Toyota Brazil to increase workforce by 600 in 2026 On March 30, it was reported that Toyota Brazil is expanding its workforce as part of its growth strategy, announcing the opening of 230 job positions with plans to reach 600 hires by the end of 2026. The vacancies cover multiple areas, including production, maintenance, administration, commercial, IT, health, safety and quality, reflecting increased operational needs across the company’s manuf...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

vehicle subsystems. It dynamically regulates refrigerant flow and temperature to optimally support real-time demands such as fast charging and extreme weather. It also incorporates design elements related to noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH), including vibration isolation components and a sound cover. (From a press release dated March 31, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Resources and Energy explained, "U.S. production accounts for a significant portion, making these figures highly reliable." According to METI, naphtha supplies—combining imports from non-Middle Eastern sources such as the U.S. and South America with domestically refined volumes—are expected to cover approximately two months' worth of domestic demand. Inventories of downstream naphtha products, such as polyethylene and polypropylene, also amo...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

y Plant currently builds the Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500HD and GMC Sierra 2500/3500HD pickups on three shifts, five days a week, producing about 1,100 a day, according to a United Auto Workers official. Flint Assembly employs about 4,200 hourly workers, who will be mandated into overtime hours to cover the additional day of production. GM also builds the Silverado 2500/3500HD, as well as the Silverado 1500 light-duty pickup, at Oshawa Car Asse...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Shriram Pistons, India, widens MoA to cover EV motors, ADAS, smart lighting and e-drive systems On March 28, 2026, Shriram Pistons & Rings received MCA approval to expand its main object clause, moving well beyond its traditional piston and engine components business to cover a wide range of new automotive and EV-related product categories. The amended Memorandum of Association (MoA) now allows the company to design, manufacture, and trade tracti...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

CUPRA unveils eco-friendly 3D-knitted seats made from recycled ocean plastics On March 25, CUPRA unveiled the CUP Bucket seats for the Raval model, which are made using advanced 3D knitting technology. For the first time in the automotive industry, a seat cover is created as one seamless piece using 3D knitting technology. The process produces zero waste and uses recycled, recyclable materials made locally. The entire process is handled by a sing...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

ed with the construction of a second manufacturing plant in Guatemala. The new facility will be located in Pajapita, around seven kilometers from its existing plant in Ayutla. The site will produce wiring harnesses for vehicles, including programs supporting the Ford F-150. The plant is expected to cover approximately 35,000 square meters, begin operations in September 2027, and employ around 3,500 workers at full capacity. The company highlighte...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

iami, Florida later in 2026 in its biggest push to date in the U.S. driverless-ride hailing market. Zoox plans to significantly grow its footprint in San Francisco, focusing on dense, high-demand neighborhoods such as the Marina, Chinatown, and the Embarcadero areas, while expanding in Las Vegas to cover more hotels and entertainment destinations along the Strip. Zoox expects to begin paid journeys in Las Vegas by late June, pending National High...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

s. Front Phygital Shields are made for electric vehicles, as they don’t need a front grille due to the elimination of the traditional radiator grille. The Front Phygital Shields integrate the two full-LED headlamps. In the BMW iX3, it also integrates radar sensors with a heated, radar-transparent cover. This protects the sensors from weather and contamination. The integrated heating function makes the radar sensors a weather-independent technol...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

nd overall driving costs. The Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology can help reduce pressure on the power grid during peak times by balancing demand and using stored energy more efficiently, potentially lowering overall system costs and making energy more affordable in the future. The collaboration will cover vehicles made at the Sunderland plant, supporting lower energy and mobility costs. It also promotes UK-built vehicles and aligns with Motability...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

Germany selects 38 projects for IPCEI Semiconductors On March 19, the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) selected 38 projects from 12 German states in the expression of interest procedure for the planned "Important Project of Common European Interest on Advanced Semiconductor Technologies" (IPCEI AST). The selected projects cover all seven technology areas of the IPCEI AST, including photonic integrated circuits, AI chips and...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

CaoCao Inc. activates 3,600 Robotaxi pick-up, drop-off points in Hangzhou On March 17, CaoCao Inc. announced the activation of 3,600 Robotaxi virtual pick-up and drop-off points in Binjiang District and Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, which cover almost all local major roads, office buildings, and exits and entrances to commercial and residential communities. It is reported that the company will continue to expand its operational areas in Hangzhou a...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

s NV, to make LFP cells for stationary storage systems.  Ultium Cells other JV plant in Warren, Ohio will continue making EV cells for GM, while a new plant in Arizona will also start making EV batteries in 2026. LG and its energy storage system (ESS) customers, benefit from federal subsidies that cover about 60% of the cost of an energy storage system through government subsidies, such as the 45X battery production tax credit and 48e investment...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

cles by category, or 8 energy-saving gasoline vehicles (ICE vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles) and 35 NEVs by powertrain. In the Chinese market, the automaker will establish a complete product portfolio spanning all segments in 2028. As for markets outside of China, 26 new vehicle models, which cover left- and right-hand drive vehicles and over 140 countries and regions, will be introduced. Furthermore, Changan Auto will be committed to explo...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

ital traceability, an ISO 8 cleanroom, and specialised test infrastructure, and Exicom plans to set up an EV charger interoperability testing centre at the site, alongside manufacturing Tritium’s TRI-FLEX liquid-cooled power modules. The campus integrates sustainability features such as 40% green cover, a 1 MW rooftop solar plant, rainwater harvesting, and a sewage treatment plant, and is built to meet IGBC Green Building norms. Based on Exicom...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

nses from corporate taxes. The government will submit the draft law to the ongoing special Diet session to realize enforcement in April 2027. Based on the “7th Science, Technology and Innovation Basic Plan”, which will be developed soon, the technologies eligible for the support are expected to cover the following six areas: 1) AI and advanced robots, 2) quantum technology, 3) semiconductors and telecommunications, 4) biotechnology and health...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

0 buses and bus chassis from multiple State Transport Undertakings across India, awarded via competitive e-bidding under the government procurement system. The orders, from agencies including MSRTC, GSRTC, NWKRTC, TGSRTC, BSRTC, RSRTC, KSRTC, Haryana Roadways, and Chandigarh Transport Undertaking, cover models such as Tata Magna, Cityride, Starbus, Starbus Prime, and LPO 1618/1622/1822 for intercity, long-haul, and intracity operations. Based on...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

transportation. The participating enterprises include CATL, Rept Battero, Schneider Electric, NIO, XPeng, and BMW Group. The event features Plenary Keynotes & Leaders’ Roundtable, TBSA Tech Tracks, Energy Storage Summit, MTA (Mobility Tech Asia) Summits, and other sessions. TBSA Tech Tracks will cover advanced battery design and manufacturing, battery safety, recycling and sustainability, solid-state batteries, and emerging applications, where...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

ology transfer of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), aiming to align the technology with international standards while adapting it for use in Thailand. The collaboration will focus on research and development, specialist workforce development, and technical information sharing. It will also cover educational and technical initiatives related to end-of-life vehicle (ELV) management, particularly the growing challenge of handling EV batteri...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

s, the FLASH Charger adopts the world’s first T-shaped overhead design for a light weight and ease of use. BYD also connected all the links between vehicles and charging stands, enabling “plug-and-charge” and “non-interactive payment” via a mobile application. To accelerate FLASH Charging coverage in China, BYD implemented a strategy to deploy a large number of FLASH Charging stations across the country. It is expected that by the end o...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10