st major order from its Mexico driveline plant to supply differential assemblies to a recreational vehicle OEM in the US. In addition, Sona has been nominated for two new programs for its predictive active suspension systems: one by an existing customer, an Asian EV OEM, and another from a European luxury car manufacturer. Production for these programs is expected to start in FY 2027 Q2. Based on the Sona Comstar Q2 FY26 earnings conference call ...

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ll then start marketing them towards automakers. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on Aug.7, 2007) Tachi-S Co., Ltd., a leading automotive seat supplier, will make a full-fledged entry into the mini-vehicle seat business. The supplier, which so far has been offering products mainly for luxury sedans and large-sized commercial vehicles, internally launched a project to begin studying the feasibility of developing mini-vehicle seating ...

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mponent purchasing, construction of service support systems, new vehicle development, and construction of smart city transportation demonstration systems.Bosch has supplied its latest permanent magnet synchronous high-power high-torque motor with a power efficiency of 98% for Dianka’s ENOVATE ME7 luxury smart electric SUV.Over the next five years, Dianka plans to launch 8 models that adopt its solutions in car connectivity, autonomous driving, ...

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, which will be a significant increase from the current level of a little over 10%. The two companies operate joint venture businesses in China and India, where Riken supplies high-performance piston rings for KSPG's power cylinder units. Riken's products are mainly used in power cylinder units for luxury models produced locally by European automakers, but recently, they are increasingly adopted for mass-market vehicles as well. Riken intends to ...

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supply started in June with a plan to annually deliver 1,500 2-DIN all-in-one AV navigation systems in fiscal 2008, and 3,000 to 4,000 units in and after fiscal 2009. In China, sales of new vehicles are growing and so are the demands for car navigation systems. As a result, an increasing number of luxury models for high-income consumers are now equipped with stationary navigation systems. Clarion, which positions China one of its important marke...

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he way toward fully realizing the potential of Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology. Valeo and Virta will unveil their joint solution and officialize their strategic partnership at the Flotauto Show in Paris, France, on February 6, 2025. (From a press release dated February 4, 2025) W Motors, the first luxury sports cars maker in the Middle East, partnered with Valeo to co-develop an advanced last-mile autonomous delivery project. In the partnershi...

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he Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on December 25, 2015) U-shin Ltd. will start supplying its electric steering locks for the all-new Hyundai Sonata. This is the first time for U-shin to supply products to Hyundai on a full scale. Electric steering locks have increasingly become available among mid-size and luxury cars. U-shin has won the first order from Hyundai as it has widely sold the products in Japan, the U.S., and Europe. U-shin expects that its bu...

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in Topre America Corporation, its US manufacturing base in Alabama, which allows the company to fully utilize the existing facilities to meet the increasing demands for the hot-stamped products for the time being. Domestically, the company delivers the hot-stamped body frame components for Nissan's luxury sedans from its Sagamihara Plant. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on Jun 14, 2013) Topre Corporation announced that it will cons...

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ts for Nissan Motor. (From a press release on November 24, 2010) Unipres announced plans to invest USD 40 million for an expansion at its production facility in Steele, Alabama. The expansion will include adding a new hot stamping process, which will enhance production of parts for Nissan Motor’s luxury mid-size vehicle. Unipres Alabama has been a Tier One supplier to Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln, and Honda's East Liberty Plant in ...

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cifically, with a motorized adjustment mechanism, it is possible to add functions such as a capacity to memorize multiple drivers' steering wheel positions as well as a function to tilt away the steering wheel for ease when getting on and off the vehicle. The motorized version is now used mainly on luxury cars. But the company expects the application will expand to mid-sized sedans and SUVs in the future. (From a story in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimb...

