CIE Automotive acquires Aludec Group for EUR 200 million CIE Automotive, S.A. announced the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Aludec, S.A. (Aludec) for an enterprise value of EUR 200 million. The closing of the transaction is subject to the fulfilment of customary conditions. Aludec specializes in the manufacture of decorative plastic and metal components for both the interior and exterior of vehicles. The company employs around 1,300 e...

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Suprajit to expand operations in Mexico On December 16, Suprajit México announced a new expansion phase in Matamoros, Tamaulipas thanks to an estimated investment of USD 2.7 million. The project will create 800 new jobs over the next year, most of them allocated to workers trained in specialized manufacturing of cables and components for the automotive industry, as well as cables for outdoor-use equipment. (Mexico Industry on December 16, 2025)...

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Anthro Energy to build USD 42 million battery materials plant in Louisville, Kentucky On December 12, Anthro Energy Inc., an advanced materials and battery developer, announced plans to locate a new manufacturing facility in Louisville, Kentucky, investing over USD 42 million and creating 110 new jobs. The new manufacturing facility will focus on advanced electrolyte production. Anthro Energy has developed a proprietary injectable phase-change e...

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Egypt approves new project for vehicle manufacturing On December 17, the Egyptian Cabinet approved “Golden License” to “MAC for Light Transport Manufacturing LLC” for its project to establish and operate a factory for the production and assembly of all types of cars, passenger cars, buses, etc., as well as micro-mini/midbus buses up to a capacity of 25 seats and buses up to 50 seats.  The plant will also produce key automotive components...

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os) in Xiangyang, Hubei. For this comprehensive strategic partnership, Zelos will provide full-stack intelligent driving solutions including software and hardware systems, software development platforms, connectivity platforms, and toolchains, while DFAC will be responsible for vehicle development, manufacturing, chassis tuning, brand marketing, and channel marketing. Both companies will co-develop autonomous driving solutions featuring both inno...

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EU approves EUR 623 million German State aid to support two chip factories On December 11, the European Commission approved EUR 623 million in German State aid to support the set-up of two new semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Dresden and Erfurt. The aid consists of a EUR 495 million measure for GlobalFoundries and a EUR 128 million measure for X-FAB. GlobalFoundries project involves the creation of new 300 mm wafer manufacturing capacity...

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ommunication in nursing care facilities. In addition, we are developing a variety of new products looking toward the future. The business environment in terms of international trade has gone through major changes this year due to the US-China trade conflict and changes in government policies. Also, automotive OEMs are being increasingly forced to review their production operations and strengthen local production and consumption. Amidst this harsh...

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s committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through its Toyota and Lexus brands, plus its more than 1,800 dealerships. Toyota employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 49 million cars and trucks at its 14 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota’s plant in North Carolina began to assemble automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. (Toyota release on ...

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HOLON leverages PTC’s Windchill+ for autonomous urban shuttle development PTC announced that HOLON, a subsidiary of the Benteler Group, has used its Windchill+ product lifecycle management (PLM) software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution to develop the HOLON urban, an automotive-standard autonomous Level-4 electric vehicle (EV). HOLON has replaced manual, paper-based processes with this cloud-based PLM to create a fully digital product development e...

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Rheinmetall opens new factory in Szeged, Hungary for automotive components On December 12, 2025, the Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) reported that Rheinmetall AG officially opened its new factory at the SZTE Science Park in Szeged, completing an EUR 69 million investment. Supported by HIPA, the facility is Rheinmetall’s only production site outside Germany to operate with fully carbon-neutral manufacturing. It will create 300 jobs ...

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Ilika, UK, starts shipments of new 10Ah Goliath battery prototypes On December 11, Ilika shipped its new 10Ah Goliath battery prototypes to customers across multiple industries, including automotive companies. These new prototypes offer five times more capacity than the 2Ah P1 prototypes delivered to customers in July 2024. The 10Ah cells feature a proprietary oxide coating that offers improved safety, allowing electric vehicle manufacturers to d...

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Automaker group warns Congress that China poses threat to U.S. auto industry On December 11, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents General Motors, Ford, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Stellantis and other major OEMs, urged Congress and the Trump administration to prevent Chinese government-backed automakers and battery manufacturers from opening U.S. manufacturing plants, warning the industry’s future is at stake. “Chi...

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propellers and half shafts, employing more than 5,000 people with annual revenues of approximately USD 2 billion, and a presence in all strategically relevant markets.  Neapco, headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, is a leading provider of innovative driveline solutions for the global automotive industry. Since acquiring IFA in 2022, AEQUITA has fundamentally realigned the company through a comprehensive modernization and restructur...

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Mexican automotive market faces uncertainty for 2026 On December 10, it was reported that the automotive sector is entering 2026 under continued cost pressure and cautious investment strategies, according to Deloitte’s latest analysis. Alberto Torrijos, Automotive Sector Lead Partner at Deloitte LatAm, explained that uncertainty surrounding global economic conditions, stricter regulations, and the upcoming review of the USMCA have led manufactu...

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Nissan Mexico starts expansion at Aguascalientes A1 plant On December 10, Nissan Mexico announced the start of a new project to transfer production of the NP300/Frontier pickup to its Aguascalientes A1 plant in Mexico, as part of the company’s RE:Nissan. The initiative aims to consolidate Aguascalientes as the largest automotive hub in Latin America. The project involves cross-functional infrastructure upgrades and the installation of a new pro...

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Allison Transmission to expand India operations with new defense, mining, energy and export contracts On December 9, 2025, Allison Transmission announced that it is expanding its operations and investment in India through new partnerships in defence, mining, energy, and export manufacturing. In the automotive sector, on the export side, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles has begun shipping Fuso 1623 and 1828 medium‑duty trucks with Allison 3000...

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Cell Impact, Sweden partners with Asian automaker for flow plate forming tool On December 9, Cell Impact announced that it had signed an agreement with an Asian automotive manufacturer for the production and delivery of a forming tool used in manufacturing flow plates. The order is valued at SEK 1.5 million, with delivery expected in Q1 2026. Cell Impact AB is a global supplier of advanced flow plates to fuel cell and electrolyzer manufacturers. ...

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Alibaba Cloud, Yanfeng Automotive forge strategic partnership Alibaba Cloud Computing Co., Ltd. (Alibaba Cloud), an Alibaba Group subsidiary, signed a full-stack AI cooperation agreement with Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd. (Yanfeng Automotive), a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. Based on Alibaba Cloud’s AI and cloud technologies, as well as Yanfeng Automotive’s experience in the automotive parts indust...

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anging from cell and module cycling to high-voltage pack and drivetrain emulation. The systems, designed, manufactured, and serviced in the US, help OEMs, battery labs, and universities validate performance and meet industry requirements. They are developed to support diverse applications including automotive and commercial vehicles. The commitment to domestic manufacturing also ensures supply stability, shorter lead times, and responsive technic...

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Stellantis announces 2026 production and investment plans for South America On December 8, Stellantis Brazil announced major production and investment plans for 2026 across its South American operations. The company confirmed that its Goiana Automotive Hub in Pernambuco will manufacture four new models equipped with locally developed Bio-Hybrid technology, following the earlier announcement that Leapmotor vehicles will also be produced there next...

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