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Hector Fratty
ACEA : Crisis “devastating”
The economic recession and financial crisis have a ‘devastating’ effect on the automotive industry with serious implications for the wider economy, according to a report by Global Insight commissioned by the European Parliament
U.S. Suppliers Get $5bn Bailout
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced a $5bn aid scheme for the automotive supplier industry.
Valeo: Departure of Thierry Morin, Appointment of Jacques Aschenbroich
Valeo’s Board of Directors, which met on 20 March 2009, announced yesterday March 23, 2009, the departure of Thierry Morin who is leaving his post as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Hitachi to Separate Parts Unit
Changes at Hitachi will see the big Japanese conglomerate’s auto parts operations spun off into a separate unit by 1 July.
Motherson Sumi plans to turn around Visiocorp in a year
Motherson Sumi, which completed the acquisition of Visiocorp in the first week of March 2009, plans to turn around the purchased company’s business in a year, reported the Hindu Business Line.
NAVTEQ Announces the Map and Positioning Engine Development Platform
NAVTEQ, a leading global provider of digital map data for location-based solutions and vehicle navigation, announces the release of its new Map and Positioning Engine (MPE) Development Platform.
Johnson Door Panels, Lights for New Lancia Delta
Johnson Controls have been awarded a contract to provide door panels and ambient floor console lighting for the new Lancia Delta.
CATIA for BMW Engine Design
IBM and Dassault Systèmes have announced BMW’s use of a single digital software environment for the design of all gasoline and diesel engines across range of cars, motorcycles,