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ABB and HASCO create joint venture to drive smart manufacturing in China’s auto industry

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Partnership builds on existing relationship to deliver increased automation and sustainability for auto parts production New joint venture agreement signed by both parties on December 30th 2021 and expected to commence operation in Q2, 2022. Both parties agreed not to disclose any further details about the investment.

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AIDA servicing evolving needs of the auto industry | Autocar Professional

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Since the founding of AIDA Greater Asia in 1989, the regional network now has seven sales and service support centres located in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Vietnam, Philippines and a manufacturing base located in Johor, Malaysia. AIDA has been operating a comprehensive sales and service network in India since 2007.

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Germany’s auto industry – outrun by Tesla – to axe thousands more jobs

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Back in 2022, the company said it would spend €2 billion in retraining some of its more than 400,000 staff to be better equipped to work in EV parts production. High inflation, increased raw materials, and soaring energy costs are all part of the reasons the companies are offering for the cuts, the FT reports. Get started here.

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EU auto sales expected to slow in 2024 as EV share increases: ACEA

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Automotive sales in European Union (EU) countries are expected to slow next year, though some are reporting that the slowdown will cause a sharp increase in electric vehicle (EV) market share. In January, the ACEA forecasted a 5-percent increase in 2023, showing the overall auto market slowing throughout this year. percent this year.

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Magna lags profit estimates, cuts annual sales forecast on supply chain snags – ET Auto

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Canada’s Magna International missed first-quarter profit estimates and cut its full-year overall sales forecast on Friday, as auto parts suppliers navigate ongoing supply constraints and bumpy demand for electric vehicles. Magna said it expects full-year 2024 sales of USD 42.6 billion to USD 44.2 billion to USD 45.4

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Auto sector sourced 50% parts locally, says minister – ET Auto

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EV sales in India were growing by a compounded annual growth rate of 49%. The Indian automobile sector was able to source almost 50% of required auto parts from domestic markets under the INR 26,000 crore Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, said Union minister for heavy industries Mahendra Nath Pandey on Tuesday.

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CAR: US light-duty vehicle sales to dip in 2019

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The Center for Automotive Research’s (CAR’s) updated automotive sales outlook forecasts US light-duty vehicle sales at 16.8 CAR’s forecast includes a continuation of sales declines in 2020 and 2021 down to 16.5 CAR projects sales to rebound to 16.8 US Light Vehicle Sales, 2015-2018, and CAR’s Forecast, 2019-2025.

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