Global Aftermarket
TE Connectivity Expands Manufacturing Plant In Steinach, Switzerland, To Support Automotive Customers In EMEA

The €13 million (approximately $15 million), 29,500-square-foot-plus expansion will increase overall production capacity by 30 percent, and will provide a number of new jobs with additional advanced molding and stamping machines.

Automechanika Frankfurt To Feature ‘Tomorrow’s Service & Mobility’ In The ‘Festhalle’ For The First Time

Automobile manufacturers, suppliers and start-ups will present future-oriented products and solutions from the fields of connectivity, alternative powertrains, autonomous cars, mobility services and smart data analytics.

Lear Signs Agreement For New, Expanded Asia-Pacific Regional Headquarters And Technology Complex In Shanghai

The new Asia headquarters will support approximately 31,000 Lear employees in 11 countries in Asia, including almost 22,000 in China.

Dayco Earns Best Plant Award From PSA

The award, presented during PSA’s 12th annual Best Supplier Awards, recognizes the Dayco belt manufacturing plant in Manoppello, Italy, for its performance in manufacturing excellence according to the PSA Group’s quality standards.

Valeo Announces 50/50 Joint Venture Agreement Project With Siemens

The joint venture will capitalize on Valeo’s and Siemens’ leading positions in their respective sectors, with the ultimate goal of creating a global leader in the fast-growing market of automotive electrification.

Taiwan’s Unique 4-in-1 Automotive, Motorcycle Shows Kick Off In Taipei

The combined shows – Taipei International Auto Parts & Accessories Show (AMPA), Taipei International Automobile Electronics Show (AutoTronics Taipei), Taiwan International Electric Vehicle Show (EV Taiwan) and the Taiwan International Motorcycle Industry Show – are taking place at the Nangang Exhibition Center and the Taipei World Trade Center.

From AMN Global: Students From Mexico Win 2016 Global Automotive Design Challenge Sponsored By Honeywell

Full of drive and passion for automotive engineering, four middle school students from Colegio Americano de Mexicali took first place in the global 2016 Student Automotive Design Challenge (SADC), sponsored by Honeywell and SAE International.

Students From Mexico Win 2016 Global Automotive Design Challenge Sponsored By Honeywell

Middle school students from Colegio Americano de Mexicali take first place in the Honeywell toy car competition, a global competition focused on math and science curriculum.

New Research Reveals German Drivers Prefer Plug-In Hybrids

The independent online survey conducted by Opinion Matters asked more than 1,000 German motorists for their views on driveline technologies such as hybrids and all-wheel drive, as well as issues ranging from the environment to their vehicle preferences.

1,100 Exhibitors To Participate In 2016 TAIPEI AMPA And AutoTronics Taipei

More than 7,000 international buyers are estimated to visit the show, which takes place April 6-9.

APRA European Remanufacturing Symposium 2016 Set For April 20-22

The 2016 APRA European Remanufacturing Symposium provides attendees with an opportunity to catch up with the latest industry trends and meet remanufacturing professionals from all over the world.

Bosch Will Conduct Automated Driving Tests On Roads In Japan

With development activities getting under way, Bosch says the new team in Japan is benefiting greatly from the findings of their colleagues in Germany and the U.S., who have been working on automated driving since 2011.