Global Aftermarket
AAIA Hosts European Aftermarket Leaders For Global Issues Talks

Among the issues addressed were Right to Repair, challenges posed by car company telematics systems and the common goals for the U.S./EU free trade agreement currently being negotiated.

GKN Announces Major Expansion Of Shanghai GKN (SDS) Joint Venture

SDS has been operating since 1988 and is the largest driveshaft manufacturer in China, producing both sideshafts and propshafts, supplying domestic and western brands from eight manufacturing plants. The SDS expansion extends the scope of the JV to cover the complete GKN Driveline capability, including AWD and eDrive components and systems.

Atlas Copco To Acquire German Torque Wrench Maker

Atlas Copco has agreed to acquire the assets of Saltus-Werk Max Forst GmbH, a manufacturer of mechanical and electric torque solutions based in Germany.

AMN ON LOCATION: Taiwanese Aftermarket Manufacturers Have Sights Set On U.S.

Counterman Editor Mark Phillips, who also serves as managing editor of aftermarketNews, is on location at the TAIPEI AMPA Show this week. Today, we present the second in his series of reports from Taiwan.

More Details On The Consolidation Of Visteon’s Climate Controls Business

New Halla Visteon Climate Control will be second largest global supplier of automotive climate products and systems, and will be based in Korea, according to Visteon.

DENSO Celebrates Grand Opening Of Its India Technical Center

The technical center was established with a total investment of approximately 1.5 billion rupees (approximately US $28.2 million), and currently employs 52 people.

ALLDATA Europe Showcases Its New Product, ALLDATA Repair for the European Market

Vast database of manufacturers’ vehicle repair information includes major brands.

Winners of the Automechanika Innovation Awards selected

Official awards ceremony will take place on Sept. 11.