Nissan Mexico starts expansion at Aguascalientes A1 plant On December 10, Nissan Mexico announced the start of a new project to transfer production of the NP300/Frontier pickup to its Aguascalientes A1 plant in Mexico, as part of the company’s RE:Nissan. The initiative aims to consolidate Aguascalientes as the largest automotive hub in Latin America. The project involves cross-functional infrastructure upgrades and the installation of a new pro...

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Citroen unveils ELO concept car in Europe On December 9, Citroen unveiled the ELO concept car as a vision of its future approach to mobility, following the Oli concept introduced in 2022. ELO is presented as a fully electric, compact MPV-inspired vehicle designed around a dedicated EV architecture with the motor mounted on the rear axle, allowing a compact exterior footprint of 4.10 meters to deliver an exceptionally spacious and ultra-modular in...

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e existing Wörth assembly line alongside diesel models. Unlike earlier eActros versions, production is now fully integrated into the main factory from frame assembly to final inspection. The Mannheim, Kassel, and Gaggenau plants will supply major electric drivetrain components such as the electric axle, transmission parts, and the front box that houses electrical systems. Mercedes-Benz eActros 400 uses two LFP battery packs of 207 kWh each, givi...

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ble battery energy, providing a range of up to about 200 km depending on conditions. With eight battery units, the truck can charge from 20–80% in approximately 1.28 hours. The production of this new model will begin in the second half of 2026. The new Volvo FL Electric offers multiple wheelbase, axle, and battery options, allowing customers to customize the truck to their needs. Its battery design doesn’t interfere with body installations on...

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Japanese subsidiary of Aumovio holds business policy briefing session Aumovio Corporation (Aumovio, Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama City), a Japanese subsidiary of Aumovio SE, which was spun off from the automotive segment of Germany-based Continental AG, held a business policy briefing session in Tokyo. Investments in Japan and transfer of authority are expected to progress. The Japanese subsidiary has about 1,300 employees and 12 footholds including tw...

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rules really support this shift, several targeted improvements remain essential in the upcoming trilogue negotiations with the European Parliament.  It includes adequate weight allowances for the most common vehicle configurations, including 4×2 tractor-semitrailers and even a modest increase in axle weight limits. Unnecessary complexity and cost, for example in relation to the On-Board Mass Monitoring (OBMM) and Smart Tachograph requirements,...

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FAWER completes transfer of equity interests in FAWER Vie FAWER Automotive Parts Limited Company (FAWER) completed the transfer of its 40% stake in Changchun FAWER Vie Brake Control System Co., Ltd. (FAWER Vie), recovering an equity transfer fund of CNY 26.222 million. With the related change registration procedures completed, FAWER no longer holds any stake in FAWER Vie. The equity transfer was launched by FAWER through public listing under the ...

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authorize them. The Council agrees that zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) should be able to benefit from a weight bonus beyond the weight of the technology. At the same time, it is also important to avoid damaging the infrastructure. That is why the Council differentiates the weight allowance between 5-axle and 6-axle ZEVs. An extra 0.9m in length will be permitted for ZEVs, to allow more space to install zero-emission technology. The Council would a...

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e 2026 Dodge Charger R/T is powered by the 3.0-liter, twin-turbocharged, SIXPACK standard-output (S.O.) engine, delivering 420 hp, 468 lb-ft of torque and a targeted 0-60 in 5.0 seconds. Like the 550-hp Charger Scat Pack, the all-new 2026 Dodge Charger R/T features an AWD system that includes front-axle disconnect feature for improved fuel economy, with RWD at the push of a button. Four distinct drive modes include Auto, Eco, Wet/Snow and Sport. ...

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erman Automotive Company (EGA). Later, the company aims to build a full automotive factory in the East Port Said industrial zone. The discussion also covered Volkswagen’s roadmap for localizing parts production, improving local supplier capabilities, setting up an R&D center to support technology transfer, and creating a training center for EV maintenance skills. Based on State Information Service of Egypt...

