the sale of TRW’s Linkage and Suspension business, which is currently underway.

Linking Different Areas Of Remanufacturing At ReMaTec2015

Organizers of the ReMaTec2015 remanufacturing trade show taking place June 14-16 at the Amsterdam RAI Exhibition Centre have announced the event will be co-located with several side event programs, including the World Reman Summit, ICoR, Choice Tech and the Circular Economy Seminar.

Continental Donates €50,000 For Immediate Aid In Nepal Following Earthquake

No Continental locations or employees were directly affected by the earthquake.