KIRCHHOFF Automotive supplies various parts for VW, BMW, Mercedes, and Ford models On June 18, KIRCHHOFF Automotive, in a newsletter, announced that it is supplying formed parts and welded assemblies, including front and rear side members, front panels, and body forming parts for the Ford Puma and Ford Transit Courier BEV programs. These components are produced across the Craiova (Piteşti) plant in Romania, Mielec in Poland, and Esztergom in Hun...

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KIRCHHOFF invests in German plant to produce HV clip for BMW iX1 and Mini Countryman On June 18, KIRCHHOFF Automotive, in a newsletter, announced that it has invested in the Iserlohn site in a new facility to produce HV clips for the BMW iX1 and Mini Countryman electric. The HV clip protects the high-voltage battery in the vehicle. This product is manufactured using a demanding welding process that meets high-quality and corrosion requirements. ...

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KIRCHHOFF, Germany expands production capacity in Mexico On June 18, KIRCHHOFF Automotive, in a newsletter, announced that it is making significant progress in expanding its production capacity in Mexico with the commissioning of two new plants.  It has opened a new production facility in Puebla. It is located near its main plant in Puebla and supplies important automotive components to Stellantis. It manufactures various components for the Jeep...

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s for enhancing the support from both partners, including availability of latest technologies and advanced products, to ensure continuous profitable growth and success of the two Joint Ventures, which will be rechristened MAHLE ANAND Filter Systems and MAHLE ANAND Thermal Systems. (From Anand Group Newsletter) Mahle informed about a completely new functional principle that eliminates the need for a mechanical compressor drive and make a standstil...

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ities. The Commission also found that, following the transaction, the companies would not be able to either restrict competitors' access to important inputs or to a sufficient customer base. The notified transaction was examined under the normal merger review procedure. Based on European Commission newsletter from May 13, 2025...

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so be showcased. In addition, it will present safety technologies like Aquablade, which cleans the windshield to ensure constant visibility, Driver Monitoring System (DMS), integrated into the B-pillar of transport vehicles, Scala-3-LiDAR, the world's first mass-produced 3D laser scanner. (Based on Newsletter from IAA Transportation 2024 dated July 24, 2024) Technologies shown at Auto China 2024 -The Company announced that it will join Auto Chi...

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e transaction relates primarily to the development of electric, autonomous driving vehicles. The Commission concluded that the notified transaction would not raise competition concerns, given that the companies are not active in the same or vertically related markets. (Based on European Commission newsletter from June 20, 2024) HOLON signed a joint memorandum of understanding with RMV-The Company announced that its subsidiary, HOLON signed a jo...

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arket power following the merger, Lear is unlikely to be able to engage in a strategy of input foreclosure of seat thermal heat mats and a strategy of customer foreclosure. The Commission thus concluded that the proposed acquisition would raise no competition concerns. (Based on European Commission newsletter of April 25, 2023) Various media sources reported that Lear Corporation (Lear) is expanding its manufacturing footprint by 268,000 square f...

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ts appropriateness and proportionality. The Commission cannot exclude at this stage that the public support exceeds the maximum permissible aid intensity for the project. The Commission will now investigate further to determine whether the initial concerns are confirmed.Based on European Commission newsletter of August 11, 2020 On December 5, GM and LG Chem announced a joint venture to assemble batteries for electric vehicles at a new plant in Lo...

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of Japan. The transaction relates primarily to the manufacture of rubber tires. The Commission concluded that the notified transaction would not raise competition concerns, given the companies' limited combined market position resulting from the proposed transaction.  Based on European Commission newsletter from April 10, 2025...

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ction. The Commission concluded that the notified transaction would not raise competition concerns, given the companies' limited market positions resulting from the proposed transaction. The notified transaction was examined under the simplified merger review procedure. Based on European Commission newsletter from March 27, 2025...

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nd technology. The Commission concluded that the proposed acquisition would raise no competition concerns, because of the very limited overlap between the products supplied by Meritor and Cummins. The transaction was examined under the simplified merger review procedure. (From a European Commission newsletter dated July 27, 2022) Cummins Inc. (Cummins) announced that it exhibited 9 products at the 21st China International Power and Generator Sets...

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ithium-ion power battery recycling sector. Given its limited impact on the European Economic Area, the Commission concluded that the notified transaction would not raise competition concerns. The transaction was examined under the simplified merger review procedure. Based on the European Commission newsletter of March 14, 2025...

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lates primarily to electric mobility. The Commission concluded that the notified transaction would not raise competition concerns, given the limited impact on the European Economic Area. The notified transaction was examined under the simplified merger review procedure. Based on European Commission newsletter from February 7, 2025...

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bia. The Commission concluded that the proposed acquisition would raise no competition concerns, given that the joint venture has no current or foreseen activities in the European Economic Area. The transaction was examined under the simplified merger review procedure. (Based on European Commission newsletter from January 30, 2024)  Pirelli Puerto Interior in Mexico celebrated the production of 50 million tires. The event also marked the openi...

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rd quarter of CY 2020 in India. It will launch around “Diwali” festival in India. Kia has set target to sell 70,000 units of Sonet per year. Unveiled in Auto Expo 2020, it is the third product offering from Kia in India. On March 25, The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) informed in a newsletter that Kia Motors India, as a proactive and pre-emptive measure, has suspended operations at its Anantpur Plant. On May 28, Andhra Pradesh Go...

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s for enhancing the support from both partners, including availability of latest technologies and advanced products, to ensure continuous profitable growth and success of the two Joint Ventures, which will be rechristened MAHLE ANAND Filter Systems and MAHLE ANAND Thermal Systems. (From Anand Group Newsletter) Anand Group informed that its JV with Mahle of Germany, Mahle Filter Systems India (MFSIL) has introduced two indigenously designed and de...

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s, and the European Union, represented by the European Commission. The partnership facilitates information sharing, investment identification, and co-investment in mining, refining, and recycling projects adhering to high environmental, social, and governance standards. Based on European Commission newsletter from December 12, 2024...

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tp://www.mee.gov.cn/ywgz/fgbz/bz/bzwb/dqhjbh/dqydywrwpfbz/201309/W020131105534056881723.pdf 7. GB 18352.3-2005, Limits and measurement methods for emissions from light-duty vehicles, China III, IV. http://www.mee.gov.cn/ywgz/fgbz/bz/bzwb/dqhjbh/dqydywrwpfbz/200707/W020110127402088768173.pdf 8. AECC newsletter, September - October 2013. https://www.aecc.eu/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/AECC-Newsletter-September-October-2013.pdf 12. AECC Newsletter, S...

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ry of Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (‘Motherson Group') of India. The Commission concluded that the notified transaction would not raise competition concerns, given the companies' limited combined market position resulting from the proposed transaction. (Based on European Commission newsletter of September 25, 2023)   Samvardhana Motherson International Limited announced that Honda Motor shall launch a tender offer to acquire rem...

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