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Garrett Motion to Expand China Production Facility

Garrett Motion has announced plans to expand and modernize its existing production facility in Wuhan, China. Garrett’s Wuhan plant opened in 2013 and currently serves major local and global automakers. The expansion is expected to increase its state-of-the-art facility by 50% and is scheduled to be completed in the first quarter of 2022. “Garrett has

A Look Into Manufacturing in China

The state of manufacturing in general, and engine component production these days domestically, is forcing manufacturers overseas due to many factors. We decided to take a look behind the curtain to see how some of these components are really made.

China Will Raise Tariffs on $60B of U.S. Goods June 1

China plans to raise tariffs on $60 billion of U.S. goods as retaliation to the U.S. decision to hike tariffs on Chinese goods, the Chinese Finance Ministry announced May 13.

Federal-Mogul Establishes New Large Bore Piston Ring Joint Venture in China

Federal-Mogul has announced it will establish a new joint venture(JV) for large bore piston rings based in Changsha, China. The new JV, called Federal-Mogul Zhengsheng (Changsha) Piston Ring Co. Ltd., will provide high-technology piston rings primarily for four-stroke industrial engines in the commercial shipping, railroad, energy and off-road industries. Completion of the transaction is subject to

JAC and Navistar to Produce and Market Commercial Trucks and Diesel Engines in China

Anaffiliate of Navistar International Corp. and Anhui JianghuaiAutomobile Co. Ltd. (JAC) have signed a joint venture agreement todevelop, build and market advanced diesel commercial engines in China. In addition, an affiliate of NC2, a joint venture between Navistar andCaterpillar Inc., have also signed a joint venture agreement with JACto develop, build and market advanced commercial

Hastings Recognized as One of the Top 10 Foreign Brands in China

Hastings East Manufacturing Co. Ltd., a wholly foreign-owned enterprise ofHastings Manufacturing Co. LLC, has been recognized as a Top TenAutomotive Parts Brand in China. Hastings is a nearly 100-year-oldAmerican manufacturer of piston rings with worldwide sales anddistribution to engine OEMs and the aftermarket. The Top Ten Foreign Automotive Parts Brand in China ceremony was heldat

AAIA Partners With China Ministry of Commerce

Building on its Asian Initiative to meet the growing needs of members to learn more about doing business in China, the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) today established a formal partnership with the China International Auto Parts Expo (CIAPE), a division of the China Ministry of Commerce. Representing AAIA at the official signing ceremony at

Hendrick Motorsports Partners with GROB Systems

Hendrick Motorsports and GROB Systems Inc. have teamed up for a synergistic partnership to bring precision 5-Axis GROB machines to the Concord, NC campus of the 14-time NASCAR Cup Series champions.  GROB has been a developer and manufacturer of machines and production lines for over 90 years. GROB 350a and 550a machining centers will make a significant impact on

5.3L LS Engine

Tony Paladino’s shop, Concord Engines, has been serving the Kannapolis, NC area with engine rebuilding and machining services since 2014. One engine platform they specialize in is the LS, and it is offered in three different power levels and configurations. Check it out!.

F1 Announces 24-Race Calendar for 2023

Formula 1 has announced the calendar for the 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship, which the World Motor Sport Council has approved. Kicking off in Bahrain on March 5 and concluding in Abu Dhabi on November 26, the season will feature a record-breaking 24 races, with China and Qatar set to return, and Las Vegas

2022 SEMA Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

Three industry legends will be inducted into the SEMA Hall of Fame: Walker Evans, Jack Roush, and Robert Eugene “Gene” Winfield. Created in 1969, SEMA Hall of Fame honors are bestowed on trailblazers who have significantly impacted and enhanced the growth of the automotive industry. Its members are considered heroes, and each individual has a

Ford Announces it Will Split EV and IC Development Into Different Business Units

Ford is continuing to transform its global automotive business, accelerating the development and scaling of breakthrough electric, connected vehicles, while leveraging its iconic nameplates to strengthen operating performance and take full advantage of engineering and industrial capabilities. “This isn’t the first time Ford has reimagined the future and taken our own path,” said Ford Executive

Borgwarner to Acquire Santroll Automotive Components

BorgWarner has announced that it will acquire Santroll Automotive Components, a carve-out of Santroll Electric Auto and Santroll Automotive Components’ eMotor business. BorgWarner said that the acquisition is expected to strengthen its vertical integration, scale, and portfolio breadth in light vehicle e-motors while allowing for increased speed to market. Closing is expected in the late

Formula 1 Releases 2022 Grand Prix Schedule

Formula 1 has announced a record-breaking 23 Grand Prix schedule for 2022, which opens in Bahrain on March 20, and closes in Abu Dhabi on November 20.  The new Miami Grand Prix, set for May 8, joins the United States Grand Prix—set for October 23 at the Circuit of The Americas—on the calendar. Like 2021,

A Look Inside Formula Drift

Drift cars are usually light- to moderate-weight rear-wheel-drive coupes and sedans, offering a large range of power levels.

Drift Viper
Formula E Announces 16-Race Schedule

Formula E and the FIA have published the provisional calendar for the 2021–2022 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, featuring three new locations as part of a record 16-race season spanning 12 cities across four continents. Getting underway in late January, the season opener will be a night race in Diriyah following the success of

Powerstroke Upgrades

Marketed as the ICON series, these cylinder heads are a totally new, built from the ground up, clean sheet, USA design that will replace Kill Devil Diesel’s previous aluminum heads for Powerstroke applications.

BMW’s Mini Brand to be All Electric by 2030

Mini will become an all-electric vehicle brand by 2030, according to an announcement by BMW Group. Seen by BMW as the ideal brand for electric mobility, Mini will introduce its final combustion-engined model in 2025. The auto maker hopes that fully electric vehicles will account for at least 50% of all Mini deliveries by 2027. In addition

Cosworth Strengthens Piston Performance with Materion

Global technology company Cosworth has expanded its range of pistons through a collaboration with advanced materials supplier, Materion, that sees Cosworth produce and machine Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) pistons for the automotive sector. Cosworth’s MMC pistons have already helped to deliver superlative performance in the all-new Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 supercar, which boasts a maximum

Cummins Announces New Roles for Engine Segment Leaders

Cummins Inc. announced three roles for senior executives in its engine segment. Effective February 1, Amy Boerger will lead the North America region for on-highway as vice president and general manager, North America. José Samperio is replacing Boerger in her previous leadership role of the field sales and support organization as executive director, sales for