General Motors Co is planning to increase production of its popular lare SUVs and trucks. This move could see an addition of 48,000 to 60, fleets of vehicles in 2016. GM’s Arlington, Texas, plant that makes full-sized sport utility vehicles…
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China blast does slight damage to Japanese cars
A blast at a port in China mildly damaged some cars, including that of Touota Motor Corp. The blasts in the city of Tianjin on Wednesday night killed at least 50 people, including a dozen fire fighters, state media said.…
Ansell sees increase in earnings
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Automotive industry to bounce back in 2016: Mistry
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China Automotive Systems Reports 2015 Second Quarter Financial Results
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Davis-Standard to promote elastomer extrusion technology during the International Elastomer Conference, Booth #224
Davis-Standard, LLC will promote the company’s full range of elastomer extrusion technology during the International Elastomer Conference at Booth #224, October 12-15 in Cleveland, Ohio. Davis-Standard will display its DSREV rubber extruder with a model 2000 crosshead and Uth rollex®…
Ultra-thin silicone rubber similar to bio-tissues developed by Harvard researchers
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Apollo Tyres sees 27% increase in net profit 27% in first quarter
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129,000 tyres by BFGoodrich Ties to be recalled
129,000 tyres in U.S., Canada and Mexico by BFGoodrich Tires will be recalled, the company announced. Approximately 104,000 of the recalled tyres were sold in the U.S. market. These tyres are primarily found on commercial light trucks, as well as…
900 job cuts expected on Nokian Tyres Finnish plant
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