Global Aftermarket
Bosch And NIRA Strengthen Their Cooperation

Bosch has signed a contract with NIRA Dynamics AB, a leading global supplier of iTPMS (indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems), for the installation of NIRA’s iTPMS into Bosch slip control systems sold worldwide.

WABCO To Exhibit At ComTrans 2013 In Moscow

Company plans to showcase technology innovations for vehicle safety, efficiency and environmental sustainability.

Continental Tire The Americas Announces Organizational Changes In Mexico

Javier Mendoza named head of PLT replacement sales and head of CAMEXCA Market.

LKQ Forms Joint Venture With Australia’s Suncorp Group

The joint venture is expected to bring significant benefits to consumers in Australia and New Zealand through the introduction of high-quality parts alternatives to repair vehicles that have been involved in collisions.

National Pronto Association Adds Three New Members

Refaccionaria Nueva, Pacific Automotive Warehouse and Wynne Exhaust Distributors have joined the Texas-based program group.

Dana Constructing New Engine And Component Testing Center In Germany

The new testing center will consist of three engine test benches, a hot gas test bench and a vibration test system with a built-in acoustic measurement room. The new building is topped off by installation areas and office spaces and recreation rooms.

Sumitomo To Debut Fossil Fuel-Free Tire

Sumitomo Rubber Industries will debut a 100 percent fossil fuel-free tire at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show, slated for Nov. 23 to Dec. 1. The tiremaker added it will begin selling the tire at the same time.

Brembo Buys Partner’s Shares

Italian brake manufacturer Brembo SpA has acquired the 30 percent share in the Brembo Nanjing Brake Systems Co. Ltd joint-venture company held by Chinese partner Donghua Automotive Industrial Co. Ltd.

Bosch Expands International Presence With New Plant In China

Bosch says it will invest roughly 100 million euros (roughly $134 million in U.S. dollars) in the location in the years ahead. Of this amount, 35 million euros (approximately $47 million) have already been spent on the first construction phase.

Japanese Auto Industry In U.S. Grows In Exports, Production and Parts Purchases

Newly released 2012 data points to an across-the-board recovery from the U.S. recession and Japanese earthquake/tsunami.

DENSO Announces First Quarter Financial Results

Consolidated net sales totaled 997.6 billion yen ($10.1 billion USD), a 13.1 percent increase from the previous year.

Eaton Second Quarter Operating Earnings Up 32 Percent

2013 Cooper Industries integration savings increased by $25 million, to $115 million.