DFMC subsidiary to increase shareholding in Voyah, with initial amount not exceeding CNY 250 million On March 30, Voyah Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. (Voyah) announced on the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) that Dongfeng Asset Management Co., Ltd. (DFAM), a controlling shareholder, plans to increase its shareholding in Voyah’s H-shares within 12 months from the same day, with an initial aggregate amount of increase not exceedi...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/02

ThunderX, China, adopts SAFERTOS for functional safety in AI domain controller platforms On April 1, ThunderX announced the strategic adoption of SAFERTOS from WITTENSTEIN high integrity systems (WHIS) across its next-generation domain controller platforms powered by Qualcomm SA8775P and SA8650P. ThunderX’s AIBOX series supports cockpit-ADAS fusion, AI perception, generative AI assistants, and cross-domain orchestration through heterogeneous co...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Ramkrishna Forgings, India, expands capacity with new horizontal casting line On March 31, Ramkrishna Forgings Limited announced that it has commenced the commercial production of Horizontal Casting Line, “DISA FLEX 80”. It has a production capacity of 28,800 metric tonnes p.a. at its PLANT VIII in Jharkhand. The casting line can manufacture casting products as per quality standards and customer requirements. The company invested INR 2.49 bil...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/01

Antolin Ingenieria receives SEPIDES funding for EUR 2.87 million EV interior components project Grupo Antolin-Irausa, S.A. (Antolin) announced that Grupo Antolin Ingenieria’s EUR 2.87 million investment project has received funding from the State-Owned Industrial Promotion and Business Development Company (SEPIDES E.P.E.). The project is supported by a EUR 710,426 grant and a EUR 286,605 loan. It focuses on the development and optimization of i...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Honda highlights all-electric Fastport eQuad at New York Auto Show On March 30, Honda announced that Fastport, its new B2B business dedicated to transforming last-mile delivery logistics with micromobility solutions, will showcase the Fastport eQuad and Fleet-as-a-Service (FaaS) platform at the 2026 New York International Auto Show. The all-electric Fastport eQuad will be featured in a dedicated press event from 1:20–1:40 p.m. ET on April 1 at ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

Leapmotor launches A10 electric SUV On March 26, Leapmotor launched the A10 small battery electric SUV. The vehicle model is available in four variants, with prices ranging from CNY 65,800 to CNY 86,800. The A10 measures 4,270mm long, 1,810mm wide, and 1,635mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,605mm. The A10 features a front-motor FWD layout. Equipped with a single 70kW/150Nm or 90kW/150Nm permanent magnet synchronous motor and a 39.8kWh or 53kWh lithi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

Volkswagen shows all-new 2027 Atlas exterior ahead of debut in New York On March 26, Volkswagen of America teased one more image before the unveiling of its all-new 2027 Atlas at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) . The side view image shows a large-volume SUV shape that has the space, and features, for real-life families. Full details along with photo and video package will be available on March 31 after 7 p.m. ET. The new 2027 Atlas w...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/28

New York Auto Show industry panel to examine global automotive outlook On March 26, the New York International Auto Show 2026 /announced that it will debut a new panel discussion focused on the shifting dynamics of the global automotive business during press days at the show.  Titled the Automotive News Global Industry Outlook, the event will bring together senior leaders from manufacturing, policy, media, and retail to address a period of uncer...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/28

Pirelli’s P Zero tires featured on Genesis GV60 Magma and Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. (Pirelli) revealed that its latest generation P Zero tires are now equipped on the Genesis GV60 Magma, Hyundai’s first high-performance model under its premium brand Genesis, and the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, a high-performance electric coupe. These tires feature Pirelli's PNCS (Pirelli Noise Cancelling System) and ELECT technologies. Launched in 2019, E...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Second phase of Fuyao plant in Moraine, Ohio catches fire Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd. (Fuyao Group) announced that at around 8:30 p.m. local time on March 22, a fire broke out in a part of the second phase of its plant in Moraine, Ohio, USA.After the fire, the on-site staff activated the emergency response procedure and were safely evacuated. They called the emergency rescue department, and firefighters arrived on the scene to handle the...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Micron acquires PSMC’s facility in Tongluo, Taiwan for DRAM chips On March 15, Boise, Idaho-based Micron Technology announced it has completed the acquisition and assumed ownership of Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation’s (PSMC) P5 site in Tongluo, Miaoli County, Taiwan, under the acquisition agreement announced January 17, 2026. The new site will complement Micron’s existing operations in Taiwan nearby in Taichung.  The site...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/26

