grates the battery management unit (BMU), dual-pole HV contactor with switching device with integrated, repeatable, short circuit breaking capability functionality, a dual shunt current sensor, a precharge circuit, wiring harnesses, and a cooling interface into a single, compact component ready for vehicle integration. The integrated design leads to significant cost reductions and simplifies the manufacturing process. Its busbars are designed to ...

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ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India updates about capex, expansion, and new products On May 15, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited, in an investor update, announced that it is planning INR 1.8 billion to INR 1.9 billion capex for FY 2026-27 (ending March 2027) for new products, replacement, and regular upgrades. While expanding manufacturing capacity across multiple plants, the company also strengthened assembly capabilit...

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Geely Farizon enters Swiss market through Europe’s Emil Frey Group On May 19, Zhejiang Geely Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group Co., Ltd. (Geely Farizon) signed a distribution agreement with Emil Frey Group in Hangzhou. Emil Frey Group became a Geely Farizon distributor in the Swiss market, which marks Geely Farizon’s entry into the market. Established in 1924, Emil Frey Group is engaged in areas such as passenger vehicles, commercia...

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DFCV launches T1 new energy platform for commercial vehicles On May 20, Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. (DFCV) launched the T1 new energy platform for commercial vehicles in Wuhan. Forward developed by DFCV, the T1 platform covers six core modules, namely, fuel cells, hydrogen storage systems, power batteries, central domain controllers, integrated thermal management systems, and e-drives. Compatibility with technology routes, such as pure ...

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to address demand in the heavy-duty segment. Both models are powered by a 7.3-liter V8 gasoline engine delivering 335 hp and 468 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed TorqShift automatic transmission. The engine includes a prep package for LPG or natural gas conversion. The F-650 offers a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of up to 8,800 kg, while the F-750 reaches 10,100 kg. Both feature heavy-duty axles and suspensions, factory-installed PT...

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profit, on Investor Day at the company’s North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. BRAND STRATEGY: The company renewed its approach to managing its brand portfolio and product plan to avoid duplicate spending.     •  Between now and 2030, Stellantis will launch more than 60 new vehicles and 50 significant refreshes, including 29 battery-electric vehicles, 15 plug-in hybrid or range-extended electric vehicles, 24 hybrid electr...

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Ford in negotiations to supply military trucks in North America, Europe On May 18, Ford confirmed that it is currently in talks with defense departments in North America and Europe to supply pickup trucks and software to their armed forces. Beginning in 2025, several governments in North America and Europe engaged with Ford on how its commercial vehicle lineup and modern technologies could benefit their own defense needs. Those governments re...

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,000. Upon completion of the transactions, Radar Shandong, Radar Sales, and Radar Thailand will become wholly-owned subsidiaries of Geely Auto. The acquisitions will enable the Group (Geely Auto and its subsidiaries) to expand and diversify its product portfolio by incorporating a new energy pickup vehicle brand. While other major global pickup truck markets currently have relatively high penetration rates, China’s pickup truck market presents ...

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CaoCao Inc., SIAC partner for local ICV industry construction On May 14, CaoCao Inc. signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Shanghai International Automobile City (SIAC) for the local establishment of a wholly-owned subsidiary to support future commercial Robotaxi operations. In 2026, CaoCao Inc. plans to deploy 100 Robotaxis in SIAC. CaoCao Inc. will deeply engage in the construction of the intelligent connected vehicle (ICV) industry in ...

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Remsons, UK, wins business for hood rod from global CV OEM On May 19, Remsons Industries Limited announced that its UK-based step-down subsidiary, Remsons Automotive Ltd. (UK), has been nominated by a global commercial vehicle OEM for a hood rod contract, with start of production scheduled for Q1 CY2027. The order value is INR 300 million. It will be executed over a period of six years. Based on Remsons Industries Limited stock exchange filing...

