Australian Auto Aftermarket Assoc. Names GPC’s Bryant as Chair
Wayne Bryan, CEO, Automotive Division, GPC Asia Pacific, has served on the AAAA board since 2018.
Yokohama Rubber Establishes Tire Sales Company in Vietnam
Yokohama Tyre Sales Vietnam Co., Ltd. (YTSV) will begin operations on January 1, 2024.
LKQ Europe Partners with Infosys on Business Processes
LKQ plans to utilize Infosys’ knowledge in automotive and distribution solutions to implement systems that drive sustainable productivity and support their long-term business goals.
Bridgestone Completes Sale of Russian Assets to S8 Capital
The transaction includes a tire manufacturing plant in Ulyanovsk and a sales and marketing office in Moscow.
VinFast, Marubeni Collaborate to Repurpose EV Batteries
The companies will explore opportunities in the secondary use of EV batteries and the potential to establish a circular economy model.
Eaton’s HD 4-Speed EV Transmission Receives Award
Eaton was recognized with the 2023 Top 100 Players of China’s New Automotive Supply Chain” by Gasgoo automotive news in China.
Dayco Showcases HD Products at China Powertrain Exhibition
Dayco’s display included an alternator decoupler pulley, torque limiter and demos of its heavy-duty decouplers and viscous dampers for the Chinese commercial vehicle market.
Sailun to Open First North American Factory
The planned Mexican factory will boost Sailun’s annual production by 6 million semi-steel radial tires, representing an investment of $240 million.
Continental Opens New HQ in Hanover, Germany
The campus, which has been operational since Dec.1, houses around 2,400 employees from group functions and the tires and ContiTech group sectors.
GSF Car Parts’ New Leadership Outlines Vision for Success
Executive Chairman Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia and CEO Steve Horne announced what they said is “an ambitious and trailblazing vision to invest, expand and improve their business.”
Rockwell Automation, Michelin Partner on Digital Manufacturing
The digitalization includes the integration of advanced analytics and data science tools at both operational and plant levels.
Insights on Mexico’s Industrial Real Estate
Four experts discuss recent trends regarding industrial and commercial real estate in their respective region.
