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ArticleHigh-performance electronic differential
American Axle & Manufacturing and Drexler Automotive say they will now offer high-performance differentials and differential technologies from the premium market to the general market of passenger cars, light trucks, crossovers and SUVS.This expanded relationship sees the integration of electro-mechanical limited slip differentials (eLSDs) into the AAM TracRite family of ...
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ArticlePHEV coolant pumps
Rheinmetall says it is supplying its CWA series coolant pumps for plug-in electric hybrid vehicles (PHEV). The company says these pumps can be used for a variety of functions, from cooling the charge air on turbochargers and the main coolant circuit on I.C.engines, to cooling or temperature-control of electric drivelines, ...
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ArticleProduction focused measuring centre
Klingelnberg claims its new P 16 G measuring centre is purpose-designed specifically for use in manufacturing axially symmetrical components. The company says this is the only machine in the its P series to be equipped with software for dimension, form and position, which it’s claimed will record diameter, cylindrical form/conicity, ...
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ArticleZoltek expands carbon fibre plant
Hungary - The company has announced that it is increasing carbon fibre production by 50% at its facility in Nyergesújfalu. As a result, the plant will have an annual capacity of 15,000 tons.The expansion will cost around US$130m, and will generate 350 additional jobs. According to Yoshihiro Takeuchi, CEO, COO ...
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ArticleMagna works with BAIC on new EV
China - The supplier has announced that it is helping BAIC create a new smart electric vehicle (EV) architecture. It will be designed specifically for the Chinese market, which is currently the leading market for electrified vehicles with around 700,000 sold in 2017."We are proud to develop the next generation ...
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ArticleAshok Leyland plant marks milestone
India - The company recently announced that the 200,000th light commercial vehicle (LCV) rolled out of its Hosur plant in the Krishnagiri District. The facility has been making LCVs since the launch of the Dost in September 2011."Having 200,000 Ashok Leyland LCVs on the road in about six years is ...
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ArticleHBPO breaks ground on Vaihingen plant
Germany - The company, which designs and assembles front-end modules for a long list of OEMs, has started building a new plant near Stuttgart. Initial production is expected to start in autumn 2018.According to HBPO's CEO Martin Schüler, the facility is strategically located. "We will be situated in an excellent ...
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ArticleMahindra teams up with Ideal Motors
Sri Lanka - A joint venture (JV) has been established between the two companies in order to assemble vehicles at a new plant in Kalutara. Mahindra holds a 35% stake in the JV, while Ideal Motors holds 65%.Although Ideal Motors has been distributing Mahindra vehicles in the country for nine ...
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ArticleOpel Zaragoza plant hits milestone
Spain - The 13-millionth car, an Opel Crossland X, has rolled off a production at the plant. Zaragoza is the company's biggest production facility in Europe, and has been in operation since 1982."Our day to day focus is on how to get our customers the best product in the most ...
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ArticleGroupe PSA invests in Luton plant
UK - The OEM is readying for the launch of the new Opel/Vauxhall Vivaro, which is set to go on sale in 2019. In doing so, it has announced plans to invest in its Luton plant to expand production capacity from around 60,000 to 100,000 units. The company will also ...
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ArticleIsuzu establishes new engine factory
Japan - The company has built a facility that will produce a new series of diesel engines for light-duty trucks. It is located on the premises of its existing Tochigi plant north of Tokyo, which already makes engines for commercial vehicles, construction machinery and marine applications. Over 1,100 people are ...
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ArticleAshok Leyland constructs bus plant
India - The commercial vehicle manufacturer has broken ground at a new site in Mallavalli Village, which is situated in the Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh. It is building a new bus plant, which will be spread across 75 acres and will produce around 4,800 buses per year."This facility will ...
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ArticleMagna signs agreement with VinFast
Vietnam - The companies are working together on the development of two new VinFast models - an SUV and a sedan. Magna is providing complete engineering and development services for the Vietnamese OEM."This is a great example of how our experience with complete vehicles positions us to support new entrants ...
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ArticleSindelfingen starts GLA production
The news also represents the start of the pilot project 'Innovation Factory', in which production technologies are being tested before featuring in 'Factory 56'. This new factory is being built next to the existing production facilities at Sindelfingen."With the GLA, the Mercedes-Benz Sindelfingen plant is producing a compact model for ...
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ArticleKia hits production milestone in Europe
Slovakia - The OEM has recently made its three millionth car in Europe since starting production at its Žilina plant in Slovakia during 2006. This follows shortly after Kia recorded its best ever sales figures across the continent.The Žilina plant currently houses production of the cee'd, Sportage and Venga, as ...
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ArticleAdient and Arvind to open facility
India - The two companies are joining forces to create Adient Arvind Automotive Fabrics - a joint venture company that will develop, manufacture and sell fabrics for vehicle seating systems in India. The first plant will be located in Ahmedabad, and will serve both domestic and international OEMs."Adient is committed ...
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ArticleMercedes-Benz do Brazil gets new line
Brazil - A building has been constructed at the company’s plant in Sao Bernardo do Campo to house a new production line for light- and heavy-duty trucks. The project lasted for three years and cost a total of €125m (US$153.83m). According to the OEM, the line is 15% more efficient ...
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ArticleDatsun production starts in Pakistan
Pakistan - The OEM has secured a manufacturing and licensing agreement with Ghandhara Nissan, which is owned by Bibojee Services Limited (BSL), to make Datsun models in the country. The cars will be built at Ghandhara's plant in Port Qasim, Karachi.“This entrance to the Pakistan automotive market represents a significant ...
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Nissan starts Datsun production in Pakistan
Pakistan - The OEM has secured a manufacturing and licensing agreement with Ghandhara Nissan, which is owned by Bibojee Services Limited (BSL), for local production of Datsun models. The cars will be made at Ghandhara's plant in Port Qasim, Karachi."This entrance to the Pakistan automotive market represents a significant step ...
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ArticleDigital factories need forward thinking
Michael Nash talks to Bosch's Stefan Assmann about changes taking place on vehicle production linesStefan Assmann was previously a plant manager at Bosch’s gasoline and diesel systems components facility in the Czech Republic. He is now head of Bosch Connected Industry – a new unit created by the supplier in ...