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Franz-Josef Paefgen appointed new chairman of ZF’s supervisory board
The renowned automotive expert Paefgen has been a member of the Supervisory Board since 2008. “ZF has successfully embarked on a long-term strategy to address the challenges of the automotive industry, showing excellent developments…
BMW Group: FastCharge” research project evaluates fast-charging technologies at the boundaries of…
How fast will we be able to charge at the charging station of the future? FastCharge will provide the answer to one of the most urgent questions about electro-mobility. Back in July 2016, the industrial companies involved in the research…
Bosch opens first smart factory in Thailand
Prior to the opening ceremony, Peter Tyroller, the member of the Bosch board of management responsible for Asia Pacific, said: “Localization is a top priority at Bosch. The new plant will enable us to respond to growing automobile…
Next step regarding “digital retail”: Around-the-clock Audi Service Station lays on ultimate…
Audi developed the digital Service Station in collaboration with Audi Munich GmbH, an Audi dealer. The new digital Audi Service Station helps dealerships with service check-in during peak times, for example, and also enables customers to…
Save smart with MEYLE-ORIGINAL cardan shaft repair kits
Hamburg-based manufacturer MEYLE has made new additions to its range of cardan shaft repair solutions, now featuring 15 MEYLE‑ORIGINAL full-service repair kits. The smart-repair kits include all components required for time- and…
Volkswagen Group and JAC explore joint venture for multi functional vehicles
The new cooperation will be another milestone in the companies’ relationship, after they agreed to set up a joint venture to manufacture battery electric vehicles for the competitive e-mobility passenger car market in June.
Prof. Dr.…
Stay on the bright side of the road this winter, says Gem Motoring Assist
GEM road safety officer Neil Worth says all road users need to take responsibility for ensuring they can see and be seen. “This responsibility not only includes turning lights on, but is also about knowing which lights should – and should…
Honda Sets Monthly Records for automobile production worldwide, overseas, in Asia and China
Worldwide Production
October 2017
Year-to-Date Total
(Jan.-Oct. 2017)
Units
vs.’16
Units
vs.’16
Japan
72,366
-2.9%
661,863
+0.2%
Outside of Japan
380,599 *
+9.5%
3,664,785
+5.6%…
TMC announces results for October 2017
October 2017 Results
Unit = vehicles; figures in ( ) show year-on-year percentage change
Toyota
Daihatsu
Hino
Total
Production in Japan*1
Passenger cars
242,826(3.5)
59,414(30.2)
――
302,240(7.9)…
NISMO Heritage program to offer parts for heritage cars in Japan
The parts will go on sale in Japan on Dec. 1 as part of the new NISMO Heritage program, a joint activity of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Nissan Motor Sports International Co., Ltd., Autech Japan, Inc., and their suppliers.
As a first step,…
Nissan Serena NISMO goes on sale in Japan
The new model offers even more car lovers the opportunity to experience the appeal of the NISMO brand. It’s the latest addition to the NISMO road car series, which began with the Nissan Juke NISMO in 2013. The series has since expanded with…
Infiniti to reveal all-new model in LA
he new model will see a fresh interpretation of INFINITI’s distinctive Powerful Elegance design language, characterised by flowing sculptural lines and strong, muscular proportions – presenting a purposeful aura, while hinting at its…
GAZ Group Launched Mass Production of Frames for New Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
GAZ Group started production of frames for the new model of Mitsubishi Pajero Sport. The project is implemented under a contract signed by PJSC GAZ and PCMA Rus LLC on welding of frames for Mitsubishi Pajero Sport by PJSC GAZ, application…
Datsun rolls out 100,000th car in India
Datsun India celebrated the production milestone of its 100,000th car as a redi-GO 1.0L was rolled out of its manufacturing facility in Chennai. Attending the ceremony were Jerome Saigot, managing director, Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd and…
Audi starts further-training campaign for big data and artificial intelligence
“In our areas of the digital future, the rapid development of new IT skills is a critical competitive factor. The topics of artificial intelligence and big data play a key role here,” stated Michael Schmid, Head of the Audi Academy. In the…