xury with modern craftsmanship. A floating glass “Zeppelin” instrument panel showcases a mix of analogue and digital details, including four clocks—one shaped like the Mercedes logo that acts as an AI companion. The vehicle features solar coatings that could be applied like a thin paste to EV body panels. Covering 11 square meter of surface could add up to 12,000 km of range per year under ideal sunlight. The recyclable coating contains no ...

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the principle of Multi-Dimensional Collaborative Protection. Its key features include (i) an Active Cushion Collapse Mechanism that rapidly collapses the seat frame to absorb energy and adjust posture in a crash, and (ii) an Adjustable Seat Belt Outlet that adapts to various passenger postures and body types. This Z-Guard also leverages predictive signals and high-speed motor-driven seat repositioning to adjust the occupant’s posture before a ...

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paused the week of October 13. The news was subsequently confirmed by administration of the plant that the shutdown is a direct result of the fire at Novelis’ aluminum plant in Oswego, New York, which provides around 40% of the U.S. auto industry’s total aluminum sheeting, used in the F-150’s body panels.  Presently, it is unclear if this disruption will lead to any other production pauses for the F-Series lineup at other plants through th...

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s and components of its first fully electric car, the Ferrari Elettrica, during Capital Markets Day 2025. Every major part of the Elettrica has been developed and built in-house at Maranello, Italy. The project is ready for production and includes over 60 patented technologies. Both the chassis and body use 75% recycled aluminium, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 6.7 tons per car. Ferrari Elettrica has two electric axles, each with dual perma...

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-building, while battery cells remain sourced from partners. Next-gen hybrids will combine Ferrari’s best combustion and electric tech, with in-house software improving vehicle dynamics and a new Human Interface blending digital and analogue controls. Ferrari will use recycled aluminum alloys for body panels and castings, cutting carbon emissions by 75% compared to virgin aluminum and reducing total Scope 3 emissions by 6% by 2030. Key investme...

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ons to restart at its Oswego, New York facility’s hot mill by the first quarter of 2026, after being shut down by a fire on September 16. The New York plant supplies roughly 40% of the aluminum sheet used in the auto industry. Ford is the largest user of the plant's aluminum, which it uses in the body of its F-Series pickups. While the company is expected to experience some disruptions, Ford spokesman Ian Thibodeau said, "Novelis is one of seve...

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train offers up to 550 km range on a single charge and supports ultra-fast charging to reduce downtime. The ED12 all-electric double-decker bus can carry up to 126 passengers and provides up to 560 km range per charge under city conditions. It is built with a lightweight 6000-series aluminium-alloy body and features a 10-layer battery safety system. Based on CRRC EV press release...

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on of performance while minimizing the amount of structural adhesive used. While JFE Steel’s topology optimization technique has been adopted for more than 30 models including passenger cars and mini vehicles, it is the first time for the technique to be adopted for a large MPV, for which vehicle body rigidity is emphasized To apply topology optimization, which is based on the assumption of a stationary state, to moving products like automobile...

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Stellantis Cassino plant, Italy extends shutdown until October 10, 2025 On October 3, multiple sources reported that the Stellantis Cassino plant in Italy has extended its shutdown until October 10, 2025, affecting the body shop, paint shop, and car assembly. Workers, who have been idle since September 25, 2025, were originally scheduled to return on October 6, 2025. In total, production interruptions at the plant will reach 90 days in 2025. Work...

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October 8, 2025. The production will resume first at the Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre (EPMC) and Battery Assembly Centre (BAC). The company will also resume stamping operations in Castle Bromwich, Halewood, and Solihull, along with key areas of the Solihull vehicle plant, including the body shop, paint shop, and Logistics Operations Centre. The vehicle production will soon follow in Nitra, Slovakia, and the Range Rover and Range Rove...

