ology. These will support multiple powertrain options, including electric, hybrid, and combustion engines, with a strong focus on hybrids and offer high payload, cargo space, and flexibility. Stellantis will also roll out four product updates before 2030, including a new small van (focused on South America), a major upgrade to its compact van, and new battery technologies using LFP and NMC batteries to improve range and affordability.] In pickups...

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NEXEN supplies OE tires for Kia's all-new Seltos in North America and Europe On May 28, NEXEN TIRE announced that it is supplying original equipment (OE) tires for the Kia all-new Seltos in North America and Europe. For North America, the N'PRIZ S tire is supplied in a 16-inch fitment in the United States and Canada. It delivers excellent mileage performance and a quiet, comfortable ride. For European markets, including Germany, France, and the N...

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omplete, the assessment will enable Einride to show regulators that all safety validation processes for changes to its autonomous technology or operations have been independently verified. Einride continues to engage proactively with regulatory authorities as it expands commercial operations across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, many of which are still developing frameworks for autonomous vehicle trials and deployments. Based on Einr...

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a Motor Co., Ltd. (Honda), which account for 50% of Piolax’s revenue, have had a direct impact on Piolax’s business performance, forcing the company to revise its mid-term business plan to “stop the bleeding” by diversifying its markets. The company will focus on the big three automakers in North America and continue to invest in growth in India. It also expects to explore new business opportunities in China, where Japanese suppliers are ...

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Torc Robotics announces autonomous-trucking partnership with Mila in Canada On May 26, Torc Robotics, a subsidiary of Daimler Truck North America and pioneer in self-driving vehicle technology, announced a new strategic partnership with Mila – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, one of the world’s leading centers for machine learning research. Through this collaboration, Torc will establish a presence within Mila’s ecosystem in Montre...

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ulative exports for the first four months of 2026 reached 280,184 units, down 3.5%. The decline was mainly driven by weaker shipments to the Middle East, which fell more than 90% YoY to 993 units in April amid the regional conflict and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Exports to Europe, Central America, and South America also declined. However, exports increased to Asia as well as Australia and Oceania. Shipments to Africa and North America a...

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Ram 1500 Rumble Bee trucks launch new pickup performance subsegment On May 20, the 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee lineup was presented by Tim Kuniskis, head of American brands, SRT Performance and North America marketing at Stellantis. Ram is leveraging its performance heritage with an all-new subsegment of muscle trucks featuring three HEMI-powered variants. The Rumble Bee features the proven 395 hp 5.7-liter HEMI V8, while the Rumble Bee 392 features...

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LG CNS expands in North America with AI-enabled smart factory technology On May 19, LG CNS announced it is accelerating its expansion into the North American manufacturing AX market with advanced AI-powered smart factory solutions. The company presented its tech at the IoT Tech Expo 2026 in San Jose, California on May 18–19. LG CNS presented the core offerings of its integrated smart factory brand, Factova, at the event. Factova leverages AI, b...

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laboration between the companies. The initial focus of the partnership is hands-free, door-to-door supervised automated driving (Level 2++), supporting both highway and urban driving scenarios. Early development on Stellantis vehicles has already started. The first vehicle integration is planned in North America in 2028. STLA AutoDrive provides a common, scalable foundation for deploying advanced driving assistance across Stellantis’ portfolio ...

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Stellantis unveils EUR 60 billion strategic growth plan at Investor Day On May 21, CEO Antonio Filosa, along with members of Stellantis leadership unveiled FaSTLAne 2030, its EUR 60 billion, five-year strategic plan to accelerate growth and profit, on Investor Day at the company’s North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. BRAND STRATEGY: The company renewed its approach to managing its brand portfolio and product plan to avoid dupli...

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Ford in negotiations to supply military trucks in North America, Europe On May 18, Ford confirmed that it is currently in talks with defense departments in North America and Europe to supply pickup trucks and software to their armed forces. Beginning in 2025, several governments in North America and Europe engaged with Ford on how its commercial vehicle lineup and modern technologies could benefit their own defense needs. Those governments re...

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JTEKT to increase operating profit in North America by 46.8% y/y in FY2026 by strengthening FA business JTEKT Corporation (JTEKT) will strengthen its factory automation (FA) business in North America in preparation for the next medium-term management plan starting in FY2027. Through Automation Direct (ADC), one of its group companies, JTEKT will sell peripheral devices, centering on its mainstay PLCs (programmable logic controllers), to increase ...

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ed as key early markets. Once the company secures strategic or long-term investment sufficient to fully fund mass production of its FX Super One Embodied AI van, it says it will have established dual growth engines. The company’s twin goals are to become one of the top three robotics companies in North America within five years by deployment volume in EAI humanoid and bionic robots, and becoming a leader in the North American EAI MPV market wit...

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Stellantis North America selects ICL and Agillence to enhance vehicle logistics network On May 18, Stellantis North America announced it has selected ICL, in collaboration with Agillence, to support optimization of its finished vehicle logistics network across North America by enhancing its network planning capabilities through data-driven optimization and scenario analysis. ICL, whose Rubicon team will leverage the Agillence Lean Logistics Optim...

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d mobility industry representatives, a large number of companies and developers in new business areas also attended, reaching around 400 participants.  At the event, Hyundai Mobis shared its investment and R&D strategies in the robotics field, while employees from Hyundai Mobis Technical Center of North America presented the company's achievements in autonomous driving, Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), and electrification.  With the full-scale...

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Panasonic Connect North America launches Tough Command for connected fleets On May 19, Panasonic Connect North America, a division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, announced the launch of Tough Command. The platform transforms in-vehicle TOUGHBOOK devices into a centralized hub for connected fleet intelligence to enable public safety agencies, utilities, and enterprise organizations to simplify operations and reduce costs. Tough Command...

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thyssenkrupp plans to close Terre Haute plant in USA by March 31, 2027 thyssenkrupp AG (thyssenkrupp) announced that thyssenkrupp Presta North America, LLC, part of its Automotive Technology segment, plans to close its production site in Terre Haute, Indiana, by March 31, 2027. The affected production activities in the chassis business are expected to be reorganized, with a focus on thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. in Hamilton, Ohio, which ...

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Ford Energy signs five-year 20 GWh energy storage deal with EDF in North America On May 18, Ford Energy announced that it has signed a five-year deal to supply up to 20 GWh of storage capacity ‌to renewable power developer EDF. Under the deal, EDF can procure up to 4 GWh of DC Block battery energy storage systems (BESS) annually from Ford Energy. Deliveries under the agreement are expected to begin in 2028. EDF Power Solutions North America, a ...

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Stellantis, Accenture, NVIDIA to begin AI-driven manufacturing in North America On May 18, Stellantis announced plans for a strategic initiative with Accenture to advance the use of AI-enabled digital twin capabilities using NVIDIA technologies across its global manufacturing footprint. Initial deployments are planned for selected North American plants in 2026, providing a foundation to assess value creation and scalability across the broader ind...

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Volvo Cars announces North American debut of electric EX60 On May 18, Volvo Cars unveiled the all‑new EX60 in North America for the first time, debuting the highly-anticipated model in New York City and officially opening orders for U.S. customers. With its U.S. debut, the game‑changing EX60 is available to order now through authorized U.S. retailers and configure online. The 2027 Volvo EX60 starts at USD 58,400 (MSRP), with three powertrain ...

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