May 2025 global production of Japan’s 8 OEMs decreases for the first time in 4 months The May 2025 global automobile production volume of Japan’s 8 passenger carmakers announced on June 27 totaled 1,971,394 units for a year-over-year (y/y) decrease of 3.5%, the first decline in four months. This is attributable to decreased sales in China, where they have lagged the competition for electric vehicles (EVs), as well as the sluggish Asian market...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/30

Sion Power readies new large-format lithium-metal cell production line in Arizona On March 31, Tucson, Arizona-based Sion Power, a leader in next-generation lithium-metal battery technology, announced it has taken a significant step toward commercializing its Licerion battery technology with the installation of a new large-format battery cell production line, developed in partnership with Mühlbauer Group. "With this new cell production capabilit...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

JPJ: BYD, Tesla, BMW lead Malaysia’s EV registrations (by brand) in 2024 Reported on January 8, 2025, the latest data shared by the Malaysian road transport department (JPJ) showed top 20 EV brands registered in Malaysia in 2024. The number of registrations of the top two EV brands in the list already surpasses 13,000 units, which include BYD’s 8,570 registrations and Tesla’s 5,137 registrations. BMW ranked third in the list with 1,975 unit...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/09

Valeo plans to cut 868 jobs in France; to close Sarthe and Yvelines sites Several media sources reported Valeo’s plans to cut 868 jobs across its operations in France, responding to declining car production in Europe and weak prospects for EV sales. This will affect Valeo’s 8 sites in L'Isle-d'Abeau (Isère), Sainte-Florine (Haute-Loire), Reims (Marne), Laval (Mayenne), Amiens (Somme) and Limoges (Haute-Vienne), along with the planned closur...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/29

Skoda Auto India launches all-new Skoda Kylaq On November 6, Skoda Auto India unveiled the all-new Skoda Kylaq, its first model in the popular sub-4-metre segment, which accounts for nearly 50% of sales in the Indian car market. The vehicle is the first Skoda model in India to adopt elements of the brand’s new Modern Solid design language, and the third offering based on the MQB-A0-IN platform. It will hit the roads in early 2025. Its price sta...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/06

APCOA, Germany partners with Clever to create largest charging and parking network in Denmark On September 19, APCOA, Europe’s leading parking operator, partnered with Clever, Denmark’s largest charging operator, to transform Denmark’s parking spaces into charging hubs for electric cars. In the first phase of partnership both companies plan to install approximately 5,000 Clever charging stations at APCOA Denmark’s parking facilities nati...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/23

ams OSRAM develops 8-channel 915nm SMT pulsed laser for LiDAR systems ams-OSRAM AG (ams OSRAM) presented the new SPL S8L91A_3 A01, an 8-channel 915nm SMT pulsed laser in a QFN package, developed for LiDAR systems for autonomous driving vehicles such as passenger cars, trucks, and Robo Taxis. The SPL S8L91A_3 A01, the first of its kind to be AEC-Q102-qualified, will further enhance the vehicles’ operation, navigation, and data processing capabil...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/06

BYD officially inaugurates Thailand plant, starts local production of BYD Dolphin On July 4, 2024, BYD celebrated the grand inauguration of its Thailand plant. Located in WHA Industrial Estate, Rayong Province, the plant already saw its first model roll off the production line, namely BYD Dolphin. This marked BYD's 8 millionth new energy vehicle rolled off the production line globally.  The facility is worth USD 490 million. It will employ aroun...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/04

ACT Expo 2024: Bosch to present solutions for hydrogen engines and mobile fuel cells Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch) announced that it will present solutions for hydrogen engines and mobile fuel cells at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas. For hydrogen engines, Bosch is developing components and systems, including port-fuel injection solutions and low-pressure direct injection systems for commercial vehicles. The first hydrogen e...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/21

Omega Seiki Mobility, India and Exponent Energy launches Stream City Qik electric three-wheeler with fast charging On April 12, Omega Seiki Mobility in partnership with Exponent Energy launched the Stream City Qik electric three-wheeler (e-3W) for INR 325 thousand. It gets a city drive range of 126 kilometers on a single charge, with Exponent’s 8.8 kWh battery pack. It can be charged from 0-100% in 15 minutes on Exponent’s rapid charging netw...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/12

