Samvardhana Motherson eyes demand from off-highway vehicles, acquires cabin-making JV Samvardhana Motherson International (SAMIL) has acquired the remaining 50% stake of Fritzmeier Motherson Cabin Engineering from F Holdings GmbH, Austria for Rs 110.7 crore. Following completion of the transaction, Fritzmeier Motherson Cabin Engineering will become a wholly owned subsidiary of the company. The business is… Continue reading Samvardhana Motherson eyes demand from off-highway vehicles, acquires cabin-making JV
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World’s largest rooftop panel installation underway at Falken Tyre’s Thailand plant
World’s largest rooftop panel installation underway at Falken Tyre’s Thailand plant The world’s largest rooftop solar panel installation on a single facility, measuring 100,000 square metres – the size of over 18 football pitches – is under construction for Falken at parent company, Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) factory in Thailand. Comprising 40,000 solar panels with a… Continue reading World’s largest rooftop panel installation underway at Falken Tyre’s Thailand plant
Yamaha invests in CO₂ removal biotechnology start-up
Yamaha Motor Co has announced today that it has made an investment in Andes Ag, Inc., a U.S.-based startup pursuing research into beneficial microorganism technologies to remove CO₂ from the air. This marks the first investment made through the $100 million Yamaha Motor Sustainability Fund established in June last year specifically for investing in early… Continue reading Yamaha invests in CO₂ removal biotechnology start-up
Hiring staff ‘much more complicated’ post-Brexit, says Bentley
Customers chose higher-specification cars (including limited editions) more often, selecting more optional extras and taking greater advantage of the Mulliner personalisation programme. Lafrentz commented: “We’re in the market where we offer interesting options, interesting specifications, interesting versions of personalisation to our customers. They’re happy to step in; they’re happy to go that route. “So the clear driver… Continue reading Hiring staff ‘much more complicated’ post-Brexit, says Bentley
Roma Spider is new 612bhp entry-level Ferrari convertible
Buffeting while the top is lowered is negated by a new, patented wind deflector that’s integrated into the rear bench. This can be raised at speeds of up to 106mph. Inside, you will find an identical interior to the standard Roma’s, with an 8.4in central display set between two cockpit-style areas. Grunt is provided by the same 612bhp… Continue reading Roma Spider is new 612bhp entry-level Ferrari convertible
CNH Industrial bullish on farming methane energy, acquires UK’s Bennamann
CNH Industrial, the global agricultural and farm equipment major, is expanding its alternative fuel capabilities by taking a majority stake in Bennamann, a UK-based expert in solutions to capture, repurpose and store fugitive methane emissions for energy use. Due to its high energy density, liquefied methane (a natural gas) is much easier to store and… Continue reading CNH Industrial bullish on farming methane energy, acquires UK’s Bennamann
Maruti Suzuki begins displaying Jimny 5-door at Nexa showrooms
The five-door Jimny SUV, which has already garnered around 22,000 bookings since its global reveal at Auto Expo 2023 in January, has begun being showcased at Maruti Suzuki India’s premium Nexa showrooms. It is learnt that the Jimny will be displayed in a phased manner and each Nexa showroom will have the SUV on display… Continue reading Maruti Suzuki begins displaying Jimny 5-door at Nexa showrooms
Nissan tool and die workers vote against union at Tennessee plant
Tool and die workers at a Nissan plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, voted on Thursday against joining a union. The vote wasn’t close, providing the latest example of the challenges union organizers face at Southern auto plants. Nissan spokeswoman Lloryn Love-Carter provided a company statement cheering the outcome, with workers opting not to join the International… Continue reading Nissan tool and die workers vote against union at Tennessee plant
GM names temporary head of global marketing as Deborah Wahl leaves job
General Motors has started an external search to replace Chief Marketing Officer Deborah Wahl, who will retire March 31 after serving nearly five years in the job. Spokesman David Barnas told the Free Press on Thursday that GM has assigned a temporary replacement for Wahl. “The Global Marketing Organization will report to Steve Carlisle while… Continue reading GM names temporary head of global marketing as Deborah Wahl leaves job
Union vote at Nissan plant in Tennessee could have wider impact
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