Magallanes Value Investors acquires 3.24% stake in EBRO, Spain On December 17, EBRO announced that Iberian fund Magallanes Value Investors has acquired a 3.24% stake in its share capital. The company has not disclosed the value of the transaction. The company has reindustrialized the former Nissan plant in Barcelona, Spain, with its Chinese partner Chery. The stake was sold by the founding partners from their current holdings to bring in a leadin...

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GWM launches all-new TANK 700 in UAE and Middle East On December 15, Great Wall Motor (GWM) launched the all-new TANK 700. The vehicle is powered by a 3.0L Twin Turbo V6 engine, which generates 355 HP and 560 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. The TANK 700 was already launched in China and has begun entering key overseas markets such as Eurasia and Kazakhstan. Its debut in the Middle East marks a significant mi...

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Changan Auto to increase capital in Changan Tech with CCAG, Chenzhi Group On December 13, Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Auto) announced on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) that it plans capital increase and share expansion for Chongqing Changan Technology Co., Ltd. (Changan Tech), a wholly-owned subsidiary, via a non-public agreement with China Changan Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (CCAG) and Chenzhi Automobile Technology Group C...

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subishi Electric Group. Q3. What are your company's advantages in terms of next-generation mobility? What are some examples of collaborations you have conducted with partners such as OEMs and suppliers? And finally, please tell us how your company differentiates itself from local Chinese suppliers? A3. One company that we collaborate with is Seeing Machines, an Australian company with which we formed a capital alliance in December last year. Seei...

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Honda’s refreshed 2026 Pilot arrives at U.S. dealerships On December 15, Honda announced the arrival of its refreshed 2026 Pilot at U.S. dealerships with a redesigned front fascia and a larger grille, offered in Sport, EX-L, Touring, TrailSport, Elite and Black Edition trim levels. Designed in Torrance, California and developed in Raymond, Ohio, the fourth-generation Pilot is built exclusively at the Honda Alabama Auto Plant in Lincoln, Alabam...

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t lineup for 15 years. We are also proud to have the highest market share of metal substrates for power devices (1/3 share). Metal substrates continue to evolve as products in line with advances in processing technology. Q3. What is the HyCS metal spring that you talked about in the press briefing? A3. The HyCS TIM is a product for managing heat and is used inside inverters and other devices. It is installed between elements that generate heat su...

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veloping batteries with even higher output and capacity. (Onaga, Manager, Management Group, Sales Department, Electronics Business Division) Q3. What are your company's strengths when it comes to hydrogen engines currently under development? Have you encountered any difficulties in developing them? A3. We are currently developing these engines for use in industrial equipment such as forklifts, with the aim of commercially producing them around 20...

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GMC begins Canyon AT4X 2026 sales in Mexico On December 10, it was reported that GMC began commercialization of the new Canyon AT4X 2026 in Mexico, introducing the AT4X sub-brand to the local market. The GMC Canyon AT4X 2026 off-road pickup truck is powered by a 2.7-liter TurboMax engine delivering 310 hp and 430 lb-ft of torque, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. It features a 4WD system with a two-speed transfer case, payload ca...

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roduction operations to countries, we will do the same while keeping a good balance in terms of our investments and scale of operations, in order to avoid the risk of losing customers. Q3. What are you doing in response to countries with the risks of high tariffs, such as China, the US, and Mexico? A3. China is a country where we are strong. Currently we have seven joint ventures engaged in engine parts. And roughly 60% of our customers there are...

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ccounted for 11.0%, and others products accounted for only 0.1%. We can see that the percentage of safety systems has been on a growth trend in recent years. Q3. What is the outlook over the medium- to long-term for the automotive parts business? And what segments will you focus on going forward?  A3. We will continue to advance our efforts to achieve safe and secure mobility. In addition, we are currently developing not only safety systems that...

