Production has started at AkzoNobel’s new powder coatings plant in Changzhou, China. The result of nearly €40m of investment, the Changzhou plant will supply an extensive range of Interpon and Resicoat products to meet growing demand for more sustainable coatings solutions. Key markets include the automotive, architectural and general industrial sectors. ‘China is a high [...]

According to Autobody News, VeriFacts Automotive has announced the opening of a new technology centre located in Santa Ana, California. VeriFacts expanded its presence to include a vehicle workshop to facilitate the formation of hands-on collision repair clinics that promote safe repairs. The company is also committed to studying ways to reduce the overall time [...]

The fifth edition of Chengdu International Trade Fair for Automotive Parts and Aftermarket Services (CAPAS) is opening its doors from 24 May 2018. CAPAS has established itself as a leading service platform in the southwest region, continuing to provide extensive opportunities to participants. This year is expected to gather around 583 exhibitors, which has increased [...]

The growing use of lightweight materials for the development of new energy vehicles (NEVs) is driving demand for aluminium alloy in China and around the world.   At the last Auto China show alone, leading brands showcased 174 new energy models and it is predicted that by 2020, the number of new energy vehicles in [...]

Volvo has homologated its entire model range under the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). All Volvo petrol, diesel and hybrid models now comply with the stringent ‘Euro 6d-temp’ standard for tailpipe emissions, as part of the firm’s model-year 2019 range update. The aim of the new WLTP cycle is to ensure published [...]