KPIT, India inaugurates software engineering center in Tunisia On May 23, KPIT Technologies opened its new Software Engineering Center in Sfax, Tunisia. It will be developed as a center of excellence to drive innovation in propulsion software, vehicle network development, and validation and further expand in other domains. The center will also become strategic to deliver for European OEMs with location and timezone advantages for agility and scal...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/26

uring. He did not disclose specific details. In a separate press release, on May 22, 2025, EV Electra announced that it recently took over a renowned Chinese electric vehicle brand once dubbed the “Maybach of EVs.” This luxury automaker brought with it a legacy of premium design and engineering excellence.  Founded in 2017 as a division of J.M. Investments, EV Electra has since grown into an independent global force in the electric vehicle s...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/23

market. The venture will specialize in lightweight applications for commercial vehicles, agricultural tractors, off-road vehicles, and specialized non-automotive segments.  In this new venture, Tata AutoComp will offer technology leadership and customer access, while Katcon will bring operational excellence, regulatory alignment, and strong local execution. This partnership builds on a longstanding and successful 13-year collaboration between t...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

roll-to-roll production capabilities that ensure consistent quality at high volume. Battelle, with more than fifteen years of experience pioneering advanced heating technologies across automotive and aerospace applications, will contribute research and development depth and background in scientific excellence. (Battelle release on May 13, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

SUBCON Thailand 2025 to spotlight regional industrial parts sourcing power and xEV growth Announced on May 6, 2025, Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) and its partners will host SUBCON Thailand 2025, ASEAN’s premier industrial parts exhibition, from May 14–17 in Bangkok.  Now in its 19th year, the event, themed “The Global Sourcing Excellence,” will showcase Thailand’s supply chain strengths in key sectors such as automotive, electrifi...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

trified propulsion engineering, announced that by the end of the decade, his company will be able to offer lower-priced EVs that can travel farther on a single charge because of its work on new battery cell chemistry. "After intense research and development at our state-of-the-art Battery Center of Excellence, Ion Park (in Romulus), I'm thrilled to share that the Ford team is delivering a game-changing battery chemistry: Lithium Manganese Rich (L...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/26

Hyundai Motor Group opens battery tech and EV research center at IIT Delhi in India On April 23, Hyundai Motor Group inaugurated the Hyundai Center of Excellence (Hyundai CoE) for future mobility technology at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. The centre will serve as a research hub focused on electrification and battery systems.Hyundai has initiated nine joint research projects with IITs, targeting key areas such as battery cells a...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

Suzuki Motor Corporation, Japan and Maruti Suzuki to establish Osamu Suzuki center of excellence in India On April 23, Suzuki Motor Corporation and Maruti Suzuki India Limited announced their proposal to establish the Osamu Suzuki Centre of Excellence (OSCOE) in India. The initiative aims to institutionalize and promote the Japanese manufacturing principles introduced by Mr. Osamu Suzuki, which have played a key role in shaping Maruti Suzuki’s ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/23

trim, suspension, brakes, HVAC, and emission control. Additionally, it filed 81 copyright applications and received 68 patent grants during the fiscal year, bringing its total granted patents to 918. In recognition of its growing intellectual property portfolio, Tata Motors received five awards for excellence in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) during FY 2025, both in India and internationally. Based on the Tata Motors press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/17

Philippines.  Since 2013, MPower has been supplying energy to TAP’s manufacturing facility in Santa Rosa, Laguna, playing a key role in the company’s transition to 100% renewable energy by 2019.  TAP values MPower’s reliable and sustainable energy solutions, which align with its operational excellence and environmental goals. As the first manual transmission manufacturer outside Japan under Toyota, TAP exports 95% of its drivetrain compon...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/10

Manila International Auto Show 2025 kicks off On April 10, 2025, the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) 2025 officially opened its doors, celebrating 20 years of automotive excellence in the Philippines. With the theme “Driven by Connection,” this year’s event runs until April 13. The latest innovations from over 20 international car brands will be presented. Participating brands include Aion, BAIC, BYD, Changan, Chery, Foton, GAC, Grea...

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tomotive Innovation Centre on the University of Warwick campus. The lab will enable the development of supply chain solutions, helping to build and strengthen JLR's supply chain resilience and capability. Through collaboration, the hub will advance impact-driven research and set a new benchmark for excellence in supply chain innovation. Based on JLR social media update and University of Warwick press release...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/03

SAF-HOLLAND, Germany presents new "drive2030" corporate strategy On March 27, SAF-HOLLAND SE presented its new "drive2030" corporate strategy. The "drive2030" strategy is based on the five strategic pillars of "Customer focus", "Regional strength", "Technology as a core enabler", "Leverage portfolio and drive growth" and "Operational excellence". This is underpinned by the two cross-cutting themes of "People focus" and "Sustainability". It is aim...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

Serbia to provide subsidies to Rivian for European technology center On March 28, multiple sources reported that the Ministry of Economy of Serbia granted a subsidy of EUR 3.5 million to Rivian SE Europe d.o.o. The funds were allocated to the company for the establishment of a European technology center, as well as centers of excellence and shared services for Rivian’s support functions. Based on multiple sources ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/31

cost. With California leading the U.S. in EV adoption, Wallbox’s approval positions it to participate in major infrastructure projects while expanding beyond residential charging solutions. Douglas Alfaro, Wallbox’s chief fast charging officer, emphasized the company’s dedication to technical excellence and consumer trust, reinforcing its role in strengthening EV infrastructure across North America. (Wallbox press release on March 19, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/20

tools like the Digital Factory Chatbot Ecosystem and MO360LLM Suite, enabling more efficient production management. Additionally, humanoid robots from Apptronik, such as Apollo, are being tested for logistics and quality control tasks. Mercedes-Benz is also transforming Marienfelde into a center of excellence for electric motor production. From 2025, it will manufacture axial-flux motors, a next-generation electric drivetrain technology requiring...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/19

icles at the end of their life to maximize the environmental benefits of re-cycling, re-purposing, and re-manufacturing. The first operation, located at Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK)’s Burnaston plant, will begin activities in the third quarter of this year and aims to become the center of excellence for future recycling operations across Europe and worldwide. This initiative will be implemented alongside the TMUK Burnaston site’s prin...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/18

market entry was facilitated by the acquisition of a General Motors (GM) plant in Vietnam, licensing agreements for rebadged models, and the leadership of its first CEO, James DeLuca, formerly Executive Vice President of Global Manufacturing at GM. Under DeLuca, the company emphasized manufacturing excellence, laying the foundation for its operations. A shift in leadership occurred in mid-2021 when Michael Lohscheller, former CEO of Opel and CFO ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/20

LTTS, India and Altair announce 5G-6G Wireless Center of Excellence On February 13, Altair and L&T Technology Services announced the launch of a groundbreaking 5G-6G Wireless Center of Excellence (CoE). The CoE will harness the potential of 5G and 6G networks to address prevailing industry challenges like connectivity breakdowns, high operational costs, and slower innovation cycles for applications in segments like Mobility and Tech. It will comb...

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cts. Regarding the acquisition of Stahlschmidt Cable Systems (SCS), Suprajit highlighted ongoing restructuring efforts in Germany, Poland, and Morocco. The Poland plant is set to close in the coming quarters, while the Morocco facility is being stabilized with support from Suprajit’s operational excellence team. In Germany, warehouse operations will be relocated near Suprajit Hungary for improving cost efficiency. The second phase of the SCS a...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/12