s for multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) and other applications. By combining the technological capabilities and development and evaluation know-how of both companies, they aim to accelerate the pace of research and development. The new company, “TDK-NCI Advanced Materials Co., Ltd.” (Narita City, Chiba Prefecture), was established on April 1. It will develop ceramic materials, mainly for MLCC products, as well as materials for electronic ...

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Toyota Motor Hamura is established, taking the lead in ladder-frame vehicles Toyota Motor Hamura Co., Ltd. (Hamura City, Tokyo), a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) that took over the Hamura Plant (Hamura City, Tokyo) from Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino), was established on April 1 and announced its corporate philosophy and other details. As a leader in ladder-frame vehicle production—featuring a structural ladder-like frame...

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nt approved in February 2026. Post acquisition, Hero MotoCorp holds 36.67% of Euler Motors on a fully diluted basis, up from its earlier associate-level stake. Euler Motors is a Bengaluru-based electric commercial vehicle startup with a portfolio spanning electric three-wheelers, the Storm EV intra-city cargo vehicle, and the Turbo EV 1000, a 1-tonne electric mini truck. Based on Hero MotoCorp's stock exchange notification...

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Ceer, Saudi Arabia, trials body in white production in KAEC plant On April 1, Ceer, in a social media post, announced the successful completion of its first Body in White (BIW) trial and the rollout of its first BIW unit at its manufacturing complex at King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). It brings the company closer to full vehicle production. Based on Ceer social media updates...

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MAN Truck starts electric Lion’s City E bus production at Ankara plant, Turkiye On April 2, MAN Truck & Bus started series production of its fully electric MAN Lion’s City E bus at its Ankara plant in Turkiye. At the same time, the company is increasing production capacity at the plant as part of its global e-mobility manufacturing network. In recent years, the Ankara plant has been upgraded with improved infrastructure, optimized production ...

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All-new Toyota RAV4 HEV and Urban Cruiser BEV launched in Philippines Announced on April 1, 2026, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) concluded its “Go Beyond Zero” event, held March 25–29 in Muntinlupa City, where visitors experienced three electrified models: the RAV4 HEV, Urban Cruiser BEV, and bZ4X BEV. The event’s main highlights were TMP’s two newest electrified models. The RAV4 HEV, starting at PHP 2,183,000, is available in LTD and A...

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models. Supporting its growing presence in the market, the company remains committed to investment in Thailand. Announced on March 23, Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) approved an additional investment of over THB 4 billion by Triumph Motorcycles (Thailand) Co., Ltd. to expand production capacity for motorcycles above 500 cc, including engines and major components, at its Amata City Industrial Estate facility in Chonburi. Around 95% of out...

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Osaka Metro to suspend use of EV Motors' electric buses due to "difficulties in ensuring safety and long-term stability" Osaka Metro announced on March 31 that it will suspend operations of 190 electric buses in total provided by EV Motors Japan Co., Ltd. (EVMJ, Wakamatsu-ku, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture). These electric buses, manufactured by three emerging Chinese bus manufacturers, were introduced for passenger transport at last year's ...

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South Korea’s SBTL Advanced Materials to build battery pouch film plant in Daejeon, South Korea Several South Korean media sources reported that a South Korean company, SBTL Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. (SBTL Advanced Materials), will build a production site for battery pouch films in the Pyeongchon Industrial Complex in Daejeon Metropolitan City. Aiming to start the construction in the latter half of 2026, the company plans to secure more than...

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Sharp to judge feasibility of EV business after Golden Week, according to new President Kawamura Sharp Corporation’s (Sharp) Senior Executive Managing Officer, CBDO (Chief Business Development Officer) Tetsuji Kawamura (64 years old), who will become the new President Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on April 1, attended a company press conference held at its head office in Chuo Ward, Osaka City, on March 31. He stated that the company, which aims...

