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Dr Michael Schneider appointed Norma Group’s CEO

The Supervisory Board of NORMA Group, a global market leader in engineered joining technology, has appointed Dr. Michael Schneider Chairman of the Management Board on a permanent basis today. Dr. Schneider had already taken on the duties of interim CEO in addition to his responsibilities as CFO on August 1, 2019. His predecessor Bernd Kleinhens… Continue reading Dr Michael Schneider appointed Norma Group’s CEO

MG Motor wants to “define and lead” the EV space in India, to offer charging stations too

MG Motor, one of the two newcomers in the Indian passenger vehicle market this year, is in an aggressive mode to grow, not only in the conventional internal combustion vehicle industry but also in the emerging electric passenger vehicle market. That’s perhaps reflected in its strategy of making the second of its first five models, an… Continue reading MG Motor wants to “define and lead” the EV space in India, to offer charging stations too

Nidec Group acquires OMRON Automotive Electronics

OMRON Automotive Electronics has become part of the Nidec Group. Now known as Nidec Mobility, the company will work closely with Nidec’s automotive motor business unit to develop new modules and systems that combine the motors, pumps and gears of the Nidec Group with the electronic control units, and other electronic components, of Nidec Mobility.… Continue reading Nidec Group acquires OMRON Automotive Electronics

Mitsubishi reveals new Xpander Cross for ASEAN markets

Mitsubishi has taken the wraps off the Xpander Cross, which is essentially a rugged alternative to the standard Xpander MPV. The model will first go on sale in Indonesia and then will be introduced in other ASEAN markets. The Xpander Cross gets the same body panels as the Xpander MPV but with a number of… Continue reading Mitsubishi reveals new Xpander Cross for ASEAN markets

Smart Eye to supply driver monitoring system to Japanese carmakers

Swedish AI company Smart Eye has announced that it will deliver Driver Monitoring System (DMS) to a new and existing Japanese car manufacturer. The new OEM is one of Japan’s largest and the second Japanese OEM for Smart Eye, which now cooperates in total with nine OEMs. The company says its technology will be launched… Continue reading Smart Eye to supply driver monitoring system to Japanese carmakers

ZF opens first plant in Vietnam, adds Vinfast as a new customer

Opening of ZF’s Chassis Plant in Hai Phong, Vietnam: Michael Hankel, Member of the ZF Board of Management (3rd from left, back row), James DeLuca, VinGroup Deputy CEO (4th from left, back row), Dr. Peter Holdmann, Head of ZF’s Chassis Technology Division (5th from left, back row). German Tier 1 supplier ZF has opened its first… Continue reading ZF opens first plant in Vietnam, adds Vinfast as a new customer

Analysis: The numbers behind the FCA-PSA merger

The FCA-PSA tie-up gathers 15 brands under the same roof The agreed merger between Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and the PSA Group will create the world’s fourth-largest car company based on sales. The two European firms last week announced their intention to create a new entity owned 50/50 between the two but led by PSA’s CEO, Carlos Tavares. PSA will… Continue reading Analysis: The numbers behind the FCA-PSA merger

Aston Martin and Brough Superior reveal track-only sports bike at EICMA

Now you can get an Aston Martin on two wheels only. The AMB 001, a joint effort on two wheels from Aston Martin and Brough Superior, made its worldwide debut at EICMA, the Milan Motorcycle Show, today. The reveal heralds the first chapter of a new partnership between Aston Martin and Brough Superior.  Limited to… Continue reading Aston Martin and Brough Superior reveal track-only sports bike at EICMA