Continental to discontinue tire production at Alor Setar, Malaysia plant On April 28, Continental announced that it would discontinue tire manufacturing operations at its Alor Setar, Malaysia, plant by the end of 2025. This decision follows a business review aimed at staying competitive in the APAC region.  Adapting to changing customer demand, the company seeks to optimize its local product portfolio and its manufacturing footprint.  The manuf...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/05

pansion. The initiative is expected to create over 3,200 jobs and achieve a production localization rate of over 40%. Additionally, Jetour aims to position Malaysia as a regional export base, targeting ASEAN, Oceania, and the Middle East markets. Malaysia will also serve as Jetour’s Asia-Pacific (APAC) R&D hub, supported by contributions from Jetour Indonesia, Jetour Thailand, and Jetour Australia. (From Berjaya Corp. social media updates and a...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/10

L) aims to introduce XPENG's electric vehicle technology to Indonesian consumers. XPENG plans to start local production in Indonesia, focusing initially on the G6 and X9 models, designed specifically for the right-hand drive market, in H2/2025. XPENG aims to build Indonesia and other markets in the APAC region into its next growth engine, propelling its global success. At the launch event, a leading China-based AI-driven mobility company unveiled...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/04

•    In the U.S. specifically, it delivered 755,000 units in Q4 and 2,705,000 for full-year 2024.•    In South America, GM delivered 119,000 units in Q4 and 424,000 for full-year 2024.•    In Brazil specifically, it delivered 92,000 units in Q4 and 315,000 for full-year 2024.•    In APAC, ME, and Africa, it delivered 736,000 units in Q4 and 2,359,000 for full-year 2024.•    In China, GM delivered 599,000 units in Q4 and 1,839,...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/30

arket and 20% will be for exports.  In addition to the inauguration of its new factory, Foton also held the “Foton Asia Pacific Partners Conference 2025” in Thailand.  The company has already marked a milestone of 1 million cumulative exports overseas. As Foton is writing a new chapter in its APAC strategy with a fresh outlook, the company announced the global upgrade of its carbon-neutral solutions under the guidance of its GREEN3030 strat...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/29

hiSky, Israel to participate in BMW Innovation Incubation Booth at CIIE 2024, China On October 28, hiSky announced that it has been invited to participate in the upcoming BMW Group Tech Office APAC Booth in the Innovation & Incubation Zone during the China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2024 in Shanghai.  Through its advanced satellite communication network, hiSky aims to address the growing demand for continuous connectivity, especially as th...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/04

Yutong’s YEA technology, first EV specific platform for CVs presented in Australia Announced on September 19, 2024, Yutong has introduced its most advanced electric technology, YEA to the APAC market at the event in Australia.YEA (Yutong Electric Architecture) is the first EV-specific platform in the commercial vehicle industry, combining software and hardware to meet most-scenario needs of buses. At the core of this technology are the C archit...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/25

-by-Wire intelligent architecture. The Farizon SuperVan is already available in the Chinese market in multiple body forms. Farizon also plans to expand its present business in the MENA region, primarily in Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in the first phase, followed by APAC (Asia-Pacific).  Based on Farizon Auto press release ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/20

unSafe Security, a U.S.-based cybersecurity firm specializing in software protection. The round was led by Critical Ventures and SineWave Venture Partners, with participation from several other investors. RunSafe Security will use the funds to increase product development and expand in the EMEA and APAC regions. The company has seen rapid growth, with back-to-back years of tripling annualized revenue. Its solutions are used by major industries li...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/18

ompetitive manual and automated manual transmissions (AMTs).  "The rise in popularity of fully automatic transmissions in Asia is a testament to the exceptional driving experience and unmatched performance that our transmissions offer," said Heidi Schutte, Allison Transmission Vice President EMEA, APAC & South America Sales. (Allison Transmission press release on July 16, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/18

diary on March 6, 2024, with its acquisition of a 51.0% equity stake. In conjunction with Cubic Telecom becoming a subsidiary, SoftBank launched new collaborative initiatives, including sales cooperation to expand the sales of Cubic Telecom's global connectivity platform mainly in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, and developing new services. As part of these initiatives, SoftBank recently reached an agreement with Honda Motor Co., Ltd. whereby Hon...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/26

