Valeo Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of the Valeo Group, announced on November 12 that it will consolidate and expand its manufacturing and logistics facilities in Kanda Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan. The company will integrate the operations of two plants and an external warehouse in the town to strengthen product
On October 28, Subros Limited commenced production at a greenfield manufacturing plant in Kharkhoda, Haryana, for HVAC and hoses and tubes. It will help to cater to the increased customer demand. The company has invested INR 1.5 billion in this project. It has a capacity of 450 thousand units per annum for HVAC and h
Sanden announced on October 29 that it will establish a new production site for automotive heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, in collaboration with a production partner. Operations are scheduled to begin in spring 2027 to strengthen supply capabilities for automakers
On October 27, Subros received a new order from Maruti Suzuki India for the supply of HVAC assemblies for the YM3 and YU0 vehicle models. The order is valued at approximately INR 12.25 billion over the model lifecycle.
The contract will run for about seven years, beginning from the respective start of production mile
On October 19, CARIAD announced that it has developed five-zone climate control software for Audi’s all-new Q9 E segment SUV. The software manages airflow at each vent and adjusts it based on passengers’ needs, directing more air to the rear when required while maintaining comfort in the front.
Newly developed mass f
South Korea’s KB AutoTech announced that it has completed the expansion and relocation of its Chennai plant in India as it steps up its business expansion in the local market. To increase production of existing products and accommodate new orders, the company relocated the plant in February 2026 and expanded its floo
On August 26, Toyota Industries Corporation announced that it will reorganize its car air-conditioning compressor production structure in China. The company will consolidate the production functions of TD Automotive Compressor Kunshan Co., Ltd. (TACK) in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, into Yantai Shougang TD Automotive C
In an investor update, Subros Limited announced that its Kharkhoda plant in Haryana is at an advanced stage of construction, and the company expects production (SOP) in Q3 FY 2027 (ending December). Once fully ramped up, Phase 1 and Phase 2 together will deliver about 950 thousand units of capacity, aligned with Maru
On August 13, Subros, in a social media post, announced that it has executed a technical assistance agreement (TAA) with DENSO Corporation, Japan, and Toyota Industries Corporation, Japan, for the localization of electric compressors for EVs and hybrid vehicles in India at its Karsanpura, Gujarat, manufacturing facil
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 February 2, Subros Limited, in an investor update, announced that it has decided to set up an e-compressor facility in its Karsanpura plant in Gujarat. It will be expanding the Karsanpura plant as plant 2 to set up an initial capacity of 400,000. The construction activity of this plant 2 will start shortly. It has
Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea’s Polaris Sewon Co., Ltd. will supply header condensers for next-generation large electric vehicles (EVs) through a key parts subsidiary of a major South Korean automotive group. The target model will not be a conventional electric passenger car but a car f
The Japan Mobility Show (JMS) was held from October 29, 2025. During the show, MarkLines conducted exclusive interviews with several companies. At the Highly Marelli booth, we interviewed Toshio Nashiro, COO/CCO of Highly Marelli Japan.
Q1. What are your objectives for exhibiting at the Japan Mobility Show for the fi
On August 31, JSC Uzavtosanoat, in a social media update, announced that the newly established enterprise IOTA JH Co. has started production of tubes and hoses for the automotive air conditioning system. The project has been implemented within the framework of a strategic partnership between JSC Uzavtosanoat and the
Hyundai WIA Corporation announced that it has developed automotive air-conditioning systems, including air-conditioners and heaters, and begun mass production. The company’s air-conditioning systems will be fitted on Kia Corporation’s PV5 purpose-built vehicle (PBV). For the Kia PV5, Hyundai WIA will also supply inte
Reported on June 25, 2025, Proton has established 4 joint ventures and 2 technical agreements between its local vendors and key suppliers from Geely’s network to strengthen the local supply chain and enhance vendor capabilities.
For (i) ADAS development, Proton’s supplier Delloyd Technology Bhd has formed a joint ven
On June 6, Tata Motors announced the launch of factory-fitted air conditioning systems across its entire truck range. This significant upgrade spans the SFC, LPT, Ultra, Signa, and Prima cabins, while also extending to cowl models for the first time. Tata Motors also introduces a series of value additions, including
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