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SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller for Range Rover Permanently Reduced in Price

The SmartTOP convertible top controller from manufacturer Mods4cars for the Range Rover Evoque Convertible is now permanently reduced in price. The retrofit convertible top module is now available for 169,00 Euro plus tax. Las Vegas, Nevada – December 10, 2025 Mods4cars has permanently reduced the price of its smart convertible top solution for the Range Rover Evoque Convertible. The SmartTOP roof top module is now available for 169,00 Euro plus tax. Installed as an aftermarket upgrade, it provides smart additional features designed to make everyday convertible driving more convenient. Among…

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Asahi Kasei accelerates portfolio transformation with divestiture of Daramic lead battery separator business

Tokyo – December 2, 2025 – Asahi Kasei, a diversified global manufacturer in the Healthcare, Homes, and Material sectors, announces its strategic divestiture of Daramic, a lead battery separator business, to Kingswood Capital Management, LP. The Daramic business transfer closed on December 1, 2025. The effect on Asahi Kasei“s consolidated financial results for fiscal 2025 is immaterial. „As we enter a new era for our company, it is critical that we align our resources with areas that will drive future growth,“ said Hideyuki Yamagishi, Primary Executive Officer of Asahi Kasei…

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Europe’s First Reverse Auto Parts Market: hank

Request-based matching eliminates traditional search frustrations for rare and discontinued auto parts hank.parts S.L. today launched Europe’s first reverse marketplace for automotive parts, connecting buyers with sellers across 30 EEA countries through innovative request-based matching. The platform addresses a critical pain point in automotive parts sourcing. „Finding rare or discontinued parts can take weeks of phone calls and dead ends,“ said Robert Heide, hank.parts founder. „Traditional searching forces buyers to check dozens of sites repeatedly. Our reverse marketplace flips this model – buyers post once, and sellers with the right…

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SmartTOP Convertible Top Controller for Nissan 370Z Roadster Reduced in Price

The SmartTOP convertible top module from manufacturer Mods4cars for the Nissan 370Z Roadster is now permanently reduced in price. The retrofit convertible top control is now available for 169,00 Euro plus tax. Las Vegas, Nevada – November 13, 2025 Mods4cars, the manufacturer of the SmartTOP convertible top module, has permanently reduced the price of its convertible top controller for the Nissan 370Z Roadster. The retrofit SmartTOP module is now available for 169,00 Euro plus tax. „We want even more convertible owners to enjoy our thoughtfully designed comfort features and experience…

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connect Ladenetztest rates charge point operators in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg

Allego comes first in Belgium, Fastned ranks first in the Netherlands and Aral Pulse ranks first in Luxembourg. Munich, October 29, 2025: The media brand connect has once again conducted a comprehensive charging network test in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. The test evaluated the charge point operators (CPOs) in terms of user experience and charging quality. The result: Allego is the test winner in Belgium; Fastned takes first place in the Netherlands and Aral Pulse comes first in Luxembourg. In Belgium, three CPOs – Allego, Electra and Shell Recharge…

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connect Ladenetztest rates charge point operators in France

Ionity comes in first place, Total Energies second, Electra third. Munich, October 29, 2025: The media brand connect has once again conducted a comprehensive charging network test in France. The six charge point operators (CPOs) Allego, Electra, Engie, Ionity, Power Dot and Total Energies were evaluated in terms of user experience and charging quality. The result: Ionity is the test winner, followed by Total Energies in second place and Electra in third place. For the evaluation of the charging station operators, test drives were carried out in France between the…

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SmartTOP Convertible Top Control for BMW Z4 and Mini Now Permanently Reduced in Price

Effective immediately, the SmartTOP convertible top module from Mods4cars for BMW Z4 Roadster and Mini Convertible is permanently reduced in price. The retrofittable module is now available for 169.00 Euros plus tax. Las Vegas, Nevada – October 3, 2025 Mods4cars, the specialist in aftermarket convertible top modules, has announced a permanent price reduction for its SmartTOP add-on convertible top controller designed for the BMW Z4 Roadster (E85) and the Mini Convertible (R52). The module is now available for 169.00 Euros plus tax. „We want even more convertible drivers to enjoy…

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Asahi Kasei to supply lithium-ion battery separator Hipore™ to Toyota Tsusho

Establishment of automotive battery supply chain partnership in North America DUESSELDORF, Germany, TOKYO, and NOVI, Mich. – July 31, 2025 – Diversified global manufacturer Asahi Kasei and Toyota Tsusho have established a strategic partnership for the supply of automotive lithium-ion battery (LIB) separator in North America. Their respective subsidiaries in the U.S., Asahi Kasei Battery Separator America, LLC (AKBSA) and Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. (TAI), have finalized a capacity rights agreement for AKBSA to supply Hipore™ wet-process LIB separator to TAI. The agreement entitles TAI to a preferential share of…

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SmartTOP Convertible Top Control for VW Beetle Convertible Permanently Reduced in Price

Effective immediately, the SmartTOP convertible top module from Mods4cars for Volkswagen Beetle Convertible is permanently reduced in price. The retrofittable module is now available for 149.00 Euros plus tax. Las Vegas, Nevada – July 24, 2025 SmartTOP manufacturer Mods4cars has announced a permanent price reduction for its SmartTOP convertible top control module for Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The retrofittable SmartTOP module is now available for 149.00 Euros plus tax. „We“re pleased that even more VW Beetle drivers can now enjoy the benefits of our feature-rich upgrade,“ says PR spokesperson Sven Tornow.…

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SmartTOP Convertible Top Control by Mods4cars now available for Ferrari Portofino M

The SmartTOP convertible top control module from Mods4cars is now available for the Ferrari Portofino M. The retrofittable convertible module allows one-touch operation of the top. Las Vegas, Nevada – July 8, 2025 The retrofittable SmartTOP roof top module for the Ferrari Portofino M is now available. The latest development from Mods4cars makes everyday convertible use easier thanks to intelligent additional functions. „In addition to the Ferrari 360, F430 Spider, 458/488 Spider, California, F8, 296 GTS, and Portofino, we can now offer a convenient solution for the Ferrari Portofino M…

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