Sono Solar, Germany, launches automotive-qualified solar panel product line On April 1, Sono Solar announced that it is launching field-proven solar panels perfectly tailored to the requirements of the automotive industry. Sono Solar is thus positioning itself as a reliable module supplier with the highest quality standards and is expanding its claim as a leading OEM system partner for vehicle-integrated photovoltaics in Europe. The solar panels ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

ZF CVCS wins business nomination to develop ADAS for bus platform in India On March 31, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited (ZF CVCS) announced that it has secured another Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Business nomination from an Indian Commercial Vehicle OEM for a bus platform. The solution integrates ZF OnGuardMAX with Short-Range Radar (SRR) alongside Electronic Braking System (EBS) and Electronic Stability Control ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

llion. The closing of the transaction is planned for the second quarter of 2026, and thereafter, BASF India Coatings Private Limited will cease to be a wholly owned subsidiary of the company. BASF India Coatings Private Limited specializes in developing, producing, and marketing advanced automotive OEM, refinish coatings, and specialty paints. Based on BASF India stock exchange filing...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

ion modules earlier in March. Stellantis said a court order in Mexico could allow operations to resume within the next day or two. Stellantis said the supplier also threatened to stop supplying parts to its Windsor, Ontario, plant, where the Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger are built, unless the OEM agreed to tens of millions of dollars in additional payments. A temporary restraining order was issued requiring shipments to continue and prevent...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Major plant fire at Fuyao Glass America in Ohio so far has not affected OEM production On March 22, a massive fire erupted at the Fuyao Glass's America plant in Moraine, Ohio, the world’s largest single automotive glass fabrication facility. The blaze started on the roof of a newer 600,000-square-foot expansion building where the company was establishing additional manufacturing lines, and after rekindled again on March 24, burned for nearly 48...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Infineon and Zenergize, India partners for power electronics in solar, EV charging and storage On March 19, Infineon Technologies entered a technology partnership with Indian power‑electronics OEM Zenergize to supply wide‑bandgap power semiconductors, including silicon carbide devices, and microcontroller platforms for India‑designed solar inverters, EV fast‑chargers, and energy‑storage systems. The collaboration, announced at the Bhara...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Carbon Revolution, Australia, starts voluntary administration On March 25, Carbon Revolution plc announced that its wholly owned Australian subsidiaries have decided to initiate a planned Voluntary Administration in Australia. Such Australian subsidiaries include Carbon Revolution Pty. Ltd. and Carbon Revolution Operations Pty Ltd. Carbon Revolution plc is a Tier 1 OEM supplier and the leading global manufacturer of lightweight, advanced technolo...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

ited, one of the largest family-owned international logistics providers. The JV company will be incorporated in Dubai. It will provide integrated supply chain solutions tailored to the global automotive industry.  The partnership will provide access to more than 30,000 global suppliers and trusted OEM relationships. Both companies are committed to carbon net-zero targets. The joint venture will support Motherson’s growing global manufacturing ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

Mobileye secures major Driver Monitoring System program with U.S. OEM On March 23, Mobileye announced that a leading U.S. automaker will integrate the Mobileye Driver Monitoring System (Mobileye DMS) into future vehicles equipped with Mobileye's EyeQ6L system-on-chip, with production targeted to start in 2027. The new contract award expands the scope and feature set of an existing ADAS program and is expected to span millions of vehicles across m...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/24

ng to 2.3 million units by 2030. This raises two obvious questions: where are these imports coming from, and why have exports stalled? The answer up until 2025 is almost exclusively China—despite the EU raising import tariffs on Chinese Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) to 17.8-45.3% (depending on OEM) from November 2024. In fact, the tariffs have not stemmed the influx of Chinese-made vehicles but have simply changed the mix of powertrains that...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

