er-Standard to form joint venture with Inoac Halla Visteon completes acquisition of thermal and emissions product line of Cooper-Standard Cooper-Standard to become largest shareholder of Huayu-Cooper Standard Sealing Systems Huayu-Cooper Standard Sealing System wins Changan Ford's Excellent Product Quality Award Cooper-Standard to restructure European manufacturing operations Cooper-Standard opens two new facilities in China Cooper Standard recei...

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ets as well. From a design standpoint, the Ka Concept offers many global Ford design cues including the trapezoidal front grille and detailed surface lines, which reflect the design DNA of Ford’s next generation of global vehicles. The Ford Ka Concept features a best-in-class interior design with quality craftsmanship not often found in such an attainable vehicle, says the company. Ford announced to end production of the Fiesta 1.0 RoCamHatch w...

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be used to locate where a part is installed or where a particular piece of equipment is located. Digital Twin technology will also support conducting "what-if" scenarios, which can help Toyota to simulate the impact of changes or improvements production systems may undergo with no risk to safety or quality. Toyota Motor Europe invested of EUR 308 million to start production of the all-new Toyota C-HR, a plug-in hybrid vehicle, at its plant locate...

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and, creating separate operation models for each brand. However, in the reorganization plan, the company will set up a new division to oversee the two brands, in order to support the two brands to improve efficiency of business operations. The new division will become operational in May, to improve quality of service and tap into new markets. Meanwhile, the existing marketing, sales and service divisions involving direct communication with the ma...

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Seres Group, TÜV Rheinland Greater China forge partnership for vehicle certification On May 21, Seres Group signed a memorandum of understanding with TÜV Rheinland Greater China, an international independent third-party testing and certification organization, for long-term comprehensive strategic cooperation on the certification, testing, inspection, safety assessment, and quality management of finished vehicles, automotive systems, and automo...

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Camaro with an investment of USD 175 million. The investment will pay for facility improvements such as three new paint systems for Camaro-specific colors: Summit White, Bright Yellow, and Red Hot. The investment also includes installation of two robotic framers, which contribute to improved build quality. The plant will resume a second shift of 500 jobs in late summer. GM unveiled on May 16 the all-new sixth-generation 2016 Chevrolet Camaro at ...

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eism rate and has insourced work into the plant. In February, it indefinitely idled its Jeep Cherokee plant in Belvidere, Illinois. In October 2022, it cut the third shift at its Warren Truck Assembly Plant, though the company said it intends is to return the plant to three shifts once it addresses quality and ramps up production of the LWB versions of the Wagoneers. Stellantis is temporarily laying off hundreds of workers in the U.S. and Canada,...

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(Thailand), Ford, BYD 100 AAPICO Leadtech Co., Ltd. (Formerly AAPICO Lemtech (Thailand) Co., Ltd.) Ayutthaya, Thailand Metal stamping parts for automotive and electronic components Edscha AAPICO, ZF 100 AAPICO Hitech Automation Co., Ltd. Ayutthaya, Thailand Assembly jigs Mine Mobility, Trigo Quality 100 Kunshan Chaitai-Xincheng Precision Forging Co., Ltd. Kunshan, China Engine connecting rods and copper forged parts, such as electrical s...

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he trucks have an approximate total driving range of 650 miles. Production will start in early 2014. GM announced on December 16 that it will invest nearly $1.3 billion in five manufacturing sites in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana to produce new fuel-efficient engines and transmissions, enhance vehicle quality and streamline logistics. The investments combined will create or retain about 1,000 jobs. Among 5 plants, 600 million will be allocated to Fl...

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ping up production at the Ola Gigafactory with improving yields of its Bharat Cell, which is undergoing extensive testing across performance, lifecycle, and safety parameters, with phased commercialization in a couple of months. This phased rollout will help optimize supply chain dynamics, maintain quality consistency across early production batches, and gather real-world performance feedback ahead of mass commercialization. It has also started t...

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nced the inauguration of its new manufacturing facility in Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra, to power Kinetic’s next wave of electric mobility solutions.  Spanning over 87,000 square feet, the facility integrates advanced automation, precision assembly lines, and sustainability practices to enable high-quality, scalable production. The plant’s digitalized operations and robotics-driven processes ensure efficiency, consistency, and adaptability to e...

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their collaboration on the export of Volvo buses and coaches to the region. As part of the agreement, GB Auto will invest and upgrade its bus factory in Ain Sokhna, Egypt. Volvo Buses will support by sharing technical knowledge, business experience, and guidance to improve production, ensure high quality, and use sustainable and responsibly sourced materials. The collaboration is part of Volvo Buses' strategy to work with companies that can ada...

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the concepts of technology, green and safety, the factory is able to meet the production needs for battery, motor and control systems in a number of SAIC-GM’s future Ultium-based battery electric models with the world’s leading high-precision processing and assembly technologies, high-standard quality control management and high-flexibility common line production capabilities. In addition, a trial car of the Electra E5 large 5-seater intelli...

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eet (TCS) and Thai Cold Rolled Steel Sheet (TCRSS) announced a planned merger, set to take effect on October 1, in response to ongoing global steel market volatility driven by U.S. trade tariffs and low-cost Chinese imports. The consolidation aims to enhance operational efficiency, improve product quality, and strengthen the supply chain, particularly to better serve key customer industries such as automotive, home appliances, and office equipme...

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d.   Click here for Brake (U.S. and European Markets)   Brakes are a system that is linked to one of the basic functions of vehicles, which is that of "stopping". The characteristics of the system are such that it is considered a critical safety part, requiring the control of production and quality assurance. This report does not especially address in detail brake control systems such as ABS and ESC, or accessories and auxiliary brakes su...

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d Siemens signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Beijing. The partners will collaborate in digital industry technologies, smart buildings, and intelligent energy. They will further enhance the digital construction of Hongqi’s plant by shortening product development cycles, improving product quality, and exploring the “Industry 4.0” business model. On August 16, BASF SE (BASF) signed an agreement with China FAW Group Corporation (FAW) ...

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d production lines for braking systems at its Aguascalientes, Mexico plant, representing an investment of MXN 4.4 billion. These lines, featuring cutting-edge Industry 4.0 technology like an automated supply system, will create 400 new jobs by 2027 while increasing production capacity and enhancing quality and safety. (Based on Mexico Industry, October 16, 2024)   -Bosch Ventures, the corporate venture capital unit of the Group, announced two ...

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Open Day Hutchinson presents solutions for low-carbon mobility at Chery Tech Day Hutchinson rolls out Flush Glazing solution in new Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Hutchinson, France signs MoU with National Innovation Centre par Excellence, China Hutchinson Mexico and Morocco win GM’s Supplier Quality Excellence and Ford Q1 awards, respectively Hutchinson India supplies anti-vibration products to Tata’s latest powertrain BS6.2 Hutchinson j...

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proved operational efficiency in the two divisions. This reflects the success of the part's restructuring and structural adjustment measures, the adjustments to the changed market conditions, and extensive cost-saving measures. Awards -The Company received several awards in 2024 as follows: 10 PPM Quality Award for the year 2023 from PACCAR Quality Contribution and Outstanding Supplier Award from CNHTC Group Top 100 Advanced Manufacturer and Com...

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Company announced the official commissioning of the new Changchun R&D Center. Located at its Changchun manufacturing site and covering a floor area of about 8,000 sqm, the Center will be able to accommodate 500 R&D personnel, and houses 12 labs including hardware, software, hydraulics, sensor, and quality labs, which are for the development, testing, and function and durability applications of the hardware and software of New Energy products and...

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