ehicles in Q1 2026, a decrease of 8.8% from a particularly strong industry performance in the same quarter a year ago. Ford brand SUV sales in Q1 dropped 7.8% to 185,766 units, while truck sales fell 11.3% to 257,475 units (with F-150 sales affected in part by available inventory after a fire at an aluminum supplier’s plant late last year), and passenger cars (Mustang) increased 50.1% to 14,074 units. Though Ford recently discontinued the Escap...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

2026. Halms Hungary Kft. is the Hungarian subsidiary of Zhejiang Huashuo Technology Co., Ltd.  The company will invest EUR 200 million in three phases in Miskolc by 2032 and develop the plant into one of the main manufacturing and technology centers of our European activities. It will manufacture aluminum casts and machined parts for vehicle drive units, power transmission, and structural systems for companies such as Volvo and Magna. The plant...

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V components, such as motors, charging stations, lithium batteries, and other energy storage devices, making electrified vehicles and infrastructure more affordable. Hybrid and electric household appliances, including stoves and kettles, are also covered.  In addition, export duties on bauxite, an aluminum ore, will be reduced from 25% to 10%.  (From Cambodia's GDCE social media updates and an article of Khmer Times)...

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Mexico expects to renegotiate tariffs on auto parts On March 25, it was reported that President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, stated that Mexico expects to renegotiate tariffs on auto parts, aluminum, and steel with the United States through a newly established working group. Speaking at the 82nd annual assembly of CAINTRA, Sheinbaum indicated that discussions on the trade agreement are progressing positively, and that the creation of a formal re...

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Ford to cancel summer shutdowns to boost truck production at four U.S. plants On March 30, Ford announced that it was canceling summer shutdowns at its four plants that produce F-150 and Super Duty trucks to make up for volumes lost due to an aluminum shortage stemming from the Novelis plant fire in Oswego, New York in fall 2025. Ford said that its Dearborn Truck Plant, Kentucky Truck Plant, Kansas City Assembly Plant in Missouri and Ohio Assembl...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Almac certified as supplier by leading German automotive group Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea’s Almac Co. Ltd. has been registered as a supplier of a leading global automaker group in Germany. Headquartered in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, Almac produces battery module cases, battery pack frames and other aluminum electric vehicle (EV) components at its plants in Changwon and Miryang. Separately, also in January 2026...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Renault’s The Future is NEUTRAL expands AutoLOOP platform to include EV battery recycling On March 25, Renault’s The Future is NEUTRAL expanded its AutoLOOP digital platform to collect recyclable materials such as polypropylene, copper, aluminium, and platinum group metals. The platform will now also collect EV traction batteries, which contain important metals such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel.  AutoLOOP will act as a single system to man...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

steel offers several benefits i.e., better protection in collisions, and lower energy consumption in production. Normally, ultra-high-strength steel for crash structures must be pressed at very high temperatures. When combined with zinc coatings, this can cause cracking, so manufacturers often use aluminium-silicon coated steel, which resists heat but provides less corrosion protection. The new steel also simplifies manufacturing, as extra steps...

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w pillar-to-pillar displays, zone control unit for scalable audio, and a high-fidelity Ethernet audio amplifier. Connectivity: affordable 5G RedCap solution; Propulsion & Green Tech: e-transmission cooling pump for electric and hybrid vehicles; flex fuel system; new chiller, e-axle oil cooler, full aluminum radiator; Ride Dynamics: new hybrid electromechanical suspension, active camber, and the electromechanical lifter. These solutions leverage M...

