On Aug. 18, the Illinois Supreme Court reversed a $1 billion judgment against State Farm Insurance Co. stemming from a national class-action lawsuit. In rendering its decision, the high court held that the trial court erred in giving the suit class-action status. The plaintiffs consisted of Stat

The 2005 Taipei Int'l Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA) further consolidated its position as one of the most important auto parts and accessories promotional events in the world, with a turnout of both exhibitors and foreign buyers that broke past records, according to show co-

Taiwan's Gordon Auto Body Parts Co. has already captured 30% of the American market for aftermarket (AM) sheet-metal body parts and is now taking aim at Europe. The company ignored Europe in the past because it was fully occupied with the United States market and because AM parts account for only 2

On Aug. 18, the Illinois Supreme Court reversed a $1 billion judgment against State Farm Insurance Co. stemming from a national class-action lawsuit. In rendering its decision, the high court held that a trial court had earlier erred in giving the suit class-action status. Major suppliers of aft

The 2005 Taipei Int'l Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA) further consolidated its position as one of the most important auto parts and accessories promotional events in the world, with a turnout of both exhibitors and foreign buyers that broke past records, according to show co-

Taiwan's Gordon Auto Body Parts Co. has already captured 30% of the American market for aftermarket (AM) sheet-metal body parts and is now taking aim at Europe. The company ignored Europe in the past because it was fully occupied with the United States market and because AM parts account for only 2

Kenneth Yen, CEO of the Yulon Group, Taiwan's largest automobile-manufacturing conglomerate, recently disclosed that the group's flagship company Yulon Motor Co. is participating in the development of new Nissan car models for sale in mainland China. Cooperation with Nissan, he stated, will gen

One of the biggest factors that will affect sales of aftermarket auto parts in Europe over the next few years is the new Automotive Block Exemption Regulation (BER) 1400/2002/EC' which came into force on Oct. 1' 2002 but contained a provision for a buffer period lasting through 2003. The new re

Automechanika Asia 2005 (AMA '05) drew record numbers of exhibitors and visitors to the Putra World Trade Center in Kuala Lumpur during its April 6-9 run. The show' which was organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. With help from the Malaysia External Trade Development Corp. (Matrade)' attracted

Established in 1969, Tong Hong Automobile Parts Co. is one of Taiwan's most experienced maker of engine gaskets, and its largest. The ISO9002- and QS9000-approved company also produces rubber parts, oil seals, and valve-stem seals. Its products are marketed worldwide under the THG, KP, and NR brand

Taipei, May 13, 2005 (CENS)--The 2005 Taipei Int'l Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA '05), the largest trade fair of its kind in Asia, will kick off today for a four-day run at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) with record exhibitors and booths. Show organizers Taiwan Exte

Taipei, May 4, 2005 (CENS)--Two globally leading auto-parts groups are invited by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) to hold procurement seminars in Taipei this week, including Tenneco Automotive of the United States and Uni-Select of Canada. TAITRA said that Tenneco is one of th

Automechanika Asia 2005 (AMA '05) drew record numbers of exhibitors and visitors to the Putra World Trade Center in Kuala Lumpur during its April 6-9 run. The show, which was organized by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd. With help from the Malaysia External Trade Development Corp. (Matrade), attracted

Taipei, April 1, 2005 (CENS)--The Automechanika Asia 2005, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region's leading trade fair for the automotive original equipment (OE) and aftermarket sector from design to maintenance and recycling, will be held on April 6-9 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Automechanika Frankfurt 2004' the world's leading trade fair for auto aftermarket and original-equipment products' attracted 163'564 visitors from 145 countries during its Sept. 14-19 run' according to the organizer' Messe Frankfurt. This was over 2% more than in 2002. Messe Frankfurt reports that

Established in 1987, Eagle Tool Co., Ltd. Is a well-known and deeply experienced Taiwan-based supplier of hand-tool sets. The company is ISO9001-approved and its strong R&D and innovation capabilities have won it many patents worldwide. Eagle Tool's customers are spread worldwide, its main type

Taipei, Jan.4, 2005 (CENS)--The super-luxury limousines and over-3,600cc sport cars are expected to be banned from entering Taiwan in the future due to the new oil-consumption regulations to be effective from July 2005. Some automobile importers said that the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA)

Taipei, Nov. 17, 2004 (CENS)--Sinqual Technology Co., a subsidiary of Yulon Group, Taiwan's largest automobile conglomerate, has won local sales agent right for LG automobile lubricant products imported from South Korea. Sinqual said that it would first supply LG lubricant products to 300 existi

If their local makers are right' auto-repair tools may be the last goldmine in Taiwan's tool industry thanks to their high added value' the high technical barriers to market entry' and the strict quality demands made by professional users. While mainland Chinese suppliers are taking aim at what

Yuan Feng Fu Auto Parts Co. recently introduced several new rubber-boot (dustcover) products and related tools for the replacement market. The new products feature universal application, ease of installation, and high quality. One of these products is a universal-replacement steering-rod boot th

Taiwan's Yulon Nissan Motor Co. (a recently established joint venture between Yulon Motor and Japan's Nissan) and the Center for Aerospace & Systems Technology (CAST), a unit of the government-backed Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), have announced a series of cooperative development

Established in 1989, Sane Kuei Machinery Co., Ltd. Is a specialized, deeply experienced maker of electrical-discharge machines (EDMs) and high-speed small-hole drilling machines. The company insists on outstanding product quality, stating this is the key factor in the winning of their customers' lo

Established in 1980, Hsing Hua Electric Machinery Corp. is an ISO9001-approved specialized maker of electronic, electrical, and electrical machinery parts and accessories for automobile, motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle (ATV), lawnmower, and agricultural-machine engines. The greater part of the firm

Cada Industrial Co., Ltd. Is one of the top three makers of automobile-engine gaskets in Taiwan and one of the world's most comprehensive suppliers of engine-repair kits for Japanese car models. The company became the first firm in Taiwan to be certified under the ISO/TS 16949 international automot

The recent 2004 edition of the Taipei Int'l Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA) further consolidated its position as one of the most important auto parts and accessories promotional events in the world, with a turnout of both exhibitors and foreign buyers that blasted away past r

Taiwan's aftermaket (AM) auto-parts industry has succeeded in keeping global competitors at bay, especially those from South Korea and mainland China, through its advantages in price, product choice, product-development speed, and international sales channels, according to many industry leaders par

The best and newest of the global auto parts and accessoriesy industry was on display at the recent 2004 Taipei International Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA 20042). The show particularly Sspotlighted at the event were the R&D achievements of Taiwanese manufacturers and the in

Taipei, June 3, 2004 (CENS)--The Industrial Development Bureau (IDB) of the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) is scheduled to group several R&D strategic alliances among makers in rolling stock (railway vehicle)-relevant industries in Taiwan. IDB said that Taiwan's high speed railway system i

Taipei, May 24, 2004 (CENS)--The 2004 Taipei Int'l Auto/Motorcycle Parts & Accessories Show (Taipei AMPA 2004), the largest trade fair of its kind in Asia, opened today for a four-day run at the Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC) with record exhibitors and booths. At the big annual event, the Tai

Horn Pep Enterprise Co., Ltd. Is a leading maker of high-level pneumatic tools. With strong development capability, the company has come up with a new spray gun model, the 777, with advanced functions and superb operating convenience. Horn Pep claims that it is very glad to introduce the advanc