Johnson Matthey opens hydrogen internal combustion engine testing facility in Gothenburg, Sweden Johnson Matthey Plc. (Johnson Matthey) has officially opened its first hydrogen internal combustion engine (H2ICE) testing facility at its site in Gothenburg, Sweden, representing a GBP 2.5 million investment over three years. The new facility will test emission control systems, expanding the company’s heavy-duty vehicle testing capabilities. Equipp...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/19

BMW to build electric 3 Series in Munich plant from H2 2026 On December 11, BMW announced that it is moving ahead with plans for the next, eighth-generation 3 Series. A fully electric 3 Series will start production at the BMW Munich plant in the second half of 2026 as part of the NEUE KLASSE lineup. After that, the model will also be built in BBA Tiexi plant, China, and San Luis Potosí plant, Mexico. BMW also plans to bring 3 Series production b...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

f the four Hydrogen Valleys approved under the National Green Hydrogen Mission by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). P-HVIC is the flagship real-life demonstration project aimed at demonstrating developed indigenous technologies, such as green hydrogen production, storage, dispensing, H2 fuel cell-based electric, and H2 ICE-based powertrains for heavy-duty applications. Based on ARAI social media updates ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/08

ned that both tier 1 and tier 2 suppliers have been heavily impacted, with about 90% of their output linked to pickup assembly. Toyota is supporting both Thai and Japanese suppliers to maintain auto parts production and preserve jobs during challenging times Pickup sales are projected to recover in H2 2026, supported by anticipated political stability, improvements in the global economy, government projects, tourism growth, and agricultural trade...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

. The Brain Division’s sales are forecast to rise to EUR 6.0-7.0 billion, with an operating margin of 7-8%, while the Light Division’s sales are expected to increase to EUR 5.5-6.5 billion, with an operating margin of 6-7%. Regionally, Valeo expects to gain additional market share in China from H2/2026 to outperform in a growing market by 2027. In India, sales are expected to reach approximately EUR 700 million in 2028, and North America is e...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/26

d be unveiled as early as 2027 and go on sale in 2028. The company has been opting to offer plug-in hybrid versions of its CX-90 and CX-70 crossovers in the U.S. rather than EVs to this point. In Japan, Mazda is preparing to build its first dedicated EV, on a flexible manufacturing line at the Hofu H2 assembly plant, starting in 2027. Mazda has committed nearly USD 11 billion in outlays to electrify its entire lineup by 2030 and introduce a new, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/15

Aichi Steel starts selling stainless steel for hydrogen refueling stations Aichi Steel Corporation (Aichi Steel) announced that it has begun selling the AUS305-H2 stainless steel for use in high-pressure for hydrogen refueling stations. As the High Pressure Gas Safety Act was revised to add solution-treated SUS305 as a material for hydrogen refueling stations, the company began selling round bar steels with diameters ranging from 18 to 68 millime...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/13

H2X, Australia, and FES, Germany partner on hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles On November 5, the CEO of H2X Global Limited announced a strategic production and sales partnership with FES GmbH Fahrzeug-Entwicklung Sachsen (FES), a German vehicle engineering and manufacturing group, to produce and distribute hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles. This agreement gives H2X immediate scalability to deliver up to 300 vehicles per year, including the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

) announced that it had secured its first order for sunroofs from an OEM, with a new manufacturing facility coming up in Pune and production slated for Q1 FY 2027, ending June. For switches, it secured a significant order from a two-wheeler OEM, and a new facility is expected to start operations in H2 FY 2027, covering handle, panel, steering, and front panel segments for both touring and scooter classes. In the EV space, Minda Corporation has st...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

has all of the roughly 7,000 parts needed for restart. Novelis originally expected the hot mill to resume operations in early 2026, but progress over the past month has shortened that time frame. Fisher said the fire in Oswego will cost the company USD 550 - 650 million in free cash flow during the H2 FY 2026, and expects a USD 100-150 million impact to adjusted earnings before interest, depreciation and amortization over that period. The financi...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/05

