JLR strengthens EV supply chain with 50 new specialists On June 12, JLR hired 50 new supply chain experts to strengthen its EV supply chains and ensure ethical sourcing, as the company transitions to fully electric models across all brands by 2030. These new roles will help track parts and critical materials, such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite, and rare earth elements, which are vital for EV batteries. The goal is to spot risks ...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/12

nables secure and standardized data sharing throughout the global automotive supply chain. Catena-X creates seamless, real-time collaboration—regardless of the technology platforms companies currently use. "With AIAG as the North American hub, we're enabling OEMs and suppliers of all sizes to achieve unprecedented transparency and visibility—while retaining full control over their data,” said AIAG's Chief Transformational Officer, Kevin Pio...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

BOI actively propels Thailand’s role as ASEAN’s auto and electrified vehicle hub Announced on June 9, 2025, the Board of Investment (BOI) is actively driving investments to maintain Thailand’s position as ASEAN’s top automotive hub amid global shifts. The focus includes all electrified vehicle technologies (HEV, PHEV, REEV, BEV) and collaboration with key agencies. Global automakers like BYD, MG, GWM, Changan, and Hyundai have set up regi...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/10

th that of 2023, driven by stable demand for its core products, especially in the automotive sector, and emerging business opportunities. Despite sluggish economic conditions and delayed government spending in 2024, PJW managed to maintain a solid financial position and aims to do the same in 2025, even as domestic and tourism-related slowdowns persist. The company continues to see robust demand for its plastic components in both the automotive a...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

Ampere focuses on Power Electronics to increase EV efficiency and cut costs On May 28, Ampere announced that they see power electronics as key to improving vehicle performance and cutting costs. Ampere uses a smarter, compact design by combining components such as the charger and DC-DC converter. This reduces parts, cost, size, and weight—improving range and cabin space. However, cost savings also depend on a stable supply chain. Given global t...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03

Comau provides smart manufacturing solution for Li Auto’s next-generation EV range extender On May 29, Comau developed advanced automation tech for Li Auto’s new range extender line, helping the company reach up to 400,000 units of annual production. The complete solution covers concept design, system simulation, assembly, and commissioning. The automation system handles key parts of the line—interior, exterior, cylinder head, and piston-ro...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/30

withdrawing from businesses that are not expected to grow in the future in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The scale of the businesses will amount to JPY 800 billion. The company intends to drastically reform its Automotive Equipment Business, which covers internal combustion engine-related parts and electric vehicle (EV) parts, under its policy to “determine the position of the automotive equipment business within Mitsubishi Electric...

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Thailand promotes EV and High-Tech opportunities to Korean investors at Chonburi seminar Announced on May 26, 2025, the Board of Investment (BOI), in partnership with KOTRA and the Korea-Thai Chamber of Commerce, hosted a major seminar in Chonburi on May 23 to boost Korean investment in Thailand’s new industries, including electric vehicles (EVs). Over 130 Korean executives attended, receiving updates on investment policies and incentives. Sout...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

Arkema to unveil next-gen battery innovations at Battery Show Europe 2025 On May 21, Arkema announced that it will present its latest battery solutions for EVs and energy storage systems (ESS) at Battery Show Europe 2025 in Stuttgart, from June 3–5. At the event, Arkema will highlight its new technologies that improve battery safety, performance, and sustainability. Innovation materials for semi-solid batteries: These support gel electrolytes,...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

Battery Show Europe 2025: Trelleborg to present e-mobility solutions and debut CellXPro material Trelleborg AB (Trelleborg) will present its e-mobility solutions at the Battery Show Europe 2025, from June 3 to 5. The company will debut the CellXPro material range, offering sealing solutions for battery cells in EVs. It includes ethylene propylene diene monomer (EPDM), fluoroelastomer (FKM), and perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) compounds. It is designed to w...

