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Tyrexpo India 2015 Provides Access and Insights into the Growing Tyre Market in India
India’s tyre industry will see a significant boost in domestic demand for tyres in the next five years, according to Tech Sci Research on India Tyre Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2019. The tremendous growth momentum is largely fuelled by the…
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325 new jobs as Yanfeng, automotive supplier, expands
Another automotive expansion in Chattanooga brings the addition of 325 new jobs to town. Yanfeng Automotive Interiors will invest $55 million to establish new automotive manufacturing operations in Chattanooga to support Volkswagen. This marks the company’s fourth U.S. facility. Yanfeng…
Strong truck, SUV demand helped Ford, GM raise prices in June
Strong demand for sport utility vehicles and trucks in June helped General Motors Co (GM.N) and Ford Motor Co (F.N) offset slowing demand for sedans by allowing them to raise prices on their trucks. GM and Ford said on Wednesday…
Renault launches Talisman, replacing laggard Laguna
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More than 10 million illegal tyres on British roads
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In 2015 U.S. auto sales to be highest since 2005: Toyota
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U.S. regulator says Fiat Chrysler misled agency on Takata recalls
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV misled U.S. auto safety regulators about recall notifications to the owners of vehicles equipped with defective Takata Corp air bags, a U.S. safety recall analysts said on Thursday. “Fiat Chrysler failed to notify owners within the…
Edo loses $180 million annually for not investing in rubber plantation – says rubber investor
Paul Ogbebor, an investor in rubber production industry has said that Edo State government loses about $180 million annually for not investing in rubber plantations, which he believes the state has a comparative advantage. Ogbebor remarked that the State was…