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Linglong Tire and Geely Automobile signed a comprehensive strategic cooperation agreement in Ningbo . Guan Yu, vice president of Geely Automobile Group, and Wang Feng , chairman of Linglong Tire, attended the signing of the contract along with other top representatives from both companies. Linglong and Geely have been cooperating since 2012. For eight years, Geely has been excellently supported by Linglong with OE services (products and service) for its complete model range. Linglon

Dana Incorporated announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Nordresa Motors, Inc., which is a prominent integration and application engineering expert for the development and commercialization of electric powertrains for commercial vehicles.  Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The investment further enhances Dana's electrification capabilities by combining its complete portfolio of motors, inverters, chargers, gearboxes, and thermal-management produ

Honda today announced the development of an innovative new passenger front airbag technology designed to better protect occupants in a wide range of frontal collision scenarios, including angled crashes between vehicles or a vehicle and another object. Honda plans to begin applying its advanced airbag design to new products in the United States in 2020. Development and testing of the new airbag was led by engineers at Honda R&D Americas, Inc. in Ohio in partnership with Autoliv,

Valvoline Inc., a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain business assets of Minit Lube in Alberta, Canada. The acquisition is expected to be complete during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. Financial terms were not disclosed. Minit Lube, based in Calgary, Alberta, was founded in 1978, launched the first quick lube service center in Alberta and currently includes

Hino ushered in a new era of manufacturing capability during a Grand Opening Ceremony that was attended by Governor Justice, Senators Manchin and Capito, Congressman McKinley, local government officials, dealers, customers, suppliers and media.  The attendees took part in a tour of Hino's nearly 1,000,000 sq. ft. facility in Mineral Wells, WV, a tree planting tradition and a Kagami-Wari ceremony to consummate Hino's growth commitment to the U.S. Hino Motors Ltd. Preside

Webasto, one of the Top 100 automotive suppliers worldwide, celebrated the opening of its new plant in Irapuato on August 20. Since 2008, the company has produced roofs in Irapuato for various automobile manufacturers with locations in Mexico and Brazil. Here, Webasto also produces components for its own plants in the USA. Due to increased demand in recent years, the company has invested 28 million USD in building a new, considerably larger location. At the opening ceremony, Webasto US CEO an

Valvoline Inc. – a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services – announced today that it has opened a new company-owned Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM (VIOC) service center in Lynchburg, Virginia. A core element of Valvoline's strategy is to accelerate the growth of its industry-leading quick-lube model, which is all about delivering a quick, easy and trusted experience for every customer, every day. This is Valvoline

Automechanika Shanghai digs in deep and gives prominence to the latest global trends in OE and the aftermarket. Several zones and events will highlight a multitude of growing areas, such as Body & Paint in the Repair & Maintenance sector. The show will also delve into new business models for the proliferating service and chain store segment, and expand upon the prosperous customising culture. In recent years, the automotive aftermarket has been both an essential and strong s

Magna celebrated the opening of a new electronics manufacturing facility today in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan. The facility consolidates three nearby locations into a single state-of-the-art facility that combines 21st-century manufacturing with people-first workplace design and functionality. By opening the 230,000-square-foot facility with an investment of nearly $50 million, Magna solidifies its presence in Grand Blanc Township and is positioned to continue its leadership in v

Valvoline Inc. – a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services – announced today its franchisee, Henley Companies, has opened a new Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM (VIOC) service center in Glen Burnie, Maryland. A core element of Valvoline's strategy is to accelerate the growth of its industry-leading quick-lube model, which is all about delivering a quick, easy and trusted experience for every customer, every day. Henley

Valvoline Inc. – a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services – announced today its franchisee, Quality Automotive Services Companies, has opened a new Valvoline Instant Oil ChangeSM (VIOC) service center in the Raleigh metro area. A core element of Valvoline's strategy is to accelerate the growth of its industry-leading quick-lube model, which is all about delivering a quick, easy and trusted experience for every guest, every da

Premium global tire maker Hankook Tire announced it will provide original equipment tires to the All-New 2020 Ford Explorer with the premium grand touring all-season Kinergy GT tire from Hankook. As America's best-selling SUV, the new Ford Explorer has undergone a complete redesign inside and out for the 2020 year. The Kinergy GT will be available in size 255/65R18 [Pattern H436]. Using Ford's 3.0-liter V6 EcoBoost® gas engine and 10-speed transmission, the low rolling p

Motus Integrated Technologies ("Motus"), a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier of automotive interior products to the world's automakers, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Janesville Fiber Solutions ("Janesville"), a division of Jason Industries, Inc. .  Motus is expected to close the transaction late in the third quarter. Janesville is a pioneer in the production of high-performance engineered acoustical and thermal fiber solutions

Mahindra Automotive North America (MANA) has signed a Letter of Intent with RACER Trust to evaluate the former Buick City site for a new manufacturing plant in Flint, Michigan. Mahindra’s current manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan is at capacity, and a significant facility expansion is envisioned to support manufacturing and assembly of new products for the US market. The plant would include production of mail delivery trucks should Mahindra be awarded the USPS&r

NSK Ltd. has developed a new tapered roller bearing "NSK LCube II" for use in EV (Electric Vehicle) transmission systems. In order to achieve these results, a special process is applied to the surface of each roller. This process significantly increases durability and seizure resistance under severely thin lubrication conditions. By utilizing less lubricant and lower viscosity lubricant it contributes to higher fuel economy (lower fuel/electricity consumption). Dev