hrough Leapmotor International, 51% owned by Stellantis, the two companies will improve cost competitiveness through shared supplier bases, and plan to share capacity at the Madrid and Zaragoza (Spain) plants.     •  With its partner Dongfeng, Stellantis will produce two Peugeots and two Jeep models for sale in China and other regions. The company also intends to create a European joint venture with Dongfeng, 51% Stellantis-owned, to collab...

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ate (LFP), and will be 800-volt capable. Stellantis plans to launch STLA One in 2027. It is the first Stellantis platform slated to integrate STLA Brain, STLA SmartCockpit and steer-by-wire technology. STLA One supports Stellantis’ platform optimization strategy and is designed to support 30-plus models, and grow to more than 2 million units by 2035. By 2030, the company targets 50% of volume on three global platforms, with up to 70% component ...

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Audi brings Digital Matrix LED headlights to U.S. on new Q9 flagship SUV On May 21, Audi USA announced that its adaptive driving beam (ADB) Digital Matrix LED headlights will be available to U.S. customers for the first time on the all-new, full-size, 2027 Audi Q9 and SQ9 flagship SUV models when they arrive at U.S. dealers later in 2026. Digital Matrix LED technology continuously shapes the light pattern in real time, keeping more usable light o...

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) Cassino: produced 2,918 units in the first four months of 2026 (only 20 working days) Pomigliano: produced 57,160 units Melfi: produced about 13,500 units Atessa: produced about 71,286 units, union calls for a new Ducato model Modena: about 5 cars per day; union wants a Maserati relaunch with new models Termoli: current annual production capacity of 465,000 engines/year Pratola Serra: current annual production capacity of 650,000 engines/year V...

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Hesai, China, announces new design win from European OEM On May 20, Hesai Group announced that it has secured a new design win from a top-tier European automaker. The new order exceeds 1 million units and covers more than 10 models across the OEM's joint venture brands in China.  Hesai ATX is a compact long-range lidar delivering exceptional performance for ADAS. Designed for L2 ADAS applications, ATX delivers long-range sensing performance and ...

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BAIC Group, Tsinghua Unigroup to jointly accelerate large-scale application of Chinese chips to BAIC vehicle models On May 18, BAIC Group signed three strategic cooperation agreements with Tsinghua Unigroup for in-depth cooperation on automotive-grade chips, intelligent cockpits, autonomous driving, industrial investment, and a vehicle-cloud ecosystem. BAIC Group will leverage Tsinghua Unigroup’s core strengths in chip design, computing power, ...

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Michelin unveils universal tire digital twin for SDVs Michelin has presented its universal tire digital twin, a software-driven system that converts existing in-vehicle data into real-time actionable recommendations without requiring additional tire-mounted sensors. The system is designed for software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures and is compatible with all tire brands and vehicle models, from passenger cars and trucks to self-driving shutt...

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GM to assemble Groove and Aveo models at Ramos Arizpe plant from 2027 On May 19, General Motors announced a new project to assemble vehicles at its Ramos Arizpe complex in Coahuila, Mexico, aimed at supplying the domestic market. Production is scheduled to begin in 2027 with the Chevrolet Groove, followed by the Chevrolet Aveo in a later phase. The project is part of the company’s USD 1 billion investment plan announced in January 2026 and is e...

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turing Plant Aguascalientes (COMPAS), a partnership between Infiniti and Mercedes-Benz, began operations in 2017 following a joint investment of USD 1 billion. The facility was designed to serve as a competitive export hub, primarily targeting the U.S. market. Over its lifecycle, the plant produced models such as the Infiniti QX50, QX55, the Mercedes-Benz GLB AND THE a-Class compact sedan, reaching an estimated total output of 463,164 units and e...

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has proposed an annual, nationwide registration fee of USD 130 for EVs to help address weakening funding for federal road maintenance. The fee would eventually rise by USD 5 every two years beginning in 2029, with a maximum fee of USD 150. The proposal also calls for a USD 35 fee on plug-in hybrid models, eventually capped at USD 50. The upcharge had previously been suggested by various lawmakers in Congress, but the current push runs in tandem ...