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gh-voltage batteries. The Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 vehicles that need replacements receive refurbished batteries with similar performance, helping reduce environmental impact and maintain battery value. Polestar aims to design premium electric cars using more sustainable materials such as recycled aluminium, steel, ECONYL-based carpets, and yarn made from PET waste. The company plans to offer cars that reduce environmental impact. Based on Poles...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Mercedes Benz reveals environmental impact for new electric GLC SUV On March 23, Mercedes-Benz released its 360° Environmental Check for the new electric GLC midsize SUV. It shows the EV version can cut lifecycle carbon emissions by about two-thirds compared with the gasoline GLC. This is achieved through measures such as low-carbon aluminium, cleaner battery production, more recycled materials, and an optional certified vegan interior. During v...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

AvtoVAZ, Russia upgrades facilities with new casting machines to improve productivity On March 23, AvtoVAZ announced that it is upgrading its aluminum casting and forging facilities to improve productivity, ensure consistent quality, and support future projects. The company added that the equipment replacement plan is now in an active phase, with ten new casting machines purchased, some of which are already operational. The first casting machine...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

usiness expansion. It mentioned that the cash investment, treated as a related-party transaction on an arm’s-length basis, will not change ownership, with the Barcelona unit remaining a 100% subsidiary after allotment of shares under Spanish law.Sandhar Technologies Barcelona S.L. specialises in aluminium pressure die-cast components and small parts for vehicle restraint and wiper systems. Based on Sandhar Technologies' stock exchange notifica...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

increase from the current figure). Minth Group’s own Toyokawa Plant (Toyokawa City, Aichi Prefecture) will start operations in April. The Toyokawa Plant, which will use a leased plant (having approximately 3,500 square meters of total floor space on 4,000 square meters of land), will manufacture aluminum “roof racks” for Toyota Motor Corporation. Minth Group is also making a decision about where to establish a plant in Nishimikawa District...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

ew LNP ELCRIN SLX2373RCC and SLX2375RCC compounds are made with 30% and 45% PCR content, respectively. They offer excellent weatherability and impact resistance to extend the life of high-gloss molded-in color parts. SABIC’s new thermally conductive LNP KONDUIT WTF2C compound can replace die-cast aluminum in housings for ADAS radar and electronic control units (ECUs). SABIC’s new EXTEM RH1017UCL resin is an optical thermoplastic polymer that ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

s a CLTC EV-mode range exceeding 400km, a CLTC combined range exceeding 1,600km, and, for the 4WD variant, a fuel consumption of 6.27L/100km at the lowest SoC. The ID. ERA 9X features the Xingyun intelligent chassis with front double-wishbone and rear five-link independent suspension systems, where aluminum alloy is extensively applied to balance structural strength and light weight. The model also employs a 150mm-stroke dual-chamber air suspensi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

the current status and future outlook of the main product lineup in the powertrain sector? In the powertrain segment, TPR continues to expand globally with its three core product groups: cylinder liners, piston rings, and valve seats and guides (sintered products). Among these, cylinder liners for aluminum engine blocks, particularly cast-in liners featuring a proprietary structure with protrusions on the outer circumference, represent a unique,...

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Hindalco Industries, India update about aluminum product sales due to Iran conflict On March 15, 2026, Hindalco Industries updated that a media article claiming it had halted aluminum product sales amid the Iran conflict was “factually incorrect and misleading,” and clarified it has not stopped operations in its aluminum extrusions business. Hindalco said in a recent communication to extrusions customers followed a force majeure notice from ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

dle East? What is the outlook for China and how does BMW view EU policies such as green steel or renewable fuels? A. [Nicolai Martin, Board Member, Purchasing and Supplier Network] BMW is closely monitoring the geopolitical situation but currently sees no supply disruptions. We have only one direct aluminum sourcing link through Dubai and maintains alternative supply options, ensuring production continuity. A. [Jochen Goller, Board Member, Custom...

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Dongwon Systems to join InterBattery 2026 in South Korea South Korea’s Dongwon Systems Co., Ltd. (Dongwon Systems) will participate in the InterBattery 2026 in Seoul from March 11 to 13, 2026, to showcase its primer-coated aluminum foil (PCAF) for cathodes. The PCAF enhances the adhesion of anode active materials by coating carbon-based primer onto existing aluminum foil. This solves the issue of active materials easily detaching from the catho...

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