nd make procurement more efficient. The chips will be used in the upcoming model series from both brands, based on their joint zonal electronics architecture for Europe and North America. The company has updated its semiconductor strategy to create a stronger ecosystem after past supply issues. The focus is on closer partnerships with chipmakers and suppliers, with different Group brands leading specific categories. The strategy includes cutting ...

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IAA Mobility 2025: CUPRA unveils Tribe Editions with sustainable materials across model lineup On September 8, CUPRA unveiled “Tribe Editions” of the Formentor, Leon, Leon Sportstourer, and Terramar at IAA Mobility 2025. The editions focus on bold design, personalization, and sustainability. The new alloy wheels contain 20% recycled material and use Sulphur Green color. The paint is developed by Manckiewicz, Germany, with 15% bio-based materi...

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p SUV, the model will come standard with Huawei’s ADS (Advanced Driving System) 4 solution, HarmonySpace 5 cockpit, and IVCS (Intelligent Vehicle Cloud Services) solution. It will be one of the first models to employ Huawei’s Limera in-cabin laser vision system. Moreover, the two companies will focus on the aforementioned three areas. They will deeply integrate Huawei intelligent solutions with SGMW in-house developed assisted driving, cockpi...

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Flex, USA launches EUR 4.68 million vehicle electronics R&D project in Hungary On September 8, Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency (HIPA) announced that Flex, one of Hungary’s largest employers, is investing a EUR 4.68 million at its Zalaegerszeg plant. The U.S.–Singaporean company will start a vehicle electronics R&D project, creating 10 high-value jobs. Flex’s Hungarian operations focus on automotive, consumer, residential, and industr...

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e of vehicle stability and reduced road-surface shock, resulting in improved driving comfort. The exterior has been updated with a new front design that accentuates the IS's low center of gravity and wide stance, reinforcing its bold, commanding presence. The interior is thoughtfully crafted with a focus on functionality, creating an environment that keeps the driver fully engaged with the road. The center display has been enlarged to 12.3 inches...

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trol, and weight reduction. The development of solid-state batteries follows a transitional phase with semi-solid-state batteries and aims for the ultimate goal of all-solid-state batteries, covering multiple generations of products with an energy density of 350Wh/kg, 500Wh/kg, or even higher. With focus on the lightweighting of vehicle bodies, weight reduction mainly encompasses areas such as integrated die-casting, hot gas forming, and new mate...

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Expo. The initiative will fast-track new technologies. The Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) will launch the DRIVE35, a new scale-up initiative to address the so-called valley of death between R&D and industrialisation. The most significant newcomer to DRIVE35, the zero-emission funding program, focuses on encouraging external investment to overcome the initial barriers faced by innovative companies. This competition has a particular focus on ...

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LTTS, India, and SiMa.ai, US, partner for AI hardware and software solutions On September 3, L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS) announced a strategic partnership with Silicon Valley’s SiMa.ai, a leader in Physical AI. This partnership integrates LTTS’ deep engineering expertise and domain focus with SiMa.ai’s MLSoC ONE platform and software SDK.  Under this agreement, SiMa.ai will deliver AI hardware and software solutions by leveragin...

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Tesla plans new European Development Center in Germany On September 3, the State of Berlin announced that Tesla is planning a new European development center in Berlin-Köpenick, with operations expected to begin in 2026. The facility will focus on research in areas such as battery, materials, charging, electric drive, etc. It will renovate a vacant factory into a research and development site. It will hire around 250 engineers for this center. ...

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Ruisheng becomes independent of BAW, with focus on MPV market On August 30, Ruisheng, a Beijing Automobile Works (BAW) sub-brand, became independent. The brand will develop into China’s first automobile brand to focus on the MPV market. Ruisheng previously achieved a sales growth of over 50% and an increase from 23% to 37.9% in MPV market share. Having become independent, Ruisheng aims to break the current polarized pattern in China’s MPV mar...

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Toyota joins TOKYO H2 project aiming to make Tokyo global leader in hydrogen On September 3, Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) announced that it has joined "TOKYO H2," a new project launched by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on the same day aiming to make Tokyo a global leader in hydrogen. The TOKYO H2 project aims to accelerate public―private efforts to use hydrogen, with a focus on commercial mobility such as fuel cell taxis and trucks. As...

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pportunities.” Brockman said the programs are under review but that those production timelines remain unchanged for now. Nissan recently delayed the BEV crossovers by 10 months, to November 2028 for a Nissan-branded model and March 2029 for an Infiniti version.  In the near term, Nissan plans to focus on producing electrified truck-based vehicles at its Canton plant, which will involve modifying one of its two assembly lines that currently bui...

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nit Stamping Europe. Following consultations with employee representatives, the activities for the automotive sector will be relocated from Sachsenheim (Germany) to other plants as planned.  The reached agreement sees the Sachsenheim site continuing to operate on a reduced scale in the future. The focus in Sachsenheim will be on the business of components for industrial applications. The adjustment of capacities in the Business Unit Stamping Eur...

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Government of Pakistan unveils PKR 100 billion NEV subsidy scheme On August 26, the Government of Pakistan unveiled direct subsidies and cost-sharing for New Energy Vehicle (NEV) buyers under the NEV Policy 2025–30. The focus is on two- and three-wheelers, which form the largest vehicle segment in the country. The initial subsidy is set at PKR 65,000 per two-wheeler and PKR 400,000 per three-wheeler. For four-wheelers and larger vehicles, fina...

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llion Pre-Seed round. Founded in 2021, Hyperdrives has developed a hollow-conductor motor cooling technology that enables scaling record power densities at lower cost, without exotic materials or novel motor layouts, and based on existing production processes. With the new funding, Hyperdrives will focus on converting its strong customer pipeline into commercial projects, validating lifetime durability to automotive standards, and preparing its m...

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ARAI, K-DISC, and TrEST Research Park sign MoU for E-Mobility and automotive innovation in Kerala, India On September 2, 2025, TrEST Research Park announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) and the Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC). This partnership will focus on research and development in electric and smart mobility, strengthen industry-academi...

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Akebono Brake aiming to double ratio of replacement brake pad sales Akebono Brake Industry Co., Ltd. (Akebono Brake) plans to increase the ratio of replacement brake pad sales to around 15% by the fiscal year that ends in March 2028 (FY 2027). The FY 2024 ratio was about 7% of the total sales of JPY 161.7 billion. The company will focus on the sales of high value-added products in Japan and the U.S. Since it will reduce its plants in the U.S. to ...

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electric vehicle (EV) portfolio—including Switch Mobility—and serve the broader automotive and energy storage sectors in India. As part of this strategy, Ashok Leyland has entered a long-term exclusive partnership with China-based CALB Group, a battery technology provider. The partnership will focus on localizing battery supply chains in India. The initial efforts will target the automotive segment, later expanding into non-automotive energy...

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also confirmed plans to enter the South African market in 2026. iCAUR V23 and 03T offer up to 500 km of all-electric range with all-wheel-drive capability. The company will also add the iCAUR V27 to the South African line-up within the next two years, further expanding its range and reinforcing its focus on the future. Additioanlly, the company will introduce Chery International’s “Golden Range Extender” REEV technology across its entire l...

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Heilongjiang Tianyouwei, China to invest in Morocco for automotive electronics On August 29, multiple sources reported that Heilongjiang Tianyouwei Electronics Co., Ltd. is planning a wholly owned subsidiary in Morocco called Tianyouwei Electronics Morocco Co., Ltd., with an investment of EUR 65 million. The subsidiary will focus on in-vehicle electronics. The subsidiary will represent one of the future production centers abroad. It will target t...

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