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all-new, using a mix of aluminium, steel, and composite materials. This keeps the car strong but lightweight, while making space for advanced components. It uses a new cooling system called the Central Coolant Hub, which manages heat efficiently. This technology comes from high-performance concept models. Interior, features a large, seamless glass display with a 10.2-inch instrument cluster and a 14-inch touchscreen. Based on Mercedes-Benz press...

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igh-tech wind tunnel, where high-speed airflow testing helps reduce noise, improve efficiency, and maintain stability. In Bavaria’s Altmühl Valley, the car is tested on real roads with hills, rough surfaces, and sharp turns to ensure it works well in everyday driving. After launching many 20 new models in 2024 and 2025, Audi now has one of the newest lineups and plans to continue expanding it in 2026. Based on Audi press release...

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silicon (Si), silicon carbide (SiC), and gallium nitride (GaN), together with sensing, control, and communication functions to form tightly integrated systems. Power chiplet technology enables scalable architectures and more flexible product variants at globally competitive cost levels. AI-assisted models, digital twins, and automated workflows will be used to radically shorten development cycles. Hardware and software will be designed in paralle...

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Yutong Bus, China, presents premium battery electric models at Next Mobility Exhibition in Italy On May 15, Yutong Bus announced that it had unveiled four premium battery electric models at the Next Mobility Exhibition (NME) held between May 13 and 16, 2026. Yutong showcased customized mobility solutions for the Italian market, with a product lineup covering full-scenario applications across intercity transport, urban trunk routes, and microcircu...

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Hyundai India to produce two new upcoming models in Chennai plant On May 8, Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL), in an investor update, announced that it will introduce two completely new nameplates. Hyundai will mark the debut of its new locally developed EV in the compact SUV segment. The other model will strengthen its presence in the ICE SUV market. It will be a mid-SUV, having a length of more than 4 meters. The upcoming two new models will b...

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-speed automatic transmission, and the model will be offered as a 4x4 variant. Additionally, The Mitsubishi Triton GLS has also received several exterior updates, replacing chrome elements with black styling accents for a more modern and sporty appearance. Full details and specifications about both models will be announced in the coming weeks. Based on Mitsubishi Motors press release...

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HERE Technologies launches Location Reasoning for real-world AI decisions HERE Technologies (HERE) has unveiled HERE Location Reasoning, a geospatial grounding solution engineered to help AI models, agentic systems, and enterprise deployments deliver deterministic, location-aware decisions in real-world environments. The solution combines HERE’s map data, live traffic, and road intelligence. It offloads spatial computation from the language mod...

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increased 24.8% over the previous year to 70,611 units. New car production for the first four months of 2026 decreased 1.8% from the same period in 2025 to 229,988 units. In April, supply improved significantly as production recovered following the Hari Raya festive holiday, while the launch of new models and enhanced promotional campaigns boosted demand, leading to a substantial increase in passenger car sales. The MAA expects sales momentum to ...

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ger cars, registered vehicles, and mini-vehicles) recorded a 2.6-fold year-over-year (y/y) increase to 7,545 units for the eighth month in a row. While the Japanese government’s Clean Energy Vehicle (CEV) Promotion Subsidy was partially revised in April, the attractiveness of EVs remains for many models, and the momentum of sales growth continues. In contrast to a 3.3-fold y/y increase in the sales of registered EVs to 6,937 units, mini-EV sale...

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ent comments by Christian Meunier, Nissan’s head of the Americas.  The Canadian government agreed in January to allow as many as 49,000 Chinese-built EVs into the country annually. Tesla and Geely’s Lotus have already taken advantage of the new rules.  Without specifying which Nissan Dongfeng models were under consideration for export to Canada, or when, Meunier acknowledged, “We’re looking at this.” Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa has previ...

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