ls, including rare earths, steel, aluminium, and copper. Key measures include: Vehicles must be designed so they are easier to take apart. Manufacturers must provide clear instructions for repairing, removing, and replacing parts. For the first time in Europe, vehicles will have mandatory recycled plastic targets. From 2036, at least 25% of vehicle plastics must be recycled, and 20% of that must come from end-of-life vehicles. These rules apply ...

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chnologies that replace carbon-based anodes used in electrolysis. Airbags made from fibreglass-reinforced polyamide can be easily recycled. Tomorrow XX also prioritises using mono-materials and replacing new raw materials with recycled ones. For some interior parts, the company has created a single-plastic composite made from recycled PET. Its foam core reduces door pocket weight by over 40%. The company is also developing carpets and floor mats ...

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JLR develops sustainable crosscar beam using fibre-reinforced plastic and steel On December 11, JLR announced that it has redesigned the crosscar beam, an important safety part inside a vehicle but carbon intensive components within its future vehicles. The beam sits behind the dashboard and supports key safety functions such as mounting airbags. It also reduces noise and vibration in the cabin. Instead of using traditional magnesium or steel, JL...

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dent on December 10, 2025. With this transaction, executed through its indirect subsidiary Motherson Lumen Holding Ltd, the South African entity has now become an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the company. Motherson Lumen Systems South Africa specializes in wiring harnesses, vehicle lighting, plastic components, body electronics, and other OEM-certified automotive parts.  Based on Samvardhana Motherson International Limited's stock exchang...

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n and outside Japan. In Japan, the company will begin construction of a new plant equipped with labor-saving production facilities in 2030, and also consider reorganization including its existing plants. At its Indonesian plant, it intends to improve profitability by starting in-house production of plastic products. Its plants in North America will renovate existing aging facilities and introduce new high-efficiency production facilities. In the ...

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erial into auto parts.  Meanwhile, the company proceeds with the adoption of a wood-based bio material called lignocellulose. This will allow the company to make automotive parts, such as bumper covers, by extracting specific components from pine and other wood-based materials and mixing them with plastic and rubber. Furthermore, Hyundai Mobis is expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in its R&D processes. It has built a virtual R&D e...

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Röchling supplies intrusion protection plate for major European OEM Röchling SE & Co. KG.’s Automotive division announced that it will develop and supply an intrusion protection plate to a major European OEM for an entire EV platform starting in 2027. The component will be used in several EV models and will be manufactured in sandwich construction made of thermoplastic composites with continuous glass fiber reinforcement (UD tapes). It provid...

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Idemitsu to cooperate with coating specialist company Zenith Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. (Idemitsu) announced that it has agreed with South Korea’s Zenith Corporation (Zenith), a company excelling in coating technology, on a collaboration. Both companies will commercialize the world’s first low-friction solution by combining Idemitsu’s lubricants with Zenith’s high-performance plastic coating. Idemitsu aims to achieve a business scale of JPY...

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of batteries for electric vehicles. Deputy CEO emphasized that BYD manufactures key components such as batteries, chips, and motors, in-house, and that this expertise will gradually be transferred to Uzbekistan. The plant has already localized more than 60 types of parts, including seats, windows, plastic body components, fuel tanks, etc. The plant plans to localize wiring harness production by working with local manufacturers and companies with...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27

OPmobility and Yanfeng expand Chinese joint venture YFPO with new activities OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) and Yanfeng Group, a subsidiary of Huayou, have strengthened their joint venture YFPO, China’s leading manufacturer of exterior body parts (bumpers and tailgates), by expanding into module assembly activities and signature and decorative lighting solutions. The integration of these new activities, which should be finalized in 202...

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PPAP Automotive, India updates about new order in H1 FY 2026 On November 13, PPAP Automotive updated on the order wins during H1 FY 2026 ending September 2025. It secured a major lifetime order valued at INR 4.6 billion from Tata Motors, covering plastic and rubber extrusion parts to be supplied over the next three to five years. Supplies have also commenced for new vehicle programs, including Tata Altroz, Maruti Victoris, and Vinfast VF6. In Q2 ...

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hen parked, the lights at the front and back show animated colours and patterns. A Micro-LED screen on the C-pillar shows the battery level from outside. The car has two large butterfly doors instead of four regular doors. The wheel covers and their mounting system are also made from recycled R-PET plastic and 3D-printed as a single piece. Inside, passengers get more space because of the flexible dashboard design. The seats have three parts i.e.,...

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te, Belrise Industries updated on its ongoing facility expansions and project wins for FY2025–26. It is constructing a new plant in Chennai, dedicated to supplying chassis systems and BIW parts as a single source for a two-wheeler OEM's EV platform. In parallel, Belrise has secured new orders for plastic molded parts from its Aurangabad facility. For its four-wheeler and commercial vehicle business, Belrise has started production at the Bhiwadi...

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t, Lumax supplied shifters and shark fin antennas for Mahindra & Mahindra (3XO and Scorpio N), as well as shifters, switches, sensors, and receptacles (CNG) to Maruti Suzuki (Victoris), and feeder assemblies and shark fin antennas to Honda Cars (City export model). For two-wheelers, Lumax delivered plastic parts for TVS export models. Based on Lumax Auto Technologies' stock exchange notification 1/2...

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locations where installation is technically challenging due to features such as front grilles or bumpers. Made from white silicone material and designed with a structure that maximizes the light-reflecting properties of the color white, it can achieve uniform brightness and does not need additional plastic lenses or separate components for light reflection. The possibility of transmission of text and high-definition image transmission via vehicle...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/08

and front panel segments for both touring and scooter classes. In the EV space, Minda Corporation has started production of ECU connectors through a technological agreement with SANCO China. The company is focusing on localization and has won multiple EV orders, with its product range now including plastic HV connectors, charging interfaces, busbars, and battery pack components. Based on the Minda Corporation Limited investor presentation...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

es and is implemented in two phases of 2025-2026 and 2027-2029. The factory, designed according to the Green Factory – Smart Factory standard, will have a capacity of 120,000 vehicles per year. The factory will include main workshops, including welding workshop, paint workshop, assembly workshop, plastic parts workshop, logistics center, expert area and European standard (EU) testing track.  It will serve as the main production base for Omoda ...

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Flex-N-Gate acquires IAC Logroño, Spain, plant On October 29, Flex-N-Gate, in a social media update, announced the acquisition of FNG Logroño (previously IAC Logroño), located near Logroño (La Rioja), and the dedicated sequencing facility in Pedrola (Zaragoza), in Spain. These new plants expand Flex-N-Gate’s industrial footprint for painted and assembled complex plastic assemblies. Based on Flex-N-Gate press release ...

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and components built in Munich, Steyr, and Landshut plants. The special-edition BMW M2 CS makes its Japanese debut at the event. It features a 530 hp six-cylinder engine with M TwinTurbo technology and an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission powering the rear wheels. Use of carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) cuts about 30 kg from its weight, helping it accelerate from 0–100 km/h in 3.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 302 km/h (electronica...

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on. The anti-corrosion protection of the Atom body includes double-sided galvanizing of all exterior and most interior body elements; aluminum-silicon coating for hot-stamped parts; treatment of internal cavities with protective wax;  coating the lower part of the body with anti-gravel mastic; and plastic shields that completely cover the arches and the lower part of the body. Based on Atom social media updates...

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