needs. Before the end of 2018, the company installed collision test machines at its units in Japan, Mexico (in 2017), and China (in 2018), and established automotive seat development and test systems covering these regions. Tachi-S aims to speedily deal with automakers’ development and production localization needs, as well as needs of customers outside Japan such as Chinese makers, and to receive new orders including those for different vehicl...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/17

hnology in China Bosch to introduce radar sensor intended for level 4 autonomous driving in a few years Bosch holds annual press conference in Japan Bosch to exhibit electrification, automation and connected solutions at Tokyo Motor Show Bosch begins data collection on Kanto expressways for vehicle localization technology for autonomous driving Bosch to focus on PACE (Personalized, Automated, Connected and Electrified) Bosch to strengthen supply ...

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subsidiary through a stock swap effective March 22, 2012. Aichi Machine, one of Nissan’s consolidated subsidiaries, mainly manufactures engines and transmissions for Nissan vehicles. Acquiring a 100 percent stake in the company will speed up the Group’s decision-making procedures and accelerate localization of powertrain production operations. Aichi Machine, which was established in 1949, signed a technical partnership agreement with Nissan i...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/08

second half of 2020 Valeo to collaborate with DMP for development of position estimation and map update technology Valeo has been completely transformed into a European Company (Societe Europeenne) [Auto Shanghai 2021] Valeo to exhibit lightweight technology and lighting systems TomTom using Valeo localization software for multi-sensor localization Valeo to supply mobility kit made up of sensors, ECU, and cables as package Valeo ranked as the wo...

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ee to manufacture stamped parts. The new plant will have stamping machines and assembly lines installed, and is slated to begin operations in March 2017. Since the U.S. automotive market remains strong, Topre will respond to an increase in production volume by its customer Nissan and meet needs for localization. By doing so, it will attract active demand to expand its operations. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on December 1, 2016)...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/05

e U.S. and China, so Univance needs to strengthen its corporate structure to be profitable even if sales decline by 30%. The company will engage in strategic initiatives such as improving costs and asset efficiency in the development of new products, the optimization of production capacity, and the localization of management at its global sites. As part of this strategy, Univance will convert its Hamamatsu Plant, which produces parts for automobi...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/12/02

e suppliers Yazaki, Sumitomo, Lear, Stahlschmidt, and TE Connectivity for an amount total of MAD 1.7 billion which will create nearly 12,000 direct jobs. The eight investment agreements are part of the development of deep integration and the move upmarket of the cabling ecosystem, through the localization of connectors, terminals, cables for electric vehicles, plastic parts, and other precision mechanics and automation trades. Three agreeme...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/11/27

s technical training to develop a skilled local workforce. (From Bursa Malaysia Announcement dated September 8, 2025) Announced on October 3, 2025, Sapura Industrial Berhad (SIB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Shanghai Auto Electric Drive Co. Ltd. (SHedrive) to jointly explore the localization of Electric Drive System (EDS) components and assembly in Malaysia. Through this collaboration, SIB, an automotive component manufacturer...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/11/27

f Astra Visteon Indonesia, part supplier which also has an office in Vietnam, revealed that it is looking for more tier-2 local suppliers with higher quality. However, the company mentioned that a number of Vietnamese part suppliers do not meet quality standards so they need improvement to meet the localization requirements. Inoac Vietnam also commented that as foreign companies want higher quality and cheaper parts, the competition between local...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/11/25

y of technologies under development to support autonomous driving at CES 2019. In addition to the three types and four models of MEMS mirror method 3D-LiDAR sensors released from September 2018, the Company will exhibit its algorithms of “surrounding environment recognition” and “vehicle self-localization”, required for map generation and other features, through the use of demonstrations and video footage. It also showcases a camera/LiDAR...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/10/02

market by ensuring greater production efficiencies. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on Mar.27, 2007) TPR (Teikoku Piston Ring Co., Ltd.) announced it would establish a new sales subsidiary in Indonesia. TPR, in response to the growing demand for piston rings in line with accelerated localization of the vehicle production including motorcycle production by Japanese OEMs in Indonesia, will set up a new company within the premises of...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/30

ze of the plant to 258,000 square feet and will enable it to produce an additional 1.5 million sideshafts a year, bringing overall capacity to 2.1 million sideshafts per annum. GDC currently employs 310 people, with plans in place to grow that to over 400 by 2017. The expansion also facilitates the localization of Constant Velocity Joint (CVJ) production for a number of car manufacturers in Chongqing, with SDS moving CVJ production from Shanghai ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/26

in China from April next year JATCO's cumulative production for CVT reaches 10 million units JATCO supplying CVTs for Nissan Moco JATCO supplying CVTs for Suzuki MR wagon JATCO supplying CVTs for Suzuki Solio JATCO supplying CVTs for Suzuki Landy Japanese parts suppliers accelerating production localization of continuously variable transmission parts Jatco to expand Mexican plant to increase production of continuously variable transmissions ...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/25

Guanajuato, Mexico to support growing Charging business Webasto launches new Cool Top 23 RT-E parking cooler for trucks Webasto to participate in Auto Shanghai 2023 Auto Shanghai 2023: Webasto presents its electromobility solutions and high-tech glass Webasto awarded by Hyundai for roof production localization in India Webasto opens second roof production facility in India Webasto wins SAIC Volkswagen Excellent Supplier Award for its outstanding...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/22

er segments, including camera monitoring systems for commercial vehicles, and high-content mirrors for motorcycles Increasing focus on new technologies such as advanced surface lighting, logo lamps, and side turn indicators Implementing initiatives for increased backwards integration, including the localization of actuators and electronics   Contracts -Contracts that the Company secured during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025 include the fo...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/22

ufacturing site in Lake Zurich, IL, USA. The facility produces automotive clips for customers across North America. The upgrade includes enhanced process efficiency and an optimized plant layout, creating a modern, agile, and efficient manufacturing environment. This investment also strengthens its localization efforts, providing high-quality, locally produced solutions to meet customer needs. (From LISI Automotive social media updates on April 1...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/19

, Jiangsu Province and the Haoneng sites in Chengdu, Chongqing and Luzhou. (From a press release on January 15, 2016) The Drive Technology Strategic Business Unit of the Hoerbiger Group has completed the third phase of expansion at its site at Changzhou, Jiangsu province, China. This marks the full localization of products and services needed for complete synchronizer systems used in automotive transmissions in China. (From a press release on Jan...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/17

d hydroelectric applications, along with marine, railway, and aviation vehicles increased during the fiscal year. This partially offset declining sales in automotive and commercial vehicle spaces. Awards -The Company received the following awards during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2025: Best Localization Support Award from Schaeffler for Miba Drivetec India John Deere Customer Award for Quality & Delivery Performance from John Deere for Mi...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/10

are (I) Overall Vendor System Rating of “Superior Performance” to Marelli Powertrain India Pvt. Ltd. (Marelli Powertrain), (II) Safety Sustenance to Marelli Powertrain, (III) Design & Parts Development to Marelli Motherson Automotive Lighting India Pvt. Ltd. (Marelli Motherson), (IV) Localization to Marelli Motherson, and (V) Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VA/VE) to Calsonic Kansei Motherson Auto Products Pvt. Ltd. (Base...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/03

ng Alps Electronics Co., Ltd., to continue the supply of products. (From a press release dated November 26, 2021) Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. (Alps Alpine) will accelerate local production. The company aims to avoid risks such as rising distribution costs and build a stable earnings base by promoting the localization of production. Although the ratio of local production has increased, following the tariff policy under the former Trump administration in...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/09/02