elopment and commercialization of environmentally-friendly automotive parts materials. Based on the agreement, the three parties will establish a system for cooperation across the entire cycle from research to demonstration and commercialization of automotive parts made from hemp produced in Andong City. Automakers, such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi, have already adopted hemp-based materials for vehicle interior parts, including door panels, s...

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Sango changes registered location of head office to Fukuta Plant in Miyoshi City, Aichi Prefecture Sango Co., Ltd. (Sango), a major muffler manufacturer, has changed the registered address of its head office to 1-1 Miyashita, Fukuta Town, Miyoshi City, Aichi Prefecture, from Atsuta Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. According to the company, its goal is to empower the company to make strategic and rapid decisions. Sango set up a new logistics c...

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e for off-road driving, while the second can be used up to 140 km/h for extra power, electric driving, or braking. Paddle shifters are a first for Dacia, especially useful for towing or mountain driving. The rear motor runs on a 0.84 kWh 48V battery that recharges during braking or deceleration. In city driving, the Duster and Bigster can drive in electric mode for up to 60% of the time. Two 50-litre tanks (gasoline + LPG) give the Duster a range...

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Mazda signs agreement to build new EV battery assembly plant in Yamaguchi, Japan On September 4, Mazda Motor Corporation announced that it has signed an agreement with Yamaguchi Prefecture and Iwakuni City regarding the construction of the "Mazda Motor Corporation Iwakuni Plant," a new lithium-ion battery pack plant in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, as announced in January 2025. Based on this agreement, construction will commence in November...

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politan Government's target for introducing fuel cell taxis (approximately 600 by fiscal year 2030), Toyota will also aim to introduce 200 units by fiscal year 2025 and provide support. To coincide with the project's launch, Toyota has also renovated and reopened the TOYOTA MIRAI Showroom in Minato City, Tokyo originally established in 2015 as an information center on FCEVs and hydrogen as the TOKYO H2 HUB. Based on Toyota press release...

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Nexen Tire establishes driving simulators at its R&D facility South Korea’s Nexen Tire Co., Ltd. announced that it has introduced a new driving simulator at its central research institute, The Nexen UniverCity, in Seoul Special City. This will enable the company to replace time-consuming and costly physical road tests with virtual evaluations, allowing for product evaluations in a limited space and under various conditions. It is also expected ...

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CATL signs agreement with Changzhou City government to develop a zero-carbon ecological city Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) announced that it signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with the Changzhou Municipal Government to jointly explore new pathways for building a zero-carbon ecological city, and to facilitate the promotion and adoption of new energy across various urban scenarios. The two parties will jointly cul...

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Mcnex sets up electronic component subsidiary in India Several South Korean media sources reported that South Korea’s Mcnex Co., Ltd. has established a new firm, Mcnex India Private Limited, in the Sri City Industrial Complex in Andhra Pradesh, India. Over the next three to four years, the company will invest KRW 25 billion (JPY 2.75 billion) to build a manufacturing and research and development (R&D) base for electronic components and systems...

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DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee activates solar facility with Maryville partners On August 28, DENSO, alongside the City of Maryville, Silicon Ranch and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), announced it has activated a solar facility at DENSO Manufacturing Tennessee, Inc. (DMTN) and officially launched operations of the 12.82-acre energy infrastructure project, kicking off its efforts to produce green energy for DENSO's operations and support the ...

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ric range. VW will reveal the camouflaged ID.2all, part of the Electric Urban Car Family and will display four new models, including a compact ID. SUV, the new T-Roc, and the ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE03. CUPRA will preview the camouflaged CUPRA Raval and CUPRA Tindaya show car. Škoda will present the Epiq city SUV crossover show car and the world premiere of the Vision O concept. MOIA will showcase its autonomous ride-hailing solution with the ID. Buzz ...

