leading tolerances on splines and journal diameters for electric vehicle applications. Sansera also deployed fully automated manufacturing cells for large connecting rods in India, aligning them with its Sweden facility specifications and commissioning two CE-certified cells in Sweden. Its advanced aluminium forging processes were also refined to handle complex geometries with consistent mechanical properties. Based on the Sansera Engineering ann...

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Stahl, Netherlands launches RelcaDur, water based bonding agent for rubber-to-metal automotive applications On September 2, Stahl, a Netherlands based firm specializing in coatings for flexible materials, launched RelcaDur, a new bonding agent that connects rubber to surfaces such as steel, aluminium, and plastic. It is a two-layer system i.e., a primer and a bonding agent. Unlike traditional solvent-based adhesives used in NVH (noise, vibration,...

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Teknia, Spain, developing Servohousing component for steer-by-wire steering systems On August 28, Teknia announced that it had taken on a project to produce a key product for Steer-by-Wire steering systems: the servohousing. Teknia uses aluminum die casting for the development of the housing used in the steering system electronics. Teknia carries out aluminum die casting at its plants in Ampuero (Spain), Oradea (Romania), Tepeji del Río (Mexico)...

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safety enhancements include the Advanced Electronic Braking System (AEBS), which shortens stopping distances and reduces rear-wheel lockup, and a Charge Drive Controller that combines the on-board charger and motor controller.  Ather also showcased Redux, a concept scooter built with a lightweight aluminium frame, 3D-printed seat, future-ready body panels, and features such as adaptive ride dynamics and a display that changes based on context. A...

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uce EU tariffs on US industrial goods to zero, as announced in August. VDA now expects the US to reduce tariffs on imports of cars and car parts from the EU to 15%, retroactively to August 1, 2025.  VDA president stated that they are also watching the further development of US tariffs on steel and aluminum products with concern. Care must be taken to ensure that no new burdens are imposed on the automotive industry or other EU industries. It sho...

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SGMW forges strategic alliance with Guangxi NEV SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW) announced on August 28 that it signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Guangxi New Energy Vehicle High-end Aluminum Alloy Components Research Institute (Guangxi NEV) on August 27. The two parties will work with scientific research institutions such as Wuhan University of Technology (WUT) to focus on promoting the research and development, testing and industrialization of ...

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n plant in Tennessee, creating nearly 50 jobs and raising total employment at the site to about 800. E-compressors are curial for thermal management in electric vehicles, helping extend battery life, enable fast charging, and improve driving range. The Morristown plant, which has produced steel and aluminum pistons for internal combustion engines since 1978, will now supply components for both conventional and electrified vehicles. MAHLE operates...

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to the significance in providing nearly half of all generic drugs for US healthcare. In 2024, Indian pharmaceutical exports to the US amounted to approximately USD 8.7 billion. Meanwhile, semiconductors and consumer electronics will also be covered by separate, sector-specific US tariffs. Finally, aluminum and steel products, together with passenger vehicles, will also be subject to tariffs separate from the blanket 50% rate. Looking ahead to fu...

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res 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine which generates output of 209 kW and 353 Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. It includes Engine Start-Stop technology as standard. The Rubicon model offers utility with up to 3,470 kg towing and a 725 kg payload capacity. It features lightweight aluminium doors that can be removed easily because of built-in Torx bit markings. Inside, the cabin features 12.3-inch infotainment screen with the la...

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anada voiced concern over the government’s decision to remove retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. on CUSMA-compliant goods, warning it weakens the country’s industrial base. USW Canadian National Director Marty Warren argued the move risks further exposure of Canadian sectors, including steel, aluminum, forestry, and automotive, to U.S. Section 232 tariffs. He urged Ottawa to reinstate protections on U.S. steel imports and to develop a bold,...

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anadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Canada would remove all of Canada’s tariffs on imported U.S. goods covered specifically by the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA). This decision will take effect starting September 1, 2025. Canada will retain its tariffs on steel, aluminum, and automotive vehicles going forward, with Prime Minister Carney noting that the specific sectoral tariffs will be the focus of future trad...

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sent its very first vehicle, designed from the ground up to navigate and elevate the city experience.  Linktour belongs to Shandong WEIQIAO PIONEERING GROUP, which has 18 domestic and overseas production sites and over 100,000 employees worldwide, covering the complete value chains of the textile, aluminum, and new energy vehicles industries. Based on press release from Linktour...

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nual transmission (AMT) for heavy-duty trucks (HDTs). The 10AS140 AMT adopts a main transmission fully helical grinding gear process, with a 78.96% higher average overlap ratio, a maximum load torque of 1,400Nm, and much better NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) performance. Designed with a full aluminum alloy housing, a 3-stage building-block-styled structure, main and auxiliary transmissions, and front and rear planetary structures, the 10AS...

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ket access” for specific U.S. seafood and agricultural products. The framework also establishes that the U.S. will commit to a 15% sectoral tariff limit on semiconductors, among other products. Another notable item from the joint statement is the possibility for discounted rates on certain steel, aluminum and derivative products through quotas. The joint statement says that the EU and U.S. will “intend to consider the possibility to cooperate...

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ct to recycle end-of-life vehicles. The goal is to recover high-quality raw materials and reuse them in new Mercedes-Benz cars. Starting in summer 2025, vehicles in northwest Germany will be dismantled, regardless of brand. Pollutants and reusable parts will be removed, and materials such as steel, aluminium, plastics, copper, and glass will be sorted and reintroduced into production through TSR’s recycling process. The project aims to secure a...

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U.S. expands steel and aluminum tariffs across range of product categories On August 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it is expanding the list of goods subject to Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum imports. The Department of Commerce will add 407 additional product categories to the list of derivative steel and aluminum products covered by the sectoral tariffs. As such, the steel and aluminum content of these produc...

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Karma Automotive unveils Gyesera Hybrid EREV Grande Coupé Karma Automotive unveiled the Gyesera, a luxury hybrid EREV four-seat Grande Coupé and successor to the Revero, at Monterey Car Week 2025. Set for production in Q4 2025 with a starting price of USD 165,000, the Gyesera blends lightweight aluminum and carbon composite construction with advanced design elements like the “Backslash” and “Comet Line” graphics. Its Hybrid EREV powertr...

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IAA Mobility 2025: KIRCHHOFF, Germany to present cross car beams, crash management system and structural parts On August 18, KIRCHHOFF Automotive announced that it will present its safe, lightweight, cost-efficient, and sustainable innovations at IAA Mobility 2025. It will showcase the entire range of its cross-car beam technologies, including steel sheet construction to innovative aluminum designs and pioneering hybrid constructions (tube-in-tub...

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ehicles annually, focusing on recycling and parts reuse to reduce environmental impact and extend component lifecycles. The dismantling process includes decontamination, inspection, cleaning, traceability certification, and compliance with Brazilian vehicle authority regulations. Metals like steel, aluminum, and copper are fully recycled. The new facility and initiative helps address the low rate of environmentally responsible vehicle disposal in...

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begun shipping cathode materials produced using self-sufficient precursors in July 2025. In June 2025, the company constructed a precursor plant with an annual production capacity of 45,000 tons at the cathode material plant site in Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do. High-nickel NCMA (nickel-cobalt-manganese-aluminum) that utilizes the precursors produced at this plant will be used by Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between LG Energy Solution Ltd. and Ge...

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