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il, 2012) ROKI Co., Ltd. (ROKI), a manufacturer of powertrain plastics parts, has developed an automatic transmission (AT)-use plastic oil pan that is roughly 30% lighter than metal counterparts. The plastic oil pan has been adopted for a new ten-speed AT used in Toyota Motor Corporation's Lexus LC luxury coupe. The new AT is made by Aisin AW Co., Ltd., and Aisin AW is the first Japanese transmission manufacturer to adopt a plastic oil pan. ROKI ...

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elected as a supplier to support the GM Delta2 project. (The Delta2 is the successor model to the Lacetti.) Jun. 2007 The Company acquired the remaining shares in Seatek, making it its wholly owned subsidiary.   Dec. 2007 The Company started supplying functional seat parts for Hyundai Genesis luxury sedans.  Mar. 2008 The Company established POS-Austem Suzhou Automotive Co., Ltd. in China through a joint investment with POSCO of Korea. ...

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. 23, 2010) Toyo Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd. announced that its Open Country W/T tires designed for winter road driving in Europe have been chosen as original equipment tires for the Audi Q7 sold in Germany. The 255/55R18 Open Country W/T tires are expected to support the dynamic driving performance of luxury SUVs on harsh, winter road surfaces in Europe. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on January 29, 2011) Toyo Tire & Rubber Co., Ltd....

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unced that the company has been chosen by the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group as a developer of high-pressure pumps for 3,300cc Lambda II GDi engines. Mass-production of the new engine is expected to begin in October 2015. The Lambda II GDi engines will be used on the successor to the Hyundai Grandeur luxury sedan. (From a press release on March 24, 2014) Motonic and the Seongju-gun government have signed an agreement, under which Motonic will locat...

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developed the absorber as a system consisting of an algorithm, absorber, and electronic control unit (ECU). The brain of the system was developed internally while the new valve was jointly developed with KYB Corporation. The absorber was chosen for the Crown RS grade. The outside door handle has a luxury texture realized by optimizing the grip thickness and form. The Felco 8000 high-strength adhesive for steel plates was developed by Aisin Chemi...

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re production volume in 1Q 2019 Kumho Tire to expand tire plant in Georgia, US Kumho Tire to supply OE tires for Renault Samsung Arkana Kumho Tire to supply OE tires for Nissan Pathfinder Kumho Tire to supply OE tires for Kia EV6 Kumho Tire to relocate Gwangju Plant Kumho Tire releases new premium luxury vehicle tire, MajestyX Solus Kumho Tire conducts test runs of bus monitoring service Kumho Tire to participate in “The Tire Cologne 2022” i...

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developed the absorber as a system consisting of an algorithm, absorber, and electronic control unit (ECU). The brain of the system was developed internally while the new valve was jointly developed with KYB Corporation. The absorber was chosen for the Crown RS grade. The outside door handle has a luxury texture realized by optimizing the grip thickness and form. The Felco 8000 high-strength adhesive for steel plates was developed by Aisin Chemi...

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ggled in the Chinese automotive and steering system businesses in the Q3. Wakiyama Narutoshi, Director and Managing Officer of Showa, said “In China, sales have fallen below planned figures since December. Demand for IECAS, an electronically controlled damper technology that is largely adopted in luxury car models, has been sluggish. According to our analysis, luxury cars aren’t selling well.” Showa plans to invest in plants and equipment i...

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o increase new orders. F-Tech is trying to spread risk by increasing sales from automakers other than Honda, and build a robust management foundation for sustainable growth. The company has been supplying sub-frames and other parts for GM's "Camaro" coupe, which was fully redesigned in 2015 and the luxury "Cadillac" SUV that went into production in 2016. GM plans to produce 100,000 units of the Camaro and 415,000 units of the Cadillac SUV annuall...

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Hyundai Motor's Namyang technical research center, and Inzi Controls have jointly developed a new technology to produce air pressure control valves for automotive seats. The piezo-ceramic actuator of the valve is expected to improve seat adjustment maneuverability. The valve will be used on a new luxury vehicle that Hyundai Motor plans to begin production in November 2013. (From a press release on August 29, 2013) Hyundai Dymos started mass-pro...

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