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Aisin to strengthen drive parts for HVs and PHVs due to slowdown in EV sales Aisin Corporation (Aisin) will renew its efforts on drive parts for vehicles other than electric vehicles (EVs), such as automatic transmissions (ATs) and hybrid vehicle (HV) drive units. The company has reconsidered the percentages of powertrain categories through 2030, and added the drive unit business for HVs and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHVs) to its growth areas. In ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

Chevrolet adds Trail Boss trim on 2026 Silverado EV lineup On May 21, Chevrolet announced that it will offer its popular off-road Trail Boss trim as part of the 2026 Silverado EV lineup starting this summer. For the 2026 model year, Chevrolet will sunset the launch trim RST, and still offer three trims with the Work Truck, LT and Trail Boss. The newly available lifted off-road Trail Boss trim offers 24% higher ground clearance than the base Silve...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

HAIMK completes EV aluminum part plant in Gumi, South Korea South Korea’s HAI Materials Korea (HAIMK) announced that it held a ceremony to mark the completion of its electric vehicle (EV) high-tensile aluminum parts plant in Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do. HAIMK is a joint venture between LS Materials Co., Ltd. and Austria’s Hammerer Aluminum Industries (HAI) GmbH. The new plant will produce crush boxes to protect vehicle bodies and batteries, side s...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/21

Thai FPI’s auto parts business remains resilient amid industry slowdown in Q1/2025 Announced on May 15, 2025, Fortune Parts Industry PCL (FPI) delivered solid performance in Q1/2025 with total operating revenue rising 10.8% YoY to THB 624 million, driven mainly by higher product sales. Net profit climbed around 28% YoY to THB 77 million, supported by effective cost control and reduced foreign exchange losses. Despite the overall slowdown in Tha...

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SEAT prepares for EV production with battery assembly and body part trials at Martorell plant On May 20, SEAT announced that it is getting ready to build electric vehicles (EVs) at its Martorell plant in Spain, with two major steps completed: assembling pre-series battery systems and producing the first body parts for its upcoming EVs using the new PXL press. SEAT has started pre-series battery assembly at a new plant in Martorell. This phase, wh...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

Thai AAPICO Hitech reports decline in total revenue and net profit in Q1/FY2025 On May 14, 2025, Thailand-based AAPICO Hitech PCL (AH) presented its consolidated financial results for Q1 of fiscal year 2025, ended March 31, 2025. Total revenue declined by 9.9% YoY to THB 6,830.6 million, while sales and service income alone dropped 9.5% to THB 6,746.2 million, primarily due to a 5.8% decrease in the automotive parts business and a 17.7% drop in t...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

Costs paid by seven major Toyota-affiliated parts suppliers on R&D remain high The costs paid by seven major parts suppliers affiliated with Toyota Motor Corporation on research and development (R&D) remain high. In the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, all the suppliers plan to spend higher amounts than those in the previous year, and the total amount spent by them on R&D will exceed JPY 1.2 trillion. Meanwhile, four suppliers will decrease the...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

CHERY - KGEN partner on Thailand’s national EV project, supported by govt. agencies Announced on May 16, 2025, CHERY Automobile has partnered with SET-listed King Gen PCL (KGEN) to jointly develop a Thai-branded electric vehicle (EV). The collaboration is supported by a technology transfer policy from the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI) and the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), as...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/19

DaikyoNishikawa taps new markets by strengthening coordination with departments to meet EV weight reduction needs DaikyoNishikawa Corporation (DaikyoNishikawa) will begin to develop new business with automakers and tier-1 (first-tier) automotive parts manufacturers by focusing on differentiated products. The company has established four strategic product areas and a system for smooth collaboration among related departments so that it can quickly ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/16

e team paid a courtesy call on Thailand’s Prime Minister to discuss continued investment plans. The visit coincided with the upcoming official opening of Changan’s first overseas electrified vehicle manufacturing plant in Rayong on May 16. Discussions included plans to establish a research and development (R&D) center and relocate the company’s regional office from Chongqing to Thailand to oversee Asia-Pacific operations, in line with the T...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15