May Mobility and ITOCHU partner to globalize remote AV support On May 29, May Mobility announced a strategic partnership with ITOCHU Corporation, one of the leading Japanese sogo shosha, to help accelerate driverless deployments globally over the coming years.  Beginning with a collaboration with one of ITOCHU’s portfolios, BELLSYSTEM24, a customer experience and business process outsourcing solution provider, May Mobility will be able to depl...

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under various stages of completion, out of which nine greenfield projects will come onstream during FY 2025-26 (ending March 31, 2026).  In India, it is building two plants for Wiring Harness, two plants for lighting and electronics (consumer electronics), three plants for the aerospace division, one plant each for technology and industrial solutions, and lighting and electronics (automotive business).   It is developing one plant in China for...

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any vehicle. It’s also entering defense applications in Europe, focusing on reducing risks to people. The new autonomous vehicle name is now called the "eBot" and the “Control Tower” that manages the fleet. Next-Gen Control Tower: Einride previewed its upgraded control center, which will let one remote operator manage multiple vehicles. This improves efficiency and helps scale autonomous operations more cost-effectively. Energy reservation...

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Ford Almussafes, Spain to halt vehicle production for seven days in July 2025 On May 29, multiple sources reported that Ford Almussafes has announced seven more days of total vehicle production shutdowns and one engine shutdown in July 2025. The production stoppages are scheduled for July 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 21, and 28, 2025, in addition to the previously announced dates for June 2, 9, 16, 23, 27, and 30. As a result, car production will operate for ...

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DPCA’s Hedmos sub-brand launches Hedmos 06 electric SUV On May 20, Hedmos, a New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sub-brand of Dongfeng Peugeot Citroen Automobile Co., Ltd. (DPCA), launched the Hedmos 06, its first model. Available in one variant priced at CNY 125,800, the model is positioned as an A+-class intelligent battery electric SUV. Based on light French aesthetics, the Hedmos 06 is designed with a sharp, streamlined appearance and a sunrise-inspir...

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n under 90 minutes.  Regarding safety, the 2026 Song Plus includes a head-up display projecting ADAS data on the windshield and offers NFC/Bluetooth key access via the BYD App, enhancing convenience and vehicle control. Prices start at BRL 249,990 for the base model and BRL 299,800 for the Premium one. (BYD Brazil on May 29, 2025)...

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Trump then announced a 90-day pause on the additional tariffs, allowing time for negotiations. The U.S. and China came to a separate agreement in May to significantly reduce tariffs on each other for a 90-day period. The Court of International Trade’s May 28 ruling is based on two separate cases, one filed by a coalition of 12 state governments on April 24, led by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield. The other lawsuit was filed by the nonparti...

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inistration on a possible import tariff deal, hoping to gain some leverage from their U.S. investments and exports to soften the tariff costs, according to three people familiar with the matter. The German OEMs hope that the talks with the U.S. Department of Commerce could result in a deal in June, one of the people said, but this would be contingent on carmakers pledging substantial investments that could persuade the U.S. administration. Under ...

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ing that the previously unreported date was discussed internally and could still change. Musk has previously said the service would begin with 10 self-driving robotaxis by the end of June. In preparation for the launch, the company this week operated a test vehicle on public roads in Austin with no one in the driver’s seat for the first time, according to the person, who also noted that a Tesla engineer was riding in a passenger seat of a Model...

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s. It's another blow to the site, which has seen frequent stoppages. So far in 2025, the plant has operated only 48 out of 98 possible days, i.e., less than 10 working days per month on average. Over half the time, the factory has remained closed. The upcoming break comes shortly after the previous one, which ended on May 14, 2025, after lasting nearly a month. Of the roughly 2,500 workers at the plant, about 600 to 700 are regularly affected by ...

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igned for transporting hazardous goods at the main international commercial vehicles and technologies exhibition, COMVEX. The MAZ-54A02N has cryogenic tanks that can hold 930 liters of gas, allowing gas storage for about 7 days without draining. The vehicle offers about 1,400 km of driving range on one full tank. The tanks are made by MAZ’s design team using new technology and follow all safety rules. Based on MAZ press release...

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. Compared to the previous model, the new Kona is larger and offers improved interior space, a 407-liter trunk, and a 17 cm ground clearance. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 165 km/h. The Ultimate version is available from BRL 214,990, while the Sgnature one from BRL 234,990. (AutoEsporte on May 26, 2025)...

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and battery production planning from the summer 2025, with plans for wider rollout within Audi and the Volkswagen Group. Audi has launched a new AI tool called "IRIS" at its Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm plants. It uses cameras to check if technical labels are correctly placed on vehicles, saving about one minute per car. At the Neckarsulm body shop, Audi and Siemens introduced “Weld Splatter Detection” (WSD), an AI system that spots unwanted met...

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Tata Motors, India launches new commercial vehicles in Egypt On May 28, Tata Motors, along with MM Group for Industry and International Trade (MTI), one of Egypt’s largest distribution companies, announced the launch of its commercial vehicle range in Egypt. It has introduced Tata Xenon, Ultra T.7, Ultra T.9, Prima 3328.K, Prima 4438.S, Prima 6038.S, and LP 613.  Tata Xenon is a versatile pickup. Ultra T.7 and T.9 are built to suit the contemp...

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DEKRA, Germany opens advanced automotive testing lab in Michigan, USA On May 23, DEKRA opened an automotive testing laboratory in Plymouth, Michigan, showcasing a facility designed to support the evolving needs of the mobility sector. The new center brings comprehensive ranges of automotive testing, validation, and certification services in North America under one roof. The services will include electric vehicle (EV) testing, automotive electroma...

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m the fourth quarter of 2025. The A390 represents Alpine’s vision of performance-focused, intelligent electric mobility and offers GT and GTS versions. Dimensions are 4,615 mm long, 1,885 mm wide, 1,532 mm high, and wheelbase 2,708 mm. A390 features an AWD system powered by three electric motors, one at the front and two at the rear, delivering up to 470 hp and 808 Nm of torque in the GTS version. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 second...

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ant estate variants of the new Audi A5 and S5. The tire lineup includes the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6, Eagle F1 SuperSport, and UltraGrip Performance 3, covering 10 fitments in 17- to 20-inch sizes, spanning Ultra High Performance (UHP), Ultra Ultra High Performance (UUHP), and winter driving segments. One of the Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 fitments was developed using Goodyear’s Simulation Center in Luxembourg, enabling virtual testing and validation. T...

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Thailand’s largest tire export market, accounting for 25% of total U.S. tire imports. While exports are strong, domestic sales are sluggish due to tighter auto loan approvals amid high household debt. To mitigate this, Inoue is targeting new international markets. The company operates two plants, one in Rangsit for motorcycle tires and another in Wang Noi for automotive and industrial rubber components. It has also urged the government to addre...

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owertrain, with a range of 760km. The YU7 is powered by a 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 cockpit chip, completing an OTA update in as little as 15 minutes. For intelligent driving, the model employs the Nvidia Drive AGX Thor in-vehicle computing platform, which, with a computing power of 700TOPS, comprises one LiDAR, one 4D millimeter-wave radar, 11 high-definition cameras, and 12 ultrasonic radars. From Xiaomi EV press releases 1/2...

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GAC officially launches and presents new models in Brazil On May 23, GAC held the Brazil Brand Launch and New Models Unveiling Event at the Anhembi District in São Paulo, unveiling its "Brazil Action Plan" – the first substantive implementation of "One GAC 2.0" global strategy in Latin America. The "Brazil Action Plan" focuses on four long-term directions: full industry chain deployment, energy ecosystems, talent development, and cultural inte...

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