BMW hands over BMW CE 02 electric motorbike to first customer in Thailand Announced on April 22, 2024, BMW Motorrad Southeast Asia and Importers APAC have officially delivered the BMW CE 02 in Thailand, handed over to this electric motorcycle’s first customer in the world. Premiered at the recent Bangkok International Motor Show 2024, the BMW CE 02 features futuristic design and cutting-edge technology, crafted for city living under the concept...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/26

DPCA 4th-gen 360THP engine comes off production line On March 7, Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile Co., Ltd. (DPCA) announced that the 4th-generation 360THP engine recently officially came off the production line at its Xiangyang Plant. The 4th-generation 360THP engine is co-developed by DPCA and the Stellantis APAC R&D Center, with all core components sourced from global top suppliers such as Bosch, Mahle, Pierburg, NGK, and BorgWarner. It del...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/08

e and maintain its first place for profitability among Tier 1 players through its Commercial, Operations, and Innovation programs. The intentions include (I) strengthening its leadership in the Electric and Specialties, (II) capturing opportunities for High Value growth in North America, Europe and Apac regions, (III) reinforcing its efficiencies program through digitization programs launched in recent years, (IV) accelerating its sustainable tra...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/07

n battery development and technologies. The programme will include identifying international partners for technology collaboration and developing cross-border innovation projects.  In addition to the GBIP, About:Energy will extend the trip to participate in extended conversations as part of the UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme, which focuses on de-risking and accelerating the growth of the battery sector and is coordinated by Intralink, an internat...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/29

4th phase of Volvo Cars APAC headquarters breaks ground in Jiading, Shanghai On February 21, Volvo Cars held a ceremony in Jiading, Shanghai for the groundbreaking of the 4th phase of its APAC headquarters. For this project, battery and training centers will be built. The battery center, the core of the project, will fully cover battery value chain operations from after-sales maintenance to raw material recycling, enhancing Volvo Cars’ full-lif...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/23

r sand, which is particularly common in rural areas. “It showcases our adaptability and dedication to providing customers efficient and reliable propulsion solutions and our commitment to being a trusted partner in South America,” said Heidi Schutte, Allison Transmission Vice President of EMEA, APAC and South America Sales, highlighting the company’s strategic growth initiatives. (Allison Transmission release on February 7, 2023)...

News  Updated at: 2024/02/13

Nexteer Changshu breaks ground A groundbreaking ceremony for Nexteer Automotive Systems (Changshu) Co., Ltd. (Nexteer Changshu), a subsidiary of Nexteer Automotive Group Ltd., was held in the Changshu Economic & Technological Development Zone (CEDZ) in Jiangsu Province. For this project, the new Nexteer APAC Technical Center (Changshu) containing an R&D center, an R&D lab, and test tracks will be built. The R&D work there will cover full-stack d...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/26

ill offer better positioning accuracy and connectivity solutions for vehicles, enabling real-time communication between vehicles and infrastructure, pedestrians, and other road users. Combining Danlaw’s strong presence in North America and India with Cohda’s well-established reach in Europe and APAC, the acquisition notably reinforces the global footprint of both companies. Based on Cohda Wireless press release  ...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/09

produces 20.2 bhp at 6,100 rpm and 27 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm.  The new Bullet will be available for bookings in India starting September 1 and retails and test rides begin on September 3, 2023. The new Bullet 350 will be available in Europe by the next quarter and will be launched across SARRC, APAC, and the Americas in a phased manner.It comes with a primary balancer shaft to cut down vibration, optimized 5-speed gearbox, large diameter 41mm...

News  Updated at: 2023/09/01