Toyota Motor Europe joins 5G Automotive Association On May 22, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) announced that Toyota Motor Europe has joined the association as a Gold Member. As a Gold Member, Toyota will actively contribute to 5GAA’s initiatives aimed at accelerating the deployment of next-generation connected mobility solutions.  The company will engage in 5GAA’s Working Groups and strategic activities, helping to shape industry stand...

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Talbros Automotive, India, updates about new business wins, increases focus on European market On May 20, Talbros Automotive Components Limited (TACL), in an investor update, announced that it is deepening its footprint in a highly competitive and demanding market in Europe. This expansion not only demonstrates its capability to meet global benchmarks but also positions it as a reliable supplier within the European automotive ecosystem. TACL is g...

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26, it has expanded its product portfolio with new launches across compressors, actuators, and electronic systems. It also accelerated the ramp-up of hydraulic and pneumatic ESC and expanded e-compressor supplies for the domestic market, while scaling exports through higher capacity compressors for Europe and new actuator variants for global trailer customers.  Based on ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited investor conference call...

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Hyundai showcased hydrogen ecosystem at World Hydrogen Summit, Netherlands On May 21, Hyundai Motor Group announced that it showcased its comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem vision for Europe at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The exhibition featured the all-new Hyundai NEXO, the successor to Hyundai’s best-selling fuel cell electric vehicle. It also displayed hydrogen fuel cell systems designed for applications beyond mobil...

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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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mprove cost competitiveness through shared supplier bases, and plan to share capacity at the Madrid and Zaragoza (Spain) plants.     •  With its partner Dongfeng, Stellantis will produce two Peugeots and two Jeep models for sale in China and other regions. The company also intends to create a European joint venture with Dongfeng, 51% Stellantis-owned, to collaborate on distribution, engineering, sourcing and capacity sharing at the Rennes (...

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designed to support multiple powertrains with common interfaces to reduce complexity, speed development and target 20% cost efficiencies.  Covering the B, C and D segments, STLA One is engineered to optimize efficiency for each propulsion type and compete on cost with best-in-class competitors in Europe. It features Cell-to-Body design, by having the battery integrated into the vehicle structure, as well as new battery choices that include lith...

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ortation testing requirements. With the introduction of the all-new, full-size, 2027 Q9 family of flagship SUVs, Audi engineers have developed a system which meets the U.S. DOT regulations for glare, while simultaneously delivering the high performance of the adaptive systems already widely used in Europe for more than a decade. In addition to bringing Digital Matrix LED technology to the U.S., the all-new Q9 model will integrate other advanced f...

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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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ave been lost out of 30,046 employees. Voluntary departures were 3,700 redundancies in 2024, then 2,352 in 2025, and in early 2026, there were 1,048 voluntary exit requests. Around 56% of workers are currently supported by social safety programs. The company is also losing market share in Italy and Europe. Between 2020 and 2025, it lost 6.1% points in Europe (about 620,000 vehicles). In Italy, sales dropped by 122,000 vehicles and market share fe...

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ACEA calls for Weights and Dimensions Directive revision to support zero emission trucks in Europe On May 20, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) announced that Europe’s truck and bus makers want EU rules to better support zero-emission vehicles. In a letter to EU negotiators, ACEA warns that current plans for the Weights and Dimensions Directive could actually make it harder to use zero-emission trucks and buses. Althou...

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Watercycle Technologies, UK signs MoU with cylib, Germany for graphite supply and lithium recovery in Europe On May 19, Watercycle Technologies announced that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with cylib GmbH to establish a strategic material supply and technology integration partnership focused on graphite and lithium recovery from cylib’s battery recycling facilities. The companies will explore ways to combine their technologi...

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Horse Powertrain and Aurobay Technologies unveil new generation HORSE V20 engine for hybrid systems On May 20, Horse Powertrain, via its Aurobay Technologies division, unveiled the new HORSE V20 engine. It is being produced at the Skovde plant, Sweden, and will be shipped to markets in Europe, US, and Asia. The latest generation 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder engine is designed to meet stricter emission rules for 2026-2027. It comes in two versions i.e.,...

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Stellantis and Dongfeng expand partnership with new EV joint venture in Europe On May 20, Stellantis and Dongfeng Motor Group signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their long-standing partnership. They plan to create a new joint venture in Europe to handle sales, production, and development of Dongfeng’s new energy vehicles (NEVs). The new company is expected to be mostly controlled by Stellantis, with a 51/49 split. ...

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Infineon launches EU flagship project Moore4Power to develop advanced power electronics On May 20, Infineon Technologies AG announced that it is leading the Moore4Power (More than Moore for Disruptive Innovations in Power Electronics), one of Europe's most ambitious semiconductor R&D projects. This project unites enterprises and research institutes from 15 European countries. With a total project volume of EUR 91 million, it will run for three ye...

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Toshiba begins TB9M040FTG SmartMCD shipments for automotive applications On May 18, Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH announced the start of engineering sample shipments for its new TB9M040FTG SmartMCD device. The product integrates a microcontroller and power MOSFETs for three-phase BLDC motor control, targeting small automotive motor systems below 40W. The solution is designed to support the growing demand for compact automotive applications suc...

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n North America, the company engaged in discussions with representatives from the local automotive ecosystem. Hyundai Mobis plans to host an additional Mobis Mobility Day in Asia in the second half of 2026 as the company expands the open innovation that it previously focused on in North America and Europe, seeking out opportunities in new business areas such as robotics and automotive semiconductors. (Hyundai Mobis release on May 19, 2026)...

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5 billion for FY2027 (ending March). Of the total, approximately INR 30 billion will be invested in India for truck and car tire capacity expansion, with the remaining ~INR 5 billion going toward Hungary for passenger vehicle tyre capacity expansion.  The capacity utilisation across both India and Europe operations stood at ~90% in Q4 FY26, with management stating that the company struggled to keep up with demand even through April. On the Europ...

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Stellantis unveils small and affordable E-Car project, production set for 2028 in Pomigliano, Italy On May 19, Stellantis announced a new small and affordable electric car project. The first models are expected to cost under EUR 15,000 and will be produced in 2028 at its Pomigliano d’Arco plant in Italy. The “E” in E-Car stands for European, Emotion, Electric, and Environmental friendly. The project aims to support jobs in Europe and encour...

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. To prepare, it has now ordered 91 electric buses from Scania, which is also based in Södertälje. The agreement includes everything from planning and development to operation, maintenance, and long-term support. The buses, called Scania Fencer f1 BEV, are built on Scania’s electric platform in Europe. They will help reduce pollution and improve city living conditions. Based on Scania press release...

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