Toshiba Electronics Europe launches five new compact automotive MOSFETs On March 24, Toshiba Electronics Europe GmbH launched five new automotive MOSFETs, including N-channel and P-channel variants, designed for space-saving and easy mounting, and packaged in a compact DFN2020B(WF) design with a wettable flank structure. The DFN2020B(WF) package is compact, reducing mounting area by about 43% and height by 25% compared to older packages, making i...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

U.S. Transportation Department choses eight eVTOL pilot programs On March 9, as part of President Trump’s push for vertical takeoff mobility, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced eight proposals selected as part of the brand-new Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program (eIPP).  Chosen from more than 30 proposals, the eight selected projects span 26 states a...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

MATERI'ACT’s recycled IniCycled-P selected for European commercial van program MATERI'ACT, a FORVIA SE subsidiary, announced that its recycled compound IniCycled-P VP34M has been selected for a premium commercial van program in Europe. Production is scheduled from 2028 to 2040. Over the program’s duration, the material is expected to supply approximately 20 kilotons for automotive interior applications. (From MATERI'ACT social media updates o...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/18

Chery iCAR launches V27 off-road SUV On March 14, iCAR, a Chery sub-brand, launched the V27 mid-to-large-size off-road SUV. The vehicle model is available in one RWD and two 4WD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 169,800 to CNY 196,800. The V27 measures 5,055mm long, 1,976mm wide, and 1,894mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,910mm. Featuring a super range-extending system with a 115kW/220Nm engine and a 34.3kWh CATL lithium-iron phosphate battery,...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Sony Honda Mobility announces AFEELA Studio & Delivery Hub Torrance opening On March 16, Sony Honda Mobility of America Inc. (SHMA) announced it will host the grand opening of the AFEELA Studio & Delivery Hub Torrance on March 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PT. Attendees will include SHMA Executives, the Mayor of Torrance, civic leaders, AFEELA 1 reservation holders, and invited guests. The AFEELA 1 will be on-site for guided, in-cabin experienc...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/17

Hydro announces controlled shutdown of aluminium production at its JV in Qatar On March 3, Norsk Hydro ASA (Hydro) announced a controlled shutdown of aluminum production at its joint venture, Qatalum, in Qatar. After confirmation from its gas supplier about continued reduced supply, Qatalum will stop further curtailment and keep aluminium production at about 60% capacity. Together with continuing operation at around 60%, this improves conditions ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

JAECOO to introduce JAECOO 8 SHS-P in UK On March 11, JAECOO announced that it will introduce JAECOO 8 SHS-P in the UK. It will be available in both 6- and 7-seat configurations. It is powered by Chery International’s advanced Super Hybrid System (SHS). It has a 1.5-litre turbocharged gasoline engine, a 3-speed DHT automatic transmission, and all-wheel drive (AWD). It produces 428 PS of power and 580 Nm of torque.  For the first time on a JAEC...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. to move U.S. headquarters to Georgia On March 10, Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. will move its U.S. headquarters to Kennesaw, Georgia, after 50 years of operation in California. The decision follows a meeting between the Kemp and Yamaha executives in October 2025 at the Southeast U.S./Japan (SEUS-Japan) annual gathering in Tokyo. Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. which currently manufactures ATVs, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

QNX and AMD collaborate on next generation Ryzen embedded systems On March 10, QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited announced its expanded support for AMD Ryzen Embedded x86 processors, with the availability of the QNX Software Development Platform (SDP) 8.0 for the high performance processor family designed for demanding automotive, industrial and robotics applications.  This results in an x86 alternative for consolidated, real time embedded s...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12