Showcar that represents its new design language. The concept blends human emotion and driving technology. CUPRA will also showcase the Tribe Editions of the Formentor, Leon, Leon Sportstourer, and Terramar at the Open Space. The CUPRA Tavascan and Born will also be on display in the Electric World Area of Open Space. Based on SEAT press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/17

an Motor Co., Ltd. (Nissan) has decided to end vehicle production at its main Oppama Plant (Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture) at the end of fiscal year 2027. Because of this, there are growing concerns about the future among parts suppliers that have a plant in Kanagawa Prefecture and surrounding areas. Since Nissan will transfer the production of compact vehicles from the Oppama Plant to Nissan Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd. (Karita Town, Fukuoka Pref...

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upon side collisions to lower the risk of secondary injuries. The second row has four airbags (two side airbags and two side curtain airbags) that help buffer lateral impact.  Additionally, the ultra-long side curtain airbags in the third row extend from the A-pillar to the D-pillar and cover the area below the third-row windows. They will deploy upon vehicle collision to ensure occupant safety in rollover and secondary collision scenarios. (Fr...

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hat its headquarters will be relocated to Omiya Ward, Saitama City in December, 2025. With the relocation, the company intends to upgrade the infrastructure of its global headquarters and promote operational efficiency and open innovation. The new plant will have two floors above ground with a site area of approximately 58,000 square meters and a total floor area of about 22,000 square meters. The company will acquire land in December 2025, and c...

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i) revealed on July 15 that its subsidiary, Minebea AccessSolutions Inc. (Minebea AccessSolutions), will construct a new plant in India. An official announcement will be made soon. The new plant will be constructed in Bengaluru, Karnataka state, with approximately 3,400 square meters of total floor area. About JPY 1 billion will be invested to start operations in 2026 to mainly produce motorcycle parts. With the new plant, the production capacity...

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Resources Bureau (GMPNRB) announced that in accordance with relevant national land regulations, a land parcel registered under Evergrande Hengchi New Energy Automotive Technology (Guangdong) Co., Ltd. has been identified as idle land for company-related reasons since June 9, 2021. With a registered area of 437,441 square meters, the plot is zoned for industrial use as per the land certificate. From a GMPNRB press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/14

Webasto to idle plant in New Hudson, Michigan, cut 134 jobs On July 8, Webasto Americas, a subsidiary of Webasto, said it plans to cut 134 workers in the Detroit area because of declining vehicle volumes, marking the company’s latest mass layoff tied to reduced production. Webasto said its plant in New Hudson, Michigan, west of Detroit, will be “temporarily idled.” The layoffs are expected to take place August 19, according to a WARN Act no...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/12

isting short-term rental services, offering flexible booking options from 4 hours to 7 days and covering diversified mobility scenarios. Users can complete the vehicle rental process from booking to pick-up to return via the CAR mobile application and flexibly set the itinerary within the operating area during the service period. From a CAR press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/11

Tesla to expand robotaxi service to San Francisco, looks to Phoenix On July 9, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that Tesla will expand its robotaxi service to the San Francisco Bay Area "in a month or two", depending on regulatory approvals. Having recently launched in June, Tesla plans to broaden its robotaxi service area in Austin, Texas this weekend, Musk said. Tesla has also contacted the Arizona Department of Transportation to begin the certificatio...

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GM repurposes Cruise robotaxi fleet to further develop autonomous tech On July 7, General Motors confirmed that it would accelerate development of GM's hands-free, eyes-off advanced driver assist system by “testing a limited number of Cruise Bolt vehicles on select highways in Michigan, Texas, and the San Francisco Bay Area” . The cars operate with safety drivers, which are trained personnel who can take over control of the vehicle if needed....

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

chanisms for real-time monitoring of battery status, as well as advanced intelligent perception, obstacle avoidance, and decision-making systems for effective prevention of collision accidents. According to the plan, GOVY will launch a demonstration operation scheme in 2-3 cities in the Greater Bay Area by 2027. The GOVY AirJet is expected to serve as an important means of transportation for intercity commuting in the region, shortening ground co...

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of its production base in Ruse. WITTE expects that, following the expansion, the Ruse plant's turnover will reach BGN 250 million by 2027. The project envisages investments of BGN 23 million and the creation of over 300 new jobs. The new building, designated WAB 3, spans three levels and covers an area of over 24,000 square meters, with a built-up area exceeding 10,000 square meters. The company in Ruse currently employs 1,160 people, producing ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/08

o countries could also reach a broad agreement in principle rather than a full-fledged trade deal. Aside from reciprocal tariffs, Korea is also seeking to minimize the impact of sector-specific tariffs on automobiles, steel and aluminum. However, Yeo said, "We think that a relatively more difficult area is the sectoral tariff issue, given that the U.S. regards it as important from the standpoint of its industrial protection."  Despite uncertaint...

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construction of its new Brazilian headquarters by 2026. It will have a modern 10,000 square meter facility on a 30,000 square meter property, designed to ensure a more efficient and flexible production layout. This expansion will boost its plastic molding department and introduce two new strategic areas: metal stamping and electronic production. The capacity of the in-house laboratory will also be increased, with a dedicated 300 square meter are...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

JMC Group commissions intelligent connectivity lab building On July 3, JMC Group commissioned an intelligent connectivity lab building, which will function as a core R&D site of the group for intelligent connectivity technology. The lab building has a total investment amount of CNY 19.9 million and a floor area of 3,697 square meters. The lab building constitutes an innovative ecosystem covering the entire intelligent connectivity technology chai...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/07

ization process for effective revitalization of assets and maximization of the debtor’s asset value, the joint administrators are now recruiting potential investors from the public. Hozon Auto’s core asset situation is as follows. -          Fixed assets: An industrial plot with a land area of around 233,333 square meters in Tongxiang, Zhejiang. -          Machinery and equipment: Including integrated production line equipme...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/04

logy. Their use could form the basis of a new generation of hybrid powertrains that recover far more energy and provide greater power assistance, yet at a substantially reduced cost and with easier integration. Allotrope uses Lignavolt, a sustainably produced nano-porous carbon with a large surface area in the supercapacitors. While typical supercapacitors have an energy density of around 7-8 Wh/kg, Allotrope’s supercapacitors have demonstrated...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/01

ed the groundbreaking of a Lexus New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturing site in Jinshan District, Shanghai. The site is the first finished vehicle project of a Japanese automaker to be settled in Shanghai and the first site outside of Japan where Toyota’s latest technology is applied. With a land area of around 1.133 million square meters and a total investment amount of over CNY 14 billion, the site is expected to be completed in August 2026 a...

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MTA S.p.A., India opens new manufacturing and R&D facility in Pune On June 26, MTA S.p.A., Italy, inaugurated its new manufacturing and R&D facility in Pune, India. The newly established headquarters of MTA India spans approximately 10,000 square meters, comprising a 3,000 square meter production area, a 1,000 square meter warehouse, and 1,000 square meters allocated to offices and support services. The facility includes a newly opened molding ar...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

to begin full production. The original plan had qualified to receive a government subsidy under a project led by the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to support the establishment of supply chains consisting of Japanese manufacturing companies in the GX (green transformation) area. However, Honda decided to opt out of the program as its revised plan will no longer fulfill the requirement of starting operation before the end...

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