Western Auto to distribute FAW Trucks in Saudi Arabia On December 18, Western Auto announced a strategic partnership with FAW Trucks in Saudi Arabia. It will mark a major milestone in the Kingdom’s commercial mobility journey. This collaboration brings together FAW’s engineering capabilities and Western Auto’s strong local presence, enabling them to deliver dependable commercial vehicles and aftersales support. Established in the year 2000,...

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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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Bosch leads CHASSIS initiative for automotive chiplet technology Bosch is leading the CHASSIS (Chiplet-based Hardware Architectures for Software-Defined Vehicles), the first Europe-based initiative for an open chiplet-based platform for automotive applications. The three-year research program aims to accelerate the development, standardization, and industrialization of secure and scalable chiplet technology for software-defined vehicles (SDVs). C...

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Maybach brand planned to be launched in Argentina in 2026 On December 17, it was reported that Prestige Auto, the representative of Mercedes-Benz in Argentina, plans to introduce the Maybach luxury brand in the country in 2026. The announcement was made by Daniel Herrero, president of Prestige Auto, during a press conference held at the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter plant in La Matanza. Maybach is the most exclusive luxury division of the German automak...

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camera-based driver monitoring system. The company's ADAS portfolio is centered on its ASPER 79 GHz radar platform, which aims to fulfill a host of short and mid-range ADAS functionalities with the same hardware module, which covers a field-of-view of 180° with one radar chip. This approach offers auto manufacturers the possibility of simplifying their architecture by replacing up to 12 ultrasonic sensors, four corner radar sensors, and tailgate...

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Valmet Automotive and Sisu Auto partner to assemble SISU GT vehicles in Finland On December 17, Valmet Automotive signed a cooperation agreement with Sisu Auto to manufacture components and carry out final vehicle assembly for the SISU GT series at Valmet Automotive’s Uusikaupunki plant in Finland. The partnership addresses Sisu Auto’s need for additional capacity to facilitate its growth, while allowing Valmet Automotive to expand into new a...

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Deepal to increase capital by over CNY 6.1 billion On December 13, Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Auto) announced on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) that Deepal Technology Co., Ltd. (Deepal), a holding subsidiary, plans to increase capital and expand shares through public listing, targeting original shareholders and qualified investors. The financing amount is estimated at CNY 6.122 billion, including up to CNY 3.122 billion ...

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INESA transfers 20% stake in Shanghai Nissei to Nippon Seiki Shanghai INESA Auto Electronics Systems Co., Ltd. (INESA), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Feilo Acoustics Co., Ltd. (Feilo Acoustics), transferred its 20% stake in Shanghai Nissei Display System Co., Ltd. (Shanghai Nissei) to Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. (Nippon Seiki) for CNY 103,631,540.Upon completion of the transfer, INESA no longer owns any of Shanghai Nissei. Preliminary estimate...

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Sindipeças raises its growth forecast for Brazil’s auto parts industry from 3% to 4% for 2026 On December 15, it was reported that Brazil’s auto parts association Sindipeças 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 r...

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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, Alabama, where more than 2.5 million Pilots have been produced since 2006. The 2026 Honda Pilot features a 3.5-liter DOHC V6 e...

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TTTech Auto, Austria, introduces MotionWise Communication On December 11, TTTech Auto announced the launch of MotionWise Communication, a new software product designed to unify and simplify automotive communication across all vehicle domains. The middleware is the next modular solution from the MotionWise family. It enables OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to implement all relevant communication use cases at both the ECU and vehicle level with one off-t...

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Silver Star Auto launches locally assembled Peugeot 3008 and Landtrek Pick-up in Ghana On December 16, Silver Star Auto Ltd. (SSAL), the authorised distributor of Peugeot vehicles in Ghana, launched the locally assembled premium Peugeot 3008 SUV and the Peugeot Landtrek Pick-up. The Peugeot 3008, equipped with a 1.6 Turbo engine, delivers bold styling, advanced safety features, and impressive performance tailored for Ghanaian driving conditions. ...

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TIER IV, Japan, invests in Taiwan-based autonomous driving startup Turing Drive On December 16, TIER IV announced investment in Turing Drive, a Taiwan-based startup specializing in autonomous driving systems for geofenced areas and low-speed operations. The companies have established a capital and business alliance. TIER IV heads the development of Autoware, the world's leading open-source software for autonomous driving. TIER IV's Pilot.Auto sof...

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China releases 401st list of “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Products” On December 15, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the 401st list of the “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products”. A number of products of independent automobile brands such as FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, Changan Auto, and BAIC BluePark, as well as joint-venture automobile...

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ZTE, GAC Group to deepen cooperation on intelligentization of auto industry On December 15, ZTE Corporation (ZTE) signed an agreement on deepening strategic cooperation on the intelligentization, connected transformation, and digitalization of the automotive industry with Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (GAC Group) in Panyu. The aim is to further expand the depth and breadth of their cooperation. Under the agreement, the two companies will c...

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Geely Auto unveils Geely Safety Centre in Ningbo On December 12, Geely Auto unveiled the Geely Safety Centre, which is open to all industries. Located in Ningbo, the Geely Safety Centre covers an initial investment of over CNY 2 billion, a land area of around 45,000 square meters, and a floor area of 81,930.75 square meters. It integrates passive safety, active safety, assisted driving simulation, and cybersecurity tests for passenger (sedans, SU...

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Changan Auto to enter Italian, Spanish markets with BEV, PHEV models According to multiple press releases dated December 15, Changan Auto is poised to enter the Italian and Spanish markets. To be launched first are two battery electric vehicle (BEV) models, with their plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) variants expected in 2026. In the Italian market, Changan Auto will introduce the Deepal S05 and S07 battery electric SUVs, with respective starting p...

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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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Mexican tariffs shake domestic market On December 12, it was reported that Mexico’s decision to impose higher tariffs on products originating from Asian countries without trade agreements, particularly China, effective January 1, has intensified a debate within the domestic market, revealing clear opposing positions across industries, especially the automotive one. Supporters of the measure argue it is necessary to protect national production. ...

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DAAE, BAW forge strategic partnership Harbin Dongan Auto Engine Co., Ltd. (DAAE) signed a strategic cooperation agreement and established a joint innovation laboratory for new powertrains with Beijing Automobile Works (BAW). This further expands the cooperation model between the two companies from vehicle powertrain adaptation to joint R&D and technical collaboration.Previously, the two companies collaborated on several BAW vehicle models, involv...

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