single chip, supporting up to 576 antenna channels and delivering enhanced resolution, dynamic range, and detection distance, while remaining suitable for mass production. When paired with NXP’s radar processing solutions, the TEF8388 supports scalable configurations from 8T8R to 32T32R, allowing OEMs to adapt radar performance to various regional regulations and vehicle segments. FORVIA HELLA is leveraging the TEF8388 in its next-generation ra...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

global player and is seeking to capture further business opportunities. Because piston rings and cylinder liners are not mass-produced generic products, they must be co-developed from the early stages of engine development. TPR’s strengths lie in its long-standing joint development with Japanese OEMs, advanced precision machining capabilities, and information advantages. However, the competitive environment remains challenging. In particular, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

and corporate office in SP Infocity, Udyog Vihar Phase-1, Gurugram. The facility is intended to support the company’s automotive lighting electronics business for two-wheelers and four-wheelers, allowing in-house EMI/EMC validation of lighting products to meet automotive regulatory standards and OEM specifications. Fiem mentioned that the in-house lab is expected to improve electronic design capability, shorten product development timelines, r...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Bajaj plans new motorcycle plant in Mexico On March 12, the Constitutional Governor of the State of Mexico, in a social media post, announced that the India-based two-wheeler OEM Bajaj Auto is planning a new plant in the Toluca Valley. The motorcycle assembly plant is expected to generate 2,500 direct jobs and 6,000 indirect jobs. Multiple sources reported that Bajaj will invest USD 145 million in this project. It will have an annual production c...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Cummins starts tests of MT17XHE axle produced in Brazil On March 12, it was reported that Cummins began field testing of the first MT17XHE axle produced in Brazil at its Osasco plant in the São Paulo metropolitan area. The axle, designed for 6×4 highway applications without hub reduction, is now undergoing real-world validation with a partner OEM. Originally launched in Europe in 2020, the MT17XHE arrives in Brazil in its second generation, inc...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/14

Netradyne, Hyundai Translead launch AI integration for 360° tractor-trailer visibility On March 12, Netradyne, a global leader in AI-powered fleet safety and performance solutions, announced an integration with the HT LinkVue trailer visibility system from Hyundai Translead, a leading North American OEM manufacturer of commercial trailers.  The integration brings wireless trailer video directly into the Driver•i platform, giving fleets a 360...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/14

re plying unregistered and recommended extending e‑2W (electric two-wheeler) incentives to March 31, 2028, restoring the original target of 110,596 e‑rickshaws/e‑carts with incentives till 2028, revising L5 e‑3W (electric three-wheeler) targets, and setting firm timelines for guidelines and OEM onboarding for e‑trucks, e‑ambulances, and e‑buses.​ It noted that tenders worth about INR 6.23 billion have been floated to upgrade ARAI,...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

pany via conversion of warrants, taking promoter shareholding to 65% from 49% four years ago. It mentioned that the fresh capital will strengthen its balance sheet and support growth across its electric vehicle and auto component businesses, including capacity expansions and new programs for global OEM customers. KEL plans to use the funds to back the strong market response and nationwide distribution ramp-up for the newly launched Kinetic DX ele...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

Acconeer, Sweden, to supply kick sensor solutions to Japanese OEM On March 3, Acconeer announced that it will supply an A121 Pulsed Coherent Radar sensor to a premium Japanese car manufacturer. It will power the kick sensor solution of the truck of the car. With exceptional accuracy, Acconeer’s A121 radar sensor delivers seamless and reliable trunk access, eliminating false triggers from passing pedestrians or nearby objects.  Based on Acconee...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

Suzuki launches all-new mini-commercial BEV van e Every in Japan On March 9, Suzuki Motor announced the launch of its first mini-commercial battery electric vehicle (BEV), the e Every, in Japan. It is equipped with a BEV system, jointly developed by Suzuki, Daihatsu Motor, and Toyota Motor. The model is supplied on an OEM basis by Daihatsu. With an eAxle, which integrates the motor, inverter, and transaxle, it delivers torque exceeding that of a ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/09