Global Aftermarket
Spectra Premium Named To ‘Best Managed’ List In Canada For 2014

Sponsored by Deloitte, CIBC, National Post, Queen’s School of Business and MacKay CEO Forums, the “Best Managed” list recognizes companies owned and managed by Canadians whose turnover exceeds $10 million for sustained growth, financial performance, management practices and efforts of the entire organization.

Halla Visteon Begins Production In India

HVCC brings world-class thermal management technology to India and extends its reach to auto hubs throughout the country.

U.S. New Auto Sales Revenue Tops China By 39 Percent

According to TrueCar, China’s 19 percent unit volume advantage in 2014 was dwarfed by a richer U.S. product mix, based on MSRP analysis.

Increase In Exhibitors, Foreign Delegations Expected For Autopromotec 2015

Ten percent more exhibitors and twice as many international buyers than the 2013 event are confirmed for 2015.

Delphi Named One Of The World’s Most Ethical Companies By The Ethisphere Institute

The recognition was given by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

MAM Launches Online Booking, Website and Internet Marketing Solutions For Auto Repair Shops In The UK

New products add to MAM’s growing selection of e-commerce options.

LIQUI MOLY Reports Continued Growth Despite Global Challenges

Motor oil specialist increases sales in the U.S. by 21 percent.

Johnson Controls Honored For Promoting Toyota’s New Global Architecture

Partnership successfully develops a next-generation front seat structure.

Axalta Opens New Waterborne Coatings Plant In Shanghai

Expanded production capacity to help China’s auto industry grow sustainably.

Helmut Ernst Becomes Chairman Of The Board Of Directors Of ZF Services

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany – On March 1, Helmut Ernst (55) will take up the reins as new chairman of the board of directors of ZF Services. The experienced industry expert will steer the Aftersales Business Unit of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, expanding its range of telematics solutions and other tailor-made services for tomorrow’s mobility requirements. His predecessor,

Cooper Standard Becomes Largest Chinese Automotive Sealing Manufacturer

NOVI, Mich. – Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., parent company of Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., has completed its purchase of Huayu Automotive System Co.’s share in Huayu-Cooper Standard Sealing Systems Co. Ltd. Cooper Standard is now 95 percent equity owner of the business with 5 percent retained by the Shanghai Zhaotun Collective Assets Managing Co. As a result

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The Network Signs Sixth Parts Plus Mexico Member

GERMANTOWN, Tenn. – The Automotive Distribution Network continues to grow the Parts Plus Mexico brand with the recent signing of Refacciones Agricolas Friessen S.A. de C.V. (RAFISA) into membership, according to Mike Lambert, president of the Network. “A two-step operation with three locations in Cuauhtémoc, Nuevo Casas Grandes and Chihuahua City, Mexico, RAFISA is a