South Korea’s KR Motors is changing its name to Dynamec and making a full-scale entry into the automotive parts business. On September 30, 2026, it completed an absorption merger with precision automotive parts manufacturer Dynamec, adding precision automotive parts to its existing motorcycle business.
The former Dyn

On October 27, Sintercom India received a business nomination to manufacture and supply soft magnetic composite stator components for EVR electric motors. The components are intended for automotive and industrial applications.
The company said the order follows announcements of local electric-motor development in Ind

On October 28, KPIT Technologies’ board approved the incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary in Vietnam with initial capital of USD 2 million. The unit will provide engineering and technology products and services, primarily for the mobility industry. KPIT will also issue a Letter of Comfort to KPIT Technologies (

On October 28, JSW Greentech received an order for 100 AMPSTAR 4x2 55T electric tractor trucks for industrial freight operations at JSW Cement’s Vijayanagar facility. This is the first commercial sale for the AMPSTAR brand. The operation is expected to carry about 125 thousand tonnes of cargo per month. JSW Eco-Mobil

JTEKT Corporation announced on October 29 that it will recognize a loss of JPY 15.6 billion as other expenses in its consolidated financial results for the first half of the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027, in connection with the transfer of its European automotive business. The amount is JPY 10.6 billion higher th

Reported on October 27, 2026, AAS Group will officially launch the VOYAH brand in Thailand on November 20, 2026, with the introduction of its first MPV, the Dream 9.
The company is the sole importer and distributor of Dongfeng Motor Corporation’s premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand VOYAH in Thailand. It initially

Panasonic Industry Co., Ltd. announced on October 28 that it has postponed the scheduled transfer of its automotive motor business and automotive cooling fan motor business to MinebeaMitsumi Inc. from November 2, 2026, to March 1, 2027. The revised schedule was agreed following discussions between the two companies.

Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. KG (Brose)’s joint venture Brose Sitech announced that it is establishing its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Blythewood, South Carolina, within the Scout Motors Supplier Park.
The new 140,000-square-foot facility will produce complete seating systems for the Scout Traveler SUV and T

On October 27, 2026, Norsk Hydro ASA (Hydro) began the construction of a new 5,900-tonne indirect extrusion press line at Cressona, Pennsylvania, U.S. Operations are expected to commence in Q1/2028.  
The USD 53.5 million investment will strengthen Hydro's North American manufacturing footprint. The new line will rep

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

According to multiple South Korean media reports, South Korea’s Global Technologies’ ID804 smart LED for automotive ambient lighting has been selected for use in Hyundai and Kia vehicles. Mass production is scheduled to begin in the second half of 2026, marking the company’s first automotive semiconductor to enter ma

South Korea’s KOLON Industries will invest approximately KRW 70 billion to build an airbag fabric production plant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The investment follows an airbag fabric supply agreement signed with Autoliv in December 2025. The plant is scheduled for completion in June 2027, with product deliveries to

South Korea’s Hyundai Mobis announced that it is jointly developing 13 types of automotive system semiconductors with other Korean companies and has selected target vehicle models for nine of them. The chips are intended for Hyundai Motor and Kia vehicles scheduled for launch as early as 2029. Electronic control unit

On October 27, Audi released a statement concerning the announcement of a new USD 4 billion plant in Georgia in a public appearance with the U.S. President, which received criticism in Germany as well as the U.S.
The statement acknowledged that the trip to Georgia and public appearance with the U.S. President on Octo

On October 28, VW Group announced that it follows a flexible approach to technology development, combining in-house expertise, partnerships, and external solutions depending on each technology’s importance. The aim is to make early decisions, speed up development and expand successful solutions across the Group.
VW G

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 27, Exide Industries invested INR 1.5 billion in its wholly owned subsidiary, Exide Energy Solutions (EESL). The investment was made on October 27, 2026. With this, Exide’s total investment in EESL has reached INR 53.52 billion. Its shareholding in the subsidiary remains unchanged at 100%. EESL is Exide’s

On October 27, Maruti Suzuki India’s board approved the incorporation of a wholly owned, not-for-profit subsidiary named Osamu Suzuki Centre of Excellence (OSCOE) Foundation, or another name approved by the Registrar of Companies.
The foundation will promote vocational and technical skills in manufacturing. Its state

On October 27, VicOne and BlueBinaries Engineering announced a partnership under which BlueBinaries will help automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and mobility companies evaluate, adopt, and deploy VicOne’s cybersecurity products.
BlueBinaries will support implementation of VicOne’s xCarbon, xZETA and xNexus products.

On October 26, Audi (China) Enterprise Management Co., Ltd (Audi China) announced that Audi had signed separate strategic agreements with its partners to respond to rapidly evolving customer demands in the Chinese market. The agreements aim to strengthen the differentiated positioning and respective strategic priorit