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ced that it was canceling summer shutdowns at its four plants that produce F-150 and Super Duty trucks to make up for volumes lost due to an aluminum shortage stemming from the Novelis plant fire in Oswego, New York in fall 2025. Ford said that its Dearborn Truck Plant, Kentucky Truck Plant, Kansas City Assembly Plant in Missouri and Ohio Assembly Plant will not idle for the usual one week break this summer. Ford hopes to increase manufacturing b...

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ate 2025. Workhorse will deliver the step vans to Purolator throughout 2026. Headquartered in the Detroit area with a production plant in Indiana, Workhorse has manufactured more than 1,100 vehicles, electric step vans, box trucks and shuttles.  Its commercial-scale manufacturing facility in Union City, Indiana, is capable of producing up to 5,000+ vehicles per year on a single operating shift.  (Workhorse release on March 30, 2026)...

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e new FOTON TUNLAND G7 with a gasoline engine in Russian market. The sales are set to begin in April 2026, with prices starting at RUB 3.2 million. The vehicle features a 2.4-liter gasoline engine paired with a 6-speed manual gearbox producing 211 hp of power and 340 Nm of torque, suitable for both city driving and off-road use. Based on Foton Russia press release...

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n volume of eight Japanese passenger vehicle manufacturers fell 1.4% year over year to 1,943,619 units, marking two consecutive months of decline. Three leading automakers, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, saw declines. Subaru also saw a decline: although it completed renovations at its Yajima Plant (Ota City, Gunma Prefecture), production volume dropped because only electric vehicles (EVs) were being produced at the initial stage after the restart. Me...

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Škoda expands Karoq lineup in Ukraine with two new diesel engines On March 25, Škoda Auto Ukraine announced that it has expanded the engine lineup for the Škoda Karoq SUV with two new diesel options. Customers can now choose between: 2.0 TDI (of 115 hp) with a manual transmission, designed for balanced fuel economy and smooth driving in city and highway conditions. 2.0 TDI (of 150 hp) with a DSG automatic transmission, offering stronger perfo...

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ffers available for early customers, while the G9 ranges from MXN 1,099,900 to MXN 1,259,900. Company representatives highlighted Mexico as a strategic market, emphasizing plans to establish a strong sales and aftersales network. XPeng has partnered with dealer groups to launch operations in Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey, with the first dealerships scheduled to open in April. The company also established a national spare parts warehouse...

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a Qualcomm SA8295P in-vehicle intelligent chip and the Qwen large model. Regarding intelligent driving, the vehicle model is available with a Qualcomm 8650 supercomputing chip and 27 intelligent sensors including 1 LiDAR and 3 millimeter-wave radars, supporting features such as D2D (Door to Door), city autopilot, highway autopilot, and HPA (Home Parking Assist). From Leapmotor press releases 1/2 and information on the Leapmotor website...

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or any inconvenience and disruption this may cause to those who had planned to visit the gallery,” the company commented. The gallery had been showcasing SHM's first EV, " AFEELA 1," hosting special in-car experience events, and presenting a collaboration with Honda Racing Corporation (HRC, Asaka City, Saitama Prefecture), but these activities concluded on March 26. Meanwhile, the AFEELA will continue to be displayed as an art piece at an exhib...

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Rohm, Toshiba, and Mitsubishi Electric to discuss power semiconductor business integration On March 27, Rohm Co., Ltd. (Rohm), Toshiba Corporation (Toshiba, Saiwai Ward, Kawasaki City), and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (Mitsubishi Electric) announced that they will start discussions to integrate their power semiconductor business. On the same day, they signed a memorandum of understanding. Rohm and Toshiba have already been conducting discussi...

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Ford Pro launches new Transit City electric van in Europe On March 26, Ford Pro announced that it is introducing the new Transit City, a cost-effective van designed for urban delivery and service use, in Europe. It will be launched as a panel van with multiple wheelbase and height options, along with a chassis cab variant by the end of 2026. The vehicle will be offered in three body styles. The L1H1 panel van is suited for city use, while the lar...

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