G (ZF) India Pvt Ltd. received a large business nomination from an Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer for a newly engineered 430mm diameter heavy-duty clutch system. Optimized for demanding Indian conditions, the clutch will serve higher horsepower engine platforms for both domestic and select export vehicles. The production and supply will take place at ZF’s Chakan plant in Pune, with series manufacturing set for mid-2026. The locally pro...

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highlighted its achievements, including manufacturing buses for Volvo in Belgium and Luxembourg and collaborating with other European partners. It also announced the launch of a new green hydrogen bus for Europe. While Geoshi showcased its sustainable, zero-emission buses for Europe and shared its export contracts to Europe, Arab countries, and Africa. Additionally, some more Egyptian companies participated at the exhibition, including the Auto ...

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Mexican auto exports down 0.3% in September 2025 OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 314,656 light vehicles in September 2025, a 0.3% decrease compared to the 315,706 units shipped in September 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in September included Chrysler with a 34.1% increase to 39,957 units; Mercedes Benz with a 11.7% increase to 6,452 units; Toyota wi...

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g the Saga, Persona, X-series SUVs, and S70 sedan, alongside PROTON’s first New Energy Vehicle (NEV) plant. With an annual capacity of 250,000 units, the Tanjong Malim site strengthens local supply chains, supports greater component localization, and serves as the Geely Group’s right-hand-drive export hub for Southeast Asia, anchoring Malaysia’s growing EV and automotive ecosystem. (From Proton press release dated October 7, 2025)...

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U.S. government investing USD 35.6 million for 10% stake in Trilogy Metals in Alaska On October 6, President Trump approved the appeal of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA), and issued authorizations necessary for the establishment of the Ambler Road Project, a proposed 211-mile industrial road from the Dalton Highway to Alaska’s remote Ambler Mining District. The area is known as one of the largest undeveloped coppe...

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th Gabriel India holding a 49% stake and SK Enmove retaining 51%. Gabriel India will invest up to INR 294 million in the JV’s equity, in one or more tranches. The JV will focus on engineering, manufacturing (including third-party and contract blending), packaging, import, assembly, marketing, and export of engine oils (including motorcycle oil, passenger car motor oil, heavy-duty diesel oil), e-fluids (for electric vehicles), shock absorber oil...

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new benchmarks in the C-SUV segment, combining advanced technology, premium interiors, and reliability tailored for Indian customers. Nissan Tekton will be central to Nissan Motor India’s expansion strategy, product portfolio growth, and dealership network development. Further details, including export markets and specifications, are expected closer to the vehicle’s launch next year. Based on Nissan India's press release...

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Proton’s September 2025 exports reach 815 units; e.MAS 7 EV expands internationally Announced on October 3, 2025, Proton International Sales Corporation, the export arm of Proton, recorded its strongest monthly performance of 2025 with 815 units shipped in September. This brought YTD exports to 3,959 units, up 56% compared to the same period in 2024, reaffirming Proton’s position as Malaysia’s leading automotive exporter. The export surge w...

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Proton Malaysia posts September 2025 sales of 13,395 units (domestic + export); YTD at 114,297 Announced on October 3, 2025, Proton, Malaysia’s September sales totaled 13,395 units (domestic and export), bringing Q3 sales to 42,141 units and year-to-date (YTD) sales to 114,297 units. Despite a decline in Total Industry Volume (TIV) in September, Proton’s market share rose to an estimated 23.4% for the month and 19.9% YTD, its best for 2025, a...

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on. He pointed out that Indonesia should aim to go beyond being just a market for EVs and components. With abundant nickel reserves, a key material for batteries, Indonesia has the potential to develop a domestic production ecosystem, including replacement batteries, supporting self-sufficiency and export opportunities. As EVs become more widespread, demand for battery replacements is expected to rise. This presents an opportunity to expand the d...

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Toyota Brazil to resume assembly operations in November On October 3, it was reported that Toyota will resume operations at its Sorocaba and Indaiatuba plants, Brazil in November. Production will restart gradually on November 3 with imported engines and components, mainly from Japan, focusing initially on hybrid versions of the Corolla and Corolla Cross for both domestic and export markets. Conventional engine models, including the Corolla, Corol...

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market with sales of 66,001 units (53.0% share), up 18.3% y/y, followed by Kia with 49,001 units (39.4%), up 28.5%. Renault Korea ranked third with 4,182 units (3.4%), down 16.5%. KGM recorded 4,100 units (3.3%), down 9.6%, while GM Korea fell 37.1% to 1,231 units (1.0%). Overseas sales, including exports, rose 6.4% at Hyundai, 3.7% at Kia, 110.7% at KGM and 25.3% at Renault Korea, while GM Korea plunged 39.2%. In total, overseas sales increased...

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developing a project to localize the production of modern traction batteries for electric vehicles and stationary energy storage systems in Uzbekistan. They will focus on determining assembly line capacity, developing a component localization program, identifying potential customers, and exploring export opportunities to Central Asian countries and other international markets. Based on press release from Rosatom, Asaka Motors...

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Omoda & Jaecoo eyes BEV exports as Thai factory opens in Q4 2025 Reported on September 30, 2025, Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand), a subsidiary of Chinese automaker Chery Automobile, celebrated its first anniversary in the Thai market. The company is exploring BEV exports from its Rayong factory to take advantage of government incentives. This follows the National EV Policy Committee’s July decision to relax BEV production requirements for companies i...

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UK Government offers JLR with GBP 1.5 billion loan guarantee to support supply chain On September 28, the UK Government announced it will support Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) with a loan guarantee of up to GBP 1.5 billion, providing certainty to its supply chain following a recent cyber-attack. The loan, backed by UK Export Finance under the Export Development Guarantee, will be repaid over five years and will strengthen JLR’s cash reserves to suppo...

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China to implement export licensing system for battery electric passenger vehicles On September 26, four Chinese government bodies including the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) decided to implement an export licensing system for battery electric passenger vehicles to bolster the sound development of New Energy Vehicle trade, effective from January 1, 2026. The relevant content is as follows. -          Export license management will apply ...

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best-selling model in August with 5,078 units, followed by Toyota Yaris ATIV with 4,261 units, Isuzu D-Max with 3,700 units, Toyota Yaris Cross with 2,805 units and Honda City with 2,043 units.  Vehicle production in August decreased 6.1% to 112,366 units. Vehicle production for domestic sales and exports in August contributed 34% and 66% respectively. The decline was mainly due to lower export production of passenger cars, following the discont...

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ame in Vietnam’s automotive industry, achieving significant milestones such as producing more than 700,000 vehicles, delivering over one million units to customers, and providing genuine after-sales services to more than 200 million vehicles. The company has also recorded nearly USD 1 billion in export revenue from parts and components, contributed more than USD 14.4 billion to the national budget, and ranked among Vietnam’s top ten taxpayer...

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Ltd. (Corun) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with PT. Battery Bank Indonesia (BBK), a local Indonesian company, to pivot on battery swapping operations to fully support Indonesia in popularizing electric mobility and transitioning to green energy. This partnership covers the production and export of small power batteries, as well as battery swapping operations. Corun, with advanced battery pack production technology, is capable of ensuri...

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nt in Egypt met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Cairo. The Minister called on the Korean government to encourage Korean investors to invest in Egypt in the automotive and automotive components manufacturing sector, particularly tires and glass, to meet the needs of the local market, export to foreign markets, and take advantage of Egypt's large consumer market. They also signed an MoU regarding the project to develop green (enviro...

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