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Almajdouie, and Al Fanar partner for EV charging solutions for Saudi Arabia On May 19, multiple sources reported that Almajdouie Automotive, the authorized distributor of the Changan and Deepal brands in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, signed an agreement with Al Fanar Company to provide advanced electric-vehicle charging solutions across the Kingdom. The agreement includes cooperation in the supply and installation of electric vehicle chargers for ...

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VECV, India raises stake in telematics JV VE connected solutions to 74% On May 18, VE Commercial Vehicles Limited (VECV), a material unlisted subsidiary of Eicher Motors Limited, approved the acquisition of an additional 23% stake in VE Connected Solutions Private Limited (VECS), formerly known as Aquila Mobility Solutions Private Limited, from joint venture partner iTriangle Infotech Private Limited. The acquisition involves a total consideratio...

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Keto Motors, India debuts on BSE via reverse merger with Taaza International On May 19, Keto Motors Limited, a Hyderabad-based commercial electric vehicle manufacturer, debuted on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) following the completion of its reverse merger with Taaza International Limited. The reverse merger was approved by the NCLT, Hyderabad Bench, in June 2025. The listing comes as the company scales its electric commercial mobility busines...

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Amazon India to deploy 1,000 Eicher Pro-X Electric Trucks On May 18, Amazon India announced the deployment of approximately 1,000 electric trucks developed in collaboration with Eicher Trucks and Buses (a division of VE Commercial Vehicles) to support its Amazon Now quick commerce operations across India. The rollout begins in Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. Amazon has already deployed around 50 of these trucks and plans to scale the fleet to o...

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GAC Commercial Vehicle, Ruili Group partner for commercial vehicle brakes On May 15, GAC Commercial Vehicle signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Ruili Group Corporation (Ruili Group) in Guangzhou. The two companies will launch in-depth strategic cooperation in areas such as commercial vehicle brakes by co-developing key technologies such as air compressors, steering pumps, electric power recirculating ball steering gears, electronic wate...

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Turkish vehicle sales down 1.2% and production up 5.3% in April The Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD) announced that Turkish vehicle sales of 107,843 units in April 2026 represented a 1.2% decrease over April 2025. Passenger vehicles sales decreased 6.1% to 80,182 units, commercial vehicles sales increased 16.3% to 27,661 units. Although sales of light commercial vehicles were strong, overall sales decreased due to the base effect of a s...

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Chery’s Rely brand reaches Argentina and launches R8 pickup On May 14, it was reported that Rely, Chery’s commercial vehicle brand, officially launched the Rely R8 pickup in Argentina through Fleet One, the new four-wheel business unit of Grupo La Emilia. The R8 is a mid-size pickup measuring 5,370 mm in length, 1,960 mm in width and 1,880 mm in height, with a 3,230 mm wheelbase and 220 mm of ground clearance. The cargo bed measures 1,530 mm ...

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Chery ships 4,000-unit order to Africa, Plans assembly operations by August 2026 On May 12, Chery Commercial Vehicle (CCV) announced that the first batch of orders under the KD export project to Africa by Chery Holding Overseas Business Division was successfully shipped from the Kaifeng Comprehensive Bonded Zone. The shipment is division’s first overseas order exceeding 4,000 units since its establishment. According to the plan, the shipped KD ...

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Almajdouie Motors partners with Chery Commercial Vehicle to launch Rely and Karry brands in Saudi Arabia On May 15, Almajdouie Motors announced a strategic partnership with Chery Commercial Vehicle (CCV) after being appointed as the official distributor of the “Rely” and “Karry” brands in Saudi Arabia. The company also unveiled several new models, including the "Rely R8," "Karry 16," and "Karry V28 Bus, designed to meet the evolving need...

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Ford to introduce seven new vehicles for Europe over next three years On May 18, Ford announced plans to launch seven new products in Europe over the next three years. The company plans to launch five all-new passenger vehicles, made in Europe for Europe. The lineup will include a compact SUV from the Bronco family, which will be manufactured at Ford’s Valencia plant in Spain starting in 2028. The new range will also include a small electric ha...

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