In an investor update, Bosch Limited announced that its joint venture with Tata AutoComp Systems (TACO) to manufacture e-axles will operate out of Nashik, with multi-country merger control clearances underway and revenue scheduled to commence by late FY 2028 (ending March). Further, its joint venture with the TSF Gro

On August 13, at the Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave, multiple auto, EV, and component makers announced fresh investments in the state.
Ultraviolette Automotive will invest INR 7.79 billion to set up an electric two-wheeler plant in Krishnagiri, creating about 4,000 jobs. Lucas TVS said it will invest INR 25 billion a

On August 13, Minda Corporation (Spark Minda) announced that its board of directors has approved an additional investment of up to INR 180 million in Spark Minda Toyodenso India Private Limited, its joint venture with Japan-based Toyo Denso Co. Ltd.
The investment will be made through the subscription of 180 million

On August 13, Smart Eye secured new order to supply its driver and occupant monitoring system (DMS/OMS) technology for three new car models from a major European OEM, in partnership with a global Tier 1 supplier.
The new models will use Smart Eye’s DMS and OMS software integrated into the rear-view mirror. The camera

On August 13, Forsh, the Ulyanovsk-based company, announced that it has expanded its production capacity for large-scale press molds, dies, and specialized tooling used to manufacture components for AvtoVAZ, KAMAZ, GAZ, and UAZ vehicles.
The investments in production expansion totalled RUB 224 million, including a RU

On August 10, Oxford RF announced the GBP 2.5 million project called 5D RAPID, an acronym for “5D Radar Perception for Intelligent Driving”. The project is funded by the UK Government's CAM Pathfinder Demonstrate programme. It aims to deliver advanced, scalable 5D radar perception to the automated driving market, ena

On August 11, Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) announced that it will present Titan, its heavy-duty electric motor technology, at IAA Transportation 2026. It will present a detailed 3D concept of the new motor. The first samples will arrive in the third quarter of 2027. It is developed specifically for heavy-duty, co

On August 13, Pony AI Inc. and Uber Technologies, Inc announced an expansion of their strategic partnership. They will deploy more than 2,000 Pony.ai Robotaxis across Europe. The partnership will expand from the existing commercial service in Zagreb, coming soon to the Uber platform, to four additional cities in Euro

On August 13, Dunlop Tyres SA announced the completion of a ZAR 1.7 billion investment in new manufacturing equipment at its uMnambithi plant in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Multiple sources reported that this investment introduced new manufacturing technology, as well as expanded production capabilities. The investm

On August 13, Masvingo Lithium Technology Private Company Limited, a subsidiary of Sinomine Resource Group Co., Ltd., obtained the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) certificate issued by Zimbabwe's Environmental Management Agency (EMA). 
The 100,000-tonne-per-year lithium sulfate project has now officially transi

On August 13, Subros, in a social media post, announced that it has executed a technical assistance agreement (TTA) 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 its annual report for FY 2025-26 (ending March 31, 2026), MRF Limited announced that during the year, it improved the share of circular materials in all its tires. For regulatory compliance under R117 and AIS 142 standards, it has developed low rolling resistance tires, without a compromise in safety and durabilit

Brembo N.V. has unveiled BOLDIKA, its new six-piston fixed aluminum cast-iron brake caliper, designed for electrified and internal combustion engine (ICE) heavy-duty pickup trucks and SUVs.
The new caliper marks Brembo’s first entry into the heavy-duty pickup truck segment. It will launch first with a Brembo disc on

HERE Global B.V. (HERE Technologies) has received the Amazon Web Services (AWS) AI Competency in the AI Software category, recognizing its technical expertise and proven customer success in developing AI-powered applications and workflows using location intelligence.
HERE Technologies integrates location data with AW

Several South Korean media sources reported that Solivis, a South Korean solid-electrolyte manufacturer, had completed a Series C financing of approximately KRW 23 billion. The company reportedly plans to use the proceeds to expand production capacity for sulfide-based solid electrolytes, broaden its portfolio of pro

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd (CATL) announced that NING Service, its independent aftermarket brand, held its 2026 Brand Day event in Haikou, with 10 directly operated experience centers opening simultaneously worldwide, including locations in Haikou, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Norway, and Turkey.
To

ZF Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) announced that its 8-speed hybrid transmission has officially entered mass production at ZF Transmissions Shanghai Co., Ltd.
The transmission supports a maximum input torque of up to 800 Nm and integrates a motor with a maximum power output of 160 kW and a peak torque of 450 Nm. Featuring a

Several South Korean media sources reported that Korea Zinc’s subsidiary KZAM, a manufacturer of electrodeposited copper foil, began mass-producing copper foil for secondary batteries in June 2026 and started supplying it to a global battery manufacturer. The copper foil is expected to be used in batteries produced i

South Korea’s Hankook Tire & Technology announced on August 13 that it will supply its iON evo high-performance tire designed specifically for electric vehicles (EVs) as original equipment (OE) for European-market models of the Raval, a hatchback from Volkswagen Group automotive brand Cupra. The tire will be supplied

On August 12, Waelzholz announced the start of construction of its first manufacturing plant in Mexico with an investment of MXN 1.2 billion.
Located in Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, the facility is scheduled to begin operations in mid-2028 with an initial production capacity of up to 50,000 metric tons per year of cold-ro