Nexperia, Netherlands, updates about operational disruptions On November 5, Nexperia announced that its entities in China are not following the established corporate governance framework and ignoring the instructions of Nexperia B.V.'s global management. It is uncertain about deliveries from China.  Nexperia further announced that it cannot guarantee the intellectual property, technology, authenticity and quality standards for products delivered...

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Nexperia, Netherlands, welcomes suspension of Affiliate Rule by US, China’s support for resumption of exports On November 5, Nexperia welcomed the one-year suspension of the 'Affiliate Rule' by US authorities. The rule had extended US export control restrictions to entities owned 50% or more by entities on the US Entity List. The Affiliate Rule could have otherwise affected Nexperia, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Wingtech Technology Co., Ltd....

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Dolby provides in-car entertainment experience for Beijing Hyundai’s Elexio EV On October 30, Dolby Laboratories, Inc., and Hyundai Motor Group announced that Hyundai Motor Group’s China joint venture, Beijing Hyundai, has brought Dolby Atmos to its first China-exclusive electric vehicle, the Elexio, for the next generation in-car entertainment experience. This marks the first time Dolby Atmos has been integrated into a Hyundai model. Elexio...

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wo-wheeler OEM, and a new facility is expected to start operations in H2 FY 2027, covering handle, panel, steering, and front panel segments for both touring and scooter classes. In the EV space, Minda Corporation has started production of ECU connectors through a technological agreement with SANCO China. The company is focusing on localization and has won multiple EV orders, with its product range now including plastic HV connectors, charging in...

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CCAG completes Changan Auto ownership transfer registration On November 5, Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. (Changan Auto) announced on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) the completion of an ownership transfer registration by China Changan Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (CCAG), an indirect controlling shareholder. For the 1,410,747,155 Changan Auto shares, or a 14.23% stake in the company, spun off from China South Industries Group Corporation...

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and 97.7571 million internationally. The maximum offer price was set at HKD 131.50 per share, and the net proceeds were estimated at HKD 14.016 billion. Approximately 70% of the proceeds will be invested in R&D projects, and approximately 20% in new diversified marketing channels, sales outside of China, and charging network services. Seres Group’s Q3 2025 financial report shows that in the first three quarters of the year, the group achieved ...

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Nexperia China responds to Nexperia Netherlands’ suspension of wafer supply Nexperia China released an announcement to respond to Nexperia Netherlands’ decision to suspend wafer supply to the Assembly & Test Guangdong (ATGD) facility from October 26, 2025.According to the announcement, Nexperia Netherlands’ claim that “local management’s recent failure to comply with agreed contractual payment terms” is entirely fabricated. On the con...

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Skywell Group, Hyundai Motor partner for hydrogen energy mobility On November 3, Skywell Group held an exhibition event on the first hydrogen energy bus developed with Hyundai Motor at Hyundai Motor Hydrogen Fuel Cell System (Guangzhou) Co., Ltd. Unveiled at the event was the NJL6856FCEVF, China’s first 8.5m-long hydrogen fuel cell bus model with a short rear overhang. The vehicle model, which integrates Skywell Group’s local R&D and manufact...

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(incl. Daihatsu- and Hino- brand vehicles) increased by 5.0% to 5,643 thousand units. Toyota and Lexus brand vehicle sales increased by 4.7% YoY to 5,267 thousand units. The ratio of electrified vehicles of Toyota and Lexus sales rose to 46.9%, driven mainly by strong HEV sales in North America and China. As for the financial forecasts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, Toyota revised the sales revenue forecast from previous JPY 48,500 bi...

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BYD Auto Japan opens e-commerce store on Rakuten Ichiba to cultivate new demand BYD Auto Japan Inc. (BYD Auto Japan, Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama City), a subsidiary of China's BYD and responsible for the passenger car business in Japan, announced on November 4 that it has opened an official on-line store on “Rakuten Ichiba” marketplace operated by Rakuten Group, Inc. When a customer purchases at the on-line store on Rakuten Ichiba, customer infor...

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China and Brazil to discuss semiconductors supply On November 1, it was reported that China signaled it will open dialogue channels with Brazil’s automotive sector to prevent a shortage of chips used in flex-fuel vehicle production. The announcement was shared by China’s ambassador to Brazil during a meeting with Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services, who noted the measure as an important step. The ambas...

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nits. In this period, electrified models accounted for 26.2% of total sales, increased from 23.3% in 2024, with BEVs representing 18.0%, also increased from 16.8% in 2024. For the fiscal year 2025, the BMW Group is confirming its adjusted full-year guidance as of October 7. Despite weaker demand in China’s fourth quarter, the company still anticipates slight overall sales growth for 2025. In the Automotive Segment, the EBIT margin for 2025 is f...

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BASF commences production at its Zhanjiang Verbund site in China On November 5, BASF commenced production of the first products from the core of the Verbund at its Zhanjiang Verbund site in South China. The BASF Zhanjiang Verbund site will be operated under the sole responsibility of BASF. BASF commenced construction of the first plants at the planned Verbund site in Zhanjiang in 2020. In July 2022, BASF made the final investment decision for the...

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ntries. This solution will be rolled out with the annual refresh of the Chery EXEED ES and ET models, while existing EXEED Sterra ES and ET owners will receive the upgrade via OTA (Over-the-Air). WeRide will continue working with its partners to drive the global adoption of ADAS technologies across China and overseas markets. Based on WeRide press release ...

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Iraq discusses public transport modernization with King Long, China On November 3, the General Company for Passenger and Delegation Transport, Iraq, received a delegation from the Chinese automaker King Long. During the meeting, they discussed avenues for cooperation in modernizing the company's fleet with modern vehicles and specialized vehicles for bus maintenance. King Long will provide the latest technological solutions and logistical and tec...

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-rate application scenarios to significantly enhance vehicle power performance and economy, which includes supporting high discharge rates and robust power output, improving vehicle energy utilization rates, extending battery service life, and reducing battery pack fire risks. In 2026, the Starship China concept truck co-developed by the two companies will be upgraded with this solution to start actual road testing. From a Shell press release...

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cts worth THB 612.768 billion, followed by electrical appliances and electronics (E&E) with 382 projects totaling THB 184.078 billion, and automotive and parts with 229 projects worth THB 70.985 billion. Singapore topped FDI sources with THB 359.8 billion, followed by Hong Kong (THB 237.3 billion), China (THB 142.9 billion), the UK (THB 100.3 billion), and Japan (THB 73.8 billion). Notable E&E investments included Sunwoda Automotive Energy Techno...

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lia-based Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (Lynas), in which it has a stake, into Japan. HREs are used in electric vehicle (EV) motors and other applications. Rare earth ore sourced from Australia is separated and refined in Malaysia before being imported to Japan. The import of HREs from countries other than China will lead to the diversification of critical mineral procurement risk. Since the Chinese government tightened regulations on the export of HREs ...

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hWorks Brazil, marking a significant expansion of its global IT network. The hub began operations the same day and strengthens the company’s digital transformation and software development presence in the Americas. The new hub will join existing BMW Group DevOps centers in South Africa, Portugal, China, Romania, India, and the United States. Developed in collaboration with Act Digital, a leading Brazilian multinational in digital transformation...

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China urges Netherlands to cooperate on Nexperia chip issue On November 4, a spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce, China, stated that China granted exemptions to eligible exports and made efforts to facilitate the resumption of supply from Nexperia (China) on November 1, 2025. However, the Netherlands continues to act unilaterally and has taken no concrete actions to resolve the issue, which will negatively impact the global semiconductor sup...

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