rrently, 90% of the cars Volvo sells in the U.S. are built in Europe. “The Charleston plant is foundational to our strategic growth plan for the U.S.,” Luis Rezende, Volvo Cars’ president of the Americas, said in a statement. “By adding another model into production here, we’ll take a big step toward realizing the full potential of our local manufacturing investments and workforce.” The Ridgeville plant currently produces the Volvo EX...

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ed GBP 533,000 grant funding from the Government’s DRIVE35 programme, facilitated by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC). This funding will support scale-up and independent validation of Gelion’s proprietary lithium-sulfur (Li-S) technology in high-energy multi-layer pouch cells, a critical step towards commercial adoption in defence, aerospace, and automotive markets. The project will be delivered in collaboration with QinetiQ plc, the U...

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Australia’s 2035 emissions target sets path to net zero, boosts EVs and clean transport On September 18, 2025, Australia’s Prime Minister unveiled the 2035 emissions reduction target, a major step toward net zero by 2050, aiming to cut emissions by 62–70% from 2005 levels with a strong focus on zero-emission vehicles and fuel efficiency. The government is introducing the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard to expand options for fuel-efficient a...

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tent, improve logistics and support, and reduce homologation times, since the project replicates hardware and software architecture already consolidated in Europe. Since 2013, the Limeira plant has manufactured over 8 million electronic units for braking, steering, and airbag systems, and with this step, it positions itself to meet future demand for advanced safety technologies in the Brazilian market. (AutoIndústria on September 17, 2025)...

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nti-collision system BlincVision, will be verified externally by an innovation partner to the automotive industry. BlincVision will be tested by the partner in various traffic scenarios and under varying weather conditions. Together with the evaluations planned for the fall, this marks an important step in the dialogue with potential customers and strengthens the foundation for future commercialization. BlincVision is based on event cameras, lase...

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FAW begins Bestune T90 SKD production in Myanmar; First 48 units delivered Announced on September 17, 2025, the first Bestune T90 has rolled off the production line at FAW’s KD plant in Yangon, Myanmar, marking a major step in the brand’s overseas expansion. This follows the earlier local production of the Bestune T77. According to FAW Group, the Bestune T90 SKD project in Myanmar has also achieved a key milestone with the successful delivery...

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ounced that Venucia, a Dongfeng Nissan sub-brand, recently reached strategic cooperation and signed an order for 10,000 VX6 SUVs with Hello Inc., a mobility service platform, to promote the R&D, application, and large-scale commercialization of Level 4 autonomous driving. The cooperation, a crucial step in Venucia’s transition towards intelligentization and electrification, will further accelerate the iteration of its intelligent assisted drivi...

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p an export-oriented manufacturing facility on 31.72 hectares of land within the Batang industrial zone, Central Java. The project is expected to create up to 1,000 local jobs and will also house Indonesia’s largest LFP research and development (R&D) center. The development is seen as a strategic step that will strengthen KEK Industropolis Batang’s role as a world-class green industrial hub and a key driver in advancing the new energy and ele...

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disabled the defrosting system. A First Student spokesperson said on September 12 that diesel buses, not only electric buses, make up the LION school bus fleet that was withdrawn in Quebec. The suspension, which caused major school bus service disruptions on September 12, is seen as a preventative step while Transport Canada investigates the fire and inspects the buses for possible defects. There is no timeline yet for when all buses will return...

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Samvardhana Motherson, India SAMIL and Macauto, Taiwan forms new subsidiary On September 13, 2025, Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) incorporated a new wholly owned subsidiary, Motherson Macauto Solutions Limited (MMASL). This step follows the earlier joint venture agreement signed between SAMIL and Macauto Industrial Co., Ltd. MMASL was incorporated on September 12, 2025, with an initial paid-up equity share capital of INR 500 ...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Desay SV, NTT Data to co-develop next-gen SDV platform At the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, Huizhou Desay SV Automotive Co., Ltd. (Desay SV) signed a strategic cooperation agreement on the development of a next-generation SDV (software-defined vehicle) platform with NTT Data. Desay SV will step up establishing a localized service ecosystem in the European market to provide Chinese automakers with robust support in goin...

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GM to start Chevrolet Spark EUV assembly in Brazil by the end of 2025 On September 9, it was reported that Chevrolet will begin assembling the Spark EUV electric SUV in Brazil by the end of this year. Currently imported from China and sold at BRL 159,990, the model will be assembled in SKD format at the former Ford Troller plant in Horizonte, Ceará, acquired by Comexport, marking GM’s first step toward EV industrialization in Brazil. The plant...

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ty. Nearly 90% of production lines are connected, generating more than 100,000 data points per second, equivalent to 5 billion data points per day across all plants. These data feed the industrial metaverse, a digital twin (virtual assistant) of the factories, allowing real-time monitoring of every step, from stamping to assembly. This helps to predict issues, cut production time, save energy, and improve quality. Operators play a key role by tra...

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V, the luxury SUV HYPTEC HT, and the compact SUV AION Y. It further plans to launch more BEV and PHEV models. In partnership with Orion, GAC will open five sales outlets by the end of the 2025, offering intelligent and eco-friendly mobility solutions. GAC’s entry into the Israeli market is a key step in its “One GAC 2.0” global strategy. GAC will work closely with local dealers to expand its product range and improve its services in the re...

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WM Motor to resume production in September On September 6, Shenzhen Xiangfei Automobile Sales Co., Ltd., as a reorganization investor and new shareholder, took over four companies including WM Motor Technology Group Co., Ltd. (WM Motor). The reborn WM Motor formulated a three-step business development plan for 2025-2030. -          Rejuvenation (2025-2026): In September 2025, resume the production of the EX5 and E.5 models. Ensure an ann...

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International Motors, PlusAI begin autonomous fleet trials in Texas On September 8, International Motors announced the launch of customer fleet trials using second-generation autonomous vehicles, marking a significant step forward in the company's autonomous program. In partnership with PlusAI, International will start piloting its autonomous on-highway tractor along the Interstate-35 corridor between Laredo and Dallas with select fleet operators...

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ls are overpriced and low-end models deliver poor product experience. By providing product solutions that strike a balance between quality and price, the brand will provide more suitable options for family users and small and medium-sized companies. For brand development, Ruisheng adopts a “three-step” strategy, namely, making every effort to seize the market from 2025 to 2027, growing into a mainstream MPV brand from 2027 to 2030, and strivi...

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Mercedes-Benz 1626L Euro 5 bus chassis marks Indonesia’s export milestone On August 30, 2025, the Association of Indonesia Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) announced that Daimler Commercial Vehicles Manufacturing Indonesia (DCVMI) has launched its first Mercedes-Benz 1626L Euro 5 bus chassis for export, marking a key step in the company’s international strategy. The unit was produced at DCVMI’s new Cikarang plant, which began operations on ...

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battery recycling and the refinement of newly-mined ore and other sources of critical minerals. “This acquisition, following on the heels of our participation with Lucid Motors and others in the establishment of the Minerals for National Automotive Competitiveness Collaboration, is a significant step forward in the company’s evolution,” said Richard Sadowsky, RecycLiCo’s Interim Chief Executive Officer.  RecycLiCo’s processes efficien...

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e.MAS brand, it combines C-segment space in a compact body with 32 storage compartments, a 70-liter frunk, nimble urban handling, and advanced driver-assistance features for safety. Camouflaged in a livery celebrating Malaysia’s spirit of unity and progress, the e.MAS 5 marked the nation’s next step toward sustainable mobility. (From Proton e.MAS press release dated August 31, 2025)...

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