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smart debuts #6 EHD luxury liftback sedan On December 6, smart debuted the #6 EHD (Electric Hybrid Drive), its first luxury liftback sedan. Adopting an elegant, sporty aesthetic exterior design and a multi-gear variable sporty rear wing, the #6 EHD measures 4,906mm long, 1,922mm wide, and 1,508mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,926mm. The #6 EHD is equipped with a super hybrid system, a 120kW 1.5T EVO dedicated hybrid engine, and a 3-speed dedicated...

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Mexican auto exports down 3.4% in November 2025 OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 279,342 light vehicles in November 2025, a 3.4% decrease compared to the 289,309 units shipped in November 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in November included Ford with a 89.3% increase to 33,709 units; BMW Group with a 50.9% increase to 10,823 units; Mercedes Benz with a...

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Stellantis halts production at El Palomar plant in Argentina On December 2, it was reported that Stellantis halted production at its El Palomar plant in Argentina. The plant, that manufactures Peugeot and Citroën models, will halt production for more than a month until January 5. This is a significantly longer break than in previous years. According to local reports, the company cited maintenance activities and supply issues with certain compone...

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Webasto unveils heated chiller for EVs Webasto SE (Webasto) presented the heated chiller, a 3-in-1 thermal management solution designed for EVs. The device combines the classic chiller function (cooling), active battery temperature control, and interior heating in a single device. This reduces cost, complexity, and material usage. It heats the coolant to ensure optimal battery temperature, thereby improving battery performance and service life. T...

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Omega Seiki Mobility, India launches Swayamgati Cargo, autonomous electric three-wheeler On December 1, Omega Seiki Mobility announced the commercial launch of Swayamgati Cargo, an autonomous electric cargo three-wheeler, at an introductory price of INR 415 thousand. The vehicle is based on the existing Swayamgati passenger autonomy platform and is intended for use in campus logistics, industrial parks, airports, SEZs, manufacturing hubs, gated f...

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zation into a systems creator that can propose seat arrangements and specifications that are optimally localized for each market. Q3. We foresee continued growth in electrification and SDVs (software-defined vehicles) going forward. What affect, if any, will these have on Toyota Boshoku's business? A3. First of all, one positive factor in regard to the increase in SDVs is that this increase will redefine the idea of space in motion by using cars ...

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Tad Motors presents locally assembled electric cars in Kenya On November 27, Tad Motors presented Kenya's first locally assembled electric vehicles. It is building an electric vehicle assembly plant with an investment of USD 10 million on a 3.96 acre hub. It launched DHAHABU, a Kenyan-engineered electric SUV; FAHARI, an electric hatchback; AMANI, a premium electric hatchback; MAKENA, a Rugged electric micro SUV; and an unnamed luxury EV.  Based ...

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stomers new, added value, based on in-car digital experiences and efficient remote support. (Masayuki Itakura, Innovation Project Manager; Atsushi Maehara, Key Account Manager) Q3. In the age of SDVs, how are you responding to security and safety concerns such as cyber attacks in terms of mobility? A3. Valeo has positioned itself as a leader in automotive cybersecurity by heavily investing in advanced, security protocols and acquiring major indus...

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igital twins to create new ideas for SDVs. Q3. What are your company's superiorities in the age of SDVs? What are some examples of achievements that you have made based on collaborations with partners such as OEMs and suppliers, including how you differentiate yourself from local Chinese suppliers? A3. In the field of “out-car” that is based on technologies that are outside of the vehicle such as the cloud and data utilization, we will collab...

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GWM to introduce WEY G9 PHEV to Thai market at Motor Expo 2025 Announced on November 24, 2025, GWM (Thailand) will officially introduce the WEY G9 PHEV to the Thai public at Motor Expo 2025 from November 28. The high-end WEY G9 Luxury MPV combines advanced technology with refined design. It features Hi4 Technology, Thailand’s first intelligent hybrid all-wheel-drive system, pairing a twin electric motor setup with a gasoline engine, and Coffee ...

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