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Stellantis EVs gain access to Tesla Superchargers in North America, Japan, Korea
On November 18, Stellantis announced the adoption of the North American Charging System (NACS) for select Stellantis BEVs in North America, Japan and South Korea, enabling access to more than 28,000 Tesla Superchargers across all five countries.
Starting in early 2026 in North America and in 2027 in Japan and South
Kostal to invest EUR 30 million in 2026 to expand Ohrid plant in North Macedonia
The Government of the Republic of North Macedonia and various media reported that Kostal plans to launch an EUR 30 million investment cycle in 2026 to expand its production operations in Ohrid, aiming to increase revenue by 20%.
This new investment will create 200 new jobs, increasing the workforce from 1,200 to 1,40
Schaeffler wins major order to supply dual inverters for North American market
On November 7, Schaeffler won an order for a dual inverter for the North American market for electrified pickup truck models. The inverter controls the electric drive for auxiliary units and serves as a traction inverter to power an electric drive motor with an output of over 200 kW.
The dual inverter contributes to
Vianode, Norway, announces product qualification from leading OEM, to supply anode graphite in North America
On September 25, Vianode announced a major product qualification milestone with a leading OEM. The materials made at Vianode’s full-scale Via ONE plant in Norway were confirmed to meet the product requirements set by a leading OEM.
The product qualification marks an important step in Vianode’s phased multi-billion
IAA Mobility 2025: VW Group and Rivian launch “New Level Procurement Model” to secure semiconductor supply
On September 10, Volkswagen Group announced its new “New Level Procurement Model” with Rivian Automotive and Volkswagen Group Technologies at the 4th Semiconductor Summit during IAA Mobility 2025. The model covers over 50 semiconductor categories, including microcontrollers, power transistors, and circuit boards that
IAA Mobility 2025: Mercedes Benz rolls out Alpitronic HYC1000 chargers for EVs from 2026
On September 8, Mercedes Benz announced that it will equip it's charging parks in Europe and North America with the new HYC1000 system from Alpitronic from 2026.
Unlike standard chargers with built-in power units inside the column, which can serve only one or two cars, the new HYC1000 uses a modular setup. An externa
Hexagon Agility, Norway, wins business for North American heavy-duty truck market
On September 2, Hexagon Agility, a subsidiary of Hexagon Composites ASA, received a new wave of orders totaling USD 4.2 million. These orders are for fuel systems installations in trucks powered by Cummins’ X15N natural gas engine, designed specifically for the North American heavy-duty truck market. With power ratin
Genesis discontinues sales of Electrified G80 in North America
Genesis confirmed to multiple media outlets that it had discontinued sales of the Electrified G80 for the North American market, removing the model from the brand’s website. According to Genesis, sales of the Electrified G80 in North America were discontinued as it adapts to shifting customer preferences and market c
Hyundai and General Motors announce plans to jointly-develop five vehicles
On August 6, Hyundai Motor Company and General Motors announced plans for their first five co-developed vehicles.
The companies will jointly develop four vehicles for the Central and South American markets, including a compact SUV, a car, a small pickup, and a mid-size pickup, all designed to run on either internal
Daimler Truck lowers 2025 Outlook amid North American market uncertainty
On July 31, Daimler Truck lowered its 2025 outlook, especially due to market uncertainty in North America, where the unit sales dropped 20% YoY to 38,580 units (Q2 2024: 48,246 units) in Q2 2025.
In Q2 2025, industrial business revenue reached EUR 11.8 billion, i.e., down by 6% (Q2 2024: EUR 12.5 billion), due to low
Stellantis partners with 4screen, Germany for location-based services across Europe and North America
On July 24, Stellantis announced its partnership with 4screen, German based smart driver interaction platform, to offer real-time, location-based digital services in its vehicles. This will enhance the in-car experience for customers across Europe and North America.
The 4screen platform will first be available in sel
Yokohama Rubber supplies GEOLANDAR A/T G31 and X-CV tires for Toyota 4Runner as original equipment
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (Yokohama Rubber) announced that its GEOLANDAR A/T G31 and GEOLANDAR X-CV tires have been selected as original equipment tires for the Toyota 4Runner.
GEOLANDAR A/T G31 is an all-terrain tire supplied for the 4Runner Latin America model that offers drivability in all off-road situations,
Stellantis reports 6% decrease in Q2 2025 consolidated shipments estimates
On July 21, Stellantis announced its global consolidated shipment estimates for Q2 2025, revealing a 6% decline YoY to 1.45 million units. The decline was mainly due to production pauses in North America caused by tariffs and slower production in Europe during model transitions.
In North America, shipments decreased
Vinli, US partners with Stellantis’ Mobilisights to expand connected vehicle data services
On July 9, Stellantis announced that its connectivity platform, Mobilisights has partnered with Vinli, U.S based automotive data intelligence. The deal increases Vinli’s ability to offer better fleet management, risk analysis, and mobility solutions.
The partnership adds Stellantis to Vinli’s growing list of OEM conn
Kia unveils all-electric EV5 SUV in Korea, global launch set for 2025
On July 8, Kia launched the Kia EV5, a fully electric C-segment SUV, joining the Kia’s expanding EV lineup, which includes the EV3, EV4, EV6, and EV9.
The new Kia EV5, built on Hyundai’s electric vehicle (EV) architecture, measures 4,610 mm in length, 1,875 mm in width, and 1,675 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,7
Hydro receives ASI recertification for 74 aluminum extrusion sites
Norsk Hydro ASA (Hydro) has completed the recertification of its 74 production sites under the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard V3.1, the highest number among aluminum extrusion companies.
The sites include 42 operations in Europe, 25 in North America, 2 in Asia and 5 in South America.
The r
Toyota to move some GR Corolla production to Britain, Reuters reports
On May 27, Reuters reported that Toyota is moving some production of its GR Corolla sports car to Britain to build exports for North America, according to two people with knowledge of the matter.
By shifting some production from Japan, Toyota aims to use excess capacity in Britain to help it cut delivery wait times f
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