Phillips Medisize and TactoTek, Finland partner for IMSE manufacturing in USA and Mexico On June 11, TactoTek announced that Phillips Medisize, a Molex company, has joined the IMSE (in-mold structural electronics) ecosystem as a licensee. Phillips Medisize will begin IMSE manufacturing at its facilities in the USA and Mexico, serving key markets including consumer, defense, automotive, and medical technology. IMSE technology integrates electronic...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

Honda CR-V e:FCEV first-ever hydrogen powered vehicle on Pikes Peak Hill Climb On June 13, Honda announced that the Honda CR‑V e:FCEV will be the first hydrogen-powered vehicle to compete at the “Race to the Clouds”, The Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Prepared by engineers at Honda of America Race Team (HART), Honda R&D Japan, and Honda Racing Corporation USA (HRC US), the CR‑V e:FCEV will compete in the challenging 156-tu...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

h the White House, U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration on how this can integrate into Archer’s plans to ramp its operations in the U.S. ahead of the LA 28 Olympic Games at which Archer will serve as the Official Air Taxi Provider of the Olympic Games and Team USA.  The net proceeds from the offering announced capital raise will be used for general corporate purposes and to build out Archer’s commercial c...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/17

Infineon and Typhoon HIL, USA partner to deliver HIL simulation solution for xEV powertrain development On June 5, Infineon Technologies collaborated with Typhoon HIL, a leading provider of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulation solutions, to provide a fully integrated, real-time development and test environment for key elements of xEV powertrain systems.  The solution enables automotive engineers using Infineon’s AURIX TC3x/TC4x microcontrolle...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

Cadence, USA launches design solutions for Arm Zena CSS to boost automotive software development On June 4, Cadence announced new IP, design solutions, and expert design services for software and Systems-on-Chip (SoCs) based on Arm Zena Compute Subsystems (CSS), Arm’s first-generation CSS for automotive. In the partnership, Cadence combines a digital twin for software development, semiconductor IP, design tools, and chiplet expertise to help a...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

Volvo Car USA announces 2026 hybrid lineup with tech upgrades On June 2, Volvo Car USA announced details for the company’s 2026 lineup of hybrid vehicles in the U.S., including the introduction of two major tech upgrades and updates to one of its best-selling SUVs.   For the 2026 model year, every new Volvo car will come equipped with its next-generation user experience, Volvo Car UX. Already seen in the EX90, EX30, and new XC90, Volvo Car UX ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

KD, Spain to present new optical transceiver KD7251 at AutoSens 2025 USA On May 29, KD announced that it will present the new optical transceiver KD7251 at AutoSens 2025 USA. The KD7251 is the first transceiver that is compliant with the IEEE Std 802.3cz standard specification for multigigabit glass optical fiber (GOF) automotive Ethernet. It implements the nGBASE-AU physical layers in a single-chip solution, supporting 10, 5, and 2.5 Gb/s. In ad...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/02

e have been in regular dialogue ever since,” noting his main contact was U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, adding he had agreed to keep any details of the discussions confidential. To reduce the current 25% import tariff implemented, Blume said “The VW Group wants to invest further in the USA. We have a growth strategy.” Blume said the VW Group already employs over 20,000 people directly and over 55,000 people indirectly in the U.S., ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/31

BMW unveils high-performance version of M2 CS On May 28, BMW unveiled the new M2 CS, a high-performance version of the latest-generation M2. It will be built at BMW San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico and produced in limited numbers. It will be available in USA, Germany, and China, with sales starting in late summer 2025. In Germany, it will be priced at EUR 115,000. The model builds on the second generation M2 with major performance upgrades. It fe...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