Peterbilt introduces PTO functionality with PACCAR TX-8 automatic transmission On March 14, Peterbilt announced the availability of new mobile PTO functionality with the PACCAR TX-8 automatic transmission in the Models 548, 537 and 536.   This new option allows for PTO engagement beyond first gear, increasing vehicle capabilities for vocational applications.    PACCAR’s 8-speed automatic transmission is designed to work seamlessly with PACCA...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/15

ON Semiconductor renews long-term supply agreement with Li Auto ON Semiconductor Corp. (ON Semiconductor) announced that it has renewed its long-term supply agreement with China-based Li Auto. Li Auto will adopt ON Semiconductor’s EliteSiC 1200V bare die for its next-generation 800V electric vehicle (EV) and expand the use of ON Semiconductor’s integrated high-performance 8-megapixel (MP) image sensor model to its future models. Li Auto has a...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/22

Bridgestone Europe completes sale of its Russian assets to S8 Capital On December 20, Bridgestone Europe NV/SA announced the sale of its Russian assets to S8 Capital, a Russian diversified holding company. The deal has received all necessary regulatory approvals. The agreement includes a tire manufacturing plant in Ulyanovsk and a sales and marketing office in Moscow. The company suspended all manufacturing activities in Russia in March last year...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/20

Ansys RaptorX on-chip EM solution certified by Samsung Foundry for high-speed design On December 5, Samsung Foundry certified Ansys' RaptorX on-chip electromagnetic (EM) solution for analyzing high-speed products manufactured with Samsung's 8nm (nanometer) LN08LPP Low Power Plus silicon process.  The silicon-validated accuracy of RaptorX enables joint customers to harness Samsung's manufacturing process capabilities to achieve greater product re...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/06

Montra Electric and Exponent Energy partners to launch 15-minute rapid charging electric three-wheelers in India On September 21, Montra Electric, the EV brand of Murugappa Group, and Exponent Energy, an energy-tech startup announced a partnership to develop rapid charging electric vehicles in the three-wheeler (3W) segment. Montra Electric will launch a rapid charging three-wheeler variant by early 2024 that will be equipped with Exponent’s 8....

News  Updated at: 2023/09/21

Kia readies global launch of all-new Kia K3 with Mexico City debut on August 8 On August 4, Kia announced it has set the world premiere of its all-new Kia K3 sedan to be in Mexico.Aligning with Kia's 8th anniversary celebration in the region, the Kia K3 will be revealed on August 8 at 8:00 pm in Mexico City.  The sophisticated design and spacious interior of the Kia K3 sedan is intended to draw attention from upper-segment buyers and redefine ma...

News  Updated at: 2023/08/05

Continental sells plant in Russia Continental AG (Continental) sold its plant in Kaluga, Russia, to Russian company S8 Capital. It now has divested the majority of its activities in Russia as part of its announced controlled withdrawal. The transaction has been approved by the relevant authorities. Continental produced passenger tires, air conditioning and power steering lines, and air suspension systems at the plant in Kaluga.  Continental and ...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/22

Jiangxi Isuzu opens reservations for new D-MAX V-CROSS pickup Jiangxi Isuzu, a joint venture between Isuzu and Jiangling Motors, announced on May 11 that it opened reservations for the D-MAX V-CROSS, a new global high-end flagship pickup. It is available in 4 variants. Its price has yet to be disclosed.The new D-MAX V-CROSS features the same powerful and sporty appearance across the global. The iconic fang-shaped front design and eagle-eye headla...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/15

S8 Capital buys Bosch's assets in Russia Multiple sources reported that S8 Capital has completed the deal on the acquisition of Robert Bosch GmbH (Bosch)’s assets in Engels, the Saratov Region. The deal comprises 100% in three companies of the Bosch group - a sparking plugs plant, an electric tools plant, and a heating boilers production site. S8 Capital will retain around 1,000 employees of these companies. Within six months after the completi...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/01

Turkey based start-up Leo Drive tests self-driving test platform on Anadolu Isuzu bus On March 22, Leo Drive announced that it has been working with Anadolu Isuzu to transform Anadolu Isuzu's 8-meter electric bus Novociti Volt into a self-driving test platform. In collaboration with Anadolu Isuzu technical team, it retrofitted the Novociti Volt bus with various autonomy-enabling sensors and systems such as LiDARs, cameras, RTK GNSS/INS system,...

News  Updated at: 2023/03/23