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smart to launch all-electric #2 model for 2026 debut in Europe On September 1, smart announced that it will launch a new two-seater city car, the smart #2, expanding its line-up with an ultra-compact A-segment model. It will be a fully electric vehicle which will be built on the spirit of the original smart fortwo while adding modern technology. The global debut is set for late 2026, with China and Europe as the main market. smart #2 will be styl...

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Toyoda Gosei invests in KG Motors Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (Toyoda Gosei) announced that it has invested in KG Motors Inc. (KG Motors, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture), a developer and manufacturer of single-seat compact electric vehicles (EVs). The investment amount has not been disclosed, and the details of the partnership will be discussed in the future. Toyoda Gosei stated in its medium- to long-term business plan that it aims to deepen th...

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harging speed and adding up to 30 km range in ten minutes. Its select chargers have integrated tyre inflators, and due to the LECCS standard, these are now interoperable with chargers from 10 partner OEMs and operators. Ather also introduced Infinite Cruise control for the 2025 Ather 450 Apex, with City, Hill, and Crawl modes for varied road conditions, and announced that the Rizta Z model will support a new touchscreen dashboard, updated interfa...

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eak industrial activity, and limited growth in hotels and food services due to reduced Chinese tourism.  The Toyota Hilux was the best-selling model in July with 5,280 units, followed by Toyota Yaris ATIV with 4,748 units, Isuzu D-Max with 3,716 units, Toyota Yaris Cross with 2,960 units and Honda City with 2,203 units.  Vehicle production in July decreased 11.4% to 110,616 units. Vehicle production for domestic sales and exports in July contri...

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Autoliv, Wuhu’s Jiujiang District forge partnership Autoliv signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with the People’s Government of Jiujiang District, Wuhu City. The automotive industry is a key industry in Wuhu. At present, the city is accelerating the construction of an automotive industrial ecosystem integrating finished vehicles, automotive components, and aftermarket services to strive to become a world-renowned automotive city. Wuhu wi...

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. In 2025, Subaru skipped the Manila International Auto Show and only introduced the Crosstrek 2.0i-L GT Edition and WRX with STI kit.To drive recovery, Motor Image plans to launch the all-new Forester E-Boxer Strong Hybrid in H2 and expand its network with the opening of Subaru Pampanga in Angeles City, Luzon. The sales slump reflects regional trends: Malaysia (-37%), Vietnam (-40%), Cambodia (flat), while Thailand posted a 100% increase. Singap...

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Japanese government to take measures on end of vehicle production at Nissan Oppama Plant Regarding the end of vehicle production at Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.’s (Nissan) Oppama Plant (Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture), on August 29, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)announced measures for companies that will be affected. The Ministry will establish special consultation windows for financing, offer cash flow support through p...

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Sumitomo Riko’s new industrial chemical plant begins operations at Komaki Plant Sumitomo Riko Co., Ltd. (Sumitomo Riko) announced that a new industrial chemical plant named Sumitomoriko Green Transformation (SG) Building has begun operations at its Komaki Plant (Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture). The new plant has adopted leading-edge green technology and introduced solar energy for power generation and lighting as well as energy-saving air condit...

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Mold maker R Kogyo starts bankruptcy process It was reported that Hiroshima District Court decided to start the bankruptcy proceeding of R Kogyo (Aki Ward, Hiroshima City), a mold manufacturer, on August 7. The company’s total liabilities are about JPY 2.258 billion, according to Tokyo Shoko Research, Ltd. Since its incorporation in 1986, the company has established a foundation for sales mainly to automotive-related companies, and expanded its...

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Ford BlueOval SK Battery Park officially seeking to sell excess capacity Production began on August 19 at the BlueOval SK Battery Park site in Kentucky, a joint-venture between Ford and SK On, with the first battery rolling off the line destined for a Ford F-150 Lightning. BlueOval SK in Kentucky had already scaled back its output capacity plans amid a slowdown in EV demand. BlueOval SK Battery Park was originally slated to employ 2,500 workers a...

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