ber 2024, Panasonic Automotive Systems began a strategic partnership with the Apollo Group, aiming to position the organization for growth by strengthening software development capabilities for in-vehicle cockpit space and optimize the overall business portfolio. The rebrand to Mobitera is the next step in positioning the organization for success in this pursuit. "Mobitera" fuses "mobility" from our business domain, with the Latin word "iter," wh...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/17

Stellantis expands Canadian workforce at Windsor Assembly Plant On December 15, Stellantis announced it has surpassed 1,000 new hires at its Windsor Assembly Plant, a significant step toward the creation of 1,500 total jobs for the third shift launching at the plant in early 2026 to meet anticipated demand for new SIXPACK-powered Dodge Charger Scat Pack, Charger Daytona and Chrysler minivan family. The hiring milestone builds on 600 new engineer...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/16

EVE Energy holds Open Source Battery media day event EVE Energy Co., Ltd. (EVE Energy) held the first Open Source Battery media day event in Jingmen, Hubei to introduce the battery brand vision, development strategy, and technology routes.Proposed at the event were three-step development goals for the Open Source Battery on commercial vehicle transport capacity and lifecycle value, namely, achieving global technology leadership by 2026, global pr...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/15

Mobileye Drive system powers MOIA’s ID. Buzz AD for Ruter and Holo Ruter, the public transport agency of Oslo, and Holo, an autonomous vehicle (AV) operator, have collaborated with MOIA, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Group, to deploy the ID. Buzz AD equipped with the Mobileye Drive self-driving system. Operations are planned to start in spring 2026. This step follows two years of testing by Ruter and Holo of autonomous development vehicles with Mo...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

OXLiD Ltd, UK, changes corporate name to Gelion Europe Ltd. On December 11, Gelion plc announced that its wholly-owned UK subsidiary, OXLiD Ltd, has changed its corporate name to Gelion Europe Ltd, effective immediately. The rebranding of OXLiD Ltd to Gelion Europe Ltd represents the final step in the post-acquisition integration process.  It is designed to consolidate the brand of the Gelion Group for its global partners, stakeholders, and the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/11

Toyota Boshoku America opens smart manufacturing facility in Hopkinsville, Kentucky On December 9, Toyota Boshoku America (TBA), Inc. announced the grand opening of its newest manufacturing facility in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Toyota Boshoku Western Kentucky (TBWK). This marks the company’s first-ever “smart plant,” as a major step forward in innovation, sustainability, and regional economic growth. The new 354,340-square-foot facility, loca...

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Oliver Zipse in the new role on May 14, 2026, following the successful launch of the Neue Klasse models. Mr. Zipse has been on BMW’s Board for over 10 years and has served as Chairman since August 2019. In 2023, Zipse’s contract was extended until 2026, beyond the usual retirement age. He will step down after the Annual General Meeting on May 13, 2026, ending a 35-year career with BMW Group. Mr. Milan Nedeljkovic has been a BMW Board member ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Visteon establishes new site in Wuhan to step up R&D of cockpit electronics Visteon established an independent foreign-funded corporation and singed an investment agreement in the Wuhan Economic & Technological Development Zone (WEDZ). Scheduled for opening in 2026, the new corporation will center on the R&D of automotive cockpit electronics and electrified products based on next-generation AI technology to support the WEDZ in building a more res...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/08

BMW to produce iX3 model in Mexico On November 28, BMW Group announced that its San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico will begin producing the next-generation BMW iX3, a model based on the company’s advanced Neue Klasse platform. This milestone marks a major step in BMW’s global electrification strategy and consolidates the Mexican facility as a key hub in the brand’s electric vehicle production network. The inclusion of the iX3 in San Luis Poto...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/06

will begin production at the same facility in 2026. The partnership between GM and the plant enables an efficient, scalable production model suited to the current stage of electrification in the country. Chamorro emphasized that producing the Spark EUV and Captiva EV locally represents a strategic step toward competitiveness, technology, and long-term industry growth. The initiative strengthens local employment, builds technical expertise, and s...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/05

rity, although that is the use now being examined by the Supreme Court. Bessent noted some of the successes the administration has enjoyed thus far with tariffs, naming China specifically, despite ongoing tensions that remain. “Because of the fentanyl tariffs, the Chinese are making the first the step forward that they’ve made” on trade, he said. Bessent added that China has made “a robust effort” at halting the drug’s import into the...

