le to use data assets in a wide range of business areas. One example will be power management based on V2X. In working to achieve carbon neutrality, we with Mitsubishi Electric will jointly create new value by developing solutions generated by all the strengths within the Mitsubishi Electric Group. Q3. What are your company's advantages in terms of next-generation mobility? What are some examples of collaborations you have conducted with partners...

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tion, we increased their capacity. As mobility changes with the times, we would like to continue developing products that meet new needs that arise, such as developing batteries with even higher output and capacity. (Onaga, Manager, Management Group, Sales Department, Electronics Business Division) Q3. What are your company's strengths when it comes to hydrogen engines currently under development? Have you encountered any difficulties in developi...

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ty systems accounted for 39.1%, interior and exterior parts accounted for 32.9%, functional parts accounted for 16.9%, weatherstrip products accounted for 11.0%, and others products accounted for only 0.1%. We can see that the percentage of safety systems has been on a growth trend in recent years. Q3. What is the outlook over the medium- to long-term for the automotive parts business? And what segments will you focus on going forward?  A3. We w...

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ction capacity of our numerous production operations located around the world. However, if a customer moves their production operations to countries, we will do the same while keeping a good balance in terms of our investments and scale of operations, in order to avoid the risk of losing customers. Q3. What are you doing in response to countries with the risks of high tariffs, such as China, the US, and Mexico? A3. China is a country where we are...

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and completed pilot builds of the BAIC X55 and BJ40, with series production due in January 2026. MG pilot production is scheduled for February 2026.  EPMB’s assembly operations are supported by its integrated component plants across Kedah, Perak, Selangor, and Melaka. A Phase 3 expansion, due by Q3 2026, will add in-house body painting to boost localization and will be built adjacent to its Phase 2 facility.  EPMB said the expansion reflects ...

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ups—especially Mild Hybrids (MHEVs), alongside Full Hybrids (FHEVs) and Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs)—in order to meet consumer demand and comply with CO2 emissions regulations, while also managing the transition to fully electric vehicles that is progressing more slowly than anticipated. Data for Q1-Q3 shows that the market share of PHEVs has risen from 6% in 2023 to 8% in 2025, while FHEV share has grown from 7.8% to 10.5% during the same time fr...

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ss-plant transportation and supply chain management costs. The battery in-house R&D and production rates both reach 93%, and the annual production capacity of battery packs and core components totals 1.5 million sets.The new cell site is scheduled to be completed in 10 months and be commissioned in Q3 2026. Upon full commissioning, the site will achieve an annual high-quality cell supply capacity of 33.6GWh.(From a Leapmotor press release dated N...

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OLEDWorks, Germany supplies digital OLED lighting panels for new Audi Q3 On December 2, OLEDWorks announced that it is supplying the OLED lighting panels used in the digital OLED rear combination lamps of the all-new Audi Q3. The Audi Q3’s lighting system includes six digital OLED panels with 36 individually controlled segments, offering up to four unique light signatures. The system also includes smart safety features like proximity detection ...

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iled its first BEV, the QV-E, priced at MYR 80,000 (excluding insurance and battery). Developed at a cost of MYR 800 million, the “Quest for Visionary Electric Vehicle” is produced at Perodua’s new Smart Mobility Plant, with current capacity of 500 units per month, set to reach 3,000 units by Q3 2026. The QV-E measures 4,170x 1,800x 1,502 mm (LWH) with a 2,680 mm wheelbase. It features a 150-kW front-wheel-drive motor producing 285 Nm of to...

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There is a noticeable characteristic in this region of the world, and it is people tend to occupy seats up to the third row. Toyota Boshoku would like to make our organization into a systems creator that can propose seat arrangements and specifications that are optimally localized for each market. Q3. We foresee continued growth in electrification and SDVs (software-defined vehicles) going forward. What affect, if any, will these have on Toyota ...

