ue was caused due to parts in the seat belt buckle assemblies, which may have been manufactured with out of specification physical dimensions, the U.S National Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) said. The defective seat belt buckles were manufactured by ZF Lifetec in Washington, Michigan, USA. Owners will be notified by mail with instructions to bring their vehicles to a Hyundai dealer for inspection and/or replacement of the applicable...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/20

Ascend Elements, USA, and GEM, China, sign MoU for battery recycling and materials in Europe On September 17, Ascend Elements, a US based leader in engineered battery materials, and GEM Co., Ltd., a Chinese pioneer in battery materials and recycling, announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU).  The collaboration would help advance Europe's localized, sustainable battery materials ecosystem in alignment with the European Union's regulatory fra...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/19

Dennis, a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc., announced a partnership with BMZ Group to support the deployment of zero-emission double-deck buses in North America, starting in 2026.  BMZ will supply battery systems for the Alexander Dennis Enviro500EV. Production of the batteries will take place at BMZ USA Inc. in Virginia Beach, utilizing BMZ’s local manufacturing capabilities. The production volume of batteries is expected to exceed 150 megawatt-...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

IAA Summit rose by more than 13% compared to the 2023 event. Over 350 world premieres and new releases were showcased, representing a 17% increase compared to 2023. The proportion of foreign exhibitors reached 57%, with the largest contingents coming from China, South Korea, Austria, Italy, and the USA.  The next three editions of IAA MOBILITY, until 2031, will take place in Munich. The next IAA MOBILITY will be held from September 7 to Septembe...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/15

Micro Bird celebrates grand opening of bus manufacturing facility in Plattsburgh, NY On September 9, Micro Bird USA LLC, manufacturer of school and commercial buses, celebrated the grand opening of its facility in Plattsburgh, New York. The state-of-the-art plant, acquired from Volvo Buses/Nova Bus in December 2024, doubles Micro Bird’s production capacity in North America after a USD 38 million investment.  With the plant now in operation wit...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

Flex, USA launches EUR 4.68 million vehicle electronics R&D project in Hungary On September 8, Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) announced that Flex, one of Hungary’s largest employers, is investing a EUR 4.68 million at its Zalaegerszeg plant. The U.S.–Singaporean company will start a vehicle electronics R&D project, creating 10 high-value jobs. Flex’s Hungarian operations focus on automotive, consumer, residential, and industr...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/09

tandards and supports AD functions up to Level 2+, including highway and urban navigation on autopilot. Validated in 60+ countries already, it will expand to 100+ countries by 2026 and is available to all global automakers and Tier-1 suppliers. The project involved 1,400 specialists across Germany, USA, Sweden, Romania, and BMW’s AD Test Center in Czech Republic. The software stack combines Qualcomm’s perception system with a drive policy eng...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

aterials, more generous standard equipment, advanced digitalization, and the latest BMW iDrive with QuickSelect powered by Operating System 9. It also integrates an extensive suite of driver assistance and parking systems, further improving safety and long-distance comfort. Produced in Spartanburg, USA, and Rosslyn, South Africa, the new X3 is built with processes emphasizing resource conservation and circularity, continuing BMW’s commitment to...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/03

IAA Mobility 2025: Ingenev, USA, to present new Engine + Battery vehicle propulsion system On August 25, Ingenev announced that it has designed, patented, and built a working model of a new hybrid powertrain that it believes is going to reshape the auto industry. The product works by having a small combustion engine that is integrated in the battery tray and generates electrical charge to the battery in real time while the batteries are operation...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

Decatur Plastic Products rebrands as Elton USA after capital infusion On August 29, Decatur Plastic Products (DPP), a U.S. automotive injection molding company, has repositioned for accelerated growth after receiving significant capital investment from Canadian manufacturer, Elton Manufacturing. Under new ownership, DPP has been officially integrated and rebranded as “Elton USA”. Elton USA specializes in high-quality, custom injection-molded ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/30

an demonstrations. For automotive production and supply chains, this technology promises more flexible, intelligent robots capable of precise assembly, material handling, and dynamic interactions on factory floors, potentially transforming efficiency and automation in vehicle manufacturing. (Toyota USA press release on August 20, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/26

Porsche scraps in-house battery production plans, turns Cellforce into R&D unit On August 25, Porsche announced that it is adjusting its battery strategy due to slower electric vehicle (EV) growth and market changes in China and the USA. Cellforce Group GmbH, a joint venture between Porsche and Customcells, will no longer expand high-performance battery production. It will continue as an independent R&D unit, and the associated staff reductions w...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/25

t for a method for analyzing movements using data from event cameras. It marks an important step in the development of BlincVision, Terranet's anti-collision system with a focus on urban traffic environments. The patent is valid in Sweden, and patent applications have also been filed in Europe, the USA, and China. The new patent covers a method for interpreting the direction of movement of objects in a scene. By dividing the field of view of an e...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/25

IAA Mobility 2025: CTS Corporation, USA, to present latest innovations On August 19, CTS Corporation announced that it will present its full range of automotive solutions at IAA Mobility 2025. It includes the Adaptive Driving Sensor Suite, a growing portfolio of precision position sensors that enable critical safety and ride comfort functionalities in current and next-gen vehicles. The suite includes its newly introduced single-axis chassis accel...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

Lotus Technology secures USD 300 million funding from ATW Partners, USA On August 19, Lotus Technology (Lotus) announced that it had entered into a securities purchase agreement with New York-based ATW Partners, a New York-based investment firm, to raise up to USD 300 million through convertible notes, which can be converted into the company’s ordinary shares in the form of American depositary shares. The Lotus has also signed a master credit f...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/20

Ecobat sells German and Austrian operations to Clarios, USA On August 18, Ecobat, a global leader in battery recycling, entered into a binding agreement to sell its battery recycling and specialty lead operations in Germany and Austria to Clarios, a global leader in advanced energy storage solutions. The deal covers Ecobat’s facilities in Freiberg and Braubach, Germany, and its Arnoldstein operation in Austria. Once completed, the deal will all...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/19

Foxconn MODEL C electric SUV makes U.S. show debut at Taiwan Expo USA Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn) showcased a production model of its North American variant MODEL C SUV at Taiwan Expo USA in Dallas, Texas, from August 14 through August 16, 2025. The Taiwan Expo USA was the first time that Foxconn displayed the vehicle in the U.S. The North American variant of the MODEL C has a number of differences compared to the original, including an en...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/19

KPIT Technologies, India completes Caresoft acquisition On August 15, KPIT Technologies announced that it had completed the acquisition of Caresoft (Caresoft Global Technologies, Inc., USA, Caresoft Engineering Services Limited, UK, CAREGLOTECH de RL de CV Mexico, and OXI SRL, Italy). The final consideration for the deal was renegotiated to up to USD 157 million (including USD 15 million in variable pay based on revenue and business synergy miles...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/18

Mercedes-Benz's three concepts make U.S. show debuts at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance On August 12, Mercedes-Benz USA announced that its showcase at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Automotive Week would feature the U.S. show debuts of its CONCEPT AMG GT XX electric performance concept, the Vision V luxury limousine concept, and the exclusive Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Edition Emerald Isle. The CONCEPT AMG GT XX previews a future prod...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/15

Uerdingen site to the end of the second quarter of 2025. LANXESS also plans to streamline its global network of aroma chemicals plants and shut down production at its Widnes site (UK) in 2026. Due to high costs, the company can no longer operate the Widnes site competitively. At the El Dorado site (USA), LANXESS plans to increase the efficiency of bromine production. These measures are expected to result in permanent annual savings of EUR 50 mill...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/14