dels, including the new Jeep Compass and Fiat 500 MHEV. Q4 will see the launch of the revised 2026 Grand Wagoneer, and ordering is open for the SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger Scat Pack (2-door), four-door Dodge Charger Daytona, Jeep Cherokee, Fiat 500 Hybrid and DS N°8.  The Company reiterates its H2 2025 financial guidance, which anticipates improvement in Net revenues, AOI, margin, and industrial free cash flows, assuming no major impact from ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

he Eastport Industrial Park in Jacksonville, U.S. The new facility will be approximately 580,000 square feet and will be the first autonomous vehicle production site in Florida. It will create at least 150 jobs. The groundbreaking ceremony is planned for April 2026, with commissioning scheduled for H2 2027. The HOLON urban, an autonomous, electric shuttle for public transport, will meet U.S. FMVSS safety requirements, comply with specifications u...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30

ARAI and PHINIA partner to develop hydrogen internal combustion engines in India On October 17, 2025, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with PHINIA Delphi India Pvt Ltd to collaborate on developing hydrogen internal combustion engines (H2ICE) with direct injection technology. The agreement also includes research into future Gaseous (H2+CNG) Flex Engine applications. The partnership aim...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

nd Bus Corporation (“Mitsubishi Fuso”) announced that it will hold the world premiere of two hydrogen-powered heavy-duty truck concept models at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show 2025, which is scheduled to run from October 29, 2025 to November 9, 2025. The two concept models to debut are the “H2IC,” a heavy-duty truck powered by an internal combustion engine that combusts hydrogen, and the “H2FC,” a heavy-duty truck powered by a fuel ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/22

mand with its low interest rate measures. However, sales competition has intensified in the mini super height wagon market, and the margin with the sales of Suzuki Motor Corporation’s Spacia, which ranked second in the overall rankings, has shrunk from 22,000 units in H1 2024 to 18,000 units. In H2 2025, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will also launch new car models, and competition is expected to heat up. In Septembe...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/07

Bermaz Auto plans XPeng local assembly in Malaysia in H2 2026 Reported on October 1, 2025, Bermaz Auto Group CEO confirmed that the company has completed feasibility studies for a CKD project of XPeng vehicles and is now working with local partners to implement it.  Local assembly is expected to begin in the second half of 2026, although the production site has yet to be finalized. Bermaz Auto already holds a stake in Inokom, which operates a ma...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/03

Daimler Buses begins road tests of hydrogen-powered Setra Coach for long-distance travel On September 9, Daimler Buses announced that it is testing its first hydrogen-powered touring coach, the Setra H2 Coach. The company plans to launch battery-electric coaches by the end of the decade and fuel cell models afterward. The H2 Coach uses technology from the Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Truck which can travel at least 800 km on one tank. The model S 517 HD ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

n as Seal 06, it is available as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or fully electric vehicle (BEV).  The EV variant is likely for Malaysia, benefiting from incentives for fully imported EVs, unlike heavily taxed CBU PHEVs.  BYD’s Tanjong Malim CKD plant is under preparation and set to begin production in H2 2026, making a local DM-I (PHEV) unlikely. Other ‘6’-named BYD models include the Sealion 06 (PHEV and EV) and Shark 6 (PHEV). (From BYD Cars M...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

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...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

l tax incentives for new energy vehicles (NEVs) and an aging model lineup. In 2025, Subaru skipped the Manila International Auto Show and only introduced the Crosstrek 2.0i-L GT Edition and WRX with STI kit.To drive recovery, Motor Image plans to launch the all-new Forester E-Boxer Strong Hybrid in H2 and expand its network with the opening of Subaru Pampanga in Angeles City, Luzon. The sales slump reflects regional trends: Malaysia (-37%), Vietn...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01