in robust as they are being adopted in hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and new customers are emerging. Since our powertrain products are primarily hardware-based, it is difficult to significantly boost profit margins; however, we aim to secure those margins by continuously improving cost efficiency.Q2. What are your plans for supply chain design in the wake of the pandemic and other geopolitical risks, your response to structural changes resultin...

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nomic efficiency (commercial bottom line) Scenario-adapted reliability (user foundation) Product line (Platform-based development)  Innovation beyond electrification Electrification often dominates the powertrain discussion, yet efficiency, cost, and system integration remain critical challenges. Q2. In your view, where do you currently see the greatest untapped innovation potential in powertrain systems—whether in hardware, software, or syst...

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thyssenkrupp accelerates ACES 2030 transformation strategy thyssenkrupp AG (thyssenkrupp) announced during its Q2 of fiscal year 2025/2026 results that it continues to advance its ACES 2030 transformation strategy. The focus is on the transition of the group to a financial holding company, serving as the umbrella for independent companies. In the Automotive Technology segment, thyssenkrupp is adjusting its portfolio to ensure profitable growth an...

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higher petrol prices: online EV enquiry platforms reported rising interest across Europe as energy prices soared. However, registration pipelines are long. Vehicles registered in March were largely ordered weeks or months earlier, so the full demand-side impact is likely to show up more clearly in Q2 and Q3 data. The real question now is not whether the oil shock will accelerate electrification, but rather who will be the ones to capture the inc...

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Zeekr 7X EV spotted in Vietnam as Tasco Auto readies brand launch by Q2 2026 Reported on May 12, 2026, the all-electric Zeekr 7X SUV was recently spotted at a vehicle inspection center in Vietnam ahead of Zeekr’s anticipated entry into the local market. Tasco Auto, the brand’s official distributor, plans to commence Zeekr operations in Vietnam in 2026, with the 7X expected to arrive around the second quarter. Built on Geely’s Sustainable Ex...

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pping and EV charging infrastructure across nearly 1,000 fuel stations nationwide, with close to 3,000 swapping cabinets targeted for completion by end-June 2026 to support VinFast electric motorcycle users. V-Green aims to complete 60,000 electric motorcycle battery swapping cabinets nationwide in Q2 2026, alongside its existing network of 150,000 EV charging ports across 34 provinces and cities. V-Green is also expanding through partnerships wi...

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ace greater emphasis on entrepreneurship, pioneering spirit, and technological innovation. That is where we were strong in the past—and that is where we must return if we want to be competitive in both technical and commercial terms over the long term.Innovation and Technological Future Readiness Q2. Where do you see the most critical innovation fields for Europe’s automotive industry—particularly in the tension between regulation, technolo...

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van applications. The awards include both extensions of existing business and a conquest win in combustion vehicle applications.  The products for these awards will be manufactured at BorgWarner’s facilities in Rzeszów, Poland and Kirchheimbolanden, Germany. Production will begin in phases from Q2 2026 through Q2 2029. The awarded business includes turbocharger solutions for vehicle programs covering both gasoline and diesel applications. The...

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Rajratan Global Wire, India to double Chennai capacity and enter steel cord segment In an investor update, Rajratan Global Wire Limited announced that it is executing a two-pronged capacity expansion programme with a combined capex outlay of approximately INR 950 million, targeting completion by Q2 FY 2027 (ending September). The first leg involves doubling the Chennai plant's bead wire capacity from 30,000 to 60,000 tonnes per annum through the ...

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March, Rivian announced a partnership with Uber in which the shared driving company can purchase 10,000 fully autonomous R2 robotaxis with the option for 40,000 more in 2030. Uber will invest up to USD 1.25 billion in Rivian through 2031. An initial USD 300 million equity investment is expected in Q2 2026, with an additional USD 250 million expected later in 2026. (Rivian release on April 30, 2026)...

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s globally are facing losses. Changing consumer behavior: Rapid shifts toward EVs and technologies are reshaping consumer preferences. In response, AAPICO closely monitors the situation, contributes to the supply chain for every new product, and expands into ecosystems such as charging businesses. Q2. What EV components does AAPICO currently supply, and how do sourcing practices differ between Chinese and Japanese OEMs? -AAPICO produces the enti...

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Zelio E-Mobility unveils Tanga Nine+ electric three-wheeler at RideAsia Expo 2026 On April 27, Zelio E-Mobility unveiled its latest electric three-wheeler, the Tanga Nine+, at the RideAsia EV Expo 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The commercial launch is expected in Q2 of the current financial year. The vehicle delivers a top speed of 45-50 km/h and a range of 150 km per charge, powered by a 2.5kW BLDC/PMSM motor. Battery configurations i...

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border outflows. This means a technology or service that succeeds in China cannot simply be transplanted into Europe; it has to be redesigned to fit each region's regulatory and usage environment, including being approved by China government for export under the new automotive software export laws. Q2. How large do you think the market share of Chinese EV manufacturers in Europe could become? Do you expect a gradual stabilization, or a more stru...

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Hungary. The vehicle bodies for the additional volume will be manufactured in Gyor and then painted and assembled in Ingolstadt. Audi is also preparing the plant to produce the all-new fully electric C segment hatchback Audi A2 e-tron from fall 2026. Audi also confirmed that production of the Audi Q2 at Ingolstadt will conclude in April, while the Audi A1 is also being phased out at the Martorell plant, Spain. At the Neckarsulm plant, Audi has ...

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it comes to AI. Across our 14 brands, we can draw on a large volume of data spanning diverse brands and segments, which allows us to scale up and build well-trained models tailored to our use cases. Being able to turn diversity into a scale advantage is one of our most significant differentiators. Q2. How do you think about the balance between working with external partners like Mistral AI and developing AI in-house? How do you decide where to d...

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sed Robotaxi operation area in Austin, Texas and launched unsupervised rides in both Dallas and Houston earlier in April. Cybercab production will eventually replace the Model Ys used for its Robotaxi services. Preparations for the company’s first large-scale Optimus factory will begin shortly in Q2, where it will replace the production lines of the Model S and Model X in Fremont, California. The first generation line at Fremont will be designe...

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demand. The project forms part of Sun Group’s efforts to incorporate EV infrastructure into its tourism assets and support the adoption of VinFast vehicles. Currently, V-Green reports a nationwide network of over 150,000 charging ports and is targeting 60,000 motorcycle battery swapping units by Q2 2026. (From Vingroup press release dated April 22, 2026)...

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liably compensates for material expansion across the full temperature range typical of automotive applications. With a tape width of only 2 mm, it supports narrow display bezels comparable to smartphone formats. Both companies are preparing integration of this new solution into volume production in Q2 2026. (From a press release dated April 21, 2026)...

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l optimization with the advent of the SDV era. It has a design philosophy that respects the driver's freedom of will and judgment by confronting head-on the problem of "the coexistence of people who are happy and people who are not happy with the same support," which has been untouched until now.  Q2-1: What are the specific methods for dealing with/setting up different persona types?A2-1: We clearly differentiate our support designs for each pe...

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Stellantis enters Syrian market, introduces Jeep, Ram, and Peugeot brands On April 13, Stellantis Middle East announced its entry into the Syrian market. It has appointed Ghassan Aboud Automotive, a subsidiary of Ghassan Aboud Holding, as the official distributor for Jeep and RAM effective January 1, 2026, with Peugeot set to launch in the Syrian market as part of the Q2 2026 rollout. Stellantis will be the first to introduce both American and Eu...

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