een energy investment unit, announced  plans for the factory in January 2024 as part of its diversification into clean energy. It planned to redevelop a 410,000-square-foot, six-story building industrial building next to the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum. Production was anticipated to start in Q4 2025. Fortescue’s plan was to build packs for electric watercraft powertrain systems with cells sourced from Asia, before moving up to passenger ...

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ored 85% for Child Occupant protection and performed well in pedestrian, cyclist, and driver assistance safety tests. The Firefly, a new Chinese brand under NIO, also earned a five-star Euro NCAP rating, competing with models like the Mini Cooper E and Renault 5. Among established brands, the Audi Q4 e-tron, Hyundai IONIQ 9, MINI Aceman, and smart #5 SUVs all received five-star ratings. MINI’s small Cooper three-door hatchback also scored five...

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changes to the commercial team as part of an ongoing effort to improve operational efficiency for R2,” a Rivian spokesperson said. The sales and service layoffs represent less than 1.5% of Rivian’s workforce, which totaled 14,861 people in Q2. The company expects lower electric vehicle sales in Q4 because of the repeal of U.S. federal tax credits on September 30. “We anticipate the third quarter to be our peak delivery quarter of the year a...

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Audi to launch new-generation Audi Q5 in Brazil in Q4 2025 On September 2, Audi Brazil announced the arrival of the new-generation Audi Q5, one of the brand’s best-selling models in the country. It is equipped with the evo5 version of the EA 888 2.0 TFSI engine, delivering 272 hp and 400 Nm of torque, paired with the quattro ultra system, enhancing both performance and efficiency. The model continues the Q5’s 15-year success story as Audi’s...

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t (130,000 m2) site formerly housed the RR Donnelley & Sons printing plant in Warsaw, Indiana, which closed in 2023. CEO Barman took the stage in a room that will be purposed as a customer center and potentially a delivery location, and reiterated the company's plan to start production beginning in Q4 2026. The company is currently considering the idea of customers taking delivery of their EV pickups at the plant. Barman noted that, unlike tradit...

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2025-26. Its two new facilities i.e. a Leaf Spring plant at Adityapur (Jharkhand) and a U Bolt plant in Indore (Madhya Pradesh), are scheduled to become operational by the Q2 (ending September) of the fiscal year. Additionally, another Leaf Spring facility in Indore is expected to be operational by Q4, ending March. The company outlined a major project to establish an integrated suspension system factory with in-house axle production. Its plans a...

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. The M8 Master PHEV is equipped with a 2.0T GDI engine paired with an 8-speed automatic and a plug-in hybrid system, offering a 1,032 km range. With a 25.57 kWh battery, a 134-kW electric motor, and a 140-kW gasoline engine, it delivers a combined 274 kW and 630 Nm. The vehicle will be arriving in Q4 2025. The Aion Y is a fully electric model, featuring a 63.2 kWh battery with up to 490 km (NEDC) range and an electric motor producing 150 kW and ...

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Proton e.MAS 5 EV makes public debut ahead of Q4 launch in Malaysia On August 31, 2025, Proton unveiled the all-new e.MAS 5 EV at Malaysia’s National Day Parade in Putrajaya. Positioned as the nation’s first affordable EV, the compact B-segment hatchback is designed to make electrification accessible to all Malaysians. Launching in Q4 2025 as the second model under the e.MAS brand, it combines C-segment space in a compact body with 32 storage...

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thermal control systems, featuring pipe-based cooling channels, to better manage heat in components that require precise thermal regulation. On the manufacturing transformation front, upgrades such as the introduction of dual cavity dies contributed to an increase in capacity utilization to 75% in Q4 FY 2024-25, with the company indicating even greater efficiency gains are possible in the coming year. Based on Alicon Castalloy Limited's annual ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

Suzuki Fronx SUV to launch in Malaysia in Q4; eVitara EV slated for 2026 Reported on August 22, 2025, Suzuki has confirmed that the Fronx SUV will launch in Malaysia in Q4 2025, as announced by Naza Eastern Motors during the Swift Sport Final Edition launch. In Malaysia, the Fronx is anticipated to be a CBU import, with the top variant equipped with ADAS and a price likely exceeding MYR 100,000. In Indonesia, where the model made its debut during...

