Automotive Business Review Latest NewsLatest news from Automotive Business ReviewDongfeng's acquisition of Hafei remains uncertain- July 7, 2008 The future of Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor's plan to acquire minivan manufacturer Harbin Hafei Automobile Industry Group remains uncertain as Hafei's parent company has agreed to merge with a rival, reported Reuters, citing a source familiar with the situation.http://www.automotive-business-review.com/article_news.asp?guid=BB21A6FA-F8D3-49F8-B51A-52... Gentex promotes Newton to SVP of electrical engineering and purchasing- July 4, 2008 Gentex, a supplier of automatic-dimming rearview mirrors to the automotive industry, has promoted Mark Newton to senior vice president of electrical engineering and purchasing.http://www.automotive-business-review.com/article_news.asp?guid=A8238625-7051-4AB9-B11C-F5... Ford announces pricing of Transit Connect SportVan- July 4, 2008 Ford of Britain has priced Transit Connect SportVan at GBP15,325. The model will go on sale in September 2008.http://www.automotive-business-review.com/article_news.asp?guid=A69F262C-6F19-4320-8AAA-4D... Renault announces management changes- July 4, 2008 French automobile manufacturer Renault has announced that Marie-Christine Caubet, currently senior vice president of market area Europe, has decided to leave the company on July 7, 2008.http://www.automotive-business-review.com/article_news.asp?guid=8B6EA62E-9614-4E7A-ABCE-4E... ArvinMeritor to acquire Trucktechnic- July 4, 2008 ArvinMeritor, a supplier of integrated systems, modules and components for commercial trucks and light vehicles, has entered into an agreement to acquire Trucktechnic, a remanufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle disc and foundation brakes and components, based in Liege, Belgium.http://www.automotive-business-review.com/article_news.asp?guid=476B17A3-861D-422F-A0B0-E8... Volvo Buses to sell Turku plant- July 4, 2008 Volvo Buses has signed a letter of intent covering the sale of the body plant in Turku, Finland.http://www.automotive-business-review.com/article_news.asp?guid=D433A84B-6771-4977-8FD8-0A... Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger offer BorgWarner ITM transfer case AWD technology- July 4, 2008 BorgWarner, a supplier of engineered systems and components, has announced that the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger vehicles will offer its new InterActive Torque Management transfer case all-wheel-drive technology as optional equipment for the 2009 model year.http://www.automotive-business-review.com/article_news.asp?guid=7137726D-5695-45C2-81C7-AE... Titan Tire announces production of 63-inch steel-belted radial tire- July 4, 2008 Titan Tire, a subsidiary of Titan International, has released its new 63-inch steel-belted radial tire to production, beginning at its facility in Bryan, Ohio, after July 7, 2008.http://www.automotive-business-review.com/article_news.asp?guid=D899DCCE-603A-44E5-ADBF-D6... Mitsubishi Motors reports June sales of 7,494 vehicles- July 3, 2008 Mitsubishi Motors has reported total sales of 7,494 vehicles for June 2008. The Lancer continues to lead the way for Mitsubishi in the US with 2,688 sales, making June the second best month of the year for Lancer, the company said. May 2008 was reportedly Lancer's best month with 3,318 sales.http://www.automotive-business-review.com/article_news.asp?guid=42AF7CE9-4F15-48CB-8C72-2C... Johnson Controls forms JV to acquire Plastech interior product assets- July 3, 2008 Johnson Controls, a provider of automotive interior products, has formed a joint venture to acquire the interior product assets of Plastech Engineered Products, a full service automotive supplier of interior, exterior and underhood components.http://www.automotive-business-review.com/article_news.asp?guid=FD00FA80-68C9-4402-BA2A-84... |