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Michelin starts Tweel, Airless Tyre, Production

Michelin starts Tweel, Airless Tyre, Production

The Michelin Tweel is an airless radial tyre comprising a rigid hub connected to a shear beam by means of flexible, deformable polyurethane spokes, all functioning as a single unit.

Nissan increases reliance on UK Sunderland plant execs

Nissan increases reliance on UK Sunderland plant execs

British executives have increased their global importance within Nissan as the UK becomes an increasingly crucial location for the Japanese automaker, which aims to topple Toyota as Europe’s top-selling Asian brand by 2016.

Opel to invest €130 million in German parts plant

Opel to invest €130 million in German parts plant

Opel will invest €130 million ($175.4 million) in its German engine and parts plant in Kaiserslautern to buy new tooling and machinery, the automaker said in a statement today.

Webasto finds a way to boost U.S. output, not costs

Webasto finds a way to boost U.S. output, not costs

Webasto Roof Systems CEO Erik Roeren: ‘Now we have more flexibility to move production up and down with the business.’

unions suggest Fiat may reveal new plans for Mirafiori factory

Fiat plans to extend layoffs for 5,300 Mirafiori factory workers

Fiat’s unions expect an update in the coming weeks from CEO Sergio Marchionne on long-delayed investments at its flagship Mirafiori factory in Turin.