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D&O, Malaysia moves from profit to loss in Q3 2025 as auto demand pulls back Announced on November 25, 2025, Malaysia’s Bursa-listed D&O Green Technologies Bhd. posted a net loss of MYR 188.13 million for Q3 2025, reversing a MYR 20.00 million net profit recorded in Q3 2024.  Q3 2025 revenue softened to MYR 256.52 million, down 6.1% YoY, as global automakers temporarily adjusted orders amid trade-policy shifts and tariff uncertainty. Its autom...

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etecting alcohol. Valeo's software and AI solutions will enhance the value of OEMs’ and partners’ vehicles, offering customers new, added value, based on in-car digital experiences and efficient remote support. (Masayuki Itakura, Innovation Project Manager; Atsushi Maehara, Key Account Manager) Q3. In the age of SDVs, how are you responding to security and safety concerns such as cyber attacks in terms of mobility? A3. Valeo has positioned it...

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Platform Technology," will optimize vehicle behavior based on the preferences of each driver, and this will provide a more comfortable driving experience. Furthermore, the "IoV Platform 2.0" will provide more added value by making use of generative AI and digital twins to create new ideas for SDVs. Q3. What are your company's superiorities in the age of SDVs? What are some examples of achievements that you have made based on collaborations with p...

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so change their appearance with 198 segments per side. Audi has replaced some touch controls in the virtual cockpit with physical buttons. The A6 with combustion engines also gets new front seats for better comfort and support. All updated models will use the simplified user interface introduced in Q3, with clearer icons and easy navigation. Customers can choose between three modes for the Audi virtual cockpit – the classic round instrument, na...

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oving stage, this controller makes use of our core competencies that we at JTEKT have garnered by developing electric power steering. In addition, by using it in conjunction with the highly heat-resistant lithium-ion capacitor "Libuddy," it will achieve a high level of attitude control on drones.  Q3. You are working on developing new solutions by combining your core competencies with partner companies. In terms of partners, what kinds of compan...

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ways to make the detected state even better. The exhibit made it possible for participants to experience the entire process. We detected the subjects’ mental states, suggested an appropriate way of breathing for them from among three options, and improved their conditions by practicing breathing. Q3. Currently, the number of physical switches is decreasing in some circumstances because of the migration towards larger displays. What are your pla...

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speed manual or automatic transmission depending on the grade. After the HiLux launch, the sixth-generation RAV4 is set to arrive in late Q1 2026, bringing updated tech, improved safety systems, and a broader grade lineup. The entry point is the hybrid (HEV) GX 2WD, priced from AUD 45,990. Then, in Q3 2026, Toyota will roll out Australia’s first RAV4 PHEV, available in two grades, including the new GR Sport flagship, an AWD-only PHEV starting a...

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tion electronic stability control device that prevents lateral slides is scheduled to begin at the Tochigi Plant in early 2026. Once production is launched, the company plans to deliver the ESC devices to OEMs in Asia, including those in Japan, and over time gradually increase the volume delivered. Q3. What are your company's competitive advantages in terms of mobility in the SDV era? What are some examples of collaborations that you have formed ...

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Thai EA sees Q3 2025 net profit of THB 894.46 million, EV and other businesses contribute Announced on November 12, 2025, Thailand’s SET-listed Energy Absolute PCL (EA) and its subsidiaries (the Group) posted a Q3 2025 net profit attributable to owners of the parent (excluding non-recurring items) of THB 894.46 million, more than doubling from the previous quarter and rising 84.1% YoY. The Group’s Electric Vehicle segment contributed a THB 20...

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also those of other companies. We take pride in having the best technology to create products that are "small and also inexpensive”. The automotive industry is said to be in a once-in-a-century era of major change. With that, we predict that the automotive market will grow, looking toward 2030. Q3. Over the medium- to long-term, what do you think are the most important factors and aspects for your business to steadily grow? A3. Safety technol...

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