autoMOTIVE - Manufacturing, Production Control and Logistics

Toyota Announces TME Technical Centre Expansion

Fri, 04 Sep 2008 16:18:00 GMT

TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announced today that Toyota Motor Europe NV/SA (TME), which manages TMC-related European manufacturing and engineering operations, plans to expand its production engineering and research and development base in Europe to better meet the needs of European customers.

GAZ Group and General Motors Corp. Reach Joint Venture Agreement For Ownership of VM Motori

Fri, 04 Sep 2008 16:12:00 GMT

GAZ Group, one of Russia’s largest car manufacturers, and General Motors Corp., have reached agreement on a GAZ 50 percent equity ownership in VM Motori S.p.A., a designer and manufacturer of diesel engines based in Cento, Italy.

Bosch Automotive Aftermarket to Acquire the Friction Business of the Morse Group

Thu, 03 Sep 2008 11:48:00 GMT

Bosch has announced it plans to acquire the brake friction business of the Morse Automotive Corporation headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The price of the acquisition was not disclosed. The transaction is subject to the approval of antitrust authorities. The Morse Group develops, manufactures, and markets pads for disc brakes and linings for drum brakes, as well as brake calipers, predominantly for the North American market. In fiscal 2007, its 1,640 associates generated sales of $157 million (roughly 115 million euros).

Metaldyne Signs Agreement to Divest GLO to SKF

Thu, 03 Sep 2008 11:47:00 GMT

Metaldyne Corporation, an Asahi Tec company, today announced it has entered into an agreement to divest its GLO S.r.L. operation in Poggio Rusco, Italy, to AB SKF of Goteborg, Sweden.

China Automotive Systems Wins ChangAn Auto Contract

Thu, 03 Sep 2008 11:45:00 GMT

China Automotive Systems, Inc., a leading power steering components and systems supplier in China, today announced that its subsidiary, Jingzhou Henglong Automotive Parts Co. ("Henglong"), has signed a supply agreement with ChangAn Auto Co. Ltd. ("ChangAn Auto").

Stephen Odell Appointed President and Chief Officer of Volvo Car Corporation

Wed, 02 Sep 2008 15:29:00 GMT

Ford Motor Company today announced the appointment of Stephen Odell as president and chief executive officer of Volvo Car Corporation, replacing Fredrik Arp, who has decided to leave the company.

Bosch and Samsung Joint Venture for Lithium-ion Batteries Starts Operations

Wed, 02 Sep 2008 10:06:00 GMT

The fifty-fifty joint venture "SB LiMotive Co. Ltd." of Bosch and Samsung SDI has started its operations on September 1, 2008. The objective of the new company is to develop, manufacture, and sell lithium-ion batteries for automotive applications.

General Motors Egypt Inaugurates $32 Million Paint Shop Investment

Tue, 01 Sep 2008 14:11:00 GMT

General Motors Egypt recently welcomed several special guests to officially inaugurate the company’s new state-of-the-art paint shop including the country’s minister of foreign trade and industry, the honorable Rachid Mohamed Rachid.

General Motors to Add 1.2 Megawatt Rooftop Solar Installation at Baltimore Powertrain Plant

Tue, 01 Sep 2008 14:10:00 GMT

Installation will be one of the largest on the East Coast
First GM global manufacturing plant to be landfill-free and have solar installation

Kumho Appoints J.B. Kim President

Tue, 01 Sep 2008 14:04:00 GMT

Kumho Tire has appointed Mr. J.B. Kim to the position of President Kumho Tire U.S.A.

BorgWarner Names Dr. Hans-Peter Schmalzl Chief Technology Officer

Tue, 01 Sep 2008 14:02:00 GMT

Powertrain technology leader BorgWarner has named Dr. Hans-Peter Schmalzl to the post of Chief Technology Officer, reporting to Tim Manganello, Chairman and CEO. He succeeds Mark Perlick who retired after ten years of service to the company.

Visteon Completes Sale of Halewood, UK, Facility; Continues Progress of UK Restructuring

Sat, 29 Aug 2008 16:07:00 GMT

Visteon Corporation today announced the sale of its Halewood, United Kingdom, facility to International Automotive Components Group Europe (IAC Europe), a key automotive supplier for interior trim, carpet and acoustics systems, and exterior trim.

Chrysler LLC Announces Retirement and Appointment

Sat, 29 Aug 2008 16:06:00 GMT

After 30 years of corporate service, Kenneth I. Gluckman, Chrysler LLC's Vice President and Associate General Counsel has announced his decision to retire. With Gluckman's departure, Chrysler LLC has named Louann Van Der Wiele Vice President and Associate General Counsel - Product Litigation and Regulation for Chrysler LLC.

Mercedes-Benz USA Breaks Ground On New Vehicle Preparation Center in Brunswick, Georgia

Sat, 29 Aug 2008 16:04:00 GMT

In the latest of a series of initiatives aimed at ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) broke ground today in Brunswick, Georgia, officially commencing construction of a new Vehicle Preparation Center (VPC). The target date for completion of the new facility is the summer of 2009. It will replace the company's existing facility in Jacksonville, Florida.