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fers high sensitivity at 940 nm near-infrared and a wide 110 dB dynamic range, delivering clear images in all lighting conditions. When used with Smart Eye’s AI algorithms, the sensor enhances driver monitoring (distraction and drowsiness detection) and occupant monitoring (posture, seatbelt use, body position), helping meet safety regulations like the EU General Safety Regulation (GSR) and Euro NCAP 2026 protocols. Based on Smart Eye press rel...

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Tinh, with a first-phase capacity of 5 million tons per year. The facility will produce construction steel, hot-rolled steel, high-strength steel, and special alloy steel—key materials for EV manufacturing and high-speed infrastructure. Core products such as automotive-grade steel sheets, stamped body panels, and structural steel for rails, bridges, and ports will meet international standards, helping reduce import dependence and expand regiona...

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onditioning. Its 12.4-meter length and 3.85-meter exterior height provide ample space.  The V12E has a length of 12.4 meters and an exterior height of 3.65 meters, ideal for urban medium- and long-distance passenger transport. The V13E intercity bus is 13.15 meters long and adopts a 3.45-meter low-body design. It will be shipped to France after the exhibition. Based on press release from Suzhou King Long Higer Bus ...

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JBM Electric Vehicles, India unveils ECOLIFE e12 electric city bus at Busworld 2025 Brussels On October 3, JBM Electric Vehicles (JBM EV), launched its electric city bus ECOLIFE e12 at Busworld 2025 in Brussels. The ECOLIFE e12 features a lightweight monocoque stainless steel body, a range of up to 400 km per charge, ultra-fast charging support, recyclable seats and fabrics made from recycled yarn, and advanced telematics for real-time vehicle he...

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Volvo Buses partners with Marcopolo to launch Paradiso G8 1200 coaches in Europe On October 3, Volvo Buses announced a strategic partnership with Marcopolo to expand its product portfolio and strengthen its presence in the European coach market. The partnership brings the new Volvo B13R chassis paired with Marcopolo’s Paradiso G8 1200 body to customers in France and Italy. The coaches will be offered in 4x2 and 6x2 configurations, tailored to ...

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otive Group, Inc. (UAAGI) has officially introduced Radar Auto brand (under Geely Holding Group) in the Philippines, expanding its local portfolio that already includes Foton, Chery, BAIC, and Lynk & Co.  RADAR Auto Philippines presented the Radar RD6, an electric pickup that stands out for its unibody construction and independent multi-link rear suspension, offering a smoother and more refined driving experience compared with conventional body-...

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t the Burnley plant, which is in the neighborhood of the Derby plant. Part of the production facilities will be moved from the Derby plant to Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. (TMUK), Toyota Motor Corporation’s production plant in the country. At the Derby plant, Futaba Industrial manufactures body parts and fuel parts, which are supplied to Toyota and Jaguar Land Rover in the U.K. (From an article in the Nikkan Jidosha Shimbun on October 6,...

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ARAI, India signs MoU With consortium partners for green hydrogen in transport sector, launches Phase II On September 30, 2025, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Heavy Industries, signed the project agreement (MoU) with selected organizations for Phase I of the Pilot Project on the use of Green Hydrogen in the transport sector under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. Additionally, Pha...

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dication to the Energy Transition Act, designed to transition the state toward the goal of 100% zero-carbon electricity supply by 2045. The Nano BEAST has a standard 118 kWh battery pack and a range of up to 140 miles. Configured for up to 24 passengers, it features a seamlessly integrated aluminum body made from extruded aluminum manufactured by Constellium. The Nano BEAST is built on the EV Star Cab & Chassis which is the same platform as the E...

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0 million. The plant produces electric buses and diesel buses. The plant is in Jinja. The plant can save USD 800 million from car imports. It has a production capacity of 2,500 vehicles in the medium term, 5,000 in the long term, and 10,000 vehicles annually by 2030. The plant has facilities like a body shop, paint shop, chassis systems integration, trim and assembly, quality inspection and testing, and a test track, supported by an in-house desi...

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