Green Tire Standard Launched In China
Trials of a new specification standard for eco tires began in China on March 1, the China Rubber Industry Association (CRIA) reports.
TRW’s New Steering Wheel Concept Supports Automated Driving
The steering wheel offers a number of multi-functional features including hands on/off detection to help support the driver during semi-automated and automated driving situations.
Mahindra Challenges India To Drive Disruptive Innovation
Company launches “Rise Prize,” India’s biggest award for innovation.
Axalta Coating Systems To Invest $60 Million In Germany
Company is expanding its waterborne coatings production capacity.
Bosch Continues To Expand International Presence, Lays Foundation For New Plant In Russia
Company is investing some 50 million euros to meet growing demand for locally produced automotive technology.
Yokohama Opens Indian Plant
The facility is gearing up for volume production of the ‘Earth-1’ tire, a product designed for the Indian market, and it will have an initial daily capacity of 2,000 tires (700,000 tires a year), a quarter of the intended peak capacity.
TRW Receives Volvo Cars Quality Excellence Awards
The VQE Award is based on a set of fundamental quality and manufacturing disciplines that ensure a supplier’s success and drive a supplier’s continual improvement.
Federal-Mogul Reports Strong Fourth Quarter, Full Year 2013 Results
Company says sales were up 10 percent in the fourth quarter, and five percent for the full year.
Johnson Controls Opens New Automotive Seating Foam Plant In Mexico
The new 100,000-square-foot plant will supply seating foam to major automakers in central Mexico.
More Than 1,400 Students Around The World Sign Up For 2014 Valeo Innovation Challenge
The goal of the Valeo Innovation Challenge is to invite students to imagine equipment that, between now and 2030, will make cars more intelligent and intuitive. Students taking part in the challenge are asked to develop bold, revolutionary solutions for the cars of the future.
Goodyear, Sumitomo Ending Joint Venture
Kyodo News reports that Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and Sumitomo Rubber Industries are ending their 15-year alliance and associated joint ventures.
Honeywell Expects To Launch 100 New Turbos In 2014
Company announces that more than 20 new turbo technologies will be developed for passenger and commercial vehicles globally. The launch of the 2014 Fiat 500L marks the introduction of Honeywell’s newest applications.