Stellantis Pro One showcases smart and sustainable vans at ISSA PULIRE 2025, Italy On May 26, Stellantis Italy announced that its Pro One vehicle will join the 27th ISSA PULIRE fair from May 27-29, 2025 at Fieramilano in Rho, Milan. The event focuses on the models provide practical and sustainable transport solutions for small and medium cleaning businesses across Europe. Stellantis Pro One will showcase three key commercial vehicles: Opel Combo...

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three individual seats in both the second and third rows, the new model offers greater flexibility and comfort for larger groups. All rear seats can be individually moved or removed to keep the van versatile.  The eight-seater is based on the extended version (5,173 mm in length) and is available across all trim levels. Higher trims—Life, Edition, and Style—are standard seven-seaters from the Hanover factory, Germany. Engine options include...

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WeRide, China launches robotaxi and autonomous driving products in Saudi Arabia On May 27, WeRide announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia. It has launched testing or deployment of its Robotaxis and other core autonomous driving products in cities like Riyadh and AlUla, setting the stage for commercial rollout and wider operations across Saudi Arabia. WeRide has commenced ground preparation work ahead of its upcoming Robotaxi trial operations, w...

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GAC introduces two new energy vehicles in Ethiopia On May 27, GAC International announced its "Ethiopia Action" and introduced two new energy vehicle models. The company launched the AION Y Plus and ES9 models, offering both pure electric and plug-in hybrid options. It also opened its first flagship showroom in Addis Ababa, with plans to expand across the country. In addition, GAC is promoting localization through a KD factory and working with Hu...

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e initiative aims to strengthen the company's resilience due to current automotive market challenges. The SEK 18 billion action plan includes the creation of an efficient organisation with a structurally lower cost base, which includes the reduction of about 3,000 jobs, including consultant roles, across Volvo Cars’ global operations. These job cuts will primarily affect office workers in Sweden and will represent around 15% of Volvo Cars' off...

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nnounced a five-year IT services agreement with Vibracoustic SE (Vibracoustic), a group company of Freudenberg SE, to transform its SAP environment and modernize global IT operations. DXC will take responsibility for Vibracoustic’s global SAP Application Development and Management Services (ADMS) across 17 countries and over 30 manufacturing facilities. The transformation will streamline operations, standardize processes, and improve service de...

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or next-generation e-mobility products have been commissioned at this plant to produce e-compressors, ASP cartridges, hydraulic ESCs for Indian OEMs, and wheel-end products such as actuators, brake chambers, and ASAs for both domestic and export markets. Manufacturing capacities have been scaled up across all plants for braking system products to capitalize on growth opportunities. New assembly lines have been established at the Jamshedpur and Lu...

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attech, and GEBA – Green Road Machinery.  Durapower also reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its presence in Europe through the expansion of its current office in Helmond, the Netherlands. The SOI highlights the strategic alliance in accelerating electrification and sustainable innovation across five key sectors: e-mobility, port and specialty vehicles, construction equipment, road equipment, and marine applications. Based on social med...

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Abdul Latif Jameel and Uber sign MoU to advance urban mobility in Saudi Arabia On May 26, Abdul Latif Jameel signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uber Technologies, Inc. to explore the development of a scalable, next-generation fleet operations platform across traditional ride-hailing and autonomous mobility. The MoU aims to help accelerate the transformation of urban mobility across Saudi Arabia, including through the deployment of Au...

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side and outside the company. It will be an engineer-first environment that serves as a development base for software, AI, and other forms of intelligence, complete with functions that enable development while seeing and touching actual mobility vehicles and a layout that enables open communication across all levels. Toyota press release...

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tegrated virtual ECU simulation, with flexible access to the full setup both locally via VirtualBox and in the cloud through AWS Marketplace. Other solutions include SOVD (Service-Oriented Vehicle Diagnostics), an AUTOSAR Adaptive solution, that enables faster, more flexible, and remote diagnostics across modern E/E architectures through a standardized API. (From a press release dated May 22, 2025)...

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, advanced cooling technology, and high redundancy backup systems, ensuring continuous, reliable operation. The center is optimized for energy efficiency with Thailand’s best-in-class Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and houses a Data Center Innovation Lab for testing and developing new solutions across various industries. This milestone positions Thailand as a leading digital hub in ASEAN, bolstering Thailand’s digital ecosystem and attracti...

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y a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 155 hp and 136 lb-ft of torque, paired with a reengineered CVT for better responsiveness and fuel efficiency. Paddle shifters and Step-Shift logic simulate gear changes for a sportier drive. Regarding safety, the vehicle includes Honda Sensing as a standard across all trims, offering a suite of advanced driver-assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control, collision mitigation braking, lane keeping a...

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Infineon joins the board of directors of FiRa Consortium On May 20, Infineon Technologies AG joined the board of directors of the FiRa (fine-ranging) Consortium. This marks a significant step in the company’s commitment to further shaping the future of Ultra-wideband (UWB) across a wide field of use cases and verticals.  Having been an active contributor to FiRa since 2021, Infineon is now expanding its activities at the board level to further...

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n Make it in the Emirates 2025 in Abu Dhabi, where a lease agreement was signed between RAKEZ and Faraday Future Middle East FZ-LLC, the subsidiary of FF. The facility will support the production of both FF and potential Faraday X (FX) models, enabling the Company to serve diverse customer segments across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, with potential future expansion into Europe and North Africa. It will create up to 200 skilled jo...

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ing 8-speed manual synchromesh gearbox. Additionally, FAW Trucks plans to take advantage of South Africa’s expected truck market growth of 1.7% in 2025 and beyond, supported by increased production capacity at its Coega plant, which aims to build 8,000 trucks by 2028, and a growing dealer network across the region. Based on FAW Trucks South Africa press release...

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utions On May 21, Jabil Inc., a global manufacturing solutions provider for leading automakers, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with AVL Software and Functions GmbH, the e-drive and software center of AVL List GmbH. The collaboration between Jabil and AVL aims to offer complete solutions across the product development lifecycle for next-generation vehicle technology. Both entities will enable customers to reduce complexity and costs wh...

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Nissan unveils new plan to expand manufacturing capabilities at Ávila plant, Spain On May 22, Nissan Spain announced that its Ávila plant is embarking on a new plan aimed at enhancing collaboration within Nissan to broaden its manufacturing operations and create new opportunities across other sectors and industrial activities. The plant, with the introduction of new flexible production lines, can industrialize any replacement component, whether...

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dbreaking efficiency through dynamic load sharing between plugs. Through smart power handling, the charger also tackles the issue of reactive losses, thus significantly reducing energy costs. Additionally, it debuts the peerless Harmony Net technology and enables intelligent real-time power sharing across multiple chargers. Based on Exicom press release...

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(MBGB), through its 55%-owned subsidiary Meta Bright Solutions Sdn. Bhd. (MBS), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with ChargeHere EV Solution Sdn. Bhd.  ChargeHere, operating under the ChargeSini brand, is Malaysia’s leading EV Charging Point Operator (CPO), with 935 charging points across 300 stations and over 32,000 active users. The MOU aims to establish a framework for potential collaboration in the EV charging business in Mal...

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