IAC Opens First South American Plant In Itatiaia, Brazil, To Support Jaguar Land Rover
The new facility assembles and delivers highly crafted cockpits to Jaguar Land Rover do Brasil to support the production of the 2017 Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque premium sport utility vehicles.
Henniges Automotive Establishes Second Strategic Alliance With Burkool S.A. To Serve Brazilian Market
The new partnership, based in Porto Alegre, Brazil, creates a local resource to address customer needs within their region. The agreement continues to expand the global footprint of Henniges Automotive and will provide a sealing solutions source for automakers in the region.
Cooper Tire Establishes New Sales Office In Brazil
The São Paulo office will help further the company’s expansion in Latin America while supporting local distributors and dealers in building the Cooper brands.
Tower International Sells Off China Joint Ventures And Part of Its Brazil Operations
The company also stated that it continues to look at the potential sale of its European operations.
Semcon Develops Autonomous Vehicle System In Brazil
The new agreement will initially consist of 10 specialists from Semcon in Brazil and four in Europe engaged in a joint development project in close cooperation with the customer. Most of the assignment went to Brazil because of Semcon’s experience of coordinating projects in various places around the world and access to local skills in Brazil.
Magneti Marelli Awarded In Brazil As 1 Of The Best Companies In The Automotive Sector
In Brazil, the AutoData Award is one of the most prestigious recognitions in the industry, each year bringing the very best car manufacturers and suppliers into the spotlight, in various categories including technological innovation, sustainability, marketing strategies, system providers, etc.
Dayco Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary At Its Brazil Operations
Today, Dayco has more than 500 employees in South America working at manufacturing facilities, distribution centers and sales offices in São Paulo, Contagem and Itapira, Brazil, as well as Cordoba, Argentina.
Ituran Subsidiary Signs Agreement With Global Automaker To Offer Telematics Services In Brazil
Ituran’s services include: vehicle security, personal safety, remote diagnostic, Web and app application and Concierge. The service will be launched through a joint venture called IRT (Ituran Road Track) of which 50 percent is owned by Ituran.
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.
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.