to notify pedestrians about the vehicle's driving condition. In addition, it is equipped with a pop-up fender that is designed to respond to accidents occurring with bicycles. The car, when assessing that it will collide with a bicycle, will stretch its body around the tire area and that stretched parts will work as a cushion to absorb the impact and protect the rider. Toyota Gosei exhibited smart-ware also, which is a product using perovskite s...

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lved with future mobility and its benefits to society in general.  Q1. What do you want to appeal the most to visitors coming to your booth? What was your vision for co-creating a joint exhibit with startups? Also, what are the possibilities for collaborating outside the framework of existing auto parts manufacturers? A1. Dual Move is involved with a reference exhibit, which is still being developed, of cross reality (XR) technology that provide...

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what this means for future vehicle designs. A team from Volkswagen Group Innovation, including designers, human factors specialists, software engineers, and materials experts, is gathering comprehensive data on user behavior and interaction with the Gen.Urban. These findings will help shape future interior and user experience designs across Volkswagen Group brands. Even before departure, passengers can customize their preferences, such as cabin ...

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arity principles across all models. Working with suppliers, research institutions, recycling firms, and start-ups, Mercedes-Benz is pushing technical boundaries to develop new solutions and bring them into production. Mercedes-Benz engineers examine every part of the vehicle from batteries and body parts to interior materials and hidden components such as insulation to reduce carbon dioxide wherever possible. The display revealed includes over 40...

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show in January 2026 in Las Vegas, the U.S., to exhibit several solutions for autonomous driving vehicles (AVs), electric vehicles (EVs), and other next-generation mobility. This time, the company will introduce its core technologies by showing them on AV and EV mock-ups, instead of exhibiting the parts individually. The AV mock-up will be equipped with 20 components in total, including interior and exterior sensing solutions and lighting device...

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Inteva completes acquisition of parts of IAC Group’s European business On December 1, 2025, Inteva Products announced that it had acquired portions of International Automotive Components (IAC) Group’s European business. IAC Group is a leading global supplier of interior automotive components and systems. The acquisition improves Inteva’s position in the automotive interiors market while expanding its global engineering capabilities. With th...

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ai Mobis) announced that it held “Tech Bridge 2025,” a two-day event from November 18, at its electrification research center in Uiwang, Gyeonggi Province. This event aims to introduce the outcomes of the company’s research and development on new mass-production technologies to automakers and parts suppliers. It was hosted jointly by the company’s electrification and module departments.  The new technologies unveiled by the company this ...

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Ms in North America. The company will expand orders received from the Big Three OEMs, such as General Motors Company and Ford Motor Company, while reducing new investments, in the expectation that these efforts will contribute to its revenue in and after fiscal year 2028 (ending in March 2029). The interior parts manufacturer, with roughly 50% of its sales coming from Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. and 20% from Honda Motor Co., Ltd., is vulnerable to cha...

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Sekisui Chemical to strengthen production of injection-molding parts for automobiles and motorcycles Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd. (Sekisui Chemical) will strengthen its automotive parts business in India. The company will consider strengthening facilities at its state-of-the-art sixth plant in India, which will start operations in January 2026, and boost production capacity at its existing plants. It plans to promote its injection-molding parts for...

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Renault transforms vehicle design with new XR Platform and DigyPHY simulator On November 12, Renault announced that its designers are using a new XR platform at the Technocentre to explore shapes, materials, and in-car experiences for future vehicles. The system blends real objects such as seats and steering wheels with digital models. Designers can “enter” their virtual cars, touch parts, and review the design long before a physical prototyp...

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aming technology, supports customized production and sustainability. In particular, it is the first time to make headrests and armrests from Elastollan. Elastollan’s features include lightweight properties, abrasion resistance, a soft-touch feel, and a premium look. Its applications in automotive interior parts is expanding. (From some releases on November 10, 2025)...

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h actually achieve the idea of "communication with cars", as this was particularly noted during the press conference? A1: The two main themes in terms of automotive intelligence are vehicle integration and smart entry. Aisin plans to contribute to building more intelligent cars by combining (1) the parts necessary for a car to "drive, turn, and stop", (2) the technologies that control them, and (3) technologies involving navigation such as maps a...

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Peugeot unveils Polygon Concept Compact Car showcasing next-generation Hypersquare steering system On November 12, Peugeot revealed the Polygon Concept, a compact car under 4 meters that reflects its plan for a more sustainable future. It uses more recycled materials, fewer parts, and smarter, interchangeable components. The compact car introduces a new steering system called the Hypersquare, paired with steer-by-wire technology. This setup forms...

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rogram. The low-floor SIMAZ-4282 bus runs on compressed natural gas (CNG) and offers a range of over 400 km on a single tank. It features an electric retarder, automatic transmission, and can carry up to 72 passengers. SIMAZ has fully localized production of key bus components, including the body, interior and exterior parts, electronics, and control systems. The company has also launched a new assembly line and paint shop and is using a develop...

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Motherson Group to expand Tlaxcala plant in Mexico On November 4, it was reported that Motherson Group will invest USD 50 million to expand its plant in Zitlaltépec, Tlaxcala. The plant, operating since 2015 under the Modules & Polymer Products division, produces interior and exterior modules such as bumpers, fascias, and doors through injection, painting, and assembly processes.  The expansion will create 150 direct jobs and 300 indirect jobs ...

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n October 30, 2025, GAC AION Thailand reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Thailand’s automotive industry at the “GAC Business Matching Event,” co-organized with the Board of Investment (BOI) and the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT) in Rayong. The event connected over 27 Thai parts manufacturers with GAC AION’s global EV supply chain. Serving as GAC AION’s Asia-Pacific headquarters and global right-hand-drive production...

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Haval, Russia to start production of automotive components by 2026 On October 30, Tula Region Governor met with the management of Haval Motor Manufacturing Rus LLC at the Tula Region Representative Office in Moscow, Russia. The company representatives announced that an automotive components plant is being built in the Uzlovaya Industrial Park. It will produce chassis parts, interior and exterior elements, transmissions, and die-cast components, w...

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hamber. Such conditions are equivalent to approximately eight years of operation in a megalopolis. More than 70 notches were made on the body surface in advance, which became artificial centers of corrosion. After the test, the body was completely disassembled to assess the condition of each of its parts. An analysis of the test results revealed only minor comments on the technology, which will be addressed before the launch of serial production....

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n charge 10% to 80% in 26 minutes with public DC fast charging. Cargo space is 458L behind the rear seat and 1,594L with rear seat folded. The 2027 Bolt is Chevrolet’s first vehicle to offer a native NACS charging port, and is also vehicle-to-home (V2H) bidirectionally capable. The newly-designed interior features a new space-saving column shifter and available panoramic sunroof that provides natural light. A heated steering wheel, heated and v...

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he government has committed to facilitating this development. Shinko Nameplate Co. will build a greenfield manufacturing facility near Bangalore at an investment of INR 1.0 billion. The plant will cover 2.3 acres and manufacture automotive plastic components, including front emblems, key fobs, and interior parts. Cataler Corporation (Cataler) (a Toyota Group company) plans to invest INR 1.4 billion in its existing facility at Bidadi by 2030, un...

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