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Technologies announced that it will set up a disc brake assembly plant in Chennai to supply TVS, Royal Enfield, and Yamaha India as ABS rules boost demand. It's AURIC Shendra’s new die casting plant has started shipping to a European OEM just four months after LOI, with series production set for Q4 FY 2026.Its Bidkin alloy wheel plant starts this month, with a capacity of 3.6 million wheels yearly, mostly booked by OEMs. Its new battery pack p...

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cing battery weight by 30% compared to conventional systems. Olectra maintains its FY 2026 delivery target of 2,000 electric vehicles, supported by a robust order book of 10,193 vehicles. On the capacity front, Olectra is expanding its manufacturing infrastructure to support 5,000 buses annually by Q4 FY 2026, ending March, with facilities scalable to 10,000 units. The expansion involves a total capex of INR 7 billion and will be fully operationa...

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Karma Automotive unveils Gyesera Hybrid EREV Grande Coupé Karma Automotive unveiled the Gyesera, a luxury hybrid EREV four-seat Grande Coupé and successor to the Revero, at Monterey Car Week 2025. Set for production in Q4 2025 with a starting price of USD 165,000, the Gyesera blends lightweight aluminum and carbon composite construction with advanced design elements like the “Backslash” and “Comet Line” graphics. Its Hybrid EREV powertr...

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Dongfeng Nissan debuts N6 plug-in hybrid electric sedan On August 9, Dongfeng Nissan debuted the N6, the first plug-in hybrid electric sedan under the Tianyan architecture. The model will be launched in Q4. Adopting a minimalistic exterior design, the N6 presents an elegant, premium overall stance. It measures 4,831mm long, 1,885mm wide, and 1,494mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,815mm. The N6 is powered by a 75kW engine, a 155kW motor, and a 21.1kW...

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amatic “swan doors,” forged aluminum wheels, and a sleek “Comet Line” design. Inside, Crimson Orbit leather, carbon fiber accents, a glass roof, and hidden features like retractable cupholders and concealed displays create a tailored, futuristic cabin. Production of the Amaris will start in Q4 2026, with prices starting from approximately USD 200,000. (Karma Automotive press release on August 11, 2025)...

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with a lower starting price of USD 79,995 and adds new “Jailbreak” customization options with millions of possible combinations. Every 2026 Durango delivers best-in-class towing of up to 8,700 pounds, with orders opening in August for the GT and Hellcat and later this year for the R/T, ahead of Q4 deliveries. (Stellantis press release on August 8, 2025)...

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Jameel Motors and OMODA & JAECOO, where they will be tapping into Iraq’s rapidly growing automotive sector, which accounts for 8–10% of all imports to the country. Jameel Motors will initially distribute the OMODA C5 and C7, and the JAECOO J5, J7, and J8 models, with sales aimed to commence in Q4 2025.   Based on Jameel Motors press release  ...

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8155 chip. The cockpit employs an OPPO intelligent phone-car connectivity system, which, compatible with most HarmonyOS-, iOS-, and Android-powered smartphones on the market, supports features such as speech-controlled vehicle standby via mobile phone. Phone-car connectivity will be activated via a Q4 2025 OTA update. From SAIC-MG press releases 1/2...

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center for processing and accessorising McLaren supercars for the U.S. market. It will feature modern automotive technology and advanced quality checks to ensure each vehicle meets McLaren’s high standards. The construction is set to begin this year, with the facility scheduled to open in early Q4 2026. The project involves an investment of over USD 10.5 million in facilities and equipment. It will support the local economy by creating jobs f...

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sonac Corporation (Resonac), has entered into a definitive agreement to sell FET to Aurelius Investment Lux Sixteen S.à r.l. (AURELIUS). Subject to customary closing conditions, Resonac will transfer all shares of FET’s subsidiaries worldwide to AURELIUS. This transaction is expected to close in Q4/2025. During the transition period, FET's daily operations will remain unaffected. (From 1/2 press release dated August 1, 2025)...

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