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On April 24, Huf inaugurated its new testing and requalification center (TCIL (Technical Center India Laboratory)) in India at its plant in Chakan, Pune. TCIL will work on the latest car door handles and locking solutions for Asian but also global customers.
The TCIL is located in a newly prepared area of more than 3
Brose announced that it is expanding its product portfolio to include a system for electrically opening and closing pick-up tailgates. It has been in series production since the beginning of this year and opens up a promising growth segment in North America.
The system includes a new drive, a control unit, and two
On March 26, KRAIBURG TPE presented the specialized THERMOLAST R RC/UV/AP series. This cutting-edge material represents a fusion of advanced technology and environmental sustainability, setting new standards for automotive antenna design.
The RC/UV/AP series extends to various automotive applications, including water
On March 28, fischer Automotive introduced the new charger flap for Dongfeng's MHERO 917 electric vehicle. The charger flap is developed by its team in China. It remains securely locked at all times, virtually invisible from the outside, and is equipped with LEDs.
Working closely with its esteemed partners at Dongfe
Hyundai Mobis Ltd. (Hyundai Mobis) announced that it developed an integrated module for the front face of electric vehicles (EVs).
This module has a system that automatically opens and closes a part of the grill and the hood, to reduce air resistance during high-speed driving and improve electric efficiency. It also
Announced on March 6, 2024, Fucheng Technology Thailand Company Limited, a China-based manufacturer and distributor of automotive interior and exterior parts has recently finalized land purchase agreement with WHA Industrial Development Public Company Limited, marking its entry into the ASEAN region, choosing Thailan
On March 1, fischer Automotive announced that it has provided an electrically operated charger flap for the new Jidu Mars. Jidu Auto is a joint venture between Chinese tech giant Baidu and car manufacturer Geely. This charger flap remains securely locked at all times, virtually invisible from the outside.
Equipped w
On February 6, Skoda released exterior design sketches of the fourth-generation Octavia, featuring new headlights, redesigned bumpers, and an updated grille. The digital global premiere is scheduled for February 14, 2024. The vehicle is receiving its facelift four years after production began, will be available as a
・Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (Toyoda Gosei) announced that it has increased the production capacity of its Mexican subsidiary, Toyoda Gosei Irapuato Mexico, S.A. de C.V. With the aim of responding to the increased demand of large painted products, such as rear spoilers and bumper peripheral parts, the company has expanded
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (Toyoda Gosei) announced that its high-pressure hydrogen tank and topcoat-less hot-stamped grille were adopted for the all-new Toyota Crown Sedan. The fuel-cell vehicle (FCV) model of the Crown Sedan has three high-pressure hydrogen tanks; the tank installed in the rear of the vehicle is manufa
The government of Wonju announced that Sewon Co., Ltd. (Sewon) will build a new sunroof plant in Wonju, Gangwon-do, South Korea. The South Korean filter manufacturer will invest KRW 5.5 billion (JPY 605 million) in the project scheduled to end in March 2024. The company has headquarters and a plant in Wonju. It manuf
Webasto SE (Webasto) announced that it will present further sensor sets in combination with a large panoramic roof, opening function, or retractable display at IAA Mobility 2023. Webasto’s prototype houses 14 lidar and camera sensors. Webasto has partnerships with Luminar, Hesai, and Innoviz for lidar technology whil
Several South Korean media sources reported Shinhwa SMG will build its second plant in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The exterior resin parts supplier plans to invest KRW 20 billion (JPY 2 billion) in the project. The construction will begin in the latter half of 2023 and complete in the latter half of 2024. Along with
Resonac Corporation (Resonac) announced that its injection foam molding products using its proprietary technology have been adopted for the Lexus RZ, Lexus’ first electric vehicle (EV). The products include back door garnish and moldings. By using the injection foam molding components, it will be able to reduce weigh
Several South Korean Media sources reported that Namsun Aluminum Co., Ltd. (Namsun Aluminum) has received a “2022 Supplier of the Year” award from General Motors Company (GM). The US automaker recognized Namsum Aluminum’s quality technology for the bumper systems of GM’s mainstay models, including the Chevrolet Trax
Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (Toyoda Gosei) announced that it has developed an automotive emblem that is both transparent to millimeter wave radar and luminescent. This is the world’s first emblem that realizes both functions, according to the company. It offers both transparency and luminescence functions by leveraging To
LG Chem Ltd. (LG Chem) announced that Mitsubishi Motor Co., Ltd. now uses the South Korean company’s electrostatically painted resin material, LuconTX5007, for the front fenders of three models, the Outlander, the Delica D:5, and the RVR. The front fender, made of electrostatically painted resin material, is about 4k
Several South Korean media sources reported that EcoPlastic Corporation (EcoPlastic) will build a new plant in Bulloch County, Georgia, the U.S., investing USD 205 million (JPY 27 billion). The new plant will produce exterior and interior resin parts, including bumpers, consoles, and trim components, and deliver them