On December 11, JLR announced that it has redesigned the crosscar beam, an important safety part inside a vehicle but carbon intensive components within its future vehicles. The beam sits behind the dashboard and supports key safety functions such as mounting airbags. It also reduces noise and vibration in the cabin.
On December 8, Chery announced the development of a 2,400MPa automotive hot-formed steel plate with HBIS Group Co., Ltd. (HBIS Group).
Hot-formed steel plates, widely used in core load-bearing and anti-collision structures such as A- and B-pillars, door anti-collision beams, door rings, and floor beams, deliver an in
On November 26, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government announced it will lower the tariff-rate quota level for steel imports from countries with which Canada does not have a trade agreement to 20% from 50%. Steel produced in those nations will face a tariff when their volumes exceed 20% of what they sold to Canadian
On November 26, the Swedish Energy Agency announced that Stegra has been granted about EUR 37 million from the Industrial Leap. The grant goes towards the establishment of Stegra’s fully integrated near-zero emission steel production facility in Boden.
In September 2024, Stegra was awarded EUR 100 million from the In
Eberspaecher Group announced that around 90% of the most common steel grade used in the production line for exhaust gas aftertreatment systems for the European market of a major commercial vehicle manufacturer at Purem by Eberspaecher’s Wilsdruff plant in Germany has been converted to Outokumpu's Circle Green stainle
On October 23, Mazda Motor and Nippon Steel announced that they have applied the results of their co-creation activities, redefining the traditional relationship between finished vehicle manufacturers and materials suppliers, to the development of the all-new CX-5 crossover SUV. Based on the long-standing business re
thyssenkrupp Steel Europe AG, a subsidiary of thyssenkrupp AG, announced that it will present solutions for lightweight construction and sustainable mobility at Blechexpo 2025 in Stuttgart, Germany, from October 21 to 24.
The company will unveil InPart Solutions, a new concept developed to reduce the number of compon
On October 13, Stegra announced that it is now in a new financing round for the construction of the world’s first large-scale green-steel plant in Boden, Sweden. The proceeds from the round are expected to represent approximately 15% of Stegra’s total project funding. It is also in advanced discussions regarding outs
On October 8, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) released a statement on the European Commission‘s proposal to extend protection of the European steel market. Automobile manufacturers source approximately 90% of their direct steel purchases in the EU and are most concerned about the inflationar
On October 8, the China Chamber of Commerce in the European Union (CCCEU) raised concern regarding the EU's steel import restrictions. CCCEU stated that the EU's proposed steel import restrictions were a "protectionist step" that could negatively impact global trade stability and downstream industries.
While the CCC
On October 8, Gestamp and primary metals producer Hydnum Steel signed an agreement to use clean steel produced with renewable energy and green hydrogen for the manufacturing of automotive components. Gestamp, through its metal recycling subsidiary, Gescrap, will supply high-quality steel scrap from stamping processes
On October 7, the European Commission presented a proposal to protect the EU steel sector from the unfair impacts of global overcapacity. The proposal upholds the principle of open trade and enhances engagement with global partners to address overcapacity. The proposal will replace the steel safeguard measure that is
On October 6, 2025, Vingroup Corporation announced the formation of VinMetal Production and Trading Joint Stock Company. The new subsidiary aims to meet material needs within the Vingroup ecosystem and contribute to the growth of Vietnam’s heavy industry.
Headquartered in Hanoi, VinMetal begins operations with a char
On October 1, ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks North America (AMTB) announced plans for a 154,000 square-foot plant in Ingersoll, Ontario.
Construction of the new plant is already underway and production equipment is set to start arriving at the plant in late 2025. Installation and commissioning will run through the fi
On September 30, Meneta Group announced that it has produced automotive brake components with SSAB Zero, a recycled steel made with fossil-free energy. By integrating SSAB Zero into their global manufacturing, Meneta’s customers can achieve up to 60% lower CO₂ emissions, compared to conventional steel, while maintain
On September 11, it was reported that Steelform, a Swiss-American automotive supplier formed from the merger of Steel Warehouse and Forming AG, began construction of a new plant in Pesquería, Nuevo León, Mexico.
The project represents a USD 60 million investment and is expected to generate more than 100 formal jobs.
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