chnology we created from developing internal-combustion engines such as gasoline, diesel, and gas-powered engines. Even if the fuel used is changed to hydrogen, we will still be able to maintain stable combustion and driving by making use of our accumulated expertise. One issue that we expect to surface with hydrogen engines in the future is how to deal with the water that is generated when hydrogen is combusted. This could cause parts to rust an...

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Ford transitions EV strategy and plants in Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan On December 15, Ford announced a new revised strategy for its EV and ICE efforts that will enable the company to face the changing marketplace and accelerate margin improvements across its Ford Model e, Ford Pro and Ford Blue divisions, as well as launch a new energy storage business. Ford said the moves will begin narrowing the financial losses for its Model e EV uni...

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Stellantis Vigo extends temporary layoff scheme to 2026 On December 12, multiple sources reported that Stellantis Vigo management and SIT and UGT unions have agreed to extend the temporary layoff scheme (ERTE) for 2026. As in 2025, employees may face up to 75 days of work suspension. The company confirmed that all conditions from the 2025 ERTE remain unchanged, including the maximum suspension days, the number of affected workers, and financial p...

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uties the previous day. The new tariffs will take effect on January 1, 2026. The reform modifies 1,463 tariff items across sectors such as automotive, textiles, plastics, appliances, and footwear. Although the original proposal included 50% rates, most were reduced to between 20% and 35%. Cars will face the steepest tariffs, at 50%. Supporters from the ruling Morena party argued the measure will strengthen domestic industry and employment, while ...

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Mexican automotive market faces uncertainty for 2026 On December 10, it was reported that the automotive sector is entering 2026 under continued cost pressure and cautious investment strategies, according to Deloitte’s latest analysis. Alberto Torrijos, Automotive Sector Lead Partner at Deloitte LatAm, explained that uncertainty surrounding global economic conditions, stricter regulations, and the upcoming review of the USMCA have led manufactu...

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lant, it intends to improve profitability by starting in-house production of plastic products. Its plants in North America will renovate existing aging facilities and introduce new high-efficiency production facilities. In the field of its main door seal products, Nishikawa Rubber, which expects to face fierce competition with Chinese and other companies, plans to develop a system to manufacture cost-competitive products. Nishikawa Rubber is an i...

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predominantly driven by EVs. Other OEMs have held a relatively stable share, suggesting that the primary competitive shift is occurring between Japanese and Chinese brands, rather than a broad fragmentation of the market. 6. Supply Chain Realignment and Risk Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers in Thailand face a challenging transition: Survival criteria: Ability to serve multiple OEM groups, including Japanese, Chinese, and possibly Korean/Western comp...

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actually allow you to bring back the 1970s station wagon - maybe a little wood paneling on the side," Duffy said. "We can bring back choice to consumers so yeah the minivan is awesome but maybe the station wagon is cool too." Rather than hinting time travel, Duffy says the fact that passenger cars faced more stringent standards than light trucks was the reason OEMs abandoned station wagons, and concentrated on SUVs and crossovers.  Station wago...

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ill initiate production using natural gas with carbon capture (blue hydrogen), and then switch later to green hydrogen from renewable-powered electrolysis, targeting commercial operations by late 2029. Jim Park, Senior Vice President of Hyundai North America, said the company is not wavering in the face of federal debates over hydrogen production tax credits in the U.S. Congress.  The project has already caught the interest of POSCO Group, which...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/06

captures the reflections of light emitted by the laser dot projector in the near-infrared spectrum, leveraging artificial intelligence algorithms to derive vital signs.  It also delivers remote vital-sign sensing, advanced seatbelt/material recognition, precise 3D restraint management, and secure face authentication for driver identification and in-car payments. Another highlight at the trinamiX booth will be the Smart B pillar demonstrator fea...

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ion of battery production. Meanwhile, Asian battery manufacturers are pursuing differentiation through high–energy-density cells, extended-life platforms, and next-generation BMS technologies, while also strengthening partnerships with major OEMs. Amid these evolving conditions, battery companies face the challenge of not only enhancing technological competitiveness and scaling production, but also building flexible supply chains capable of res...

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steps. The chain-of-thought AI reasoning allows AR1 to use natural language to describe what its sensors can detect and then explain its reasoning for specific actions, making it easier for developers to understand how the model makes decisions. NVIDIA will make AR1 available on GitHub and Hugging Face and will also provide a subset of the data used to train AR1 in the NVIDIA Physical AI Open Datasets. (NVIDIA Corporation release on December 1, ...

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Canada to curb steel imports further as result of damage from U.S. tariffs On November 26, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government announced it will lower the tariff-rate quota level for steel imports from countries with which Canada does not have a trade agreement to 20% from 50%. Steel produced in those nations will face a tariff when their volumes exceed 20% of what they sold to Canadian buyers in 2024. Canadian steel companies that export t...

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1TP. The Chery X is a versatile “Ultimate Space Family Multi-SUV” that can transform from a seven-passenger SUV into a double-cab pickup, powered by Chery’s CSH hybrid technology. Its design draws inspiration from the tiger, symbolizing strength and toughness, with a bold Tiger’s Roar front face and Tiger’s Stance claw-mark lines. Developed under Chery’s user co-creation initiative, the vehicle emphasizes flexible space and modular fu...

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a new model in China in 2025, developed specifically for the Chinese market and sold under the Audi brand. Audi has been considering the possibility of establishing a U.S. production plant for months at locations such as Texas or VW’s existing plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Such plans, however, face the exorbitant costs of building a plant in the U.S., as well as opposition from German workers. Scout CEO Scott Keogh recently mentioned the pot...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/18

ass-produced on the Changan Qiyuan A06 model. This product integrates high and low beams, turn signals, daytime running lights, and brand logo lights into a nearly 2-meter-long light body. It also integrates logo touch interaction technology. Users only need to double-tap the logo area on the front face, and the logo light will dynamically illuminate, while the tfrunk will automatically open. The headlamp adopts a 15×120mm thin headlamp module, ...

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. Under the new framework, Argentina will accept vehicles manufactured in the United States that comply with U.S. federal safety and emissions standards, allowing faster homologation and importation. The agreement may also establish a preferential quota for importing U.S.-made cars, which currently face a 35% import tariff, facing a disadvantage compared to vehicles from Mexico or Brazil. The deal, signed by Presidents Javier Milei and Donald Tru...

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the MDIC, the decision was made by Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Gustavo Petro during a bilateral meeting held on September 9 in Manaus. The understanding allows up to 50,000 Brazilian vehicles to be exported annually to Colombia at reduced tariffs. Without it, Brazilian vehicles would face a 16.1% import tax. Colombia is Brazil’s third-largest market for passenger and light commercial vehicle exports. In 2024, these exports totale...

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Suzuki to provide distinctive individuality for vehicle “face” using new headlamp module Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki) will develop a new headlamp module that combines distinctive design with low costs. While sharing main lamps (for driving/passing beams) among several models to reduce costs, Suzuki will design position lamps and turn signal lamps specifically for each model, thereby expressing front designs that matches the vehicle class...

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Germany’s EV charging network growth slows despite rising fast charger share On November 4, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) reported that the ratio of public charging points to EVs in Germany has remained nearly unchanged, with large regional differences still existing. The country continues to face a strong need to expand its charging infrastructure. As of July 1, 2025, Germany has 172,150 public charging points, includ...

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