Global Aftermarket
Borgward Forms Joint Venture With Faurecia

The joint venture, which will be called Borgward Faurecia Auto Systems Co. Ltd., will develop and produce car seats. The long-term goal also is for Faurecia to develop the entire cockpit for Borgward.

Mclaren Automotive Announces Its First International Internship

Following in the footsteps of the McLaren founder, Bruce McLaren, Andrew McLaren (no relation), a third-year student in the Faculty of Engineering studying Mechatronics Engineering, will spend nine weeks at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, working alongside the company’s research and development engineers.

GKN Expands Electric All-Wheel Drive Program With German OEM

Early adopters of GKN’s electric axle drive used the technology to create plug-in hybrid sports cars with electric all-wheel drive that enhanced performance and efficiency. Automakers are now equipping a new generation of compact vehicles with GKN electric drive technology.

SAKOR Technologies Provides Dual-Dynamometer Testing System To Major Global Powertrain Manufacturer

Powertrain technology manufacturer to benefit from system’s industry leading efficiency, flexibility and reliability.

LKQ Corp. To Acquire Equity Interest In Mekonomen Group

Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Mekonomen Group is one of the leading independent car parts and service chains in the Nordic region of Europe, and offers a wide range of products, including spare parts and accessories for cars, and workshop services for consumers and businesses.

Dana To Purchase Power-Transmission, Fluid Power Businesses Of Brevini Group

The acquisition will expand Dana’s portfolio of innovative products with complementary technologies.

Evonik Presents Its 1st Evonik Road Safety Award In Thailand

Granted this year for the first time, the “Evonik Road Safety Award” is designed to support sustainable road safety initiatives and projects worldwide, as part of the company’s corporate and social responsibility.

CAPA And China’s Largest Insurer Work Together To Bring Parts To China

The agreement was signed on Nov. 13 at the China Insurers DRP Industry Summit held in Zhengzhou, China. With this agreement, four different parties will collaborate to bring important and diverse areas of expertise to the China market.

Dana To Purchase Power-Transmission, Fluid Power Businesses Of Brevini Group

The acquisition will expand Dana’s portfolio of innovative products with complementary technologies.

Spies Hecker Wins British Repairers’ Choice Award

The paint brand was voted the most highly rated paint brand by repairers across the U.K.

US Consulate General In Shanghai To Host AASA Members For China Market Briefing On Nov. 29

The invitation-only event is focused on U.S. companies operating in the Chinese auto parts market and parts aftermarket. It will provide participants with the opportunity to hear from and interact with top experts in a small group format.

Transtar Holding Co. To Restructure

The company has received support to implement a “pre-packaged” balance sheet restructuring plan.