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ghting an expanded team across engineering, operations, and manufacturing, including directors of supply chain and various engineers. Unlike the hand-assembled prototypes seen in the past, Aptera says this new facility is designed to operate as a “normal vehicle manufacturing line” with a multi-step process, that includes receiving, inventory, kitting, and progressive installation of vehicle systems at individual stations. At the heart of thi...

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production at Nissan’s Resende Industrial Complex. Developed under a BRL 2.8 billion investment plan that also supported the new Kicks, the Kait reinforces Resende’s role as an export hub, with shipments planned to more than 20 countries. The event gathered around 400 guests and marked another step in Nissan’s SUV expansion strategy in Latin America, following the launch of the new Nissan Kicks. The company also confirmed that the Nissan X...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/04

Thai Motor Expo 2025: Honda unveils new CR-V e:HEV, HuNT Series, and STEP WGN e:HEV Announced on November 28, 2025, Honda Automobile (Thailand) Co., Ltd. took part in the 42nd Thailand International Motor Expo, with a highlight being the price announcement of the new CR-V e:HEV, now offered as a full-hybrid lineup across all variants. The model features enhanced usability and upgraded standard equipment, with prices starting from THB 1,399,000. T...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/03

Sona Comstar’s serbian arm NOVELIC sets up wholly owned subsidiary in india for radar and sensor business On November 28, Sona BLW Precision Forgings Limited (Sona Comstar) announced that its Serbian subsidiary, NOVELIC d.o.o. Beograd‑Zvezdara has incorporated a wholly owned subsidiary in India named Novelic India Private Limited. The new entity, which will operate as a step‑down subsidiary of Sona BLW, has been incorporated with an authori...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01

Vietnam and EBOOST signed a memorandum of understanding to promote e-mobility adoption in Vietnam. The partnership will give Grab driver-partners easier access to EBOOST’s over 300 charging stations, expand infrastructure, and enhance the EV experience. Grab Vietnam sees this cooperation as a key step toward building a full EV ecosystem for its drivers, working with manufacturers, financial institutions, and charging providers to support the sw...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/01

ly. Together with the AUO’s Mobility Business Group, it is forming a unified organization. The renaming of its global locations is underway, with sites in India, Finland, and Germany having already completed the process. Over the coming months, additional locations will follow as BHTC transitions step by step into the new AMSC organization.  Based on BHTC press release ...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/28

reservations are expected to remain comparable to those of Motor Expo 2024, as the overall automotive market continues to grow at a moderate pace amid tighter lending conditions and more cautious consumer spending. Highlight models featured at the event include GAC Govy Aircab, Chery QQ3 EV, Honda Step WGN e:HEV Spada, Hyundai XRT Concept, Omoda 4, Wuling Starlight, Zeekr Mix, Toyota Hilux Travo, Avatr 07, BYD Ti7, Denza B5, Geely EX2, Lexus LX ...

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er being listed for sale three times in 2023, the plant was acquired by a state-owned company in Chongqing for CNY 1.62 billion at the end of the year and was handed over to Deepal subsequently, rather than being directly transferred between companies. For Deepal, the plant takeover marks a crucial step to break through production capacity bottlenecks and boost sales growth. From multiple press releases...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/28

‑charging from 20–80% in around 20 minutes on a 160 kW DC charger. Pack Three and Pack Three Above are based on the 79 kWh battery with up to 210 kW power, giving a claimed real‑world range of about 500 km, 0–100 km/h in 7.0 seconds, and a top speed of 202 km/h. All variants feature multi‑step regeneration (with Auto mode from Pack Two), one‑pedal drive, iLink front suspension with 5‑link rear, frequency‑dependent damping, and a 1...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/27