Toyota unveils bZ4X Touring electric SUV, set for European launch in spring 2026 On May 15, Toyota unveiled the bZ4X Touring, a new addition to its all-electric bZ4X lineup. The bZ4X Touring is 140 mm longer and 20 mm taller than the standard bZ4X, with overall dimensions of 4,830 mm in length and 1,670 mm in height. The vehicle will be available in front-wheel and all-wheel drive versions, both equipped with a 74.7 kWh (gross capacity) lithium...

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BYD Camaçari plant to reach full operation by December 2026 On May 13, it was reported that BYD’s electric vehicle factory in Camaçari, Bahia, is expected to reach full operation by December 2026, after delays caused by labor investigations. Initially planned for 2025, production will now begin later in 2025 using semi-knocked-down (SKD) kits imported from China. BYD has committed BRL 5.5 billion to the project, aiming to eventually produce 1...

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designated by a well-known independent luxury automaker, whose name cannot be disclosed due to confidentiality, for the development of automotive seats for conventional models in accordance with its requirements. According to the customer’s plan, the project is expected to start volume supply in 2026, with an estimated lifecycle of 4 years and an estimated total lifecycle sales value of around CNY 1.39 billion. (From a FAWAY press release date...

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tically and overseas. Tsubakimoto Chain will allocate 0.65 shares of common stock for every Daido Kogyo share. Daido Kogyo plans to delist its shares from the Standard Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Inc. on December 29, 2025, and become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tsubakimoto Chain in January 2026. Both companies have overwhelming shares in Japan, but overseas the rise of Chinese companies is becoming a threat. In addition to improving busi...

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eing unveiled in 2023, both pickups were initially expected to be launched by late 2024. In December 2024, Stellantis had pulled the launch of the Ramcharger earlier than the REV due to higher customer interest in the range-extended pickup. It said then it would launch Ramcharger by 2025 and REV in 2026. The extended-range Ram 1500 Ramcharger, with a battery and 3.6-liter V-6 Pentastar engine offering a range of up to 690 miles, is expected to be...

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panding its BEV lineup in North America as it continues to address customer needs in each region.  The new bZ Woodland will premiere at a new vehicle launch event hosted by Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) from May 19 to 21. The new bZ Woodland is scheduled to go on sale in North America in early 2026.    •    Toyota is introducing the new bZ Woodland along with the bZ and Toyota C-HR as a BEV lineup to cover SUVs, a major segment of the ...

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GMC announces new features for 2026 Hummer EV On May 15, GMC announced new features for its upcoming 2026 Hummer EV pickup and SUV. Fresh for the 2026 Hummer EV is the launch of King Crab, an all-new advanced rear-steer mode experience.  King Crab takes the Hummer EV’s standard four-wheel steer agility to the next level to further improve maneuverability in off-road settings. The feature is standard across the 2X and 3X pickup and SUV trims. K...

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SK On to provide high-nickel NCM batteries to Slate Auto in U.S. On April 25,  SK On announced it has been selected as the battery supplier for U.S.-based electric vehicle startup Slate, reinforcing its position as a key battery supplier in North America. SK On is slated to supply about 20 GWh of U.S.-made batteries beginning in 2026 through 2031, with an option for additional volumes as Slate scales up its production in Warsaw, Indiana. The Sla...

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jobs at risk. The production of the smaller 1000 CC and 1500 CC GSE engines is below capacity, and workers are frequently placed on temporary layoff. The unions hope that production will increase after the launch of the new Fiat 500. A new gearbox line, expected to reach full capacity by the end of 2026, will create around 300 jobs, far fewer than those lost from the FIRE department closure. Originally, the plant was to be converted into a Gigafa...

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component base, with improved technical characteristics and consumer properties. The company presented the KAMAZ-65956 (6x4) truck tractor from its heavy K5 family. The new domestic truck is powered by a 560-horsepower engine paired with a 16-speed manual gearbox, which scheduled for production in 2026. It also presented KAMAZ-6595 (6x4) and KAMAZ-65951 (8x4) dump trucks which are powered by efficient KAMAZ R6 engines paired with manual transmis...

