Faurecia today announced that it had completed the acquisition of 100% of the Swiss company Hug Engineering, a market leader in complete exhaust gas purification systems for high horsepower engines (above 750hp). These engines are used in applications including marine propulsion, power generation, rail, agricultural and other industries. This acquisition represents a major step forward… Continue reading FAURECIA COMPLETES PURCHASE OF HUG ENGINEERING
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February 2018 U.S. LV Sales Thread: Industry Hit 17.0 Million SAAR
FEBRUARY 2018 US LV SALES FORECAST v REPORTED UNITS WardsAuto Forecast LV Sales 1.30 million February Actual LV Sales 1.29 million WardsAuto Forecast LV SAAR 17.0 million February Actual LV SAAR 17.0 million WardsAuto tracks light-vehicle (LV) deliveries throughout sales reporting day. Monthly year-over-year change represents the … Premium Content (PAID Subscription Required) “February 2018 U.S. LV… Continue reading February 2018 U.S. LV Sales Thread: Industry Hit 17.0 Million SAAR
American Honda Reports February 2018 Sales Results
Honda HR-V sets new February sales record, gaining 6.9% Honda Pilot sales jump 49% in February, its 6th consecutive month of sales gains Honda Odyssey bucks minivan market trend as retail sales drive 3.4% increase Double-digit gains for TLX, ILX and RLX push Acura cars up 17.4% for the month American Honda Motor Co., Inc.… Continue reading American Honda Reports February 2018 Sales Results
Withdrawal from joint venture: MAHLE plans to sell HBPO shares to Plastic Omnium
HBPO is specialized in the assembly, logistics, development, and design of front-end modules, consisting of bumpers, lighting systems, and cooling components. Assembly of front-end modules is not integral to MAHLE’s core business. MAHLE focuses on the development and production of cooling modules. The cooling modules installed in the front-end module are usually commissioned by the… Continue reading Withdrawal from joint venture: MAHLE plans to sell HBPO shares to Plastic Omnium
Subaru of America, Inc. Announces February Sales
CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Best February ever – monthly sales increase 3.8 percent over February 2017 75 consecutive months of yearly month-over-month growth Best February ever for Crosstrek and Outback 48 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 55 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold Subaru of America,… Continue reading Subaru of America, Inc. Announces February Sales
Toyota Motor North America Reports February 2018 Sales
PLANO, Texas, March 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported February 2018 sales of 182,195 vehicles, an increase of 4.5 percent from February 2017 on a volume basis. With the same amount of selling days in February 2018 compared to February 2017, sales were up 4.5 percent on a daily selling rate… Continue reading Toyota Motor North America Reports February 2018 Sales
Nissan: Alliance accelerates convergence in key functions to support and deliver mid-term plan
Project leaders appointed to drive increased cooperation and new synergy opportunities as part of Alliance 2022 Highlights of the new project initiative include: Extended convergence in Purchasing, Engineering and Manufacturing & Supply Chain Two new converged functions in Quality & Total Customer Satisfaction as well as Aftersales Alliance organization strengthened with the creation of a… Continue reading Nissan: Alliance accelerates convergence in key functions to support and deliver mid-term plan
Ford F-Series Marks Best February Results in 18 Years While All-New Ford Expedition Posts 41 Percent Retail Sales Increase; Lincoln Navigator Posts Gains In All Regions
About Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company is a global company based in Dearborn, Michigan. The company designs, manufactures, markets and services a full line of Ford cars, trucks, SUVs, electrified vehicles and Lincoln luxury vehicles, provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company and is pursuing leadership positions in electrification, autonomous vehicles and mobility solutions.… Continue reading Ford F-Series Marks Best February Results in 18 Years While All-New Ford Expedition Posts 41 Percent Retail Sales Increase; Lincoln Navigator Posts Gains In All Regions
Dyson electric car project to recruit 300 new engineers
Dyson wants to grow its EV programme workforce by 300 people in a bid to ramp up the pace of development before its first car reaches the market in 2019. The British brand, a leader in vacuum cleaners and hand dryers, already has 400 employees focused on the project, but is now “looking to fill an… Continue reading Dyson electric car project to recruit 300 new engineers
Alcraft Adopts Ground-Breaking Platform Technology
Alcraft Motor Company has adopted a ground-breaking new chassis structure technology thanks to a partnership with innovative British high-performance design and engineering solutions provider KW Special Projects. Based in Brackley in the heart of the UK’s Motorsport Valley and the Silverstone technology cluster, KWSP has a high level of expertise in digital manufacturing together with… Continue reading Alcraft Adopts Ground-Breaking Platform Technology