re-pressure monitoring and ISOFIX anchors. Higher-spec versions add advanced driver assistance systems. Launch prices start at USD 23,161 for the Forthing T5 MT, USD 38,870 for the T5 EVO and USD 39,890 for the T5 HEV and reach USD 42,435 for the seven-seat U-tour. (Multiple sources on December 12, 2024)...

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revised upward its growth forecast from 3% to 4% for the sector in 2026. Based on an estimated revenue of BRL 275.8 billion in 2025, the sector is now projected to reach BRL 286.8 billion next year. The expected growth, however, would be slower than the 6.5% expansion recorded in 2025 compared with 2024. Sindipeças also expects investments in 2026 to remain stable at BRL 6.6 billion, the same level as in 2025, supported by the implementation of ...

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Ford cancels USD 6.5 billion LGES battery contract for axed new-gen E-Transit On December 16, LG Energy Solution (LGES) announced in a regulatory filing that Ford Motor has terminated its long-term EV battery supply agreement, citing changes in the policy environment and weakening demand for EV. Under contracts signed in October 2024, LG Energy Solution was to supply 34 GWh of batteries to Ford from 2026-30 and an additional 75 GWh from 2027-32 ...

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business alliance. TIER IV heads the development of Autoware, the world's leading open-source software for autonomous driving. TIER IV's Pilot.Auto software platform, built around Autoware, powers autonomous driving systems for applications. Turing Drive joined the Autoware Foundation in September 2024. It specializes in low-speed autonomous driving in closed environments. Through this alliance, TIER IV aims to leverage Turing Drive's field-prov...

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2025 China Auto Software Conference officially opened On December 15 and 16, the 2025 China Auto Software Conference (CASC) was held by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers and Shanghai International Automobile City (Group) Co., Ltd. in Jiading, Shanghai. With the theme of “Building a New Ecosystem with Software, Envisioning the Future with AI”, the 2024 CASC has one closed-door session, one conference forum, four thematic forum...

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t warned that increases in tariffs for auto parts could affect the deeply integrated North American supply chain. Similarly, ANPACT supported protective measures for finished heavy vehicles and proposed a 50% tariff on them amid a sharp drop in domestic wholesales of 54% between January and October 2024. Regarding other countries reactions, India has started negotiations with Mexican government to establish new trade agreements to avoid the appli...

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base. Carbon Neutrality Initiatives- Yorozu's theme for its display at this exhibition is "Innovative Technologies for the Age of Electrification: the Challenge of Carbon Neutrality." The company is exhibiting a diorama of the Yorozu Sustainable Manufacturing Center (YSMC), which opened in January 2024 in Wanouchi, Gifu Prefecture. The company is working to achieve local production and consumption of renewable energy through the development of a...

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affordable SUVs built on the Mona M03 platform. Separately, in September, EPMB issued new shares totaling 30% of its capital: 15% went to major shareholder Mutual Concept, while the remaining 15% went to Bermaz Capital, a subsidiary of Bermaz Auto, giving Bermaz an 11.54% stake in EPMB. Since March 2024, Bermaz has handled XPeng’s distribution in Malaysia. (From Bursa Malaysia Announcement and an article of Paul Tan on December 15, 2025)...

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at Wall Motor (GWM) said it plans to expand BEV production capacity at its Thailand plant to 14,500 units over the next two years to meet EV incentive requirements and local production targets. GWM’s local output is projected to reach 10,000 vehicles in 2025, following production of 3,000 BEVs in 2024 to offset imports under the EV3.0 and EV3.5 incentive schemes. The company also plans to increase BEV exports from Thailand to Southeast Asia and...

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tion, cross-traffic braking alert and distance indication assist, complemented by a 360-degree camera system and underbody cameras. In Mexico, the GMC Canyon AT4X 2026 is available through GMC dealers from MXN 1,345,900, while the Canyon Denali is priced at MXN 1,277,400. (GMC Mexico on December 9, 2024)...

