Sinochem Equipment Technology (Qingdao) Co. Ltd has received clearance from the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s (SSE) mergers and acquisitions committee for its proposed acquisition of Yiyang Rubber & Plastics Machinery Group Co. Ltd and Bluestar (Beijing) Chemical Machinery Co. Ltd. The…
Indian automotive components manufacturer Talbros Automotive Components Ltd (TACL) has finalised a joint venture with Lohum Cleantech Pvt Ltd to produce recovered carbon black (rCB) and devulcanised rubber. The new entity, Lohum Talbros CarbonTech Pvt Ltd, was established on 2…
Versalis, Eni’s chemicals business, has reduced its second-quarter loss by 65% year-on-year, with a pro-forma adjusted loss of €65 million for the three months ended 30 June, compared to a loss of €184 million in the same period last year.…
Mercedes-Benz is celebrating 140 years of innovation with an epic, transcontinental journey featuring the new S-Class. The global tour, which began after the world premiere of the new S-Class on January 29, 2026, spans over 50,000 kilometers across six continents,…
Indian tyre giant Ceat Ltd has confirmed a €25 million investment in its wholly owned subsidiary Tyresnmore Online Pvt Ltd. The funds, equivalent to INR2.74 billion, will be injected via a rights issue of 22,447 equity shares, with allotment expected…
Slovak navigation specialist Sygic has rolled out its motorcycle-focused Motorbike Mode to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via app update 26.4. The feature brings Sygic’s rider-tailored navigation, weather alerts, and terrain data directly to motorcycle dashboards equipped with either infotainment…
Harley-Davidson’s identity is inseparable from its V-twin engine, a design that has defined the brand’s sound, character, and legacy for over a century. The story begins in 1909 with the company’s first V-twin, the 49.5-cubic-inch Model 5-D, a 7-horsepower atmospheric-valve…
India’s ministry of commerce and industry has recommended anti-dumping duties for five years on imports of the rubber antioxidant N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N’-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine (6PPD), also known as PX-13, from China, the EU, South Korea, and Thailand. The recommendation follows a petition by Indian…
The MICHELIN Guide has officially entered Oceania with its inaugural New Zealand 2026 Restaurant Selection, recognizing 110 establishments across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown. The milestone marks the Guide’s first expansion into the region, celebrating culinary excellence rooted in local…
Japanese automotive components giant Sumitomo Riko is opening a dedicated research and development facility in India to help local automakers meet the demands of vehicle electrification and tightening emissions rules. The new subsidiary, SumiRiko Research & Development India Pvt. Ltd.,…