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From GlobalBusinessProfessor.com: Cuba Investment Opportunities Update

In this week’s podcast from our partnership with GlobalBusinessProfessor.com, we discuss current, specific business opportunities in Cuba, recent regulatory changes and recommendations for companies interested in doing business in Cuba.

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.

Yokohama Acquiring Alliance Tire Group

This move by Yokohama will help expand the tiremaker’s commercial tire business.

Hankook Tire Expands Motorsports Portfolio In Europe

The company has become the exclusive tire partner for the Touring Car Racing Series ADAC TCR Germany with a three-year contract, and Italian Touring Car Championship (under TCR International Series) across the next two years, respectively.

Register To Discover Global Markets With US Ambassadors In June

The event, taking place on June 15-16 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, brings U.S. commercial diplomats to meet one-on-one with attendees, giving participants a number of opportunities, ranging from exploring market opportunities to receiving help in overcoming expert challenges.

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.

Toyota Boshoku To Establish Office In Silicon Valley

With this move, the company strengthens its advanced technology research on automated driving and automobile interiors.

IHS And Markit To Merge, Creating A Global Leader In Information, Analytics And Solutions

The combined company creates a global information powerhouse with leading positions in energy, financial services and transportation, serving a global customer base. The merger creates revenue opportunities of $100 million.

DriveRight Data Appoints New Sales Manager For South Korea; Reports Increasing Demand For Vehicle Parc Data

The company has seen a large number of corporations seeking effective business intelligence to gain a commercial advantage in increasingly competitive markets. Parc reports are generated with regional vehicle registration volumes obtained from local governing bodies, refined by postcode zoning or similar where available.

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.

Dana Earns First Place In CLEPA Innovation Awards For Collaboration

The CLEPA Innovation Award recognizes the innovation capabilities of automotive suppliers with a presence in Europe. Receiving this accolade is a reflection on Dana’s ability to effectively work with original equipment manufacturers to develop game-changing technologies.

Research And Markets: BMW Testing Self-Driving Vehicles On The Factory Floor

BMW’s robotic trolleys autonomously locate a desired parts container, position under the container and transport it to the packing area. The self-driving trolleys, which are manufactured in-house, are part of a broader incentive to save the automaker several 100 million euros in costs over the coming years and also advance BMW’s self-driving technology for its cars.