Zhejiang Vie Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (Vie) completed arrangements for an investment in Zhejiang Ruixi Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. (Ruixi Electronic). Upon completion of the investment matters, Vie will own a total of 4.8872% of the company. The investment aims to launch collaboration on key technologies fo

On December 22, Exeed, a Chery sub-brand, announced the opening of a 3.0 era at a brand event in Beijing.
In the 3.0 era, Exeed is committed to “becoming an innovator among global high-performance and luxury automobile brands amid intelligent mobility” by driving brand evolution from the perspectives of basic perform

On December 23, Renault announced that it has set a new EV efficiency record with its Filante Record 2025 concept car. During a test on December 18, 2025, at UTAC’s circuit in Morocco, the car drove 1,008 km without recharging at an average speed of 102 km/h.
The 1,000 kg vehicle completed the run under 9 hours and 5

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that it will premiere its new “Active Noise Reduction" software function for the chassis at CES 2026, with series production scheduled to begin in 2028.
The solution, part of ZF's Chassis 2.0, reduces in-vehicle tire noise without requiring additional damping hardware. It uses the

On December 12, it was reported that Forthing, an emerging brand of China’s Dongfeng Motor Group, officially entered the Argentine market through local importer and distributor Oriente Motors, launching an initial lineup of four models.
The Forthing T5 arrives in three different powertrains: The MT version features a

On December 16, Renault announced the launch details and pricing for the new Twingo E-Tech electric.
The Renault Twingo E-Tech electric is powered by an 82 hp electric motor paired with a 27.5 kWh battery, delivering a driving range of up to 263 km. The powertrain is optimized for urban use, offering zero tailpipe em

On December 10, Peterbilt announced the availability of the Bendix Intellipark Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) System on its Class 8 and medium duty trucks. Designed to enable electronic safety interlocks, the EPB features advanced functions including:
   • Rollaway mitigation: Automatic application of the parking br

On December 12, KAMAZ PJSC held a ceremonial opening of a disc brake assembly line at KAMAZ Brake Systems LLC (KTS), marking the start of disc brake assembly as part of a project to localize disc brake production in Russia.
KAMAZ Brake Systems LLC is a subsidiary of KAMAZ PJSC. The company has developed a modern auto

On December 15, 2025, JSW MG Motor India launched the facelifted MG Hector midsize SUV with prices starting at INR 1.199 million and going up to INR 1.949 million for the top-tier variant. The model continues with a 1.5‑litre turbocharged gasoline engine (MT and CVT) producing 143 PS and 250 Nm and is offered in both

On December 4, Hyundai announced that it is recalling certain G90 sedans painted in Savile Silver because the paint can trick the front corner radar sensors into falsely detecting a vehicle merging and triggering the brakes. While only affecting about 483 Genesis G90s from model years 2023 through 2026, the recall i

On December 12, 2025, BMW Group India launched the all-new MINI Convertible in India for INR 5.85 million. Bookings are open, and deliveries are set to commence immediately, as the model is being imported as a completely built-up unit (CBU). The new MINI Convertible S is powered by a petrol engine featuring MINI Twin

On December 12, 2025, Hero MotoCorp’s electric mobility brand VIDA unveiled the DIRT.E K3, a size‑adaptive electric off‑road motorcycle for young riders aged 4–10 years, priced at INR 69,990, with retail sales scheduled to begin on January 15, 2026. The motorcycle is powered by a 350W continuous / 500W peak electric

Announced on December 9, 2025, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has expanded its locally assembled SUV portfolio with two new models: the GLC 200 4MATIC and the GLE 400 e 4MATIC plug-in hybrid. 
Both are produced in Pekan and strengthen the brand’s SUV line-up in Malaysia. The GLC 200 4MATIC, priced from MYR 329,888, returns a

On December 9, 2025, Brakes India, a TVS Group company, acquired a 10% shareholding in Japan’s TBK Co. Ltd. through a primary capital infusion, as part of a capital and business alliance agreement. The value of the transaction was not disclosed.
TBK, a global auto components maker in the medium and heavy commercial v

On December 9, multiple sources reported that Ikam Auto Industrie has signed a partnership agreement with Stellantis Algeria to supply brake pads to the after-sales network. The partnership also includes the possible supply of these parts to the Stellantis plant in Tafraoui. 
Based on multiple sources 

FAWER Automotive Parts Limited Company (FAWER) completed the transfer of its 40% stake in Changchun FAWER Vie Brake Control System Co., Ltd. (FAWER Vie), recovering an equity transfer fund of CNY 26.222 million. With the related change registration procedures completed, FAWER no longer holds any stake in FAWER Vie. T

Announced on December 2, 2025, Winhere (Thailand) Co., Ltd. marked the start of construction for its new premium brake pad manufacturing plant with a groundbreaking ceremony. Located within the WHA Rayong Industrial Estate (WHA IER), the facility will become the China-based company’s second production site in the est

On December 3, Chevrolet announced the start of commercialization of the Express Max EV 2026 van in Mexico.
The model is powered by a 204 hp electric motor delivering 243 lb-ft of torque with FWD. The short version uses a 77-kWh battery with an EPA-estimated range of 277 km, while the long version is equipped with an

On December 2, Elmos Semiconductor SE announced that it will present its latest semiconductor innovations at CES 2026. Elmos is showcasing a variety of demonstrators that bring the capabilities of Elmos ICs to life in key applications for the mobility of tomorrow.
Its compact E527.06 system-on-a-chip (SoC) sensor rel