Carrar, Israel, updates about new orders and plans for a Series A+ funding round On September 2, Carrar announced three transformative OEM agreements, a major production scale-up, and plans for a Series A+ funding round. The new contracts, secured with tier-1 and OEM manufacturers in the EV, marine, and energy storage sectors, provide immediate market validation and establish a multi-year revenue stream. Carrar is expanding its manufacturing capa...

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ed with Microsoft Intune, turning the car into a managed, trusted device with compliant access to enterprise tools in the Microsoft 365 suite, including advanced AI capabilities. As part of Cerence’s flexible xUI platform, the agent is designed to scale across a wide range of vehicle segments and OEM architectures. It will be displayed at IAA Mobility.  Based on Cerence AI press release ...

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festive bookings, but momentum slowed in the latter half as the announcement of GST 2.0 reforms led many customers to postpone purchases in anticipation of a price reduction. Heavy rains and floods in some regions further disrupted walk-ins, while uneven supply of high-demand models and aggressive OEM targets added to the pressure. At the close of August, average inventory levels stood elevated at around 56 days. Despite this temporary pause, de...

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he new hybrid wheel offers styling freedom, approximately 30% lower CO₂ emissions compared to standard alloy wheels, and enhanced robustness, with better absorption of impact energy on poor road surfaces to reduce tire damage. This affordable solution has been fully verified against the stringent OEM specifications, including international safety standards, radial impacts, ZWARP, and several of Maxion Wheels’ advanced verification tests. Maxi...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Protean, UK to present latest generation of IWM technology On September 5, Protean Electric announced that its latest generation of ProteanDrive, entering production in 2026, will achieve price parity with twin e-axle solutions and offer lower vehicle costs. It will present this new IWM and its advancements at the upcoming IAA Mobility show.  Already nominated by a European OEM in a performance electric vehicle (EV) set for SO...

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Schaeffler commences volume production of high voltage inverter brick in Tianjin, China Schaeffler AG (Schaeffler) has started the first volume production of its high voltage inverter brick in Tianjin, China, for a leading Chinese car manufacturer. The production ramp-up was completed within one year, and the product will equip the OEM’s new electric vehicle models. The inverter subassembly is the essential power device building block (brick) t...

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rategic application of AI and augmented engineering, Capgemini aims to ensure quality, speed, and productivity to the system’s development. Valeo’s new ADAS integrates a 360-degree sensor suite of cameras and radars with software-defined capabilities, with production planned in 2028 for a major OEM. (From a press release dated September 4, 2025) ...

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ened two new factories in Thailand and Indonesia, reinforcing its presence in Southeast Asia and supporting the region’s growing e-mobility sector. The company now operates 32 plants and 8 technical-commercial offices in Asia, with a workforce of more than 3,800. The Thai site, located near major OEM hubs, will act as a center for modular and smart interiors such as headliners, door panels, and cockpits, serving markets across Vietnam, Malaysia...

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Stellantis joins GlobalPlatform to advance automotive cybersecurity standards On September 4, Stellantis became the latest major auto OEM to join GlobalPlatform, helping to accelerate cross-industry collaboration on cybersecurity standardization for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and align its technologies with evolving automotive use cases and regulatory requirements. As part of the agreement, Bill Mazzara, Stellantis’ North American Regulat...

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eSync Alliance expands into India with major OEM partnerships On August 29, the eSync Alliance announced significant expansion into the Indian automotive market, with major domestic and international manufacturers adopting the global standard for over-the-air vehicle updates. Leading Indian automotive conglomerates are implementing eSync across multiple business units, including both consulting and manufacturing divisions.  A prominent Japanese ...

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.4%, setting a new monthly sales record. Hyundai has now seen year-on-year sales increases for the past 11 months. Among European car sales in August, VW was down 12.7%, Mercedes-Benz down 18.5%, BMW up 2.6%, Audi down 6.8%, and Volvo down 30.4%. See U.S. inventory information at the end of JulySee OEM plant locations in Mexico and Canada ...

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, together with the advanced design of the Zone Control Unit (ZCU) and Electrical/Electronic Architecture (E/EA), to enable software upgrades for all vehicle components. FIH will also present two TCU (Telematics Control Units) solutions, an e-Call certified 4G version currently supplied to a global OEM, and a 5G version designed for seamless cloud integration, enabling real-time data exchange and remote diagnostics. Both TCUs have achieved key in...

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o far beyond traditional voice commands like navigation or calling. Drivers can plan trips, ask follow-up questions, access the vehicle manual, and even interact with external services through hands-free controls. The rollout, part of SoundHound’s collaboration with Stellantis, highlights growing OEM demand for smarter, safer, and more connected in-car experiences. With in-car voice commerce projected to generate USD 35 billion annually for aut...

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Belrise, India updates about new business wins On August 12, Belrise Industries Limited, in an investor update, announced that during the quarter that ended on June 30, 2025, it had won an order for long members from a leading Indian commercial vehicle OEM. Long members are an integral structural part of the chassis system in a commercial vehicle. It has signed a general purchase agreement and received a vendor code from one of the top four leadi...

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NORMA, Germany wins business for eM Safe quick connectors for EVs from US based OEM On August 25, NORMA Group won a new contract to supply eM Safe quick connectors for a new platform of electric vehicles by a large US-based car maker. Starting in 2027, NORMA Group will deliver quick connectors for the battery thermal management of vehicles.  Up to 90,000 electric cars are to be equipped every year until 2034. The contract has a volume of around ...

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Endurance Technologies, India updates about plant expansions and OEM partnerships In an investor update, Endurance Technologies announced that it will set up a disc brake assembly plant in Chennai to supply TVS, Royal Enfield, and Yamaha India as ABS rules boost demand. It's AURIC Shendra’s new die casting plant has started shipping to a European OEM just four months after LOI, with series production set for Q4 FY 2026.Its Bidkin alloy wheel pl...

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Motherson Group updates about new business wins for Integrated Assemblies division In its annual report for FY 2024-25 (ending March 31, 2025), Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) announced that its Integrated Assemblies division has won new European programs with multiple OEMs, including an electric vehicle manufacturer, in Germany, the Czech Republic, Spain, and Türkiye. These include complete interior modules such as centre co...

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h America, it has established a new Greenfield facility in Mexico and enhanced capabilities at its Newark site in the US. It has added a cross-car beam (CCB) injection facility at the Newark plant. In China, it commissioned two new Greenfield plants in Wuhu and Foshan to serve both local and global OEM platforms more effectively. The division now operates 27 facilities across 12 countries.  Based on Motherson Group annual report for FY 2024-25 ...

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le models reached the end of their life cycles.  The firm remains confident in growth for the rest of the year, with new car model launches starting in Q3 and confirmed projects worth approximately THB 443 million (INR 1,200 million) for 2025–2027. With a strong pipeline, partnerships with major OEMs, and efficient operations, FPI Auto Parts India is well-positioned for stable revenue expansion in upcoming quarters. Meanwhile, (ii) Tharwat Alq...

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South Korea’s Dongwha Electrolyte receives order for electrolyte from global OEM South Korea’s Dongwha Electrolyte Co., Ltd. announced that the company was selected as a supplier of electrolyte for environmentally-friendly vehicle models of a global automaker. Details, including the customer’s name, vehicle models, and contract size, are unpublicized due to a confidentiality agreement. The electrolyte will be produced at a plant in Tennesse...

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