On June 10, JTEKT Corporation announced that it has developed grease-lubricated ceramic ball bearings optimized for eAxles in high-performance electric vehicles (EVs).
In high-performance electric vehicles that require high-output drive motors, there are cases where oil supply to the interior of the eAxle motor is no

On June 9, Yutaka Giken announced that it will be delisted from the Tokyo Stock Exchange Standard Market effective June 10. The decision was approved at an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting held on May 15. A tender offer (TOB) by India’s major automotive parts group, Motherson Group, had already been completed in M

In an investor update, Rico Auto Industries Limited announced that the investment in Hosur is progressing as planned. The facility is expected to become operational from September 2026 onwards. It will primarily cater to hybrid and EV-related programs for key OEM customers. 
The company has also secured new orders wo

On June 11, Mitsubishi Chemical announced that Audi has selected its DURABIO for the door switch inserts in the new Audi Q3, which was launched in October 2025. It marks the debut of DURABIO in an Audi interior application. The new door switch panel, crafted from a single DURABIO molded component, offers significant

In its annual report for FY 2025-26 (ending March 31, 2026), S.J.S. Enterprises announced that it is establishing a greenfield cover glass and automotive display facility in Hosur, with a Phase-1 capital outlay of INR 650 million (including display system assembly). Equipment has been ordered, and the facility is exp

In an investor update, Subros Limited announced that its Kharkhoda greenfield project is progressing well, with construction activities now moving ahead at full pace. The preparations for machinery installation are currently underway. The start of production is planned for the second half of 2026. The site will have

On June 9, VisionWave Holdings, Inc. executed a definitive agreement with respect to the proposed strategic acquisition of a controlling interest in Foresight Autonomous Holdings Ltd. According to the agreement, VisionWave will acquire up to 52% of Foresight's outstanding shares in exchange for USD 17.5 million in Vi

On June 11, Melexis announced that its current sensor ICs have been selected for use in traction inverter systems developed by FINEST, a global high-tech company specializing in automotive transmission and electric drive systems.
FINEST has selected Melexis' IMC-Hall technology for precise current measurement, suppor

On June 10, Isuzu Motors South Africa announced that it has invested ZAR 510 million in supplier tooling and capability development to strengthen South Africa’s automotive manufacturing ecosystem, support local suppliers, create jobs, and enhance long-term industrial capabilities.
The investment has supported local s

On June 11, Jameel Motors announced its collaboration with WeRide to expand autonomous mobility services in the United Arab Emirates. Jameel Motors supports the deployment of WeRide’s Robotaxi GXR fleet through its investment in Farizon Auto electric vehicles, the commercial vehicle business division of Geely Holding

South Korea’s cathode manufacturer, EcoPro BM Co., Ltd., has begun shipping high-nickel-cobalt-aluminum (NCA) cathode materials to European automobile manufacturers at its Debrecen Plant in Hungary. The plant can produce 54,000 tons of cathode annually by combining the outputs of three production lines, which is suff

DSM of South Korea announced that it will begin mass production and supply of a next-generation electric rotating seat mechanism jointly developed with Hyundai Transys Ltd. of South Korea. The two companies have been working since 2022 to develop this mechanism for Hyundai Motor Company’s premium electric vehicles (E

Ajin Industrial Co., Ltd. of South Korea held an inauguration ceremony for a new plant in Gyeongsan-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. It is part of its initiatives to bring production back to South Korea following its withdrawal from its joint venture in China, Dongfeng Ajin (Jiangsu) Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. The new plant wil

Dongwha Electrolyte Co., Ltd. of South Korea said it will participate in the rechargeable battery development project promoted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) of South Korea and lead the development of manufacturing technology for an electrolyte that suppresses manganese elution for high-voltage

Cosmo Chemical Co., Ltd. of South Korea announced that the company is supplying cobalt sulphate as cathode materials for secondary batteries to EcoPro EM. EcoPro EM is a joint venture between Samsung SDI and Eco Pro BM. The contract is valid from January 1 to December 31, 2026, and the sales under the deal are expect

South Korea’s HL Mando Corporation was named the 2025 Supplier of the Year by a US automaker, General Motors Company. The company won the award for six consecutive years starting from 2020. The award was given in recognition of the "Motor-on-Caliper (MoC)" brake system that integrates the parking brake functions. The

On June 11, the China Automotive Power Battery Industry Innovation Alliance (CAPBIIA) released its monthly power battery data for May 2026.  
In May, China’s total installed power battery capacity was 71.9 GWh, registering a year-over-year (y/y) increase of 25.9%. Specifically, the capacity of ternary batteries for v

Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) and NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXP) have reached a long-term collaboration to develop GaN (Gallium Nitride)-based power conversion solutions for automotive, industrial, and data center applications.
The companies aim to accelerate GaN adoption across these high-growth markets. It will enable

Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA (FORVIA HELLA) has commenced series production of the LeanLED II, a combined front and rear lamp for commercial and special vehicles, at its manufacturing site in Derabassi, India. The first projects have been implemented by an Austrian tractor manufacturer and a French cab manufacturer.
The Lea

thyssenkrupp AG (thyssenkrupp) has sold its remaining 15% stake in Acciai Speciali Terni S.p.A. (AST) to the Italian Arvedi Group. This marks the final completion of the transaction agreed in 2021 for the sale of the stainless steel plant in Terni, Italy, including the associated sales organizations in Germany, Italy