Global Aftermarket
Stephan Cimbal Appointed Head Of Marketing At Falken Tyre Europe

A business economist, Cimbal began his professional career at Brauerei Beck & Co., where he was responsible for sponsorship, events and global PR for the Beck’s beer brand. His automotive experience began during his role as head of marketing at Nürburgring GmbH.

Bosch And TomTom Partner On Mapping Technology For Automated Driving

Maps for highly automated driving and the maps used in current navigation systems differ primarily in two respects. First, accuracy is significantly higher – down to decimeter precision. Second, the map material for highly-automated driving consists of multiple layers.

Automotive Distribution Network Joins International Distribution Group

Nexus Automotive International has its headquarters in Geneva, with offices in Paris, Dubai, Sao Paulo and Johannesburg, and is now represented in 63 countries. The group aims to bring value and an innovative new approach to the global aftermarket.

Evatran Receives $1.6M Strategic Investment From Chinese Auto Parts Supplier To Process Wireless Charging Product

China surpassed the United States for the largest electric vehicle (EV) market in the world, by sales volume, in late 2014. According to Navigant Research, the global EV charging market is estimated to be $152.6 million in 2015 and grow to $2.9 billion within a decade, as demand for EVs continues to increase globally.

PSA Presents Best Plant Award To Dayco

The Dayco belt manufacturing plant in Chieti, Italy, is recognized for the second straight year.

Autopartners Participacoes SA Signs Agreement To Purchase Affinia Automotiva Brazil

The transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, is expected to close in the second half of this year.

LINE-X Launches Protective Coatings Master Franchise In Australia

With a new master franchise in Australia, LINE-X’s network continues to grow, with locations in more than 60 countries. The company plans to launch five pilot stores across each state as LINE-X further develops the Australian model.

Remanufacturing Is Part Of The G7 Summit Declarations

The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA), along with international associations CLEPA, FIRM and VDA, were able to include the term/topic “Remanufacturing” in the official G7 documents. The sustainable and continuous lobbying efforts of the last couple of years have been successful, the associations reported.

Scientists Awarded In ‘Natural Rubber From Dandelion’ Project

Leading scientists involved in a project titled “RUBIN – Industrial Emergence of Natural Rubber from Dandelion” have been awarded the prestigious Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize for their research on the Russian dandelion and the development of car tire prototypes based on dandelion rubber.

Auto Care Association Participates In Turkish Aftermarket Conference

Turkey’s position at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, and Turkey’s Customs Union agreement with the EU make it an ideal location to penetrate markets in the region.

Affinia Group To Sell Brazilian Operations Of Its Affinia South America Business

Steven Klueg, senior vice president and chief financial officer for Affinia, said the proceeds of the sale will be used to reduce the company’s debt levels and further strengthen its balance sheet.

US Department of Commerce To Offer Free Program At NACE | CARS On Global Business Opportunities

The Global Market Insights session will be presented in a briefing format from 7:30-9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 23 in room 359. This will provide participants with the opportunity to hear from U.S. Embassy Commercial Specialists on how they track the automotive products and service equipment market trends in their respective countries.