On September 18, Flex-N-Gate announced that it has designed and industrialized the main exterior components for Mitsubishi’s new generation SUV, the Eclipse Cross. It includes front and rear bumpers, rear panel, technical front end, and spoiler.
These components will be produced at its French sites in Marles-les-Min
On September 1, HRC announced that it will make its debut at IAA Mobility 2025 and present a series of advanced composite solutions engineered for structural performance, lightweight efficiency, and sustainable innovation. The exhibition spotlights three major themes — SUSTAINABLE Ecosystem Solutions, SMART Innovatio
On August 26, Flex-N-Gate announced that Stellantis has introduced a completely redesigned front end in the recently launched Peugeot 308 sedan and SW feature. Flex-N-Gate supported Stellantis in the development and industrialisation of the new front bumper for the Peugeot 308. The parts will be produced at its Burnh
On August 21, the federal Industrial Development Fund (IDF) announced that Prizma has started deliveries of exterior and interior car mirrors for Lada Iskra. For this purpose, the enterprise in Dimitrovgrad, Ulyanovsk region, has modernized its production.
It has integrated a high-performance laser cutting section in
Several South Korean media sources reported that a South Korean automotive body parts manufacturer, DH, will build a new plant in Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do, investing KRW 80 billion (JPY 8.8 billion). The company aims to start construction in the first half of 2026 and operation in the latter half of 2027. DH has he
Several South Korean media sources reported that a South Korean company, Taeyoung Tech Co., Ltd., will build a new plant in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, investing KRW 15.1 billion (JPY 1.66 billion). The construction work is scheduled to begin in August 2025 and continue until June 2026, with the new plant producing d
On July 1, Flex-N-Gate announced that it has developed and industrialized the main exterior components for the new Nissan Micra as part of its collaboration with Renault. These components include the front and rear bumpers, wheel arches, rocker panels, door protectors, headlamp and rear lamp embellishments, and the s
On June 18, KIRCHHOFF Automotive, in a newsletter, announced that it is supplying formed parts and welded assemblies, including front and rear side members, front panels, and body forming parts for the Ford Puma and Ford Transit Courier BEV programs. These components are produced across the Craiova (Piteşti) plant in
On May 21, Gabriel India, in an investor update, announced that its joint venture Inalfa Gabriel Sunroof Systems is planning to set up a second production line for sunroofs at its Chennai plant. It will have a capacity of 200,000 units. It will be operational by the second half of 2025.
Based on Gabriel India invest
On April 25, Tata Technologies announced that it is working with a global automotive Tier 1 supplier to develop advanced software for optimizing energy use across multiple battery packs in commercial vehicles. It also leads the design and development of interior and exterior trims for an Asian automotive OEM for its
On April 21, the Industrial Development Fund (IDF) announced that Intexplast has started serial production of interior, exterior, and underhood parts for the new Lada Iskra. Intexplast invested RUB 275 million for this project, of which IDF provided RUB 152.5 million.
It has started producing more than 50 types of pl
On February 18, the Central Communication Service, Kazakhstan, announced the new auto component manufacturing plants in the Kostanay region. The creation of the Auto Components Localization Center is aimed at reducing reliance on imports and bolstering the region’s engineering sector. A plant to produce main gearboxe
On February 24, NPP POLIPLASTIC announced that it has developed innovative plastics for the Atom electric vehicle. It will be used in the interior and exterior of the vehicle. For the interior, h NPP POLYPLASTIC develops a scratch-resistant and emission-resistant polymer material in a unique color specifically for th
Several South Korean media sources reported that Dongshin Industry Inc. will build a new plant to produce expanded polypropylene (EPP) components in Namwon-si in the Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province. The company plans to invest KRW 10.3 billion (JPY 1.13 billion) in the project and complete it in the first hal
On December 16, Minda Corporation Limited (Spark Minda Group) and HSIN CHONG MACHINERY WORKS CO., LTD announced a new 50:50 joint venture (JV) MINDA-HCMF TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED. The JV will develop, manufacture, assemble, and commercialize the sale of automotive sunroof solutions and closure technology products
On November 11, Intops presented the world’s largest smart grill (1,500mm x 400mm) developed in-house using Sheet Direct Forming technology at the Automotive Interiors Expo in Stuttgart, Germany.
Smart grills capable of displaying various types of text, images, etc. can be applied to the front grille of electric veh
Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. (Antolin) has inked a strategic development agreement with UltraSense Systems, a Silicon Valley-based pioneer in SmartSurface human-machine interface (HMI) system solutions. They aim to create advanced SmartSurface touch systems for automotive applications, enhancing user experiences.
The p
On September 11, Covestro signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Li Auto to establish a “Joint Innovation Platform” to drive the development and application of more sustainable engineering plastics with alternative feedstocks, such as bio-waste and recycled sources.
Key initiatives will focus on incorporati
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