Phillips Medisize and TactoTek, Finland partner for IMSE manufacturing in USA and Mexico On June 11, TactoTek announced that Phillips Medisize, a Molex company, has joined the IMSE (in-mold structural electronics) ecosystem as a licensee. Phillips Medisize will begin IMSE manufacturing at its facilities in the USA and Mexico, serving key markets including consumer, defense, automotive, and medical technology. IMSE technology integrates electronic...

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FAW Group to continuously increase investment in Hong Kong market On June 13, FAW Group participated in the 2025 International Automotive & Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong) with blockbuster FAW Hongqi models, announcing that it will continuously increase investment in the Hong Kong market for co-creation and a win-win situation through joint establishment of industries, sharing of ecosystems, and mutual advancement of industries and finance. For joi...

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Comau partners with Roboze, Italy to transform on-demand manufacturing with automated, sustainable solutions On June 11, Comau announced its partnership with Roboze 3D printer maker to make advanced, on-demand manufacturing more affordable and accessible. Their collaboration, combining digital additive manufacturing and automation, will benefit industries such as automotive, energy, racing, and others. Through the collaboration, customers will ha...

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ded an update on the benefits of its recent acquisitions of H-One India and Mag Filters. With H-One India, Belrise secured a new OEM customer for Japanese four-wheeled vehicles (4W) and deepened its penetration with two Japanese OEMs for two-wheeled vehicles (2W). The deal brings high-tensile steel manufacturing, lightweight design expertise, and a complete in-house R&D setup. H-One’s operations feature five transfer press lines with capacities...

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Minister of Industry, Algeria reviews automotive projects in Batna province On June 15, the Minister of Industry made a working visit to Batna province to review important industrial facilities. He inspected the construction project of the Sokon factory, which will produce cars and utility vehicles, providing more than 1,300 jobs upon completion. He visited the GMI (Global Motors Industries) truck and bus manufacturing plant, as well as its assoc...

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Steyr Automotive partners with SuperPanther, China to manufacture next-gen electric trucks in Austria On June 12, Steyr Automotive, an Austrian commercial vehicle manufacturer, signed an agreement with SuperPanther, a China-based heavy-duty eTruck technology firm, for the industrial contract manufacturing of electric trucks. The two companies will combine their strengths to build the next generation of all-electric trucks. The first SuperPanther ...

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Geely says no new plant in Indonesia; Local assembly proceeds with partner Reported on June 13, 2025, Geely confirmed it will not build a new manufacturing plant in Indonesia, aligning with its global decision to halt the construction of new facilities and the expansion of existing ones due to what it describes as “serious overcapacity” in the global automotive industry. Nevertheless, Geely remains committed to the Indonesian market. The comp...

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Chery presents vehicle manufacturing project to Ministry of Industry, Algeria On June 11, the Ministry of Industry, Algeria announced that the Minister of Industry met with a high-level delegation representing SARL Automobile New Generation, including representatives from the Chinese company OMODA and JAECOO, and their parent company Chery. The meeting focused on the Tourist Vehicle Manufacturing Project in Algeria, aimed at boosting the national...

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GAC AION celebrates first year in Indonesia with grand opening of Purwakarta EV plant Announced on June 10, 2025, GAC AION and Indomobil Group held a grand opening ceremony for their EV manufacturing plant in Purwakarta, Indonesia, through PT National Assemblers (NA). This marks GAC's one-year presence in the Indonesian automotive market and solidifies its long-term commitment to developing the EV industry. The plant follows the Lighthouse Factor...

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TSMC to begin volume production of 3 nanometer class automotive semiconductors in second half of 2025 Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TSMC), the world’s largest semiconductor foundry, will begin volume production of 3 nanometer (1 nm is one-billionth of a meter) class automotive semiconductors for automakers in the second half of 2025. The products will be offered for autonomous driving and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS...

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Minda Corporation, India announces JV with Toyodenso, Japan for advanced automotive switches On June 11, Minda Corporation, the flagship company of the Spark Minda Group, announced a Joint Venture (JV) with Toyodenso for advanced automotive switches for the Indian market. Minda Corporation will have a majority stake in the newly formed venture with an investment in the agreed shareholding ratio of 60:40. Toyodenso will provide the JV with exclus...

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VinFast launches supplier incentives in Vietnam, targeting 500,000 vehicle production by 2027 Announced on June 9, 2025, VinFast has unveiled a strategic incentive program, alongside a commitment to procure products from Vietnamese supporting enterprises within its automotive production supply chain.  During a conference attended by over 1,000 industrial and supporting enterprises, including 700 existing partners and 300 prospective collaborator...

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Shenzhen JDD Tech, China plans plant in Morocco On June 8, multiple sources reported that Shenzhen JDD Tech New Materials, a Chinese company also known as Junida, announced plans to set up a new production facility in Morocco. This plant will focus on manufacturing functional protective covers for the automotive industry. The project is part of the company’s strategy to expand beyond Asia. The new facility will also serve customers in the Europ...

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OPmobility partners with startup AIRY Automotive on composite material 3D printing for lightweight battery casing OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) has partnered with Danish startup AIRY Automotive to develop a new generation of lightweight battery casing using continuous composite material 3D printing technology. Their collaboration was honored with the Plug and Play Global Innovation Award 2025 in the “Manufacturing” category at START...

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Major automotive companies form OpenGMSL Association for in-vehicle connectivity On June 3, leading OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, semiconductor manufacturers and ecosystem partners announced the formation of the OpenGMSL Association, an initiative bringing together industry leaders to transform SerDes transmission of video and/or high-speed data as an open, worldwide standard across the automotive ecosystem. The launch of the OpenGMSL Association enabl...

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Thailand’s MPI rises in April 2025 on automotive market recovery Reported on May 31, 2025, the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE) noted that Thailand’s Manufacturing Production Index (MPI) rose by over 2% YoY to 92.3 points in April, driven primarily by a recovery in the automotive sector. The OIE’s director-general noted that automakers accelerated production following strong bookings during the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show, hel...

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Mullen settles Bollinger Motors bankruptcy, consolidates engineering in Michigan On June 5, Bollinger Motors announced it has emerged from receivership as parent company Mullen Automotive settled claims in a lawsuit filed by Bollinger Motors' founder, Robert Bollinger. In connection with the settlement, Mullen Automotive increased its ownership stake in the company from 74% to 95% with payment of USD 11 million to Robert Bollinger for money he lo...

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Halms to build new component plant in Hungary On June 2, the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) announced Halms Hungary Kft., a subsidiary of Zhejiang Huashuo Technology Co., Ltd., is constructing a new automotive component manufacturing plant in Miskolc. The EUR 200 million investment, to be implemented in three phases, will create 1,000 new jobs in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County. The new facility will be equipped with state-of-the-art ...

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U.S. DOE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory tests 3D printed metal molds for U.S. auto manufacturing On May 29, the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) showed how 3D-printed metal molds offer a faster, more cost-effective and flexible approach to producing large composite components for mass-produced vehicles than traditional tooling methods. The research, conducted at the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (...

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Visteon opens high-resolution camera systems and displays backlight unit in India On June 2, Visteon launched in-house manufacturing of its next-generation high-resolution Analog and Digital Camera System and Display Backlight Unit (BLU) at its Chennai facility in India. Visteon will invest USD 10 million to support advanced in-house production and employment opportunities. The new production lines will build analog and digital cameras with 1.3 M...

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