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Infineon's customized SiC modules are at the heart of the application and efficiently convert the energy that comes from the power grid for seamless wireless battery charging. Electreon's system leverages these modules to maximize performance, reliability and energy efficiency.  The system's power transfer is boosted to an average of 200 kW, with peaks exceeding 300 kW, using EasyPACK 3B CoolSiC 2000 V modules that were specifically developed to...

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ild and delivery in the first quarter of 2026.  Upon receipt, Savvy Charging will conduct in-market compliance testing and demonstrate the system to fleet operators. Savvy will also begin securing orders for additional e-Boost units, which are expected to be manufactured locally under a technology transfer agreement.  Based on Pioneer Power Solutions, Inc. press release ...

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Mercedes-Benz Trucks Brazil starts O 500 RS and RSD models sales On November 11, Mercedes-Benz Trucks Brazil announced the start of sales of the new Euro 6 versions of its Novo O 500 RS and RSD road-bus chassis. The new Novo O 500 RS 2045 and Novo O 500 RSD 2548 provide greater engine power and higher axle load capacity. The Euro 6 introduction maintains the focus on robust performance in high-altitude Andean routes, where tests showed fuel savin...

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will be the Omoda 4 and Jaecoo J5. Both are B+ SUVs with modern designs and smart technology. The Hung Yen factory, progressing on schedule, is a strategic project for Vietnam’s automotive industry. It will streamline production, shorten supply chains, enhance service quality, support technology transfer, train skilled personnel, and increase localization. Once fully operational, it will position Vietnam as a production hub for regional and in...

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ature a larger 71 kWh battery, increasing the rear-wheel-drive model’s range to up to 370 km. The charging will be improved as well, with a 10–80% charge taking about 29 minutes with a 125 kW DC fast charger. The new AWD system on the E-Transit Custom adds a powerful electric motor to the front axle, complementing the existing one on the rear. This setup adjusts torque to all four wheels based on road conditions, providing strong traction. Th...

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produces higher-fidelity video generations, with sharper visuals, more consistent lighting, and richer texture detail, particularly in road signage. GAIA-3 also introduces new evaluation modes, including safety-critical scenario generation to test “what-if” edge cases safely offline, embodiment transfer for consistent evaluation across different vehicle rigs, and a controlled visual diversity for robustness testing under changing conditions....

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Hino signs absorption-type company split agreement in connection with transfer of Hamura Plant to Toyota On November 27, Hino Motors announced that the board of directors meeting resolved the method of the transferring of Hino’s Hamura plant to the new company, Toyota Motor Hamura, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Hino, to be absorption-type company split in which Hino will be the splitting company and the new company will be the succeeding c...

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agreement on the adaptation of new energy commercial vehicle powertrains and the expansion of market synergy with GAC Commercial Vehicle. Centering on the weight reduction and efficiency requirements for commercial vehicles, the two companies plan to co-develop a next-generation heavy-duty truck e-axle for use in scenarios such as logistics, ports, and sand and gravel transportation. The aim is to improve the ranges and operating efficiency of n...

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NPR-Riken to reorganize two group companies NPR-Riken Corporation (NPR-Riken) announced on November 26 that it will transfer the sales, technology development, and corporate divisions of its group companies, Riken Corporation (Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) and Nippon Piston Ring Co., Ltd. (NPR, Chuo Ward, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture), to NPR-Riken. At the same time, the manufacturing divisions of the two companies will be reorganized by splitting the...

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Toyobo to transfer its airbag business in China to Teijin Frontier in February 2026 On November 26, Toyobo Co., Ltd. (Toyobo) announced its decision to transfer its airbag-related business in China to Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd. (Teijin Frontier, Kita Ward, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture). The contract was signed on the same day, with the transfer of shares scheduled for February 2026. Toyobo will transfer its entire shareholding in Toyobo Automotive...

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