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erience. The change is effective April 1, 2027. "Mobitera reflects our vision to power the future of mobility with our high-quality technologies that elevate and enrich the human experience," said Masashi Nagayasu, chief executive officer (CEO) of Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. In December 2024, Panasonic Automotive Systems began a strategic partnership with the Apollo Group, aiming to position the organization for growth by strengthenin...

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Russian vehicle sales decrease 1.6% in November 2025 The 141,999 new vehicles sold in Russia in November 2025 represented a decrease of 1.6% compared to the same month in 2024 according to the Avtoselkhozmash Holding release on December 12. The 1,330,935 new vehicles sold in the first eleven months of 2025 represented a decrease of 21.2% over the same period in 2024. Passenger car sales in November 2025 represented a 5.7% increase to 126,127 unit...

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ed that the first locally assembled (CKD) WEY G9 units have already rolled off the line at the EP Manufacturing (EPMB) plant in Melaka, marking the first Chinese new-energy MPV to be assembled in Malaysia. The model was first shown locally at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) in 2024. The launch of this MPV PHEV has slipped from Q4 2025 to early 2026, with bookings now open and an estimated price below MYR 300,000. GWM Malaysi...

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ow available in Costa Rica, expanding BAIC’s local lineup of extended-range EVs. BAIC’s sales management highlighted that these vehicles aim to deliver electric efficiency while maintaining long-distance usability in markets with limited fast-charging coverage. (Multiple sources on November 28, 2024)...

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t planner at Nissan, Multiple drivers can be set up in the vehicle, and when they start the vehicle, their Personal Sound app profile will load too. Nissan vehicles with available Google built-in:    • LEAF (2026)    • Armada (2025 and newer)    • Murano (2025 and newer)    • Rogue (2024 and newer) INFINITI vehicles with available Google built-in:    • QX60 (2026)    • QX65 (Coming soon)    • QX80 (2025 and newer) (Nis...

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Turkish vehicle sales up 9.8% and production up 10.6% in November The Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD) announced that Turkish vehicle sales of 137,347 units in November 2025 represented a 9.8% increase over November 2024. According to the data from Automotive Distributors Association (ODD), Renault sales were 15,813 units in November (11.9% market share), VW sales were 11,579 units (8.7% share), Ford sales were 10,617 units (8.0% share)...

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Indian passenger vehicle wholesale increase by 18.1% in November 2025 Indian passenger vehicle wholesale in November 2025 were up 18.1% y/y to 354,969 units. Based on the release of carmakers, the available wholesale results of PVs are as follows: Maruti Suzuki sales of 174,593 units increased 21.0% in November compared to the same month in 2024. Tata sales of 90,189 units increased 23.1% from last year. Mahindra sales of 81,179 units increased 2...

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the Proton e.MAS 7 remained Malaysia’s best-selling EV model with 830 units sold in November, taking its YTD total to 7,784 units. Export momentum improved further, with 460 units recorded in November. Cumulative exports climbed to 5,014 units year to date, representing a 37.3% increase ahead of 2024 and the highest tally since 2022, keeping Proton on track to achieve its 6,000-unit export goal for 2025. (From Proton Malaysia press release dat...

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rts car component for HKS. It will support the development of Caterham’s EV “Project V.” Caterham Cars announced the concept of the EV model at the “Goodwood Festival of Speed” in 2023, and Tokyo R&D Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo) joined the development and production of the prototype in 2024. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has also been developing an e-Axle for the model. The EV model’s working prototype will be unveiled at the “Tokyo Aut...

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Ilika, UK, starts shipments of new 10Ah Goliath battery prototypes On December 11, Ilika shipped its new 10Ah Goliath battery prototypes to customers across multiple industries, including automotive companies. These new prototypes offer five times more capacity than the 2Ah P1 prototypes delivered to customers in July 2024. The 10Ah cells feature a proprietary oxide coating that offers improved safety, allowing electric vehicle manufacturers to d...

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