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Economic City (KAEC). The HMMME plant will be Hyundai’s first manufacturing facility in the Middle East, with PIF owning a 70% stake and Hyundai holding the remaining 30%. The plant will have an annual production capacity of 50,000 vehicles and is set to begin production by the fourth quarter of 2026, including both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicles (EV). The localization of Hyundai's vehicles will accelerate the growth of...

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Volvo to start production of heavy-duty electric trucks at Wacol plant, Australia On May 15, Volvo Group Australia announced that it will begin manufacturing the first-ever Australian-made heavy-duty electric trucks at its Wacol facility in Brisbane, Australia in 2026, expanding Australia’s manufacturing capabilities.  The announcement comes as Volvo delivers ten heavy-duty electric trucks to Linfox, the largest delivery from Australia’s big...

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lans to set up a production site in France. The company will build an electrolyte plant with an annual output of 175,000 tons and an NMP (N-Methylpyrrolidone) recycling plant with an annual output of 20,000 tons in Dunkerque, France. It plans to complete the construction of the electrolyte plant in 2026 and of the NMP recycling plant by the end of 2025. -Enchem currently operates electrolyte production bases in Poland and Hungary. This new invest...

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offering prototypes of “deep groove ball bearings,” which are typical rolling bearings. The company will promote the use of new bearings for applications such as e-axles for electrified vehicles, transmissions, and compressors, aiming to begin volume production in the second half of fiscal year 2026 (ending in March 2027). The HA-C is NTN’s proprietary technology for dispersing a large number of hard and fine precipitates in steel. Generall...

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Jeep to produce Avenger model in Brazil from 2026 On May 14, Jeep announced that the Avenger SUV will be produced and sold in Brazil starting in 2026. This marks a milestone in celebration of the brand’s 10 years of local manufacturing and over 1 million SUVs sold since 2015. The Avenger will join the Renegade, Compass, and Commander, all produced in Brazil, strengthening Jeep’s position in the national market. This expansion reflects Jeep’...

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JTEKT adds structural reforms to achieve medium-term business plan targets Aiming to achieve targets in the “second-phase medium-term business plan” for the period through fiscal year 2026, JTEKT Corporation (JTEKT) will start additional structural reforms. JTEKT will improve capital efficiency by decreasing the number of its subsidiaries from the present 114 to around 100 through the consolidation or closure of bases and reducing the invento...

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l institutions and encouraging Thai parts makers to join technology development efforts. Changan Auto Southeast Asia Co., Ltd. will officially launch the plant on May 16. The company targets 65% local content by 2025, rising to 80% by 2028, and plans to increase Thai employment from 600 to 2,000 by 2026, making up 90% of its workforce. (From Thailand BOI press release dated May 14, 2025)...

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Toyota debuts all-new 2026 C-HR BEV in U.S. On May 14, Toyota announced the all-new 2026 Toyota C-HR Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), an all-new model in its electrified lineup. Built on Toyota’s e-TNGA platform with a coupe-like SUV profile, the 2026 C-HR is expected to arrive at U.S. Toyota dealerships in 2026. Developed from a compact BEV concept Toyota first presented in 2022, the new C-HR BEV has compact crossover proportions with an overal...

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e-industrializing America,” Barman said onstage with the factory photo displayed on a screen behind her. The 1.4-million-square-foot LSC plant closed in summer 2023. Slate's move into the plant will bring about 2,000 jobs, with the first cars expected to come off the production line at the end of 2026. By late 2027, Slate hopes to build 150,000 vehicles a year at the plant. Warsaw will be the sole focus for Slate Auto for the foreseeable future...

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InnovizTwo lidar units into the ID. Buzz AD,  VW's L4 autonomous shuttle. The expansion is expected to accelerate the integration of InnovizTwo lidar units into the ID. Buzz AD autonomous shuttle platform, supporting MOIA's planned market expansion in multiple European and U.S. cities beginning in 2026. This development is supported by Innoviz's recently announced partnership with Fabrinet for the mass production of the InnovizTwo lidar platform...

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