DEKRA, Germany opens advanced automotive testing lab in Michigan, USA On May 23, DEKRA opened an automotive testing laboratory in Plymouth, Michigan, showcasing a facility designed to support the evolving needs of the mobility sector. The new center brings comprehensive ranges of automotive testing, validation, and certification services in North America under one roof. The services will include electric vehicle (EV) testing, automotive electroma...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

bility space. It will also strengthen opportunities for the 500+ employees already based in Tunisia to work with global mobility OEMS. KPIT’s expansion in Tunisia reinforces its commitments to OEMs in Germany, the UK, France, Italy, and more and enhances the global delivery network that spans the USA, Germany, France, Japan, China, Thailand, and India. (Based on KPIT Technologies press release dated May 23, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/26

Jabil, USA collaborates with AVL Software and Functions, Germany for next-generation vehicle technology solutions On May 21, Jabil Inc., a global manufacturing solutions provider for leading automakers, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with AVL Software and Functions GmbH, the e-drive and software center of AVL List GmbH. The collaboration between Jabil and AVL aims to offer complete solutions across the product development lifecycle fo...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

g, financial services and technical teams in Metro Atlanta,” Mercedes-Benz North America CEO Jason Hoff said. About one-third of the 500 jobs relocated to Atlanta are tech-related and will move from offices in Michigan and California, a Mercedes spokesperson said. Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA headquarters in Farmington Hills, Michigan, will close, with 400 staff members going to Atlanta and Fort Worth, Texas. Mercedes-Benz North America...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

Slate Auto to build EV pickups in Warsaw, Indiana Slate Auto, the startup EV company backed by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, will build the first of its electric pickups at the former LSC Communications printing plant in Warsaw, Indiana, Slate's chief executive Chris Barman told Indiana media in a presentation on April 25. “Our truck will be made here in the USA as part of our commitment to re-industrializing America,” Barman said onstage wi...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

Sintercom, India signs 3-Year export deal with Tenneco On May 12, Sintercom India Limited announced that it has received a letter of intent (LOI) dated May 12, 2025, from Tenneco Automotive Operating Co. Inc., based in Illinois, USA, along with its affiliated companies. The project involves the manufacturing, supply, and export of stainless-steel sintered products, specifically Hego Boss and Flanges. The supply contract is scheduled to begin in S...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/13

Ascend Elements, USA secures USD 320 million funding to build pCAM manufacturing facility in Poland On May 7, Ascend Elements announced that it had secured up to USD 320 million (PLN 1.22 billion) in funding from Poland’s Ministry of Economic Development and Technology to build a sustainable precursor cathode active material (pCAM) manufacturing facility. pCAM is a high-value engineered material essential for producing lithium-ion batteries use...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/08

KPIT Technologies, India acquires Caresoft Global’s engineering solutions business KPIT Technologies Limited announced the acquisition of the engineering solutions business of Caresoft Global, including 100% ownership of four international subsidiaries: Caresoft Global Technologies, Inc. (USA), Caresoft Engineering Services Ltd. (UK), CAREGLOTECH de RL de CV (Mexico), and OXI SRL (Italy). The acquisition is aligned with KPIT’s focus on the co...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/06

Epsilon funds new materials science institute at Tufts Engineering School, USA On April 29, Epsilon Carbon announced the launch of a new research institute in partnership with Tufts University. The Tufts Epsilon Materials Institute, based at the School of Engineering, will focus on materials science and engineering, with an emphasis on innovations in battery materials. The initiative is supported by USD 11.5 million sponsorship from Epsilon. The ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/01

and lowering associated costs. The merger is subject to necessary approvals, and it will not impact its financial reporting or business operations. Additionally, KPIT Technologies has decided to voluntarily liquidate PathPartner Technology Inc., its wholly owned step-down subsidiary in California, USA. The functions, workforce, and customer agreements of the U.S. entity have already been absorbed into KPIT Technologies Inc. (USA), ensuring busin...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/29

of approximately MYR 120.67 million. These wins further strengthen MCE’s position as a trusted supplier of automotive electronics and mechatronic components to leading automakers both domestically and internationally. Multi-Code Electronics Industries (M) Berhad has been awarded projects by JVIS USA LLC (JVIS) and Perodua, while MCE Hengtuo Sdn Bhd secured a contract from Proton. The largest of these is a MYR 69.59 million supply contract with...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24